Thanks as always - sure do enjoy your videos. 7am every 3 hours seemed somewhat random (since we often picture the time of day to be marked at 12/3/6/9 on the clock face). So, I needed a way to remember the standard that's been set for 'Wilderness Protocol'. It just dawned on me... one of the most common expressions in all of ham radio is '73'. That'll do it! Now I'll never forget that the standard is 7am & every 3-hours. -Scott, K4KDR
Thank you Scott. Wilderness protocol has been around since the 90s. Not really sure how they chose the timing. You came up with a great way to remember it. Very Nice! 73
Very good! I was up Mill Creek by Forest Falls a few years back and just turned on the HT to see which repeaters I could hear while in the valley. Ended up hearing an actual emergency (injured hiker) in progress just up the hill on San Gorgonio. They managed to get the Sheriff on the call and were aimed to the hiker pretty quickly thanks to ham radio. Thanks Kevin!
I'm an OT. Got licensed in 1972, have an Extra Class license. Ham radio got me through a lot of ordeals back in the Midwest. Came out to California in 1987 and discovered ham radio was no place for an intelligent, conscientious, respectful human being. So sad. Nice while it lasted, I guess. BCNU.
communications act says that if you attempt your normal communications methods like cell phones and FRS and are in an emergency and no one answers... you can show up on any frequency you deem necessary to get rescued. Look at the Sunrise highway case in San Diego County that went to the Supreme Court,...where a ham radio operator showed up on San Diego County Sheriff Frequency.
Such an ominous ending, Kevin. 😄 Question: Is it normal to just power on and listen for 5 minutes or is there something you can transmit at the three hour mark to indicate you're available or monitoring for X hours that day? A "radio check" perhaps? Thanks for keeping us alert and prepared. 73
Hi Dennis what I usually do when I’m in the backcountry or at my Fire Lookout is ever 3 hours starting at 0700 I’ll call out on 146.520. This is kn6mat on frequency mountain top portable and monitoring for the Wilderness Protocol are there any stations near by who are in need of help. Kn6mat monitoring. They just listen for 5-10 minutes while hiking call out again then turn off my radio. And repeat every 3 hours. Kn6mat
LOL Right! The music just kinda felt right with the weather and message. Kinda eerie. I make a announcement about listening out for wilderness protocol traffic and I leave it on longer. The 5 minute mark is for the one calling out to conserve battery. Thanks bud! 73
Think you were more focused on the benefits of the protocol and kinda buried exactly what the protocol is. While I understand it, a newb would still be wondering, I think. Many are using GMRS radios on the trails now. Have heard of the rule of three's for them (Every three hours, for three minutes, on channel three.) I think a clearer, more of a direct "Do this:___." approach would benefit your viewers.
Thank Matt! The antenna is a Nogoya na-771r. It works as good. I like that it doesn't whip around when down and is easier to pack. Just gotta be careful it. 73
Thanks as always - sure do enjoy your videos.
7am every 3 hours seemed somewhat random (since we often picture the time of day to be marked at 12/3/6/9 on the clock face). So, I needed a way to remember the standard that's been set for 'Wilderness Protocol'.
It just dawned on me... one of the most common expressions in all of ham radio is '73'.
That'll do it! Now I'll never forget that the standard is 7am & every 3-hours.
-Scott, K4KDR
Thank you Scott. Wilderness protocol has been around since the 90s. Not really sure how they chose the timing. You came up with a great way to remember it. Very Nice! 73
Good reference here: www.k0nr.com/wordpress/2013/05/3295/
That is great way to remember, Scott!!
Great info bud!
Good stuff Kevin.
Great video to put out. I always take my HT with me while I'm hiking just in case! Over a decade in EMS has made me a cautions person.
Happy nerd day 👍 thanks for the video !
Yeah!
Great video !!!!!
Thanks Pat!!! Appreciate it!
Thanks Jason! You have a great way to spread this message to our local hiker community.
Very cool video!!
Thanks Alice!
Very good! I was up Mill Creek by Forest Falls a few years back and just turned on the HT to see which repeaters I could hear while in the valley. Ended up hearing an actual emergency (injured hiker) in progress just up the hill on San Gorgonio. They managed to get the Sheriff on the call and were aimed to the hiker pretty quickly thanks to ham radio. Thanks Kevin!
Wow! Cool Experience!. That happens alot on San G!.
I'm an OT. Got licensed in 1972, have an Extra Class license. Ham radio got me through a lot of ordeals back in the Midwest. Came out to California in 1987 and discovered ham radio was no place for an intelligent, conscientious, respectful human being. So sad. Nice while it lasted, I guess. BCNU.
Good stuff man. Being a nerd is the best thing to happen to me!
"how to hold it" as he grabs it with his pinky by the antenna. Hehe, we've all done it. Great video my friend, thank you.
communications act says that if you attempt your normal communications methods like cell phones and FRS and are in an emergency and no one answers... you can show up on any frequency you deem necessary to get rescued. Look at the Sunrise highway case in San Diego County that went to the Supreme Court,...where a ham radio operator showed up on San Diego County Sheriff Frequency.
Interesting. I'll look it up!
Such an ominous ending, Kevin. 😄 Question: Is it normal to just power on and listen for 5 minutes or is there something you can transmit at the three hour mark to indicate you're available or monitoring for X hours that day? A "radio check" perhaps? Thanks for keeping us alert and prepared. 73
Hi Dennis what I usually do when I’m in the backcountry or at my Fire Lookout is ever 3 hours starting at 0700 I’ll call out on 146.520. This is kn6mat on frequency mountain top portable and monitoring for the Wilderness Protocol are there any stations near by who are in need of help. Kn6mat monitoring. They just listen for 5-10 minutes while hiking call out again then turn off my radio. And repeat every 3 hours.
Kn6mat
LOL Right! The music just kinda felt right with the weather and message. Kinda eerie. I make a announcement about listening out for wilderness protocol traffic and I leave it on longer. The 5 minute mark is for the one calling out to conserve battery.
Thanks bud! 73
Great info I’ve got a video of this very thing Hip Hip
Awesome!. I'll watch it now!
W6RIP Radio Adventures I just subbed
@@Charlieg01 Right on! Maybe Ill see you on the trail someday.
W6RIP Radio Adventures
KM6HRH
@@Charlieg01 Copy That Kilo Mike Six Hotel Radio Hotel. 73
Think you were more focused on the benefits of the protocol and kinda buried exactly what the protocol is. While I understand it, a newb would still be wondering, I think. Many are using GMRS radios on the trails now. Have heard of the rule of three's for them (Every three hours, for three minutes, on channel three.) I think a clearer, more of a direct "Do this:___." approach would benefit your viewers.
Hey Kevin great video dude. Question what Antenna is on that radio in your left hand. You extended it. How does it do?
Kn6mat
Thank Matt! The antenna is a Nogoya na-771r. It works as good. I like that it doesn't whip around when down and is easier to pack. Just gotta be careful it. 73
W6RIP Radio Adventures ill look into it thanks
Wilderness protocol ?
jam like a mofro
W6kle is a model ham
73 OM