Walkie talkie for communication when mountaineering
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Hallo. I would like to ask a question. I want to bye a walkie talkie for communicating when trekking or mountaineering. What special features should I take into account? Is there a certain brand that it is better? |
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Think about who you want to communicate with and in what conditions. |
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There have been numerous threads about this in the past on MP. Search "walkie talkie"and you shall be amazed |
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By MSAR radio, u mean mountain search and rescue? I believe you need to search for GMRS radio, which is the USA frequency block allocated by our FCC, and require a 5 yr license- see REI article below. |
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Also, if you are going to also carry a GPS, buy the Garmin 650 that is a combo gps, NOAA weather radio, GMRS/FRS radio, compass, barometer, and lets your dog out to pee while you are away from home. |
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The Wildsnow link didn't work, but from the 404 page it drops you at, click the article dropdown, then 2-way radio link. May be just a mobile issue, I am using my phone. Good article and endless comments at the bottom. |
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I fixed the Wildsnow link and yes, when I said MSAR I meant Mountain Search and Rescue. The radios that have been recommended to me by friends involved in MSAR are more advanced, require licenses (that I'm told are easy to get), require a bit of education to get them programmed right, allow communication with other users over greater distances and also communication with search and rescue parties that are in the area, either to help you or another group that you might be able to assist with. That said, I'm still using FRS radios for end-to-end communication on a rope but not too frequently. I wouldn't put more money into FRS radios though, I'd go with something more serious if I wanted to replace what I already have. |
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Seriously, google first. |
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OK. Very useful all the information. Thank you! |