[SixClub] HT in the Backcountry

[Ryan Lughermo]

>From what I understand, there is supposed to be a "linked repeater system" 
in the Colorado area, and if it is anything like the link system we have 
here in Michigan, even handheld radios would work the system just fine in 
most areas.

My best suggestion would be to get ahold of a ham radio group in the area 
you want to use a handheld transciever in and pose the question to them.  I 
am quite sure they would be knowledgeable as to whether a 2 meter or 70 cm 
band HT would have the coverage you desire.   I would suggest if you do have 
the funds, look into the Yaesu VX-8R handheld as it does have the ability to 
have a GPS integrated in the radio, and it also does this neat thing called 
APRS. (automatic position reporting system)  That is neat as you can go (or 
someone else can) on the internet and see where the APRS is reporting your 
position to be.  Really neat  for search and rescue stuff! :)

Ryan KC8PMX


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Subject: [SixClub] HT in the Backcountry


> The following question was posted in another forum, but since so many here 
> are qualified to answer, I thought someone may wish to contribute to a 
> thoughtful, considered answer.
> Please reply on the LINK provided below, (NOT HERE) or kdawson will never 
> read your answer.
>
>
>
> Amateur Radio In the Backcountry? (from the ham-on-the-hoof dept.)
> |   posted by kdawson on Saturday July 24, @15:32 (Communications)
> | 
> https://ask.slashdot.org/story/10/07/24/1823252/Amateur-Radio-In-the-Backcountry
> +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
>
> bartle writes
>
> "I spend a lot of time hiking in the Colorado Rockies. Cell phone 
> reception is very unreliable and I'm curious if carrying a small amateur 
> radio would make any sense at all. I don't want to add too much weight to 
> my pack; from what I gather, a radio weighing a pound would give me at 
> most 5 to 10 watts of transmitting power. I have no idea if this is enough 
> to be effective in a mountainous region, and I'm hoping some experienced 
> Slashdot hams could give me a clue.
>
> "I'm only interested in acquiring a radio and license if it is a lot more 
> effective and reliable than the cell phone I already carry. Otherwise I'll 
> just wait for Globalstar to bring back their duplex service and buy a 
> next-generation SPOT messaging device. (I know some Slashdotters will want 
> to suggest a modern SPOT or Personal Locator Beacon; these are suitable 
> for the worst kinds of emergencies, but I'll point out that reliable 
> communication can help prevent small crises from becoming big ones.)
>
> "Are small amateur radios effective in the field, or are vehicle rigs 
> really the only way to go? Or am I better off just waiting for satellite?"
>
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