[SixClub] HT in the Backcountry

[Roger (K8RI)]

Hi Ryan,

If you want him to see your reply you'll need to go over to Slashdot 
where the question was posted. It was just copied over here.

Yes, they have a pretty good system and although not complete coveravge 
IIRC I was able to copy their system from Estes Park (North Entrance to 
the National park) down to the South end of the park and beyond, but not 
continuous coverage. Then again, that's been a while so I'm sure things 
have changed.

I think it's about 20-30 miles from the park to my Daughter's place, but 
they are moving in another week or so.

On 7/27/2010 12:06 AM, Ryan Lughermo wrote:
> > 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.
>    
Again IIRC it's been that way for quite a while.  Check the latest 
repeater directory ...mine's two years out of date.
> 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! :)
>
>    

Go to

https://ask.slashdot.org/story/10/07/24/1823252/Amateur-Radio-In-the-Backcountry
But you will need an account.

73

Roger (K8RI)

> Ryan KC8PMX
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>> 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.
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>>
>> 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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