Common radio channels to use in case of emergency

PJ-Hunter · Jan 30, 2008

With all of the lost, stranded sledders lately, I have been thinking of safety precautions. I would like to know what would be a good channel to use on the
2 way that would make my chances of contacting someone better. Cell phone service is spotty in some of the better riding areas, but I always carry one anyways.

From now on I plan on telling the wife where I'll be, what radio channel I am on and I will have my GPS so I can relay exact coordinates. I just wanna know what a good channel would be, chatter won't bother me so much if there is a chance that someone will hear an SOS call.

Thanks

vmaxfrank · Jan 30, 2008

Most things I've read say to use channel 1 for emergency use. On snowest rides, most groups use 7 for general chat and split off from there if in individual groups.

Don't know if there is any convention like channel 9 on CB's.

Edit: Looks like no official channel due to privacy sub-channels and basic limitations of range that would limit monitoring. Still, If I'm in trouble, I'm going to be on 1-0 if I have to choose. I will also carry cell phone to text coordinates if possible and unless something extrordinary happens, I will stay with my sled. It seems they always find the sleds first.

rkymtnman · Jan 30, 2008

With all the issues lately (and the fact that my cell phone service completely blows up at RE now...) I'm going to dust off the HAM radio license and get a quad band hand held for emergency use. Good insurance IMO - not overly tough to get a license either.

I've had mixed results with 2 way radios - terrain challenges can be tough to overcome.

jp@weknowsnow · Jan 30, 2008

ham radio outlet is local and has some good deals on the dual band yeasu vx-7r.. its super tiny, good range and water proof/resistant

bushy · Jan 30, 2008

Channel 7-0 is a good one at RE. Ski area staff use it as well.

rkymtnman · Jan 30, 2008

jp@weknowsnow said:
ham radio outlet is local and has some good deals on the dual band yeasu vx-7r.. its super tiny, good range and water proof/resistant

JP - where are these guys at? web site / phone number??

tnx.

jp@weknowsnow · Jan 30, 2008

they have a denver outlet so shipping is cheap.. here is the site.. http://www.hamradio.com/
(yes i know the website sucks.. but good deals and solid people)

rkymtnman · Jan 30, 2008

jp@weknowsnow said:
but good deals and solid people)

that's about all you can ask for these days

Thanks for the link.

Groomer-Doo · Jan 30, 2008

Guys check out https://mysattracker.com they have the Spot it is a GPS tracker that is $149.00 you can send a message and your gps location. there are several company selling them. This is something that may really save your life.

Ex-Member · Feb 1, 2008

heh, I just stopped by HRO today to pick up an antenna. I25 to Evans, evans east past the bend, then look for the 3-element yagi on the left

Personally I have the FT60R. Rock solid, aluminum chassis (Same as their business/emg radios), uses the same battery as their business/emg radios... battery lasts for-fuggin-ever. Easily modifiable to give you super-huge TX range that includes FRS/GMRS/MURS/Business/emg/weather. Keep in mind you'll need a GMRS license to use the FRS freqs since you're not on type-certified equipment. But it is one rockin' radio.

I still want the on my sled though

73 de K7AIH

jp@weknowsnow · Feb 1, 2008

nice, i will check that radio out. i used to have a kenwood th22 ( i think ).... got a vx7r for xmas from the parents. havent done HAM stuff for 10+ yrs... got my tech class when i was 14. KB0TSL

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