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jlca101

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• Apr 1, 2009

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I am a new rider this season and am loving it! Thanks to all you out there for the info that has made this first season so great! I would like to know if there is a special frequency or chanel that I should have my radio on in case of emergencies. Not just for my self, but to listen for others also in case I am in the area and can help. Thanks.

 

newmy1

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• Apr 1, 2009

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Great question, I've asked it and have researched it quite a bit. I don't think there is unfortunately.

If you own a spot, I recommend you include which channel S&R can find you (if you were to use it) on within the notes section....that is all I could think of.

 

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rhein1969

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• Apr 1, 2009

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Join the snowmobile club that's in the area you most ride in - They probably have a standard channel they use (the club I'm in does). And like said before - Put the channel your using in you spot message. Also - let the people back home know what channel your using - You do file a "Pre-Flight" with people before you go riding don't you?

 

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jlca101

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• Apr 1, 2009

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I do file a "Pre-Flight" with a few people before I head out, thanks for the reminder. Ill check into the clubs around here also. Thanks for the healp!

 

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• Apr 1, 2009

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Poke around on the FRS channels, 1 and 7 seem popular for most crews.

There's a GMRS channel for em-comm, GMRS 6 (sometimes "20" depending on your radio), 462.675MHz, 141.3Hz tone ("Code 22"). You'll need a radio capable of repeater shifting and a GMRS callsign from the FCC to use that.

Motorola makes decent FRS radios.