CB radio vs. cell phone vs. HAM Radio
HI all, I wanted to tap the resources of the forum here for suggestions on traveling in remote areas. Years ago, I traveled through Montana, Idaho and Wyoming and went several days without cell pho...
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A CB is useless unless you're trying to talk to someone within a mile of your location. Mainly they're good for listening to lots of foul mouthed people argue with each other.
A ham radio can be a great communication tool if you know what you're doing. Just getting a license and buying a radio won't always cut it. You would need to know what repeaters will be in the area you are traveling in. You would need to know how to program those repeaters and their access tone / code into your radio. And of course, there would need to be an other amateur radio operator listening when you call. I've been licensed for 24 years and I've enjoyed the hobby, public service, and emergency communication aspects of amateur radio. If you have the time and interest to learn the equipment and use it well I highly recommend it.
If you're looking for a no-fail go-to communication method then I have to agree with those recommending a sat-phone.
Whoever thought amateur radio was only for talking to "China" knows nothing of it's uses and capabilities.
A ham radio can be a great communication tool if you know what you're doing. Just getting a license and buying a radio won't always cut it. You would need to know what repeaters will be in the area you are traveling in. You would need to know how to program those repeaters and their access tone / code into your radio. And of course, there would need to be an other amateur radio operator listening when you call. I've been licensed for 24 years and I've enjoyed the hobby, public service, and emergency communication aspects of amateur radio. If you have the time and interest to learn the equipment and use it well I highly recommend it.
If you're looking for a no-fail go-to communication method then I have to agree with those recommending a sat-phone.
Whoever thought amateur radio was only for talking to "China" knows nothing of it's uses and capabilities.
