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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I would question why the OP feels that he absolutely needs some sort of communications to begin with. We have camped/backpacked in some pretty remote places in the past(for extended periods of time) with nothing of the sort. I do see the point of having some sort of device to let others know where you are, but that is not necessary.
I have a ham licence, and the necessary 2M and HF gear that i have taken with me into some remote regions (RV'ing). First, i didn't have the range for 2M, and the HF i used for weekly nets, just checking in. If i needed it for an emergency, it would of worked. But the best is just being prepared to deal with whatever can come your way. If you are that far away from society then, by the time 'help' arrives, it could be just too late.
I have stopped taking my HF rig with me as i have a lot of different things to keep me occupied. I have used my 2M while on the Hwys. and occasionally i find another Ham, but that is rare. I once had a CB and found it lacking. Same with a frms, but that was a long time ago, they might of changed the technology by now, but they are still very limited in range. The best suggestion so far is to get a SPOT (or a DELORME, but i don't know them). They will still allow you to send a request for help, no matter where you are. But at the end of the day, you are responsible for your own well being and don't take any unnecessary risks out there. You should be fine (with proper training and forethought.
ps. what's up with talking to 'China'?, you can talk all around the world!
I have a ham licence, and the necessary 2M and HF gear that i have taken with me into some remote regions (RV'ing). First, i didn't have the range for 2M, and the HF i used for weekly nets, just checking in. If i needed it for an emergency, it would of worked. But the best is just being prepared to deal with whatever can come your way. If you are that far away from society then, by the time 'help' arrives, it could be just too late.
I have stopped taking my HF rig with me as i have a lot of different things to keep me occupied. I have used my 2M while on the Hwys. and occasionally i find another Ham, but that is rare. I once had a CB and found it lacking. Same with a frms, but that was a long time ago, they might of changed the technology by now, but they are still very limited in range. The best suggestion so far is to get a SPOT (or a DELORME, but i don't know them). They will still allow you to send a request for help, no matter where you are. But at the end of the day, you are responsible for your own well being and don't take any unnecessary risks out there. You should be fine (with proper training and forethought.
ps. what's up with talking to 'China'?, you can talk all around the world!
