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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N7SJN wrote:
For all the HAMs out there remember 146.52. I use this all the time and have had some very good contacts. A northern CA net uses this frequency for their "check ins".
And of course APRS and Packet. In the US and Canada I have had great coverage. Out in back and beyond there is occasional digital repeater access via the ISS. Unfortunately we are too far south now for the ISS to copy me and an Igate at the same time! It's annoying to see it pass over head and not be able to repeat through it! Should work OK once we get up to Puerto Vallarta late next month. va7rv-12
we also use SPOT to report our position to family and friends.
