Who’s using one? I’ve been searching and found a few like the Garmin, spot x and others. Looking to keep it under $300.
Who’s using one? I’ve been searching and found a few like the Garmin, spot x and others. Looking to keep it under $300.
I use a ham radio and aprs.
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There are a lot of options out there. Depending on how you intend to use it can make a big difference in overall cost (paying for a user subscription can add up to hundreds of dollars over the life of a device, where units that are only used infrequently or for SOS only can be had for substantially less cost overall). I found this review to be pretty informative;
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topic...locator-beacon
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~Not All Who Wander Are Lost~ (at least not all the time)
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Spieg (May 24th, 2020)
What's a max signal range for a HAM radio for emergency use? I'm thinking remote Utah or Wyoming - or some remote area where folks might travel solo. How much of the lower 48 would HAM cover before looking to go satellite.
`hope this isn't a threadjack...
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Jim (May 24th, 2020)
This site has some comparative info for typical radio ranges. However it is lacking data for some of the newer vehicle GMRS 40-50 watt radios which have ranges of 60-70 miles (or of course much more with access to a repeater).
http://hflink.com/hfpack/radiorange/
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Jim (May 24th, 2020)
Those might be accurate if you were in Nebraska trying to contact someone in Iowa. Radio signals will travel much further if one is in the mountains and have an unobstructed line of sight. That's why all the tv transmission towers on lookout Mtn. I have used 15 watt simplex and spoken directly to someone East of dia when on the East ridge spur of Miller Rock.
I believe it is true for other frequencies as well. CB etc. Line of sight is a major limiting factor. As stated previously I have communicated well over 100 miles using a 5 watt handheld.
obtw simplex means no repeater. Radio to radio.
My aprs transmits 40 watts and I can transmit up to 50 watts on my mobile.
End thread hijack.
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Jim (May 25th, 2020)
I have the Garmin Inreach Mini. No fuss other than the monthly subscription and small enough I take it with me when I go mountain biking or dirt biking as well as wheeling. 90% of the time I'm by myself so the peace of mind it gives my wife is worth every penny.
I'm sorry to hear that. My wife is so sensitive to light right now she hasn't left the house in 3 months. She wants me to keep going out and scouting out trips for her so when she gets better we can do some camping together, or that's what she says, might just want to help me keep my sanity by making me get out once in a while. I'll be wishing your wife well, hopefully we can see you two on the trail one day after the treatments.
Jaycifer (June 12th, 2020)