The smarter bunch??
#12
FRS range is completely insufficient, only a few miles, especially in mountainous terrain. CB is not much better. The output power is limited to a few Watts for both. FRS radios allow built in antennae (rubber duck in hand held) only. In contrast, with a HAM license you can transmit with up to 1500W in most bands (only a few have limitations). You can also install different antenna types to your radio, increasing range and sensitivity. Many HAM amateurs operate repeaters, which increases your range and chance to be heard.
Last edited by Discorama; 12-16-2019 at 01:18 PM.
The following users liked this post:
Sixpack577 (12-18-2019)
#13
OK, I did some research. Sprint has a mobile unit of their "magic box". It does in fact attach to your drone to travel skyward to the height of around 400 feet. This would solve any problem within a mountainous range. Cheaper than a satelitte phone subscription. Again, this system would give an overlander more confidence. AT&T and others have their own as well. Very high tech, if you ask me.
#14
This won't help you much. This magic box weighs 7.7lbs and needs a 12V/5A power supply, so it would require quite a big drone. Then range is limited to 100m(300ft). It would be easier to climb up such a short distance with your phone, but, I guess, 300ft won't help you much in most situations.
#16
#17
@Tomzsix I think if you are that concerned you need to look at options like sat phones and Personal Locator beacons.
I travel solo a lot in SW BC and I am generally out of cell range, this is my system
Not perfect if I have a major medical emergency requiring aid right now I am likely in major trouble and may not survive, but that would be true even if I made contact with someone - most I places I travel are at least a couple or more hours away from help.
But I am kinda of a que sera sera sort of person
I travel solo a lot in SW BC and I am generally out of cell range, this is my system
- I have route plan on map and my wife has a copy
- VHF radio with APRS - this sends my location whenever it can hit an internet gateway
- I call or text in - every time I get gas or happen to get a cell signal with my location and any route changes
- I carry a weeks worth of food and some bottled water (boil in bag stuff mostly) does not get used it is the emergency kit
- I have a handheld VHF radio that I can set to 146.40 the sort of standard 4x4 Freq up here
Not perfect if I have a major medical emergency requiring aid right now I am likely in major trouble and may not survive, but that would be true even if I made contact with someone - most I places I travel are at least a couple or more hours away from help.
But I am kinda of a que sera sera sort of person
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TriggerPuller
Discovery II
6
03-23-2018 08:23 PM
Deutsch100
General Range Rover Discussion - Archived
3
08-04-2006 11:44 PM