FRS 2-way radio in mountainous areas
by David Harvey VK2DMH on Monday, July 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Will a FRS 2-way radio work up in the mountains for me to communicate with my ski group?
If so, what type of distance should I expect these types of radios to function? I need long distance and reliability. Are there any specific makes and/or models you can suggest?
If FRS radios can’t do it, then what other type of 2-way would you suggest – excluding GMRS radios? I don’t like them.
We are going to Utah, and cover some pretty rough terrain, frequently getting separated.
I would like something reliable but affordable. (That is, if such a device even exists.)
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I’ve found most of these radios pretty freakin’ useless. Especially in "rough terrain". You’re better off using a cell phone. Most US resorts have GSM towers and even Verizon’s phones are working at most places too.
Most resorts’ staff use a radios that are on a repeater network for this very reason. I work at a very small resort and even our "good" radios have a signal that can’t reach from top to bottom without the repeater.
If you have to manage a group, select a predetermined meeting spot in the event you get seperated. This isn’t the most convenient method, but it is the most reliable.
I’ve also sold the "no FCC license needed" radios as well. I’ve never really liked them and even the Motorola reps used to tell us that the testing was done in very open and flat terrain under ideal atmospheric conditions.