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two-way radios

Posted By: Mike Hamilton
Date: Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 12:53 p.m.

I would like to get some other opinions on the use of two-way radios used between point and sweep paddlers while leading a large group.

In general, I feel that if the point and sweep are too far apart to communicate non-verbally, then the group is too spread out. However, there may be times when quiet verbal communication might be useful, even when tightly grouped. Of course, if the group does spread out, it would be good to have a way to point this out to the paddler at the other end.

To compound matters, I am also considering which VHF radio to go with for emergency use. Since this is a critical piece of emergency equipment, I am concerned about using it casually during every trip with a large group.

Does anyone use radios for everyday group communication? If so, do you have a favorite model? Are there waterproof and hands-free models / accessories?

Thanks,

Mike.

Messages In This Thread

two-way radios
Mike Hamilton -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 12:53 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Craig Bumgarner -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 1:30 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Mike Hamilton -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 2:20 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Wayne Smith -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 9:03 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Carl Tjerandsen -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 10:39 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Hugh -- Wednesday, 15 November 2000, at 7:43 a.m.

Re: two-way radios
Vinny -- Saturday, 18 November 2000, at 8:12 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Bill Bradshaw -- Sunday, 19 November 2000, at 5:06 p.m.

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