Radios to Communicate with Hunting Party

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Originally Posted by oaknut

I really don't think you need to worry about the feds bothering you up near Longlac.

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I was thinking the same thing....hopefully the CRTC employees are working on more productive tasks....then again........

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Originally Posted by 73hunter

I was thinking the same thing....hopefully the CRTC employees are working on more productive tasks....then again........

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Lol ya...I'll take the risk so I can communicate with guys I hunt with to AVOID the fine of not being in contact.

Why can't we just have good quality stuff like in the states? So tired of having to purchase down there for everything then get bent over when it hits canada paying customs fees.

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Originally Posted by SongDog

Why can't we just have good quality stuff like in the states? So tired of having to purchase down there for everything then get bent over when it hits canada paying customs fees.

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There is a real vacuum when it comes to any radio system made for the general public. A system that would work good here would be one like they use in Australia. They have a FM VHF system that provides good short range coverage. There are vehicle and handheld models so it's adaptable.

As for the tax and duty on radio gear from the states...Sorry. I bought just over $5000 of ham gear and there was no tax or duty on it.

We use the GMRS radios. Some frequencies are 2 watt, others are 5 watt. I’ve heard good things about Baofeng radios-> they’re powerful and you can program the channels.

I was thinking about getting a pair but have cell coverage in Most areas.

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Originally Posted by Hunterrev

We will be hunting cuts where there is no cell phone reception, north of Long Lac. Only two trucks with three ATV's and two canoes, so we will not be out of range to hear each party shoot. I'm sure the GMRS radios would work just fine, was wondering about the Spot X also, to send a message home or in case of emergencies also.

I think we'll invest in a good set of radios and go from there.

We have a Bull and a Cow tag!

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I have a Spot X and it is a good option for emergencies and communication to home. Last week bear hunting many miles from cell signal I used it while 28 feet up a tree to direct watermain repairs on a site 400 km away. Sent maybe 40 or 50 messages back and forth. I have also used it all over the world in off grid places and for the most it worked. Perhaps 2 or 3 percent of the time you will get a message that says poor signal. The other thing to remember is that it is not real time. It can take 5 to 15 minutes for messages to go through. That delay would render it ineffective for party hunting communication within a group.