Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Radio/walkie talkies question
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Mark Lawyer |
I use a small NOAA weather radio, it picks up 2 / 3 stations just about everywhere, even way out at Hog Creek (EP 36) it worked well. I agree cell phone coverage is pretty dicey... In '04 we were at an outfitter on Moose Lake, and one guy's phone had service way up on the bluff, but only if he held it way up in the air. My daughter's phone worked in the parking lot, but her boyfriend in IL said she sounded like she was behind a waterfall. |
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7039412108 |
No rental fees or payment for messages. Also I can check NOAA weather, receive alerts,... You need to have a technician license by the FCC in order to transmit in the 2 meters spectrum (144 MHz). Regards, Miguel |
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bogwalker |
You could check with the ranger station and see what they monitor, but you will be carrying alot of heavy gear to make this happen-and no power except battery. Cell phones might be easier if you can find a signal. Some southern entries get service, but it is spotty and hard to find. If you are really concerned then I would rent a Sattelite phone for the time you are in. Many outfitters carry them now. You pay a rental fee and the just pay for any minutes you use. Keep emergency numbers handy and you'll have a realtively compact and reliable emergency communication device. Good Luck and have fun. |
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Savage Voyageur |
Not sure on a ham radio. I think you need a license to transmit, test and pay the government money for the license. Satellite phones work great anywhere in the world. You can rent or buy one. If you buy you pay for the unit and you also pay for a service plan. I have a InReach Explorer plus unit. It uses the same satellites as a satellite phone does. With it you can send a text message or email anywhere in the world. It has a GPS unit built into it. You can also get a weather forecast in two hour increments. You can also hit a separate button and call for a rescue if needed. The people at home can see where you are on a map if you send them a link. Kind of a piece of mind for the people at home to see where you are every day. You can rent or buy one. If you buy you pay for the unit and you also pay for a service plan. |
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Jackfish |
Gaidin53: "Just bought a Garmin Inreach 66i while they are $100 off. Just looked that sale ended. Better mapping system on this one that allows me to use the BWCA Quetico map chip. I then have all the campsites and portages clearly marked on my GPS. " Ryan, I've been considering the InReach and 66i for a while now, too. Big investment, but looks like it would be a good one. What do you mean by the BWCA Quetico map chip? Can you tell me (us) more about it? |
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Gaidin53 |
I borrowed one last year. Just bought a Garmin Inreach 66i while they are $100 off. Just looked that sale ended. Better mapping system on this one that allows me to use the BWCA Quetico map chip. I then have all the campsites and portages clearly marked on my GPS. Renting a SAT phone, a Spot, or InReach device from an outfitter while out is a great idea. Personally I’m praying I never need to use the SOS function! Ryan |
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Gaidin53 |
Garmin map chip. Data doesn’t show up in the Garmin apps or Garmin explore on the computer. Only shows on the actual Garmin 66i. I specifically bought this version so I could use a map chip. It does include Quetico, by the way. Garmin BWCA map chip Ryan |
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dean |
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Jay |
It come in a Pelican case which is watertight. I consider it my parachute. jay |
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datank |
I know that isn't that important during the day, but moreso at night and for the severity of storms... |
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butthead |
Jackfish: "Gaidin53: "Just bought a Garmin Inreach 66i while they are $100 off. Just looked that sale ended. Better mapping system on this one that allows me to use the BWCA Quetico map chip. I then have all the campsites and portages clearly marked on my GPS. " Just adding an option, the 66i can take custom maps drawn in Basecamp (free program) and on Birdseye Topo Raster Subscription ($29 year subscription, and adding available waypoints and routes (free). As on my 62st display. I have a bunch of files posted in the GPS forum. butthead |
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Savage Voyageur |
THEGrandRapids: "Is this a record? 15 years since the OP. " Holy thread resurrection Batman. I did not notice this when I first commented. |
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MNJim |
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gruber616 |
Thanks much for any info or suggestions you may have. Gruber |
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THEGrandRapids |
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geoffrey56 |
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