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The answer is that you were banned today and re-registered under a new name. Bye bye again.

Looks like you got it to work.

The reason for the rule......to prevent spammers from spamming. Obviously that wasn't your intent, but if we allow it for some........you get the picture.

I wouldn't ditch them - unless of course you want to send them to me.:whistling: They may still prove useful for you in certain circumstances. If you have a need that they don't meet, then explore...

Here's a pretty comprehensive set-up that Ken posted a while back. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?13072-My-Communications-System&highlight=radio

That's quite a set up Sparks.

On the VHF radio thing....for marine use, or EPIRB use, a license is not required (yes, there are some restrictions) - Telecommunications Act of 1996.

The SPOT system is not something that I woudl choose. If it works for you, then it works for me.

The Navy actually taught me most of that stuff...........a long, long time ago. Now, if I could just remember it.

C and D........

I did a trade today (it's in the mail anyway) on a couple of hand held CB's.

Keep this up and we'll have to call you Mr. Gadget Jr.

That is the radio that I will probably get eventually. Let us know how the licensing process goes.

Good to know. Also - no excuses - stop on by the intro section. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14 Thanks.

snort - chuckle - snort

Sure. PM on the way.

Sure. What kind of stuff do you want made?

It's not your shop - you're fine.

Looking at the specs on them, it seems like they should work. Carrying an external antennae if you're in a mountainous area might add to the range a bit.

I've not used a hand held CB - no help here.

Homejoy - I would think that you want the most reliable device that is in your budget. Not knowing all of the logistics of the area, I'm not sure how the radio system would work - although I would...

Ken - how difficult was it/is it to get your ticket?

It's weird. Sometimes I can't remember what I had for lunck, but I remember my call letters from 35 years ago.

Back when I was using CB radios (still had to register with the FCC - my call letters KRT 6030) you were limited to 5 watts maximum. Is that still the case?

Can't say for sure - but I don't think you need a license for VHF.

You can talk around the the world (depending on skip) with them.

Hope - I do not have either of these, but sat phone and ham radio might be the way to go.