Outdoor walkie talkies: An ideal communication tool.
The role of outdoor walkie talkies
A walkie talkie may seem small and inconspicuous, but it can directly affect the success or failure of an outdoor adventure.
Outdoor adventure sports are typically located in remote wilderness areas. In these areas, traditional mobile phone communications are basically paralyzed. Compared with mobile phones, walkie talkies can not only achieve full coverage, but also enable flexible dialogue, communication, and discussion between each other.
In large-scale outdoor activities, due to various factors such as physical strength and experience, people are generally scattered, and it is difficult for the team to remain intact and orderly. When encountering path exploration, rest and fork in the road, the front and rear teams need to be able to communicate and report the situation in real time, which requires reliable communication tools.
How to choose a outdoor walkie talkie when traveling?
1. Frequency
Walkie-talkie frequencies are generally divided into two segments: UHF and VHF. UHF has strong penetrating power and is suitable for use in mountains, forests and cities, while the VHF has a long propagation distance and is suitable for use in open seas, plains and other areas.
The terrain in the wild is complex and changeable. When purchasing a walkie-talkie, it is best to choose a UV dual-band walkie-talkie to ensure the quality of communication and keep in touch at any time.
2.Battery
The effective use time of a walkie-talkie outdoors is one of the factors that must be considered. At the same time, it is also necessary to be rechargeable, so that it can be charged at any time.
3.Waterproof
Outdoor activities usually require walkie-talkies to be waterproof to cope with sudden rain or snow.
And waterproofing is also a necessary feature for open water, fishing and water activities.
4. Weather and hazard alerts:
Walkie talkie should be able to receive NOAA weather reports, as well as broadcast warnings for a variety of civil emergencies and natural disasters.
5. Durable
Sometimes you have to operate in difficult terrain. Having a radio that is well made, durable, and resistant to damage is a big advantage.
There are also some functions that are very practical. For example, when you are lost, the radio can provide the latest news from nearby rescue workers; LED lights can illuminate dark places to prevent encountering insects, snakes or potholes; VOX, perfect for letting go of your hands at any time.
Precautions for using walkie talkies outdoors
1. Get familiar with your walkie talkie and get the most out of it.
If you own a walkie talkie, you must first understand its performance and operating instructions. Rather than just tuning into the same frequency as your teammates.
2. The walkie talkies in the team must be properly equipped.
This ensures that every team member can contact the team through the nearest mobile phone when encountering a situation.
3. Make sure your walkie talkie has sufficient power.
Do not use or chat for a long time. If the distance is not far away, try to use low-power transmission. This saves power.
RETEVIS EZTALK WALKIE TALKIES: Born for the outdoors
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