Michael Black wrote:
"Win Heagy" ) writes:
Hi,
I'd like to get a small, portable HT type radio for my wife (a non HAM)
in case phones, etc., fail. What can you recommend? It should be small
enough to carry daily, but get an honest 2-3 mile range (depending on
terrain).
We've tried several of the FSR type radios, but none get anywhere near the
advertised range. Any suggestions?
Please email to (remove SPAM)
Thanks,
Win
Huh?
People survived without having constant communication for eons. Now
suddenly a cellphone isn't good enough, people need backup?
Yes, emergencies will happen, but people your desire for a backup of
a cellphone is just way down the curve.
First you need an emergency, then you need the cellphones to fail,
then you need a need to communcate.
Should also mention that you need the batteries in the thing to be
charged. And you need to have it on you. Lugging around an extra pound
of useless radio day after day after day is gonna get old, so It'll
soon be on the shelf at home.
And the same thing will happen with your end.
And why do people think they need to communicate so urgently? She's
either OK or probably in no shape to use the radio. Unless you're
a medic or have her rare blood type, it can wait. It'll either be OK
or it won't. Knowing about it sooner won't change it.
Most people don't even NEED a cellphone. Just gives them something do
do so they don't have to pay attention to that boring driving to the
place they don't need to go in their SUV they use for hauling two bags
of groceries.
Just my opinion.
mike
One thing missing from your post is what is she supposed to do with
this radio? You need someone at the other end, so are you saying
you'll always be that close to her so the two of you can talk? Or
are you hoping that she can call some random person to come and help (which
may or may not happen?)?
Michael VE2BVW
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