2-way radios for hunting wooded areas

A word of warning regarding high power radios, you need a license in Canada to operate them. Some people will come on here and tell you that you don't but they are wrong. You absolutely need a license to transmit with these radios. I would also guess they are also not approved by Industry Canada which makes them prohibited.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1457333-Baofeng-UV-5R

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf10759.html#t2

https://forums.radioreference.com/b...s/274643-canadian-legal-gmrs-beofeng-uv5.html

https://forums.radioreference.com/b...63083-do-i-need-license-my-baofeng-uv-5r.html

https://forums.radioreference.com/b.../298283-how-legally-use-my-baofeng-uv-5r.html

It might not seem like a big deal to just jump on a frequency and use it, but to other people it could be interfering with something which is illegal.

You can look into MURS but remember you are limited to 2 watts transmit power.

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Accurate.
 
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Absolutely agree, one needs to understand how to use UHF/VHF respectfully and of course there is always the legal aspect of using high wattage radios.
 
Watch out for the radio police... they'll get ya..... come on, just use them with common sense... if you start walking on people or someone says you are jamming channels. Be polite and change to a different frequency.
 
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Watch out for the radio police... they'll get ya..... come on, just use them with common sense... if you start walking on people or someone says you are jamming channels. Be polite and change to a different frequency.
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Well, there is are two simple terms called simplex and duplex.
Often one might be transmitting over another station and that station maybe a hospital or some other official service.
How hard is it to go and take the radio course?
Some have posted the details here on where to go and even the course answer list.
Almost , but just short of an open book test with Industry Canada.
As for the Radio Police, the Amateur Radio Operators are the ones to worry about.
They will track you down and turn you in.
But, I digress it is Friday morning and the Coffee break room is calling my name.
Rodger-Out.
Rob
 
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As for the Radio Police, the Amateur Radio Operators are the ones to worry about.
They will track you down and turn you in.
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Never underestimate a bunch of people with lots of time on their hands who like to follow the rules.

Honestly, it's not hard to just write the test and get certified. You don't even need to learn Morse code anymore to pass.
 
Hi I was wondering if there is a simple to use radio that is effective for hunting. I hunt with some older gentlemen and I need a radio that is easy to use. I'm not hunting with a tech savvy group. I am the tech guy in our group with the baofeng radios and all those buttons I'm afraid they'll always be knocked out of synch. Since I'm not a radio pro so any setup has to be easy to operate for me and the lowest common denominator in the group (he's 73 years old and not good with tech)

Thanks
 
Hi I was wondering if there is a simple to use radio that is effective for hunting. I hunt with some older gentlemen and I need a radio that is easy to use. I'm not hunting with a tech savvy group. I am the tech guy in our group with the baofeng radios and all those buttons I'm afraid they'll always be knocked out of synch. Since I'm not a radio pro so any setup has to be easy to operate for me and the lowest common denominator in the group (he's 73 years old and not good with tech)

Thanks
 
Just find an unused frequency, decide on VHF UHF, program the frequency to same as the other radios. Turn it on key the transmit key, very easy to use. These are inexpensive radios, lots of radio guys dislike their use due to people not understanding what frequencies are unused.
 
randyhub said:
Just find an unused frequency, decide on VHF UHF, program the frequency to same as the other radios. Turn it on key the transmit key, very easy to use. These are inexpensive radios, lots of radio guys dislike their use due to people not understanding what frequencies are unused.
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you have to be careful when picking frequencies this way. if you are way out in the bush and miles from any cities this maybe fine but if you are close to a city hopping onto a 'unused' frequency may not be a good idea. just because you don't hear anyone talking doesn't mean that frequency is not being used for frequency hopping ( where you will not hear anyone in the clear). you could be using an emergency frequency and all kinds of other stuff. if you really want to use one of these radios be sure to check frequency charts for your area. be aware that if caught the fines can be high. you are best to stick to gmrs or family radio type radios, do your research and find some good ones
 
As said, only use these in the bush and with a printed frequency list. Using radios in town is not a good idea. You can also monitor communications on some channels like Roads if stuck in traffic on the highway, but transmitting on their frequencies is not good at all. My radios are for emergency use and communicating in remote areas. Just be careful and respectful, these are not toys.

If you want to use them as a hobby get your license.

 
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I am interested in a set for remote bush and wish to use it responsibly.

What would I need to learn and where on how to program and use?
 
If you plan to be responsible than you should follow the law. You're talking about high powered radios and frequencies that might not be open. Radio is a lot more complicated then just hoping on like buying walk-talkies from Canadian Tire. I'd start by learning about HAM and getting the license.
 
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You need choose a model, then watch YouTube and or join a Radio Forum as I did. Taking the test as well provides a wealth of info according to my Radio buddy, who does this as a hobby.
 
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