So, if I don't plan to fly further than 2 miles, I'll be fine. If further than 2 miles away, the 2M is the way to go, right?
From: "Arthur "Ron" Troyer" <artroyer@...> To: PoweredParaglidingColorado@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:08:04 AM Subject: RE: [PoweredParaglidingColorado] Re: Radios
Hi Robert,
The FRS radio operated at approx. 460 MHz, and at a power of .5 watts. This gives it a range of about 2 miles if you are at line of sight (LOS). The range is considerably less if you don’t have LOS. The 2M rigs we are discussing transmit at approx 144 MHz, with a power of approx. 3 watts. The lower frequency helps get penetration and a slight bend. You are still somewhat dependent on LOS, but you have more leeway. The upshot is that you have a stronger signal, and better coverage.
Ron.
From: PoweredParaglidingC olorado@yahoogro ups.com [mailto:PoweredPara glidingColorado@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Robert Archer Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:57 AM To: PoweredParaglidingC olorado@yahoogro ups.com Subject: Re: [PoweredParagliding Colorado] Re: Radios
Ok, now you have my curiosity going. What are the advantages over my simple Cobra radio with a 2M radio?
Robert
From: donaghyalex <alexdonaghy@ gmail.com> To: PoweredParaglidingC olorado@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 9:11:26 PM Subject: [PoweredParagliding Colorado] Re: Radios
Hey Jerry,
I have been planing on trying that as well. There is an interesting article on Jeff Goins footflyer site about his communications setup. He is using 2meter and he is selling kits for special high quality microphones to go with them. He also lets you know what parts he is using and where to get them. The PG community has been using these for a long time now and a bunch of the PPG clubs have gone this route as well. I believe the Florida group is using them also.
In any case, thats a long way of saying that I'm in.... I know that John is going this route and Mathew already has a 2 meter radio.
Alex...
--- In PoweredParaglidingC olorado@yahoogro ups.com, "mtnsniper7616" <jkerr7616@. ..> wrote: > > I am interested in getting reliable
communications. Anyone else interested in getting a 2M radio. I understand they are becoming quite popular at some of the fly-ins. Pipe in and let us know what you think. I in. > Jerry >
I am interested in getting reliable communications. Anyone else interested in getting a 2M radio. I understand they are becoming quite popular at some of the...
Hey Jerry, I have been planing on trying that as well. There is an interesting article on Jeff Goins footflyer site about his communications setup. He is...
Ok, now you have my curiosity going. What are the advantages over my simple Cobra radio with a 2M radio? Robert ________________________________ From:...
Hi Robert, The FRS radio operated at approx. 460 MHz, and at a power of .5 watts. This gives it a range of about 2 miles if you are at line of sight (LOS)....
So, if I don't plan to fly further than 2 miles, I'll be fine. If further than 2 miles away, the 2M is the way to go, right? ________________________________ ...
Ok, that brings me back to my origional question because if the 2M radio a stronger signal, but is only good within LOS, then I don't see the benefit. ...
Again, the lower frequency gives you a lot more penetration, and more bend. There is always some penetration and bend. When I said that an obstruction affects...
Now I get it. Since I just bought the radios that I am using now, I think I will wait a bit before buying new ones. Besides, I don't think I will venture off...
I have FRS radio that is 1 watt and 5 miles LOS but only tested good for about 4. Yes you have to have a license to use the boosted signal and it does have a...
Yes. That is the GMRS radio, which shares the first 7 channels with the FRS. I does require a license. From: PoweredParaglidingColorado@yahoogroups.com...
It should be noted that these 2M radios are in fact HAM radios, and as such require a license to operate legally. There are 3 grades of HAM licenses; however...
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