Radio channels / frequencies

Highfly · Dec 12, 2014

Just purchased a new BCA BC Link radio and am curious if you all use a common frequency when in the back country.
Is there a standard emergency channel?
Does Snow and Mud users have a "go to channel"?

It makes seance to me the more people that can connect the better off everyone would be.

BC Link users are you using the pre set factory channels??

A Channel 1 privacy code off
B Channel 5 privacy code 10
C Channel 4 privacy code 20
D Channel 8 privacy code 10
E Channel 9 privacy code 11
F Channel 20 privacy code off

I guess what I am getting at is if I needed help (maybe I'm on my own, I know first mistake right there) and I needed to try and make contact with someone else that may be in the area how do I go about doing that.

sumx54 · Dec 12, 2014

You use an inreach for that.

Highfly · Dec 12, 2014

sumx54 said:
You use an inreach for that.

Lets say I need help digging out a sled......... Inreach is a little over kill no?

catinthehat · Dec 12, 2014

The Cranbrook Club has a sign at the trailhead advising of a commonly used channel in that area.
Not all groups use the same channel but there are enough using that one that there might be someone to hear and come help you out.
The club is very clear about it being a regular use channel and not an emergency channel.

Highfly · Dec 12, 2014

catinthehat said:
The Cranbrook Club has a sign at the trailhead advising of a commonly used channel in that area.
Not all groups use the same channel but there are enough using that one that there might be someone to hear and come help you out.
The club is very clear about it being a regular use channel and not an emergency channel.

AHHH OK so watch for signs in the area. Awesome!

sumx54 · Dec 12, 2014

Highfly said:
Lets say I need help digging out a sled......... Inreach is a little over kill no?

you mentioned that you may be riding alone and need help... I just figured "needing help" wouldn't be needing a hand getting your sled unstuck or needing a double double from tims. Usually means you NEED help. As in emergency.

Highfly · Dec 12, 2014

I think it is clear what I am looking for and that is radio frequencies ...
By the way what frequencies do you run?

tex78 · Dec 13, 2014

3-10, 6-3, 6-9 and a few more

Every group has a set channel it seems

Vance Matheson · Dec 13, 2014

Highfly said:
Just purchased a new BCA BC Link radio and am curious if you all use a common frequency when in the back country.
Is there a standard emergency channel?
Does Snow and Mud users have a "go to channel"?

It makes seance to me the more people that can connect the better off everyone would be.

BC Link users are you using the pre set factory channels??

A Channel 1 privacy code off
B Channel 5 privacy code 10
C Channel 4 privacy code 20
D Channel 8 privacy code 10
E Channel 9 privacy code 11
F Channel 20 privacy code off

I guess what I am getting at is if I needed help (maybe I'm on my own, I know first mistake right there) and I needed to try and make contact with someone else that may be in the area how do I go about doing that.

Google radio channel cheat sheet. It will give you the most commonly used frequencies.

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c.wilson07 · Dec 14, 2014

I read somewhere that in Revy the search and reacue monitor a radio channel if you did need actual help. Cant remember what one for sure 4 or 5 seems to me. Maybe someone who knows for sure will comment wouldnt mind knowing if its true or not myself

Rbrduk · Dec 14, 2014

I know that Revy SNR use vhf radios. I don't remember the frequency.

SLEDBUNNYRACING · Dec 15, 2014

I do like the idea of knowing what channel peeps go to for emergency but that's only useful if someone is monitoring it.
We look for a channel that has no traffic, don't need a bunch of cross talk. We also use the channels with higher wattage.

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TylerG · Dec 15, 2014

Brent,

It's important to note that alot of SAR groups use VHF radios, not GMRS/FRS. Different frequencies all together and not compatible with one another. Your BCA Link Radios are a GMRS/FRS radio, you may be hard pressed to find people on specific channels on those type of radios.

Bnorth · Dec 15, 2014

I think the biggest issue with the BCA link radios is that some people don't realize that they aren't any different as far as frequencies from a "blister pack" (GMRS/FRS) radio. The real professionals doing rescues will have real radios (VHF).

TylerG · Dec 15, 2014

Bnorth said:
I think the biggest issue with the BCA link radios is that some people don't realize that they aren't any different as far as frequencies from a "blister pack" (GMRS/FRS) radio. The real professionals doing rescues will have real radios (VHF).

it's still a far superior radio the the $80 cobra's you buy at Canadian Tire..... I'm done with buying those garbage radio's.

fnDan · Dec 15, 2014

You can program the VHF radios to the same frequencies as GRMS/FRS and the Rinos.
I have this set up on my radio and want to add SAR or emergency frequencies for the area I am riding.
I came across a Trip Planner that is posted by the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada. I will fill this out for every trip and leave it with my wife. On the form there's a spot for radio and frequency. My wife will usually be the person to contact the RCMP. She will have all the information SAR will need. I'll post a link when I get home. You can search for PSAR-Trip-Plan-Complete.pdf

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moyiesledhead · Dec 15, 2014

fnDan said:
You can program the VHF radios to the same frequencies as GRMS/FRS and the Rinos.

Nope. You can only do that with dual band radios like the Baofengs some of us are using. A VHF radio such as what you'd buy from Motorola can only be programmed to VHF frequencies.

fnDan · Dec 15, 2014

Oops. You're right I have a dual band radio

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moyiesledhead · Dec 15, 2014

This thread has made me think a little though. I'm going to get the local SAR frequency and program it into my dual band radio just in case. Be nice to be able to talk to them while they're searching for me.

TylerG · Dec 15, 2014

moyiesledhead said:
This thread has made me think a little though. I'm going to get the local SAR frequency and program it into my dual band radio just in case. Be nice to be able to talk to them while they're searching for me.

as long as they use 1 dedicated channel then yes for sure, may also be helpful if you see them out and you've seen something can help them to locate someone or whatever.

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