Baofeng Radios ????

[ian745]

I’ve been looking for awhile on the island for one of these little guys for when I’m out and about in the back country, anyone got a lead on the island?

[j270wsm]

Try amazon.

[Arctic Lake]

Radio Question . Okay so I have my Icom VHF and wanted to be legal so talked to Industry Canada and they have sent me the application . I filled it out and sent it in . I asked the rep about what frequency I would be assigned and she said you are not assigned a frequency but are allowed to use the RR channels for Traffic when travelling the backroads and also use the LAD channels 1,2,3,4 .So what does that actullay mean about the LAD channels ?
If I want to communicate with my hunting buddy who has a similar VHF how do we communicate ?
Arctic Lake

[Pioneerman]

Radio Question . Okay so I have my Icom VHF and wanted to be legal so talked to Industry Canada and they have sent me the application . I filled it out and sent it in . I asked the rep about what frequency I would be assigned and she said you are not assigned a frequency but are allowed to use the RR channels for Traffic when travelling the backroads and also use the LAD channels 1,2,3,4 .So what does that actullay mean about the LAD channels ?
If I want to communicate with my hunting buddy who has a similar VHF how do we communicate ?
Arctic Lake

The Ladd channels sort of replaced the on CB channels, most truckers use these when working or traveling. You can have them installed or program them in yourself along with the RR channels which you would want to monitor the logging or commercial trucks running the back roads calling out the mile markers so you know their location and to get out of the way. You will often find a blank channel with no conversations so not used in the area where you are , so most would pick a channel like that so you are not interfering with workers using those channels or long out of range from you

[Arctic Lake]

I have the RR channels programmed and the LADD channels programmed in when I purchased the handheld . My question is that if my partner has VHF do we just pick a LADD channel to converse ?
Thanks
Arctic Lake

The Ladd channels sort of replaced the on CB channels, most truckers use these when working or traveling. You can have them installed or program them in yourself along with the RR channels which you would want to monitor the logging or commercial trucks running the back roads calling out the mile markers so you know their location and to get out of the way. You will often find a blank channel with no conversations so not used in the area where you are , so most would pick a channel like that so you are not interfering with workers using those channels or long out of range from you

[Pioneerman]

I have the RR channels programmed and the LADD channels programmed in when I purchased the handheld . My question is that if my partner has VHF do we just pick a LADD channel to converse ?
Thanks
Arctic Lake

Pretty much that is what we do, pick a channel with no activity and use that one. We also have the GMRS and FRS channels programmed in so we can have a lot of choices. Pretty easy to find a unused channel though. Depends on where you will be hunting, we often program in the S&R channels in case of an emergency and to help with location if need by. Some channels you can not use near the US border so best to check if that is where you will be

[Arctic Lake]

Thanks Pioneerman
Arctic Lake

Pretty much that is what we do, pick a channel with no activity and use that one. We also have the GMRS and FRS channels programmed in so we can have a lot of choices. Pretty easy to find a unused channel though. Depends on where you will be hunting, we often program in the S&R channels in case of an emergency and to help with location if need by. Some channels you can not use near the US border so best to check if that is where you will be

[one-shot-wonder]

I am sure impressed with the distance my truck mounted antenna gives my radio. Anybody have any recommendations on better rubber duck antennas for handhelds?

[operator jon]

For Bowfung Radio’s

https://www.amazon.ca/ABBREE-Foldabl.../dp/B07GYKN6ZD

[operator jon]

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