FSR Radios for BC

[Atlas12]

Boafeng advises on their site that their new radios are amatuer bands only, and aren't able to use the 150-151.67 MHz bands.


What cheap radios do people recommend for listening to FSR calls?

Thanks!

[338win mag]

If you do a search on here for forest service radio's, theres lots of threads on here.

[jac]

I have a boafeng I use on fsr in my sxs. I also have a fixed mounted radio in my truck the range of the boafeng is not the best but for 10km range works well

[Atlas12]

If you do a search on here for forest service radio's, theres lots of threads on here.

Most of the threads are recommending the Boafeng UV5R, but don't mention that the new ones can't hit the RR frequencies.
So I'm wondering if there is a new equivalent of the Boafeng that can.

[S.W.A.T.]

Get a good radio and dont worry about it

I have 3 kenwoods, no complaints

[Drillbit]

I run TAD M10 radios in everything.

[Bugle M In]

I have the bf 8's from Baofeng.
All good here, and once programmed, get all the RR channels to listen in on.

[Squamch]

I have a wouxun unit. Works well, hits RR frequencies. Front face programmable.

[eastkoothunter]

Icom works well for the price

[338win mag]

Icom BC-213 is what I have, basic model, they programmed it for me, all the RR channels I need for region 3-8....250 bucks.
If I wanna go to region 7 and dodge traffic they will program those channels you require for free.
I am in the bush everyday dodging logging trucks etc, works good.
Step up to the next model was 400 bucks IIRC, you can have more channels and program it yourself.

[Rieber]

Is the basic, old 40channel CB just a dinosaur now? Do people still use these?

[mike31154]

Is the basic, old 40channel CB just a dinosaur now? Do people still use these?
No idea, but I do know CB is useless if you're looking to stay safe on a logging road. Not even truckers on the highways use CB any longer as far as I know. Closest thing to trucker talk on the highway will be on VHF, one of the LAD channels, depending on which province you're in. LAD-2, 158.940 around these parts....

[Arctic Lake]

Believe there is a recommendation on HBC for a dealer in Langley or somewhere in the Lower mainland does anyone know who that seller is ? Will that dealer sell you a good handheld set up that is programmed for all the logging and rural back roads ? And what can you expect to pay for such a handheld ?
Thanks
Arctic Lake

[Rieber]

I certainly would be interested in a good radio for sake of backroads safety. I go a long ways back, much further than I would ever care to walk out from in the event of vehicle failure. I would also like to know what radios are good value and what channels do hunters follow for such events. Never know when someone might get their truck stuck/broken or need assistance.

[Knute]

Believe there is a recommendation on HBC for a dealer in Langley or somewhere in the Lower mainland does anyone know who that seller is ? Will that dealer sell you a good handheld set up that is programmed for all the logging and rural back roads ? And what can you expect to pay for such a handheld ?
Thanks
Arctic Lake

https://www.fleetwooddp.com/

[S.W.A.T.]

Is the basic, old 40channel CB just a dinosaur now? Do people still use these?

CB is still used in the lower 48 but never really was a Canadian thing except among the radio clubs/nerds

[Arctic Lake]

https://www.fleetwooddp.com/

Thanks Knute ! Is that seller good to deal with ?
Arctic Lake

[Knute]

I have no personal experience but an acquaintance is a radio nut and he speaks well of them.

[Johnny G1]

Uniden smh250d is an old radio and can be programed for FSR, I have 2 of them and they are good for about 20 miles depending on terrain.They are a 100 channel radio.

[Bugle M In]

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174Mhz-400-520Mhz/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=BF-F8HP&qid=1584551722&sr=8-3

[Omineca]

If you're on a budget, just get a used truck radio off kijiji. There's plenty in the Northeast and Alberta.

[MOUNTAIN MICKEY]

Baofeng radios are available from Ray in Pemberton. BAOFENGCANADA@GMAIL.COM