csocs_wolf
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Advice for the Wyoming newbie!
I've heard and experienced such bad things about GMRS and MUH in the mountains, that I've decided to go the ham route this year for hunting season. We had some nice GMRS Midland GXT2050VP4's last year and the range was terrible (<0.5 mile/s) in the region we hunt. Just too many rolling hills/mountains and/or forest for line-of-site radios. So, I was thinking going HAM with something like a Wouxun KG-UV8D.
Equipment:
Any advice on this equipment and if it's any good? Something better for my use? I'm assuming there are decent repeaters in Wyoming that would greatly increase/enhance range. I'd hate to get into it with a bear or mountain lion and not be able to reach anyone.
Frequencies/Repeaters:
Maybe someone here from Wyoming could give even more advice on setup. I am frequently hunting I-25 (south of Chugwater) to the NE border for antelope/deer, and I-80 (west of Laramie) to Encampment/Hog Reservoir for Elk.
Need to figure it all out soon to get licensed before the season this year. Thank you.
I've heard and experienced such bad things about GMRS and MUH in the mountains, that I've decided to go the ham route this year for hunting season. We had some nice GMRS Midland GXT2050VP4's last year and the range was terrible (<0.5 mile/s) in the region we hunt. Just too many rolling hills/mountains and/or forest for line-of-site radios. So, I was thinking going HAM with something like a Wouxun KG-UV8D.
Equipment:
Any advice on this equipment and if it's any good? Something better for my use? I'm assuming there are decent repeaters in Wyoming that would greatly increase/enhance range. I'd hate to get into it with a bear or mountain lion and not be able to reach anyone.
Frequencies/Repeaters:
Maybe someone here from Wyoming could give even more advice on setup. I am frequently hunting I-25 (south of Chugwater) to the NE border for antelope/deer, and I-80 (west of Laramie) to Encampment/Hog Reservoir for Elk.
Need to figure it all out soon to get licensed before the season this year. Thank you.