Ok, I'm new to all of this... so let's get this out of the way
I have a camp in a remote area of New Brunswick where I fish, ATV, hike, etc. My understanding is there is a TMR system (used by the rangers, and other emergency agencies) with a few towers in the area - operating at about 173-4'ish frequency range. I'm not sure of the trunking type though. There maybe other CB, and private/amateur systems around that I'm not aware of.
I'd like to know everything that is out there, and then in cases of emergencies... be able to communicate through whatever repeaters, and or direct sources are available. I plan on getting my license soon.
Should I get a scanner, like the PRS-500 to get to know what's out there? Or should I just go to a Vx-8r? What scanning abilities will the Vx8r have? Anyone have suggestion on another approach?
I have a camp in a remote area of New Brunswick where I fish, ATV, hike, etc. My understanding is there is a TMR system (used by the rangers, and other emergency agencies) with a few towers in the area - operating at about 173-4'ish frequency range. I'm not sure of the trunking type though. There maybe other CB, and private/amateur systems around that I'm not aware of.
I'd like to know everything that is out there, and then in cases of emergencies... be able to communicate through whatever repeaters, and or direct sources are available. I plan on getting my license soon.
Should I get a scanner, like the PRS-500 to get to know what's out there? Or should I just go to a Vx-8r? What scanning abilities will the Vx8r have? Anyone have suggestion on another approach?