>From: Brian Cluff >Reply-To: listserv@azgeocaching.com >To: listserv@azgeocaching.com >Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Communications... >Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 01:23:19 -0700 > >Yup from: >http://www.geocaching.com/faq.asp > >*Do you have an FRS channel to find out if other Geocachers are in the >area?* > >Yes. The community has decided on channel 2 as the primary and 12 as the >alternate FRS (Family Radio Service) channel. FRS radios are longer >distance walkie talkies, like the Motorola Talkabout. > >Brian Cluff >Team Snaptek > So, let's declare CB channel 2 (primary) and 12 (secondary) as the official channels for communications for CB as well. Keep it simple! I will email Jeremy and ask if he will add that to the FAQ's page were the FRS channels are posted. Cant recall much of anything on CB channels 2 and 12. Fairly quite channels. Does this sound like a good plan? The VHF radios are great (like the Motorola Spirit radios and such) as well as ham, but both require an FCC license to operate. Also, the VHF frequencies found on the motorola radios are for business use only and are not intended for recreation. I use these radios ballooning. CB radios (and I beleive FRS as well) do not require a license. CB radio's arent really regulated anymore (I dont think). I have been interested in getting into HAM radio, but, just havent taken the time to go thru the actions to get one and to get a license. Some day! In the meantime, this ol' boy can be found on the CB! :) LOL Scott Team Ropingthewind _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail&xAPID=42&PS=47575&PI=7324&DI=7474&SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsg&HL=1216hotmailtaglines_addphotos_3mf