[Pen] Handheld Transceiver

[Gavin Hanover]

http://www.rei.com/category/40002203

just don't be "that guy" that calls in the helicopter because you got a
blister and don't want to walk out.

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On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 1:17 PM, agent69 <agent69 at gmail.com> wrote:

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> I am looking for a handheld device to communicate in a remote part of the
> mountains for *emergency use only*. Other than a handheld CB which is
> very limited in transmission range. Would a HAM transceiver be a good
> solution?  What would the criteria be for my selection? It looks like there
> is a pretty strong APRS network in my area so I could send an emergency
> message for rescue.
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> I'm thinking something like this would be good,  but I would have to take
> my amateur test:
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> http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=111&encProdID=9D0EA3E2FB5ED55942E531288EF4C787&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0
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> Thanks
> Agent
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