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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Optimusprime on April 27, 2014, 04:17:56 PM

Title: Elk season comms
Post by: Optimusprime on April 27, 2014, 04:17:56 PM: Hey all. Trying to figure out a decent communication mode for this years hunt. I want to be able to keep in touch with my group for obvious safety reasons and also in case someone gets something down, more hands makes quick work. We tried some cheapy Midland radios last year and they went about 100 feet. Terrible. What does everyone out there use? We will be in fairly steep ground this year. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: scottcrb on April 27, 2014, 04:23:02 PM: Do a search there was a topic on this about a month ago.
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: biggfish on April 27, 2014, 04:27:49 PM: sounds like the terrain might be an issue for your signal strength. I used to use a Motorola system 2-mile radius but I was always limited to 1/4 mile due to hunter companion rules. I don't know the specs for what you have now but have never liked midland to begin with, motorola has some that claim to have 35 mile range maybe look into that. Try to find something with a high watt transmitter and long range which usually isn't ever as far as they claim but may be your best chance with the terrain you described.
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: _PREDATOR_ on April 27, 2014, 04:33:34 PM: Garmin rino
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: Nice Racks on April 27, 2014, 05:19:15 PM: Quote from: scottcrb on April 27, 2014, 04:23:02 PM
Do a search there was a topic on this about a month ago.

Pardon my ignorance, but how exactly do you do a search. I just typed "radios" in the search box, and the only thing that came up was this thread. I'm actually interested in a packing list for elk. I typed in packing list before and didn't have much luck.
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: washelkhunter on April 27, 2014, 05:44:50 PM: Quote from: _PREDATOR_ on April 27, 2014, 04:33:34 PM
Garmin rino

:yeah:
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: Scvette on April 27, 2014, 05:47:26 PM: Quote from: washelkhunter on April 27, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: _PREDATOR_ on April 27, 2014, 04:33:34 PM
Garmin rino

:yeah:

The only way to go. :yeah:
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: Stump on April 27, 2014, 06:04:58 PM: In our group have a few with a Ham radio license and are never out of contact. Just need to pass a test for no code tech.
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: Rainier10 on April 27, 2014, 06:17:05 PM: Quote from: Scvette on April 27, 2014, 05:47:26 PM
Quote from: washelkhunter on April 27, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: _PREDATOR_ on April 27, 2014, 04:33:34 PM
Garmin rino

:yeah:

The only way to go. :yeah:
x4
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: Optimusprime on April 27, 2014, 07:11:10 PM: Quote from: Rainier10 on April 27, 2014, 06:17:05 PM
Quote from: Scvette on April 27, 2014, 05:47:26 PM
Quote from: washelkhunter on April 27, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: _PREDATOR_ on April 27, 2014, 04:33:34 PM
Garmin rino

:yeah:

The only way to go. :yeah:
x4
I guess I will x5 this? Haha thanks for the input gang. Kinda just reinforces everything I have been hearing. I would hate to lose my bro-in-law out in the sticks on his first hunting trip. Probably wouldnt go over too well with his wife:)
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: Jack-Fir on April 28, 2014, 08:10:24 AM: Quote from: Optimusprime on April 27, 2014, 07:11:10 PM
Quote from: Rainier10 on April 27, 2014, 06:17:05 PM
Quote from: Scvette on April 27, 2014, 05:47:26 PM
Quote from: washelkhunter on April 27, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: _PREDATOR_ on April 27, 2014, 04:33:34 PM
Garmin rino

:yeah:

The only way to go. :yeah:
x4
I guess I will x5 this? Haha thanks for the input gang. Kinda just reinforces everything I have been hearing. I would hate to lose my bro-in-law out in the sticks on his first hunting trip. Probably wouldnt go over too well with his wife:)

Well I will x6 this. Garmin rhino 650! Best thing since sliced bread
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: scottcrb on April 28, 2014, 08:37:13 AM: Quote from: Nice Racks on April 27, 2014, 05:19:15 PM
Quote from: scottcrb on April 27, 2014, 04:23:02 PM
Do a search there was a topic on this about a month ago.

Pardon my ignorance, but how exactly do you do a search. I just typed "radios" in the search box, and the only thing that came up was this thread. I'm actually interested in a packing list for elk. I typed in packing list before and didn't have much luck.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=search2 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=search2)

try"2 way radio" or "hunting list" use the " on each side of what your looking for narrows the search a bit.
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: et1702 on April 28, 2014, 08:37:59 AM: Rhino 650 here too!

ET
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 28, 2014, 08:38:45 AM: I normally just shoot 3 arrows in the air.
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: Ccortez on April 28, 2014, 08:53:44 AM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on April 28, 2014, 08:38:45 AM
I normally just shoot 3 arrows in the air.

Makes sense why I found a group of arrows in the ground. I figured it was to mark an area :o
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: Rainier10 on April 28, 2014, 08:49:17 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on April 28, 2014, 08:38:45 AM
I normally just shoot 3 arrows in the air.
That doesn't work with my Mathews, it is too quiet. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: cryder on April 28, 2014, 09:05:45 PM: if I put something down I never need a radio ill be the guy wearing track shoes headed back to camp for some good yelling and honking,most radios just end up being to heavy , to loud and to much in and out communications,i took my midlands out and had my son throw them in air and took them out with turkey choke and turkey loads , it was really cool, but not good for returning possibilities :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: nw_bowhunter on April 29, 2014, 01:54:12 PM: Garmin rhino 650
Title: Re: Elk season comms
Post by: MIKEXRAY on April 29, 2014, 03:23:39 PM: Not only do the Garmin Rhinos have good radios but you can poll your partners on your own screen and it will show you their location without calling each other. Works great, I took a newb with me a few years ago and put him on a stand. After a couple of hours he was up and on the move, called to see what was up. You can also text / send messages but I have not used this feature. If you want to stay connected they work.

Plus a great GPS.