Radios and Channels

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We recommend the Rugged Radios R1 hand held radio as it is a very flexible and feature rich radio that can also do dual channel monitoring.  When riding, we like to use both a VHF Analog main channel and a VHF digital secondary channel as a backup.   For an in-dash comms/radio Combo we really like either the M1 (VHF analog/digital) or RDM-DB (had all four options like the R1).  

While you can find cheaper radios out there, keep in mind two things that you loose when you opt for the cheaper options:

• Rugged Radios has great support and service for their products.  You will not find a tech support number or easy warranty service from that cheap Amazon radio when you have problems with it or need to program to a channel the group is running on.
• Rugged Radios had preset and licensed channels.  This means as long as you are using a channel licensed for the area you are in, you don't have to get a HAM license (more $$$) or worry about getting a fine from the FCC.  Just to be clear, not all of the preset channels can be used anywhere and its up to you to make sure you are using an allowed channel.  Check out this Rugged Radios support page for more details on channels and usage.

Some groups use the Family Radio Services radios that are available in most stores.  These can be limited in use and often have others using the same channel as well, making it less than ideal.  Typically, this will have less distance they work on as well. However, if you just want a cheap and lightweight option to keep in contact over a short distance, they will work.  GMRS is starting to become a popular option and Rugged Radios does have the G1 which works well in that case.

· FCC 

• o FRS
• o GRMS
• o MURS

This is the default Rugged Radios Channels for the RDM-DB.  Take a screen shot of it, so that when you are off on a trail without service, you can reference it.

#      Receive Transmit Name

1 151.63 151.63 WXMAN

2 151.72 151.72 BFGRLY

3 154.53 154.53 RUGGED1

4 151.69 151.69 NETWRK

5 151.93 151.93 CHKRS1

6 158.40 158.40 RUGGED2

7 153.11 153.11 YOKO

8 152.96 152.96 BITDRLY

9 151.51 151.51 CHKRS2

10 153.40 153.40 BFGPIT

11 153.38 153.38 MAG7

12 158.41 158.41 RUGGED3

13 153.25 153.25 CORE

14 151.78 151.78 LOCOMO

15 152.89 152.89 RUGGED4

16 154.52 154.52 L PCIRLY

17 151.70 151.70 L ULT41

18 151.51 151.51 L ULT42

19 154.98 154.98 L BJPIT

20 150.86 150.86 L FAIR

21 155.16 155.16 L RESCUE

22 151.49 151.49 L BITD

23 157.55 157.55 MANGO2

24 157.56 157.56 SMD UP

25 151.84 151.84 SAND 3

26 151.81 151.81 SAND 5

27 151.90 151.90 SAND 6

28 151.76 151.76 HANSEN

29 153.68 153.68 HUNT 2

30 152.29 152.29 DUKES 2

31 153.37 153.37 ENDURO

32 157.65 157.65 HERBST 1

33 157.70 157.70 HERBST 2

34 152.44 152.44 JEFRIES

35 153.64 153.64 SKILTON

36 153.52 153.52 RIVERA 2

37 152.32 152.32 SOURPS 2

38 152.33 152.33 TAYLOR 2

39 152.90 152.90 MARKING

40 153.44 153.44 WILSON 2