Survival Lessons Tips for the survivalist, fisherman and hunter
There are quite a lot of walkie-talkies on sale now, and all of them are characterized by their specific operation. For hunting or fishing, especially in the first case, cell phones, which almost every one of us now has, are not uniquely suitable. The main reasons are that the relief of the terrain sharply reduces the quality of communication, and the possibilities for group connection are limited.
In addition, all outgoing calls are known to be paid. The best option for hunters (and fishermen with tourists) is a walkie-talkie. Let's take a closer look at what a fisherman and a hunter should be guided by when choosing a walkie-talkie model.
There are no special radios specifically for hunting or fishing. Therefore, no professional will answer the question which is better. First, he will definitely clarify all the nuances of the fishery, the nature of the terrain and a number of other factors. After all, some people prefer to wander around lakes and swamps in search of game, others prefer to wait for hours in ambush, others prefer to "wind" kilometers through fields and ravines. And only after finding out all the details, the specialist will be able to give only general recommendations, nothing more. This is where the author comes from.
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The main criteria for choosing a radio
These are the ones you should pay attention to before purchasing. Analyzing the parameters, compare them with the conditions in which the device will work. Everything else is minor details, which are mostly service elements. By the way, most often it is on them that sellers focus their attention, trying to interest the buyer in something unusual and encourage them to take this or that model.
Power
One of the main characteristics that directly affects the range of reception / transmission. A hint on the value of this parameter required for specific conditions can be such (averaged) data. For hunting, the minimum allowable power value is 6 watts. It provides a stable connection (km) in the coniferous forest - about 9 - 10, deciduous - up to 6.5. This is not so important for fishermen, since, as a rule, there are no barriers to sound waves on the water surface (if fishing is carried out on one reservoir).
Working range
What to recommend:
- Ask familiar hunters, fishermen who already use walkie-talkies when going out into nature, on which waves the connection is more stable. At the same time, specify in which particular area of \u200b\u200bthe region (territory). The quality of the connection and negotiations is affected by the terrain. Consequently, the same radio in different territories behaves differently.
- The lower the frequency, the longer the antenna. If hunting is carried out mainly in a forest or forest belt, then it is clear that HF models are more suitable.
Protection class
For hunting and fishing, the higher the better. The radio must be reliably protected from mechanical shocks, dust, moisture, if, of course, you think about its durability.
Compatibility with other models
The walkie-talkie is mainly needed for those who travel as part of a group. A good model is not yet a guarantee that it will be possible to talk with colleagues on it. The question is rather difficult, but it should be taken into account. As a rule, "teams" are formed randomly, according to the principle "who will be able to go tomorrow." Since hunters can have completely different walkie-talkies, will it be possible to contact each of them. At this point, the advice of a specialist will not be superfluous. about how to choose binoculars here .
Runtime
Departure by car partially solves the problem of recharging the power source (from the on-board network). Therefore, the duration of the continuous operation of the radio is not so important to the fisherman. But for a hunter who fishes not on ambush, but with one of the mobile methods (stealing, ford hunting, stalking or otherwise), this characteristic should be paid attention to. How long one element works, how many of them are included in the package - all this is worth considering.
Governing bodies
It is believed that simpler radios are more reliable. And this is understandable, since any complication of the circuit increases the risk of any failures (breakdowns). But there is also a downside - models with push-button controls and a display are much more convenient to use.
Manufacturer
According to numerous reviews of hunters and fishermen, devices "made in China" often "fail". Despite the fact that when buying them you can significantly win in price, in nature this saving sometimes turns into big problems. If they are also suitable for fishermen, then it is better for hunters to focus on well-known brands of Russian or Western manufacturers. So more reliable.
What to choose
If we analyze reviews of walkie-talkies posted on thematic sites, then products under the brands Motorola (great functionality and compactness), Vertex, Kenwood, Yesu, Alinco, Icom , "Standard" . Although this is not the whole list of walkie-talkies that have proven themselves well in the field. The only drawback of most of them is the high cost, although given the quality and reliability, it is fully justified.
Among the models of domestic manufacturers, Berkut . Although this walkie-talkie is more bulky, it is perfectly adapted to our specifics. Good security, sufficient power, reliability in operation and ease of operation - for any type of hunting, more is not needed. And the price is acceptable - within 3,000 - 4,500 rubles (depending on the modification).
General information is sufficient. Well, what kind of radio model to choose, it's up to you, hunters and fishermen. Good luck!
Hello, I am Alexander, the mastermind behind the blog.
In terms of career and free time, I connected my life with the forest. How else, when you live in Karelia! In this blog, I am responsible for the hunting, hiking and equipment sections. Welcome to my world!
