Two-Way Radios Serve Three Important Functions In The Backcountry - Bca Bc Link Mini Hinweis

Using a Using a
Radio Radio
Two-way radios serve three important
functions in the backcountry
A. Allow team members to share information on the best
conditions.
B. Allow team members to warn of hazards and dangers.
C. Facilitate more e cient rescue operations.
Verifying function and range
Recommended checklist for trailheads and during the day, to
ensure your communication is there when you need it:
Trailhead
A. Ensure your radio is functioning by turning it on and
transmitting "Radio Check" on your selected channel.
Get a con rmation from each team member. "Kim.
Radio check?...Copy Scott...Copy Dave...Copy Dan."
B. If someone is not transmitting or receiving, nd out why
and remedy the situation, or alter your plans to assist a
team member not having communications. Typical
problems can be as simple as dead batteries or wrong
channels.
On Slope
BCA radios are designed for e ective communication in
mountain environments, but all radios are a ected by
environmental and geographical factors. Test your radio's
function and range at various points of your tour. This will build
your con dence in the radio's function and uncover any
communications gaps. Recommended places to test are:
A. Whenever the team is separated by relatively large
distances.
B. Whenever the rst person descending stops or reaches
the bottom (remember to stop only in areas of safety).
C. Whenever a team member is separated by a ridge or
thick tree stand.
Communication Tips
A. Keep the mic two inches from the mouth and talk
"across" rather than into it.
B. Think before speaking, be clear and brief.
C. Remember that everything over the radio is public.
If you're in an area you regularly travel, make note of any
communication holes to better plan future tours. Remember,
radios are mainly for local team communications. A cell phone
can be your link to the civilized world AND search-and-rescue in
case of an emergency. As you move through the terrain, check
for cell phone reception as well as radio function. Use the radios
as a relay link where part of the team is out of cell phone
reception. Make your emergency plans based on your radios'
AND your cell phones' functionality.
Using Two-Way Radios in an Emergency
A. Use to warn a user of an ongoing event.
"AVALANCHE, GO RIGHT"Think before speaking, be
clear and brief.
B. Use to coordinate rescue e orts including:
- Organize and direct self-rescue e orts within
your touring party.
- Relay to another party member who has a cell
phone connection to a search-and-rescue
group.
- Communicate to other users on the same or
other channels.
- Maintain at least 20" (50 cm) inches
between radio and avalanche transceiver
when performing a transceiver search.
Features
- Dual Preset Channels
- 8 PMR446 channels and 121 sub-channels ensure
minimal interference
- Power: 0.5 Watts
- Terrain Range: 0.5 to 2 miles / 0.8 to 3 km
-
Line-of-sight Range: up to 8 miles / 13 km
- Rechargeable 1800 mAh battery with USB-C charging
port
- Max battery life of 33 hours
- Waterproof Rating IP55
- Certi ed to be in compliance with all applicable
European laws
- Device dimensions: 6.25" x 2.5" x 1.25" / 15.9 cm x
6.4 cm x 3.2 cm
- Device weight: 6 oz / 170 grams