Lets talk Radios again... Pioneer takeover!

[Manwell]

The problem with dozens of radios are too many people talking and chatting, makes it difficult for those who just want to listen for real information to do so. As Joey mentioned it might be good for groups to use different frequencies, because if these thing reach out a couple of miles it is going to get very confusing... just sayin'.

 

[Jshell3]

The problem with dozens of radios are too many people talking and chatting, makes it difficult for those who just want to listen for real information to do so. As Joey mentioned it might be good for groups to use different frequencies, because if these thing reach out a couple of miles it is going to get very confusing... just sayin'.

My suggestion for anyone going to the Takeover...

Program ALL 14 of these channels into your radio. (Before you get to RRB)

FRS = Family Radio Service
Common Channel, Frequency (MHz)
1, 462.5625
2, 462.5875
3, 462.6125
4, 462.6375
5, 462.6625
6, 462.6875
7, 462.7125
8, 467.5625
9, 467.5875
10, 467.6125
11, 467.6375
12, 467.6625
13, 467.6875
14, 467.7125

Not that we will use them all at once, but this gives 14 independent / different channels to facilitate each small group to have it's own dedicated channel for that particular ride. Someone in the small group can monitor a MAIN channel (in this case, channel 4 as Hondasxs suggested) for event details / or emergency info.

***If you purchase the typical Hunting / Hiking / Sporting walkie talkie... these channels will already come pre-programmed. In fact, I don't think you can change the frequencies even if you wanted to.
I tested this last night, and found it to be true across 3 wildly different branded walkies. Channel 1 was factory set @ 462.5625 on all three, according to my scanner. All three radios had 14 channels.

Before a small group leaves camp, agree on a radio channel / frequency. Then off you go - Talk all you want.
As long as we leave Channel 4 (462.6375) open for ALL Takeover Event Announcements, we shouldn't have an issue w/ chatter.

 

[JTW]

My suggestion for anyone going to the Takeover...

Program ALL 14 of these channels into your radio. (Before you get to RRB)

FRS = Family Radio Service
Common Channel, Frequency (MHz)
1, 462.5625
2, 462.5875
3, 462.6125
4, 462.6375
5, 462.6625
6, 462.6875
7, 462.7125
8, 467.5625
9, 467.5875
10, 467.6125
11, 467.6375
12, 467.6625
13, 467.6875
14, 467.7125

Not that we will use them all at once, but this gives 14 independent / different channels to facilitate each small group to have it's own dedicated channel for that particular ride. Someone in the small group can monitor a MAIN channel (in this case, channel 4 as Hondasxs suggested) for event details / or emergency info.

***If you purchase the typical Hunting / Hiking / Sporting walkie talkie... these channels will already come pre-programmed. In fact, I don't think you can change the frequencies even if you wanted to.
I tested this last night, and found it to be true across 3 wildly different branded walkies. Channel 1 was factory set @ 462.5625 on all three, according to my scanner. All three radios had 14 channels.

Before a small group leaves camp, agree on a radio channel / frequency. Then off you go - Talk all you want.
As long as we leave Channel 4 (462.6375) open for ALL Takeover Event Announcements, we shouldn't have an issue w/ chatter.

Agreed.. this is how I invisioned it working.

 

[Jshell3]

Whelp... I went riding with my handheld. Because I've heard other complain of this... You can't hear conversations and drive 20mph at the same time. Just wanted y'all to know that. Powertrain drowns out the handhelds, pretty bad.

 

[ohanacreek]

Whelp... I went riding with my handheld. Because I've heard other complain of this... You can't hear conversations and drive 20mph at the same time. Just wanted y'all to know that. Powertrain drowns out the handhelds, pretty bad.

Baofeng Throat Microphone Mic Earpiece for CB Radio UV-5R UV-5RE Plus UV-B5 UV-B6 Amazon.com: Baofeng Throat Microphone Mic Earpiece for CB Radio UV-5R UV-5RE Plus UV-B5 UV-B6: Sports & Outdoors

Considered this, but haven't tried it yet, looks too "tacticool". Buddy said it worked at up to 100 on motorcycle. No wind noise and earbud was plenty loud.

 

[drfubar]

Whelp... I went riding with my handheld. Because I've heard other complain of this... You can't hear conversations and drive 20mph at the same time. Just wanted y'all to know that. Powertrain drowns out the handhelds, pretty bad.

Clipping this mic next to your ear or upper cab area helps a great deal. My hearing sucks but his works.

 

[Ragnar406]

Speaker mike helps out a lot - just know you may have to hold 5 to 6 inches away from your mouth for the receiving end to understand you
Amazon.com: Baofeng BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker: Cell Phones & Accessories

Also you will look or feel goofy but this really does work - I have one I found on Ebay

 

[Jshell3]

My radios came w/ some sort of earbud type mic / speaker. It didn't look useful at the time, but I may drag it back out to test it further.

 

[Edog]

I programmed all the GMRS and FRS channels into mine... I think. So yes, we should be able to talk just fine as long as we all have them in.

My only question for you Hamm guys is what would be suggested for the secenario of.. we're riding in different groups and have a catostophic breakdown and have to call, Jim bob for his special tool to fix our flux capacitor. Will the channels in #12 allow that in the hills and hollers? And how far?

I'm sure that in 1985, plutonium is available in every corner drug store, but in 1955 it's a little hard to come by. Marty, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you're stuck here!


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[Jshell3]

I'm sure that in 1985, plutonium is available in every corner drug store, but in 1955 it's a little hard to come by. Marty, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you're stuck here!


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That's a Back to the Future line.

 

[ncred02]

got my radios today, now to figure out how to program!!!

Mine came today. I hope I'm not the only one who gets rush when I get home and the wife has placed a Amazon box on the kitchen table.
Followed by " what the hell did you order now?"

 

[ncred02]

Clipping this mic next to your ear or upper cab area helps a great deal. My hearing sucks but his works.
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what did you say? huh!

 

[Ragnar406]

My radios came w/ some sort of earbud type mic / speaker. It didn't look useful at the time, but I may drag it back out to test it further.

I got that one too - never used it - I like mic speaker the best and use that one the most often - in fact I am at work late tonight and just realize I am net control at 7 - my week

 

[Dp5hunter]

Just in case someone does want to purchase one. This is the one I and several others have.
Amazon.com: Baofeng Pofung GT-3TP Mark-III Tri-Power 8/4/1W Two-Way Radi: Cell Phones & Accessories

That's the one I bought.

 

[Dp5hunter]

Don't forget that any one can use these frequencies so there is a chance that other riding up there might also be using them

I would plan on selecting maybe 2 or 3 channels (frequencies) that would be used for the main group and then when you break up for rides have another 2 (primary and secondary) that your group picks to stay in touch on the trail. If one is busy with others out side the group talking simply ask if you can broadcast for your group to go to the secondary channel.

Then say at the top and bottom of each hour have someone designated in the riding groups to check the main 2 or 3 bigger group frequencies for traffic or if a Honda has 2 radios they can keep one tuned to the big group frequency.

Wish I could be there.

Me 2 I wish I could be there.

 

[JTW]

Amazon.com: Motorcycle Helmets,FreedConn Flip up Dual Visors Full Face Helmet with Built-in Bluetooth Intercom Communication System(Range 500M,2-3Riders Pairing,FM radio,Voice Dial,Waterproof,L,Matte Black): Automotive

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All this has me thinking.. those of us with stereos.. I wonder if we can get the handheld to feed through the speakers when running?

 

[Ragnar406]

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Amazon.com: Motorcycle Helmets,FreedConn Flip up Dual Visors Full Face Helmet with Built-in Bluetooth Intercom Communication System(Range 500M,2-3Riders Pairing,FM radio,Voice Dial,Waterproof,L,Matte Black): Automotive

Amazon.com: KOBWA Motorcycle Helmet Bluetooth Intercom Headset,2x BT Waterproof Wireless Interphone Sports Speaker,6 Riders Communicator 1200M Talk for Riding,Trip,Offroad: Automotive


All this has me thinking.. those of us with stereos.. I wonder if we can get the handheld to feed through the speakers when running?

Those are some cool helmets - I bet you could play it through your Aux in on your stereo but you would not be able to listen to that and your music at the same time.

 

[Plumber32]

How do you send a smoke signal?
While everyone fumbles with their radios. This is the channel i will be using and responding to. Fyi.

 

[lee]

How do you send a smoke signal?

Step 1: Arrange green branches on your self lighting Popo....

 

[Dp5hunter]

Step 1: Arrange green branches on your self lighting Popo....

Step 2- turn on ignition.