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Boundary Waters / Quetico Discussion Forums >> General Boundary Waters / Quetico Discussion >> HAM radio, APRS, communicating from deep inside the BWCA https://quietjourney.com/community/YABB.cgi?num=1251683702 Message started by dunnd1 on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 1:55am

Title: HAM radio, APRS, communicating from deep inside the BWCA
Post by dunnd1 on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 1:55am

I have been watching APRS for a while looking to see someone in the BWCA using this protocol. So far no joy.

So here are my questions to anyone who has used a ham radio in the BWCA:
Can you a 1W or 5W hand transmitter with a rubber ducky antenna communicate from deep in the BWCA?

If it can, is there any reason why APRS can not be used to track a person in the BWCA.

I have a VX-8R and was tempted to bring it the next time I go to the BWCA, if I can communicate/call for help.