Here you will find info regarding radio communications that will be used for the summit. If you have input for this topic respond to this thread and I will update the OP so folks know what channels people are using.
(If there are errors in this post let me know so i can correct it)
NOTE: Radio communications are not required for the summit but do add to the experience by allowing you to communicate with the other FJs in your trail group or possibly other trail groups depending on what form of communication you use and other environmental factors.
CB RADIO (Citizen Band)
Short Description:
CB radio transmits at 4 watts and uses AM frequencies. CB is probably the most common form of civilian radio communication, although FRS is extremely common as well. AM frequencies usually are subject to greater noise interference than FM frequencies. No license is required.
More info here, and
radios found here
Summit Channels/Frequency:
Channel 7 is the channel for general CB communication at the summit
other channels might be used by individual trail run groups
FRS RADIO (Family Radio Service - motorola types)
Short Description:
FRS radio transmits at .5 watts and therefore has limited range but is cheap and easy to use and good for communication within your FJ trail group, no license is required.
More info here and
Radios found here
Summit Channels:
The channel in use would be determined by each group, each group would probably choose a channel that has the least amount of interference and would most likely be chosen at the trail head the day of the trail run.
HAM RADIO (Amateur Radio)
Short Description:
HAM radio (also called Amateur Radio) transmits at 5-100 watts for handheld and mobile units and therefore has greater range. HAM radio uses FM frequencies. HAM radio also has the advantage of using repeaters, which are devices that listen and repeat the signal giving even greater range, you do not have to use repeaters - you can use HAM without repeaters this is known as Simplex. To use HAM radio you do need a license, it is easy to get and cheap.
More info here and
radios found here
Summit Repeaters:
146.670 Durango DARC 100
146.700 Durango DARC 100
147.345 Durango Colo Conn 123
448.625 Durango KC5EVE 100
448.700 Durango KC5EVE 100
449.850 Durango K0EP
147.270 Silverton KB5ITT + 123.0 PL Engineer Mt. linked to Buffalo Mt.
147.375 Silverton SilvConn + 156.7 PL Kendal Mt. linked to Durango and into N. New Mexico, and to Buffalo Mt.
447.520 Silverton SilvConn - 127.3 PL Buffalo Mt. NE of Silverton, the hub repeater between Engineer and Kendal
147.210 Montrose K0GJ
146.910 Montrose KJOG
147.150 Montrose NX0Q
Colorado Repeater Map
Direct KMZ download of the coverage map (For Google Earth)
Google Maps version
Caveats: I've included the 25mi radius from the Engineer Mtn repeater, but coverage will be VERY spotty at that range.The 5mi coverage (red) and 10mi coverage (yellow) for the repeaters will, obviously, depend on radio, antenna, and exact location. This map is to give us a general idea of what we should expect.
Summit Simplex (vehicle to vehicle):
General Simplex for the Summit:
147.555
However, each FJ trail group could choose a frequency for their trail run.
for a list of FJ HAMs
<<hams Check-in Here>>
Thank you to those who have contributed content to this thread, especially Shane4x4!
