Originally Posted by
htimothyh
This is my first GTG other than Carlisle event. I see comments in thread about walkie-talkies, what kind are recommend? Is there any other essentials I should have? I see several routes, are those one for each day or are there several groups from the whole group going out on different ones each day. Just curious how it works.
PizzaGuy is a radio guru and I'm afraid his answer might have been over the top . . .
FRS (family radio system) walkie talkies are all you need . . . They are inexpensive and have 14 different selectable channels. The various groups will communicate on a channel designated by the group leader. You can spend a bit more and buy GMRS walkie talkies which cover the FRS 14 channels plus some additional channels and can operate at a higher power on some of the channels allowing for increased range.
Regarding the routes . . . usually attendees will choose a route for the day (a different route each day) and go off in smaller groups following the designated leader for that route. I presume that will be the program at CAA#6.
Welcome and looking forward to meeting you.