Recent content by SamBell

Hi, "The VHF/UHF dual band models will also transmit on the 2m VHF amateur band and with broadbanding on the marine VHF band. Again not type approved so not legal. However, if you're boat is sinking then the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949" Are these radios legal for amature use? Is it just...

Hi, Thanks for the link, I'll probably give them an email. What does everyone think of these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7547270736&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 What wattage and range will they give? I believe they wouldnt be strictly legal on PMR446 as...

Hi, Thanks i've thought about that option too, has anyone tried it? I know range is all subject to conditions but what kind of range will 5watt handhelds give? I presume there aren't the same restictions on ariels as PMR446? Are there any good deals on radios that anyone knows of? Are u...

Thanks for the link, i've looked on there in the past, its a great resource but unfortunatley they havn't reviewed the Unidens or Binatones i've been looking at. Also I think id prefer the push to talk button on the side of the radio so is easier to press with gloved hands, does anyone know if...

Thanks for all the info and opinions. What kind of costs would be involved in equiping say two people with amature radio sets? Am I right in thinking 10 miles from handhelds is reasonable? At the moment PMR446 radios look the best option at least in the short term though gaining an...

Hi, Im looking to get some radios/walkie talkies for general outdoors communication, partly as an emergency back up if get split up etc. When on Snowdon in February using cheapish PMR446 radios we lost contact as one person was up a ridge so not in direct line of sight although distance could...

Hi, Thanks, have looked at the thread I think. I went and had a look at the Lidl tarps. I've now bought 4, they seem to do both black and a dark olive green so i've gone for the green ones. They look good quality especially for the price. As they are 4m x 5m i've effictively got a 8m x 10m tarp...

Hi, Thanks for the responses. The Lidl tarps sound good value, i'll probably get one but would still like something bigger. I hadn't thought of the problems with a parachute like that, thanks for the advice, i'm leaning towards a tarp more now. Does anyone know where reasonably large tarps...

Hi, I'd like some advice on choosing between a tarp or a parachute. Last week we were up in the lakes, sat round a camp fire eating bread made on the fire, drinking home brewed nettle beer, all nice and dry under a tarp. Couldn't get much better. However the tarp was a little on the small side...