Navigating the Static: A Guide to Backcountry Comms
Stepping into the world of radio communications can feel like tuning into a frequency that’s all noise and no signal. If you’ve spent any time in Facebook off-roading or overlanding groups, you’ve likely seen a mountain of conflicting advice about which "handheld" to buy or which channels are "free" to use. The truth is, there is a lot of misleading information out there, and in Canada, "winging it" can lead to heavy fines or, worse, significant safety risks.