- Location
- NE Indiana
I want to make sure again this year that everyone is on the same page for communicating on the trail at Winterfest. Many of you remember that two years ago we gave away FRS radios with registration for Winterfest. Those worked very well on the trail instead of using CB radios. While we haven't made the change to FRS mandatory, we are still strongly recommending FRS radios and we aren't using CBs again this year.
What this means is that if you got a radio two years ago, you are all set. Just throw a fresh set of batteries (some were AAA and some were AA) in that radio and you should be good.
If you don't have one, you can buy them online or pretty much anywhere for 1/10th of the cost of a CB setup.
The BOD has 10 radios left for $5 each (first come, first serve) that will be for sale at the registration booth that were leftover from two years ago. I wouldn't count on this tho, as we may sell out before you get to register.
There are some nicer radios and ones that have more options such as a bigger antenna, exterior antenna, programming options, and the ability to recharge. Please see this thread from 2016, "Which FRS?" for more information on other options.
Nate (87manche) can program radios again should you buy something other than a regular FRS, see the schedule of events sticky or find him.
You have been warned again.
mac 'questions? please ask' gyvr
What this means is that if you got a radio two years ago, you are all set. Just throw a fresh set of batteries (some were AAA and some were AA) in that radio and you should be good.
If you don't have one, you can buy them online or pretty much anywhere for 1/10th of the cost of a CB setup.
The BOD has 10 radios left for $5 each (first come, first serve) that will be for sale at the registration booth that were leftover from two years ago. I wouldn't count on this tho, as we may sell out before you get to register.
There are some nicer radios and ones that have more options such as a bigger antenna, exterior antenna, programming options, and the ability to recharge. Please see this thread from 2016, "Which FRS?" for more information on other options.
Nate (87manche) can program radios again should you buy something other than a regular FRS, see the schedule of events sticky or find him.
You have been warned again.
mac 'questions? please ask' gyvr
