and IF you have a GPS to pin point your exact location. When you see a plane flying over you can call out with you location ,, example there is a plane going east to west-- you would call out to tyou. hat plane with your ID and where you kinda are... it may take a few calls before you here back. Once the flight crew understands your situation they will call the tower to relay to the closest LE to go get you... Compare and contrast Wilderness Protocol V the nation wide group that advocate 3-3-3 monitor on the 3s-- 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200 noon 1500 hours, 1800 and 2100 hours... I listen at both times
In Fort Worth, we monitor 146.520 for a period of 5 minutes at the top of the hour 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, and 10:00 on both sides of the clock. We announce this by initiating a Wilderness Protocol Net during these periods. In reality, we almost always have someone monitoring 146.520.
I live in NH and hike a decent amount, since I got my HAM radio licence I always follow wilderness protocol on 146.520. I have had other operators actually come through on the air and ask what I was doing, one of which was 50miles away in VT. I try and educate other operators and hope they start becoming monitors as well, especially if they hear me on these mountains, they can be VERY useful resources for those mountains even more than I am just due to their proximity.
That is awesome for you to be doing, but also sad that other HAMs come on and ask what you are doing...lol. Keep trying to get the message out there and stay safe!
Solid presentation ! I'd adopted this protocol years ago. As for distress/emergency/urgent calls, I like the international "calling" protocol for prefacing (it's not only for maritime): "Mayday" x 3 for comms involving the immediate safety of LIFE... "Pan - Pan" x 3 pronounced PAWN - for comms involving an imminent THREAT to LIFE/Property... "Securite" x 3 pronounced SAY-CURE-IT-TAY - for comms advising/warning of potential dangers/hazards (weather, fire, public safety etc...). If one is going to be in any field condition near navigable waters, or coastal areas, one should also monitor Marine 16, 156.8000 wide which is the International marine distress/calling channel. Unfortunately, there are those who use the VHF Marine Band for Land mobile comms. One word... DON'T ! Another International emergency/distress/SAR frequency is the Civil Aviation AM 121.500. Many of the new "imports" have the ability to monitor the Av band.
@@baronedipiemonte3990 ABSOLUTELY, another thing that could be added in there as well, during the wildfire season anyway, would be the Air guard frequency - 168.625 with a TX tone of 110.9. Monitored by all aircraft around wildfire incidents.
@@jerryKB2GCG it can be both; In French, a panne [pan] is a breakdown, such as a mechanical failure. In English, it is sometimes pronounced as /pɑːn/ PAHN and sometimes as /pæn/ PAN.
@@nethoncho keep us posted on if you get ahold of either another monitoring station (track its growth) or if you ever get the chance to render assistance, stay safe!
Nice video. One potential issue I see with GMRS Channel 22 is interference by repeaters. There’s no guarantee the repeater users will hear you since that repeater could be miles away.
I lived in the Green Bank WV quiet zone. I know of at least on instance where ham radio saved someone in a auto accident. Carrying a radio is always a good idea in places where cell coverage is spotty. More than likely there is a repeater of some sorts available.
This is good information. I have monitored these frequencies for years. I also listen to 121.500, the emergency frequency in the aviation band.
@@charlesstephens3660 didn’t even think of that one, but great call on that!
and IF you have a GPS to pin point your exact location. When you see a plane flying over you can call out with you location ,, example there is a plane going east to west-- you would call out to tyou. hat plane with your ID and where you kinda are... it may take a few calls before you here back. Once the flight crew understands your situation they will call the tower to relay to the closest LE to go get you... Compare and contrast Wilderness Protocol V the nation wide group that advocate 3-3-3 monitor on the 3s-- 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200 noon 1500 hours, 1800 and 2100 hours... I listen at both times
@@ericblair3009 hell yea Eric, great call! Thank you
In Fort Worth, we monitor 146.520 for a period of 5 minutes at the top of the hour 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, and 10:00 on both sides of the clock. We announce this by initiating a Wilderness Protocol Net during these periods. In reality, we almost always have someone monitoring 146.520.
@@dustinmeier9753 great to know! I get down to texas at least once a year!
I live in NH and hike a decent amount, since I got my HAM radio licence I always follow wilderness protocol on 146.520. I have had other operators actually come through on the air and ask what I was doing, one of which was 50miles away in VT. I try and educate other operators and hope they start becoming monitors as well, especially if they hear me on these mountains, they can be VERY useful resources for those mountains even more than I am just due to their proximity.
That is awesome for you to be doing, but also sad that other HAMs come on and ask what you are doing...lol. Keep trying to get the message out there and stay safe!
One other frequency to monitor while traveling is GMRS 462.675 PL141.3 Nationwide traveler’s assistance
Thank you!
Great idea, we should adopt something like that here in VK land.
@@darrinpearce9780 lead the charge! Gotta start some where
Thank You!! You would Save Lives with These Instructions!! Keep puting this material and It Would spread like Wild Fire. Hopefully No Wild Fires.
@@marcchinnock5525 thank you! Love the topics, so as long as people enjoy them and we continue to get support, we’ll keep putting them out. 🍻
Excellent! Thank you!
@@Mark-qm3qb yessir, glad you enjoyed!
Solid presentation ! I'd adopted this protocol years ago. As for distress/emergency/urgent calls, I like the international "calling" protocol for prefacing (it's not only for maritime): "Mayday" x 3 for comms involving the immediate safety of LIFE... "Pan - Pan" x 3 pronounced PAWN - for comms involving an imminent THREAT to LIFE/Property... "Securite" x 3 pronounced SAY-CURE-IT-TAY - for comms advising/warning of potential dangers/hazards (weather, fire, public safety etc...). If one is going to be in any field condition near navigable waters, or coastal areas, one should also monitor Marine 16, 156.8000 wide which is the International marine distress/calling channel. Unfortunately, there are those who use the VHF Marine Band for Land mobile comms. One word... DON'T ! Another International emergency/distress/SAR frequency is the Civil Aviation AM 121.500. Many of the new "imports" have the ability to monitor the Av band.
@@baronedipiemonte3990 ABSOLUTELY, another thing that could be added in there as well, during the wildfire season anyway, would be the Air guard frequency - 168.625 with a TX tone of 110.9. Monitored by all aircraft around wildfire incidents.
@@RANTStrategies I’ve only heard PAN pronounced as pan, not “pawn”
@@jerryKB2GCG it can be both; In French, a panne [pan] is a breakdown, such as a mechanical failure. In English, it is sometimes pronounced as /pɑːn/ PAHN and sometimes as /pæn/ PAN.
Right On!!!!!!!
I live near a large area (The Green Swamp, FL) with no cell service. I am going to start using The Wilderness Protocol
@@nethoncho keep us posted on if you get ahold of either another monitoring station (track its growth) or if you ever get the chance to render assistance, stay safe!
Nice video. One potential issue I see with GMRS Channel 22 is interference by repeaters. There’s no guarantee the repeater users will hear you since that repeater could be miles away.
@@TrenchKraft that’s true, but at least it’s something,
I lived in the Green Bank WV quiet zone. I know of at least on instance where ham radio saved someone in a auto accident. Carrying a radio is always a good idea in places where cell coverage is spotty. More than likely there is a repeater of some sorts available.
Great video, stay safe out there man!
@@shawnbrown8479 thanks brother 👊