 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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2 issues...
1. I don't know any skiers who use walkie talkies.
2. I can't be arsed reading through the terms and conditions before takng the survey.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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The terms and conditions are forced by our uni. They are relatively simple to understand and maybe we could change your mind if we succeed...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Done... ;: I just accepted the terms as I wasn't giving away any personal information
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Section A ONLY = Agree to participate anonymously
Section A & B = Agree for your name to be used in the study
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@S4903190, Why between the ages of 18-30 when that age group is too skint to ski/board?
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@S4903190, I’m far too old but happy to ask some in your survey age range to complete.
How long realistically does it take to complete?
I used walkie talkies in past but discontinued because of poor functionality.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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We used walkie talkies before roaming charges were banned. The problem was interference from everyone else on the mountain using them.
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@Gordyjh, yeah, it’s such a pain when the rescue services want to interfere with my luncheon planning.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Who uses walkie talkies when everyone has mobile phones? 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Also, transmitting equipment may interfere with avalanche transceivers which is why a mobile is recommended.to be 30cm from the beacon.
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Satellite comes already exist. See Garmin rescue and comms kit.
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You know it makes sense.
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| queenie pretty please wrote: |
| Who uses walkie talkies when everyone has mobile phones? |
coverage is not 100%, so I guess they could be useful under some circumstances. OTOH I can't be arsed to carry yet another gadget around the mountain. It's bad enough carrying wife & kids spare clothing...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@spyderjon,
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Why between the ages of 18-30 when that age group is too skint to ski/board?
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The Brexit boom is about to change all that almost overnight 
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Poster: A snowHead
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I assume she's talking about VHF radio, which only transmits when you press PTT. It's common to carry both avalanche and VHF transceivers without problem.
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| Who uses walkie talkies when everyone has mobile phones? |
I'm too old to answer questions in the survey,
but people who spend time outside mobile coverage or who need an open channel (zero set-up time) need and use VHF radio.
The latter is the same reason security guards, anti-Brexit march organisers, railway staff and others use VHF radio not mobile.
Snow-sports examples include when you want to ask if the line to the right looks good; for photography or jump logistics; to warn your mates of bad snow;
to stage your group through avalanche risk; to find someone who's not appeared from the trees yet; to call for rescue. None of those things are really needed at resorts.
BCA have a product video which illustrates some use cases pretty well. I think you can see that a mobile won't work for this, even if you have coverage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=335&v=8rikO5Tqr4M&feature=emb_logo
I don't really like the BCA radios - they're "dumbed down" and expensive - but they are possibly aiming at the same niche as the OP.
All cheap radios come with separate mike/speaker attachments for people who like those. Some people like those (typically guides), but
most people will just stick the radio in a pocket and use it there.
Some people may have the idea that you could/ would use radios for gossip, or something like that.
Mobile phones are better for that purpose as they're full-duplex, and the set-up time is not an issue for "chatting".
I'm sure the OP is well beyond that though, as they are already working hard to determine the colour of their radio.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| adithorp wrote: |
2 issues...
1. I don't know any skiers who use walkie talkies.
2. I can't be arsed reading through the terms and conditions before takng the survey. |
You are also not the target audience.... 
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