[DeTomaso] Texas drive - on-road radio option

[Larry Finch]

Chuck and All,

I got this response from Rob. —Larry

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Yes, and better for two reasons. One, a much higher wattage output and two, these radios operate on VHF not UHF.
UHF or (ultra high frequency) is more of a line of sight band and does not allow for out of sight or over the hill communications.

The MURS VHF band will operate similar to CB radio without all the unwanted Blaa Blaa heard on the CB Channels. I would be
very surprised if you heard anything else but the communications from the convoy.

Simple answer, yes. MURS is much better then FRS radio’s in and out of the car.

Rob



> On Apr 28, 2015, at 10:37 AM, cengles at cox.net wrote:
> 
> Dear Larry,
> 
> 
>                As a participant in the Mid America Pantera Squadron run to Phoenix in 2012 and 2013, we struggled with our radio communications.  I think our problem was that we probably had the 1/2 watt units and using them inside the Pantera cockpit hampered transmission and reception significantly.   Are the MURS units able to work from within an automobile??
> 
> 
>                           Curious,  Chuck Engles
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 11:35 AM, Larry Finch via DeTomaso wrote:
> 
>> All,
>> 
>> Rob Shewchuk, who will again be manning the POCA store with his wife Dale, wanted me to pass along some info on an on-the-road
>> communication option that could be used driving to/from and during the Fun Rally.
>> 
>> Looks like our group will be using some handheld CB radios courtesy of Larry Benson, but Rob is enthusiastic about the newer
>> MURS radio system. If you have your own MURS unit, or are thinking of buying one, it could prove useful at the Fun Rally.
>> Some of you may be familiar with MURS, I wasn’t, so Rob put this together:
>> 
>> ————————————
>> 
>> Convoy and Convention Communications
>> 
>> I know you ALL have a Cell Phone and that's good
>> but for a convoy of like minded people ALL going in
>> the same direction to the same place. Also when you get
>> to the location intended (the POCA Rally) It's nice to
>> ALL be on the same page as far as latest updates to the
>> event and the local road conditions.
>> 
>> In the past CB Radio was what we used. Today Cell phones are
>> helpful but it's not a ALL call system....ALL call meaning
>> One transmit and everyone in the system hears about the accident
>> or road issue or the next Gas / PEE break up ahead!
>> Frs (family radio service) are those little camping or closed area
>> short distance two-way Radios sold at Wal Mart / K-mart etc.
>> 
>> They are good for what they are intended but they lack the output
>> wattage needed for over the hill and longer distance communications.
>> MURS Multi-Use Radio Service is an unlicensed two-way radio service
>> that allows a full two watts instead of the half a watt FRS radio
>> so it has some really good coverage also.
>> 
>> This radio service is fairly new (established in 2000) so it's really
>> a quiet radio service and will seem almost private
>> here is link that tells more about it
>> 
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-Use_Radio_Service <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-Use_Radio_Service>
>> 
>> these radios are available on line or local retail so shop around.
>> I would like to suggest that you consider having one in your car
>> and at the Event and that we use Channel One as a ALL call channel
>> No matter what brand you choose they will ALL have Five Channels
>> and operate at a Two Watt output.
>> 
>> Larry had asked who is going (driving) and what Rt.
>> I think that this is a good idea for people to let others know
>> so in the event of an over the road issue you will have some idea
>> of where other members may be for assistance.
>> I am not yet sure of the route we will be taking to Texas but when
>> i know will be sure to share this with the group and monitor
>> the MURS radio on channel One!
>> 
>> Rob Shewchuk
>> 
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