Re: [aus-soaring] UHF radios

[Peter Robinson]

We have been using Hand held UHF radios for about 6 mths for 
launch-point/winch communication over a 2km range. (yes launch point to 
winch is 2km and we get 2000ft launches in a Twin Astir (2 up) with a 10kt 
wind - a few weekends ago with a 15 to 20kt wind we getting 3,200ft in our 
Jantar)

The good points
Communication is very clear
min crew for launching is pilot, winch driver and wing runner (who has hand 
held)
great for when we have cable breaks as the person fixing the break can 
communicate with the winch
They are very cheap to buy - A pair of UHF radios cost $100
Most models give battery level indication

The Bad points
need to keep spare batteries handy
Regards
Peter Robinson
From: "David Conway" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [aus-soaring] UHF radios Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 17:01:22 +0930
Has anyone had any experience with using UHF radios for
launch-point/winch communications? Good? Bad?
Or any experience with UHF generally?

We have been using 27MHz CB to date which have proved unreliable at
best.
Cheers

David
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