In the mountains, communication is essential for ensuring safety and coordination, both for amateur hikers and for professionals such as mountain guides and ski instructors. In this blog, we will look at two categories of transceivers: unlicensed PMR446 models, such as the IC-U20SR, recommended for private individuals and hikers, and licensed radios such as the Hytera HP565, designed for mountain professionals.
Icom IC-U20SR: Perfect for Hikers
With the professional Icom IC-U20SR walkie-talkie, you can count on reliable, long-range communication, essential for tackling any challenge the mountain environment may present. This device is compatible with the Rete Radio Montana (Mountain Radio Network), a vital emergency channel for receiving timely assistance from other hikers in case of need.
The Icom IC-U20SR is sold pre-programmed on channel 8-16 for the Rete Radio Montana, ensuring you can communicate with other hikers in emergency situations. Its robustness is certified IP54 for dust and water resistance, compliant with military standards MIL-STD810, ensuring maximum reliability even in the most extreme environmental conditions.
Equipped with a lithium battery with a life of 21 hours, advanced functions such as VOX for hands-free communication and voice channel readout, this radio offers an intuitive and secure user experience. Only by purchasing from BPG Radiocomunicazioni Srl, the radio comes with Rete Radio Montana channel programming included.
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What is the Rete Radio Montana?
The Channel 8-16 is a free-to-use radio frequency, used by members of the Rete Radio Montana exclusively for safety purposes in the mountains. The term "Channel 8-16" indicates channel 8 of PMR446 radios on which CTCSS 16 must be set.
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Radio frequency: 446.09375 MHz
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CTCSS: sub-audio tone 114.8 Hz
This frequency is not reserved for the RRM, but is used by convention by those who share its goals. The Rete Radio Montana is an important safety tool, allowing hikers to communicate quickly in critical situations.
For more information: Rete Radio Montana.
Hytera HP565: The Professionals' Choice
The Hytera HP565, part of Hytera's H series, is a new-generation professional transceiver, ideal for mountain guides, ski instructors and other mountain experts. This model is available in DMR VHF version with or without GPS and is sold exclusively by BPG Radiocomunicazioni with free programming for the Emergency Channel.
Key features:
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Certifications: IP67 and MIL-STD-810G for resistance to dust, water, heat, shock and snow.
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Connectivity: USB-C port for charging and programming.
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Capacity: up to 512 channels organized into 32 zones.
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Advanced functions: screen for text messages and function management via menu.
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Programmable buttons: 5 customizable buttons for greater flexibility.
This device ensures reliable and precise voice communications, ideal for the extreme conditions of the Aosta Valley mountain regions and cross-border areas.
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What is the Emergency Channel?
The Emergency Channel (Channel E) is a cross-border radio network for emergency calls in the mountains, created by the Autonomous Region of Valle d'Aosta in collaboration with the neighboring regions of Haute-Savoie (F) and Valais (CH). It uses the frequency 161.300 MHz, ensuring almost total coverage of mountain areas.
FREQUENCY 161.300 MHZ EMERGENCY
Emergency Channel Features:
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Frequency: 161.300 MHz
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Coverage: mountain areas of Valle d'Aosta, Haute-Savoie and Valais, and recently also in Piedmont.
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Emergency management: requests for assistance are handled by local Operations Centers, such as Annecy, Chamonix, Sierre and Saint-Christophe.
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Mountain professionals: mountain guides, rescuers.
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Ski slope managers: slope maintenance and safety.
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Enthusiasts: mountaineers, hikers and skiers.
This network represents a crucial resource for ensuring safety and rapid emergency management in the mountains.
Conclusions
Transceivers are indispensable tools for ensuring safety and reliable communication in the mountains, both for enthusiasts and professionals. Models such as the Icom IC-U20SR and the Hytera HP565 represent excellent solutions for different needs: from supporting private hikers to emergency management for mountain guides and rescuers.
A fundamental element for safety in the mountains is access to emergency channels such as Channel 8-16 of the Rete Radio Montana and the Emergency Channel (Channel E), now available not only in Valle d'Aosta but also in Piedmont. This extension further increases the coverage and effectiveness of these networks, ensuring timely support in critical situations.
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Rely on BPG Radiocomunicazioni for the purchase of your professional transceivers
With over 40 years of experience in the professional radio communications sector, BPG Radiocomunicazioni Srl is a leader in the Italian market for professional radios. Our extensive experience and expertise allow us to offer tailor-made solutions for every type of need, always guaranteeing the highest quality and reliability.
At BPG Radiocomunicazioni Srl you will find a complete range of professional radios, from traditional analog radios to modern digital radios compliant with DMR and dPMR standards. We collaborate with the best brands in the sector, including Hytera, Entel and Icom, to offer our customers only products of the highest quality and performance.
In addition to sales, we offer a complete technical consultancy service thanks to our specialized team. We are committed to providing high-quality technical assistance both before and after purchase, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction. Contact us now at the email address shop@bpg.it to find out how we can meet your professional radio communication needs.
