The Rocky Talkie Blog
How To Get A GMRS License
The Rocky Talkie 5 Watt Radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies. In order to operate a GMRS radio, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) requires you to obtain a GMRS license. The process for getting a GMRS license can be a bit nuanced, so we’re here to help!
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Getting the Most Out of Your Rocky Talkies
Whether you’re climbing an epic multipitch, backpacking over the weekend with friends, or going for a trail run with the pup, your Rocky Talkies will have you covered. Here are a few tips and tricks from our team to keep your communication dialed while you’re out and about.
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Tiptoeing Around Avalanches: Midnight Rescue in 10 Feet of New Snow
On January 28, 2021, the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team was called in to rescue a lost snowboarder amid some of the most perilous avalanche conditions the area had ever seen.
Rolling the Dice in Las Vegas: 200-Foot Simul-Climbing Fall
On October 20, 2021, Joe Walton fell more than 200 feet while simul-climbing the multipitch classic Epinephrine, leaving rescuers with a complex—and almost miraculous—situation on their hands.
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Against the Odds: Overnight Rescue in the San Juans
On July 30th, 2021, through landslides, lighting, and 2 inches of hail, Ouray Mountain Rescue volunteers prove that saving a life on Mount Sneffels takes a village.
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All Hands on Deck: Open Spinal Fracture in Poudre Canyon
When a climber fell 30 feet and fractured his spine on July 19, 2021, Larimer County Search and Rescue pulled out all the stops to save him.
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