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Now that GMRS Radios will be allowed to transmit location data, will we soon have another way to display relative location of other users on a screen, similar to the old Garmin Rhino?

Thanks for the suggestion “outback97”, I have added “inReach” to the thread title.

According to HikingGuy.com on YouTube, Garmin has developed the Mini 2. In the video it is stated that this model, while identical in physical size to the original Mini will have: -“Enhanced Navigation” -Greatly Extended Battery Life (how do they do that?) -USB-C Cable Connector -Use of the...

I agree with Jim B that the entire length of the supplied coaxial cable is factored into the antenna/cable design, but have read, elsewhere, that the excess cable should NOT be coiled into a loop.

I did just as you suggested, and here is their answer: “There is no Map icon in the iPad app since the screen is large enough to always show the map.” OK…

I do not see the Gaia “Map” Icon (should be next to the “Trip” Icon) on the screen of my iPad. Deleting the application and reloading has not helped. Any suggestions?

What does the acronym “SEND” (as in SENDs) stand for?

To limit such degradation I only charge the battery of my “MINI” to 80% (unit is used only for periodic communication and I carry a separate battery ‘power bank’).

I really do appreciate that Garmin posts timely status messages whenever there is a disruption affecting the inReach (Iridium) System. Does Spot (Globalstar) have an equivalent?

I too have seen notifications, such as those above, in status updates from Garmin. While these notices commonly advise of problems delivering SMS (text) messages to cellphone users, the advisory sent on October 25 is the first one I have ever seen that describes a failure in the delivery system...

First SOS delay I have heard of in the last three years.

Hi Nathan, FRS rules now permit up to two (2) watts transmitter power on Channels 01-07 and 15-22, while keeping the 0.5 watt limit on Channels 08-14. GMRS Handheld Radios are routinely rated at five (5) watts, and several Mobile GMRS Radios are rated at 50 watts, all depending on the frequency...

Yes, a Personal Locator Beacon (“PLB”) satellite communicator.

The State of Wyoming has launched the “Be 307 AWARE” campaign to promote use of FRS/GMRS Radios by backcountry travelers when Search and Rescue (SAR) has been activated. “Channel 307”, according to the State Office of Homeland Security, is 462.6125 mHz, PL 85.4 or Channel 3, PL 7, (thus the...

The Cobra 75 combined radio/speaker/mic can get heavy and uncomfortably warm during an extended transmission. Also, if the speaker volume must be increased to be heard from the dash board of a noisy vehicle, it may prove to be too loud when held near your head as the microphone is used.

If the (plastic?) roof should become an option, there are (longer?) GMRS antennas that do not require a metal ground plane. (A roof mount should at least give any antenna the greatest possible unobstructed “view”.)

If location sharing is the primary goal, then sending out Preset Messages (which normally include position information) to other inReach users should accomplish the purpose at no additional expense.

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