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EXP 121 Communication (Tools for Communication (MS) (Phone (MS) (Calls…
EXP 121 Communication
Tools for Communication (MS)
Radio (MS)
international distress signal channel 16 (DM)
"May Day, May Day, Location, problem, number of people with you" Only for life threatening danger (DM)
Walkie Talkies (BA)
Great for medium range communication (BA)
Popular with back country skiing and when groups are expected to split up (BA)
Simple form of communication, anyone can use it (BA)
Often has radio stations as well built in for weather and news (RK)
Bad signal can lead to unclear audio (RK)
As long as you have batteries radios are free to use, there is no cell charge (BA)
Delorme (MS)
Features (CH)
Weather forecasts (CH)
Easy communication, just need satellite coverage (CH)
Check-in procedures (CH)
Check in every morning at 8 and every night at 6 (DM)
Keeps people from becoming panicked and sending help that isn't needed (MS)
Anytime you reach a major checkpoint (CH)
Mountain Summits (CH)
In/Out of boats (CH)
Reaching camp for the night (MS)
any time you change position, surface, activity etc. (CS)
Relatively compact and light (CH)
Expensive (BA)
Battery life (WP)
Fire/Smoke (MS)
Flares (DM)
red handheld flares are used as a line of sight distress signal (A)
orange smoke distress flares are used for day time distress signals only (A)
red rocket flares are used for long range stress signaling (A)
illuminating flares are used in nighttime distress signals (A)
Smoke Signals SC
White smoke is useful in low light scenarios this can be achieved by burning green and wet leavesSC
Black smoke is useful for light scenarios and can be created by burning oily substances SC
Whistle (MS)
3 long blasts (6 in UK) followed by 5 seconds of silence indicate emergency (DM)
Good for locations that are highly traveled (CH)
Easy to pack (WP)
Lightweight (WP)
Can be used to communicate morse code (RK)
Phone (MS)
Have GPS inside (CH)
Calls require service (CH)
Virtually useless in a rescue scenario if there is no reception (CS)
911 (CH)
Other services can be reached via phone (CH)
Most people keep their phones on them (CH)
Does not have to be complex; can be a simple satellite phones (MS)
Sat phones are very expensive though (BC)
And illegal in some countries, especially those along the Himalaya (CS)
Interferes with wilderness experience if not used intentionally (BC)
Signal mirror (DM)
SOS
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(DM)
Flashlight (DM)
Lasers (DM)
Can be seen from very far away, but are only a small point of light (MS)
Battery life (WP)
Satellite Beacons (CH)
Can be used if buried in an avalanche (MH)
Smart to carry extra batteries in four essentials kit for any communication tool as many require batteries to function (MS)
bring as many batteries via amount of communication devices (WP)
Can also be worth it to invest in a power block or solar panel designed for outdoor use. Some power blocks can hold enough power to charge a phone completely 5 times.
Some solar panels come with an adaptable piece that can recharge batteries. Solar panels are nice because they store easy and are pretty lightweight and are an awesome way to use the sun. However, when there is no sun, they are pointless (CS)
Water to land signals (HH)
http://www.topkayaker.net/Articles/Safety/SignalPaddlers.html
two hands on head= all good (HH)
two waving hands in the air = S.O.S (HH)
thumbs up = all good (HH)
Horizontal paddle up and down = stop (HH)
Holding paddle vertically = Come to me (HH)
waving vertical paddle = S.O.S (HH)
Flashing light = S.O.S (HH)
Public Representation (DM)
Sponsors (DM)
Can supply you with gear and money (CH)
Can give you opportunity to try new equipment that you may not have purchased on your own (MS)
Use to plan even more exciting expeditions (WP)
Need to wear / use specific equipment (MS)
fans (DM)
you can make money off of selling pictures (HH)
friends (DM)
Real friends are easy to travel with and most of the time know what there doing (WP)
marketing (DM)
Social media profiles (MH)
Instagram (MH)
Facebook (MH)
Twitter (MH)
Youtube (MH)
TikTok (MH)
LinkedIn (BC)
Reddit (WP)
VSCO (WP)
Myspace (WP)
Snap Chat (HH)
pintrest (HH)
Tumblr (HH)
Google + (HH)
Craigslist (RK)
AOL (RK)
Vine (RK)
Twitch (RK)
Vimeo (RK)
4chan (RK)
Whatsapp SC
Good for international travel and communication SC
Skyoe SC
Through the company in which you are sponsored (CS)
Can use your name/your "brand" to debut a new article/line of clothing etc. (CS)
Cameras (MH)
Types of cameras (MH)
Disposable (MH)
Typically not the best quality (MH)
Are cheap so the cost of losing it in not that much (MH)
Lightweight (BA)
Many are waterproof (BA)
don't need to turn on so pictures can be taken instantly (HH)
Digital cameras (MH)
The higher quality the more expensive (MH)
Phone cameras (MH)
Have the ability to post straight to the internet (MH)
Can Take Videos (BA)
Can take live photos (WP)
Panoramas (WP)
Advanced Video Options (BA)
GoPro cameras (BA)
Small Portable (BA)
Can be mounted anywhere (BA)
Have 360 options (BA)
"First Person" view (WP)
Expensive (WP)
Allows for handsfree recording (RK)
Extremely durable (RK)
Waterproof (RK)
Drones (BA)
Come in many sizes and price ranges (BA)
Can capture angles that weren't previously possible (BA)
Are used to brand yourself(MH)
Helps gain sponsorship (MH)
Help you get job as photographer at a park (WP)
Can be put on assignments for cool trips to either solely take photos or to participate on the trip and take photos of the people on the trip. (CS)
Used to share and remember adventures (MH)
Can be used as a digital log (HH)
Writing (CS)
writing reviews on gear could help land sponsorships (CS)
being an entertaining storyteller can help you get published in many outdoor magazines (CS)
freelance writing can help support a guiding income and can be another way for you to experience the outdoors in a different light (CS)
A way to be more involved in the outdoor community (CS)
Why communication is used (MS)
To send for help in case of emergencies (MS)
To check in with others (MS)
To tell others of concerning dangers (MS)
To gain insight from outside sources on situations or issues (MS)
Especially concerning incoming inclement weather while in the field (CS)
For PR purposes (BA)
Entertainment (BA)
Morse Code (RK)
Can be signaled with noises or beeps (RK)
Can be signaled by flashes of light (RK)
Some flashlights come with an s.o.s. Morse code setting (CS)
Phonetics- The phonetic system is there to avoid confusion when communication is possible but not consistent it does this by assigning letters and numbers words and sounds which are as individual as possible so that none can be confused for another of a jumbled signal SC
Phonetic Alphabet- Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliette, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu SC
There is also a phonetic numerical system E sounds are often pronounced as ay for example Zay ro, Say ven (SC)
0 ZE RO
1 WUN
2 TOO
3 TREE
4 FOW ER
5 FIFE
6 SIX
7 SEV EN
8 AIT
9 NIN ER
ground to air signals (DM)
ground to air signaling codes (A)
Required assistance code symbol is a V (A)
Specific code symbols for specific messages (A)
medical assistance is X (A)
no for negative is N (A)
Yes for affirmative is Y (A)
proceed in this direction is an arrow (A)
if pilot sees distress signal the internationally accepted acknowledgment is to rock planes wings from side to side (A)
People
Mora Sullivan (MS)
Doug McCarthy (DM)
Curtis Howard (CH)
Matt Hubbard (MH)
Brian Chrystal (BC)
Alana
Bo Allen (BA)
Wheelz Pelton (WP)
HENRY HAMILTON (HH)
Ranch Keane (RK)
Cal Seeley
Sean Crossan SC