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==== 2-way communication guide ==== | ==== 2-way communication guide ==== | ||
If you are needing to split up your group, pre-arrange a signals plan such that | If you are needing to split up your group, pre-arrange a signals plan such that group parties are not burning through batteries waiting for status updates throughout the period you are apart. That signals plan involves both agreeing on a channel and times or time-windows to be in contact. If the time is known to both parties throughout, specific times or windows of time can be agreed in advance. For instance, on a day long expedition beginning in the morning the expedition party may agree to send status updates at 10:30, noon, 14:30 and between 16:00 and 18:00 as expected range of arrival time. If clocks are not at hand for both parties, sun position will need to be used. | ||
In the event there is a basecamp or base with more than 1 other party working remotely, then all contact should go through basecamp rather than between parties directly. Important information is best written down first for clarity, and to minimise time spent using the handsets so preserving battery life. | In the event there is a basecamp or base with more than 1 other party working remotely, then all contact should go through basecamp rather than between parties directly. Important information is best written down first for clarity, and to minimise time spent using the handsets so preserving battery life. | ||