Have you tried this on mountainous terrain like for skiing? If so, how was the range for it? I'd like to get these for a trip to Taos, NM.
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The property we use them on are rolling hills, with a lot of trees and houses. They work for over a mile with no problems for us.
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The mountains would probably stop you. Best to call the company and check with them.
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I used them hiking on icy trails in Craftsbury Vermont, but trails were on fairly level ground, not mountainous. They worked well.
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Does anyone have contact information for Mountain? I just bought it and neither the calibration sheet or directions have Mountain's contact info.Thanks!
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Hi Jared,The Milestar is a great entry level All-Terrain and works well in rain & snow. It is also pre-drilled for studs if you wanted maximum grip in snow & ice. Thanks,BWT
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The radios are good for line of site. If there are obstacles in the way there will be interference. Once I was on a high hill and picked up a conversation almost 50 miles away. Other times when we are riding our ATV's on the trail and I go around a hill in front of my friends (only a couple hundred yards back) they can't understand me until they are back in sight or close to it. Other times when we are separated in the hills and trying to hook up, I've been able to talk to them miles away. No way to know when you'll have reception or not. I love my radios and have bought 3 sets of them. I get better, more reliable reception than with any others I have tried.
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These tires have worked well on our GMC Sierra. I'm not sure exactly about hills and curves but they seemed alright to me in usual driving conditions. We do have a lot of snow here and they did well over the winter
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If there is a mountain in the way, you won't be able to talk to someone on the other side since VHF is essentially line-of-sight. Weather and solar activity can significantly affect range. Since it is a handheld, and I believe only 5 watts, the higher up you are the better range you will get (line of sight). This one is special since it has a built in GPS which is now required for offshore racing.
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Realistically anything past a quarter of one mile will be luck. Using them in a desert/lake environment (some small tress and hills) that is the best they could do. Even in a clear line of sight we never achieved much more than the 1/4 miles without distortion.
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It will depend on how cold the area is and the altitude. The best way is to just try it.
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Really depends on terrain...I live in the flat land of the South. In my region the headset seems to go the distance that is stated. I do travel a lot in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee and I have yet to see the distance it can handle.
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Do either of these units have a useful elevation feature. We drive in mountains often and like knowing current altitude (elevation). Thank you
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Hi Jared, The Milestar is a great entry level All-Terrain and works well in rain & snow. It is also pre-drilled for studs if you wanted maximum grip in snow & ice. Thanks, BWT
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Depends on your area. I live in the mountains and it is not working all that well. Keep looking.
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I use mine for running, biking and cross country skiing with no problems. They fit well under a helmet or watch cap. I live in interior Alaska and have to keep them in a warm place before putting them on as the metal in the frame can give contact frostbite (like a burn blister) if I leave it exposed to outside temps too long and put it straight on. As long as you don't turn the volume up too loud, you should be able to hear cars or other people just fine. It will never be as safe as exercising on the road without them on, but I really enjoy having music or audio books while I exercise.
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Not sure about cross country skiing, but it was great for alpine. I could not stay still in the lift line after cold waxing with "hot sauce". I would imagine it would work just as well for cross country.
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Hey Brandon- The range on these is awesome! I had a gated community that I had direct line of sight to the antennae that was mounted on a pole 10' high, and was well over 500'.Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.Thanks...Matty