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Why are the BCA Link 2.0 Radio Key in the Backcountry?🎧

Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder or summer enthusiasts, the BCA Link Radio 2.0 Two-Way Radio – walkie talkie lives up to its name, it’s your link to your group within the backcountry, maximise your fun and safety. 

When you got the BC link you’re never alone out there. 

It’s incredibly important to educate yourself and your group on the benefits of a BC Link radio 2.0 and how to use them.


How Does the BCA Link 2.0 Radio Work?

A BCA Link 2.0 radio combines both a remote speaker microphone and a control pad with an on/off switch, a push-to-talk button, volume controls, channel selection and also a battery indicator.

Charged via a simple USB port.

Large Glove-friendly buttons will allow you to use the two-way radio in a variety of ski conditions.

The two-way radio uses 2 watts of maximum power to provide greater signal strength that can transmit up to 6 miles

Also gives the radio a much higher max volume which allows it to be heard over sounds like a running snowmobile.

It also comes with an earphone jack in case the user prefers to have earbuds on.


Why not use my smartphone to communicate instead?

When you’re touring in a large group 2500 metres above sea level, your iPhone won’t cut it to communicate.

Phone signal is often lost at this type of altitude, This would almost be impossible for you to use.  

How do you expect to use your phone to communicate with a group of 10 members all at once like the BCA Link two way radio would.  

When you’re caught in a blizzard with ski gloves covered in snow, It’s not exactly straight forward to use your smartphone, trying to tap the touch screen to call someone on an iPhone  in your group isn’t the fastest and most efficient way. 

The BC link will allow you to simply radio through to another group member or mountain rescue in real-time.


Should I Ski in a Large Group Without a Two Way Radio?

No. When skiing in a large group, the use of a two-way radio is important to communicate where the best lines are, to report injuries, snow and avalanche conditions, and also navigate your way around the mountain if you’re lost.

Without a two-way radio, you’re effectively cut off from the rest of civilization and will find it difficult to contact anyone for help or receive updates on weather and snow conditions.

Whether you’re part of a recreational skiing group or a professional production team, group dynamics can quickly become a liability if one person has gone missing and isn’t responding on the two-way radio.

It can lead to a lot of fears and irrational actions especially if there is no way to contact those missing people.

With a BC link radio, group communication becomes more fluid since it doesn’t require settings to be changed and provides several miles of coverage


Search & Rescue Communication

If you have been caught in an avalanche or have a casualty within your ski group, the BCA Link Radio 2.0 can be used to relay information to the local mountain rescue team in real-time.


When Is the BCA Link 2.0 Radio Key?

There are many situations where a BCA Link 2.0 radio becomes a vital piece of equipment when venturing into the backcountry.

  • If someone is skiing or riding, you can contact them on the radio in the event they are approach avalanche-prone terrain, no-fall zones, cliffs, bad snow, ice and other dangers.
  • When basic communication is required when your group has been separated, particularly during stormy conditions.
  • If you’re unable to visually locate a member of your group due to a storm or line of sight issues.
  • Organizing a coordinated group effort to rescue an injured person.
  • When you need to report an injury to you or someone close to you.
  • If avalanche or snow conditions have changed.
  • When you require navigation in the mountains.
  • For photo or video shoots where athletes must coordinate with photographers.
  • To receive updates on weather forecasts.

Can You Attach the Radio to Your Avalanche Airbag?

Yes, if you are an owner of a BCA Float Airbag then it can be attached to the shoulder strap. see video for more information.


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If you would like to feature a blog about your organisation or experience in the snow please feel free to contact us on info@snowsafe.co.uk or 01273 737676. We are happy to take guest blogs linking back to your website. 


Snowsafe Blogs:

It’s important to stay safe and have the correct training when skiing or snowboarding off-piste please check out further blogs below : 

  • Mountain Rescue Drones saving skiers lives from avalanches
  • Mountain Rescue Dogs in Avalanche Situations
  • Snowsafe top 10 products for winter season 19/20
  • Why do mountain Rescue services set off controlled avalanches and how?
  • Why add a recco reflector to your protective ski helmet?
  • Electronic vs canister powered Airbags – Pros & Cons
  • Everything you need to know about the Alpride System
  • Why choose MIPS Brain Protected Ski Helmets?

If you would like to feature a blog about your organisation or experience in the snow please feel free to contact us on info@snowsafe.co.uk or 01273 737676. We are happy to take guest blogs linking back to your website. 


Snowsafe Blogs:

It’s important to stay safe and have the correct training when skiing or snowboarding off-piste please check out further blogs below : 

  • Mountain Rescue Drones saving skiers lives from avalanches
  • Mountain Rescue Dogs in Avalanche Situations
  • Snowsafe top 10 products for winter season 19/20
  • Why do mountain Rescue services set off controlled avalanches and how?
  • Why add a recco reflector to your protective ski helmet?
  • Electronic vs canister powered Airbags – Pros & Cons
  • Everything you need to know about the Alpride System
  • Why choose MIPS Brain Protected Ski Helmets?

If you would like to feature a blog about your organisation or experience in the snow please feel free to contact us on info@snowsafe.co.uk or 01273 003925. We are happy to take guest blogs linking back to your website. 

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