Communication

[BulliCruiser]

I was wondering which communication means you guys are using when traveling in a group.
Since the mobile network coverage is quiet ok, I thought Zello communication app might be a good option, especially in combination with CB etc. for the areas without network coverage.

What are your thoughts? Any interests in having a Zello group for coordination while on the go?

I hope it’s allowed to post such a Link here....
Check out the Overland Europe channel on Zello.
https://zello.me/k/fVJKY

Cheers

Holger

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

It looks not bad, will check this out.
We are starting in groups with Whatsapp. But maybe this could be something for driving in a convoy.

 

[BulliCruiser]

Yes, I think it‘s pretty cool for convoy‘s or if you want to communicate over a bigger distance.

There are also Android POC devices available, which are designed for such kind of apps.

https://inrico.store/

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Ok, have it installed and it works with Windows Phone, and the android of Frederique.
So, I guess we will try this in our Overland Bound Members and Dragonriders Travel friends group

 

[Johannes_078]

Hi Folks,

is anyone having a HAM license here? It seems to me, that getting a HAM license in Europe requires some more effort compared to the US. I've quickly checked the course from DARC (Germany) for getting the class E (CEPT novice) license and the online course takes 20 weeks. So I would expect HAM radio communication is therefore not commonly used in the european overlanding community. Or am I wrong?