Examples of standard usage between groups:

1. Information regarding potential hazards or critical snow & avalanche information
2. When your group is entering complex terrain
3. When your group is clear of a given line or area, alerting other groups of a clear run-out zone

Examples for emergency situations:

1. Send a distress call for assistance in case of an accident
2. Request another group to call 911 or mount an organized rescue if 911 can’t be reached directly

Each backcountry zone has a designated channel and privacy code (also know as sub-channel).

When using an FRS or GMRS radio that uses channel numbers, connect to the channel & privacy code. For example, 1:3 means channel 1, privacy code 3. A privacy code of zero means that the privacy code is off for the zone.

If you're using a radio that uses frequency numbers, reference the corresponding frequency column.

Each zone has a reference link to more information and many include detailed maps.

If you have the Mountain Radio, we recommend setting your radio to the community channel and refrain from unnecessary chatter within your group.

If you have the 5 Watt Radio, we recommend using the Dual Channel Watch feature which allows you to monitor two different channels at the same time and easily swap between them to transmit. Follow these instructions to set it up:

1. Unlock the radio and use the Channel Flipper to select the primary channel. This will become your A channel when Dual Channel Watch mode is active. We recommend using the A channel for private communication within our own group.
2. Hold the A/B button down until the A/B icon flashes on the display. 
3. Use the Channel Flipper to select the channel you’d like to monitor for B - this will be the community channel. Press any button to continue. 
4. CT DCS will be flashing. Use the Channel Flipper to select a privacy code for your B channel.
5. Press any button to save the selection. To turn off A/B mode, repeat step 1 and use the Channel flipper to select OFF. Press any button to confirm.