Handheld VHF radios serve two purposes. First, they allow you to listen to and talk to logging truck and equipment operators on Forest Service roads. That's a real advantage if you ever have to travel on active logging roads during working hours. All 75 local frequencies used on local logging roads and the highway can be programmed into your VHF radio. You can easily change from one frequency to another depending on where you are traveling.

Second feature, press a button and you can dial any phone number in the world. You cannot receive calls but if you need assistance, or meet with someone on the trail or road who needs help, a phone call out can work miracles.