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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => SpeedWeek 2021 => Topic started by: bambrose on August 03, 2021, 09:35:39 AM

Title: Radio/Headset for Spectators
Post by: bambrose on August 03, 2021, 09:35:39 AM
Guys, apologies if this is covered elsewhere, I swear I searched!  It's my first year out.


I was thinking there must be a radio channel with official announcements, times, etc. considering the vastness of the salt and spectator area.    I understand Ron and Slim do this (thank you guys!).

Is this FM, a handheld radio channel, etc.?  I want to make sure I have the right gear to tune in all week.
Any recommendations on headset/gear that is mobile so I can walk around and listen in in the pits?
 
Title: Re: Radio/Headset for Spectators
Post by: Calkins on August 03, 2021, 09:50:31 AM
It is a FM station.  I use a mini retro Sony handheld radio to listen to them.
Title: Re: Radio/Headset for Spectators
Post by: bambrose on August 03, 2021, 09:57:32 AM
Quote from: Calkins on August 03, 2021, 09:50:31 AM
It is a FM station.  I use a mini retro Sony handheld radio to listen to them.

Perfect, thank you for the quick answer!  I'll look at one on Amazon, looks like they aren't too expensive and have headphone jacks as well.
Title: Re: Radio/Headset for Spectators
Post by: Stan Back on August 03, 2021, 01:38:26 PM
There's also a CB Channel that you can tune in to.  It's not constructed to be user friendly, but it's the official channel that's used to describe what's going on -- and to react to it.  Usually Channel 1 switching to 10 when there's a problem.  You're not invited to participate unless you have some serious business.
Title: Re: Radio/Headset for Spectators
Post by: handyguy on August 03, 2021, 05:16:13 PM
  Look me up in inspect.  Thurs., Fri., Sat... I can show you whats happening  !!   STEVE Anderson
Title: Re: Radio/Headset for Spectators
Post by: bambrose on August 04, 2021, 06:42:43 AM
Quote from: handyguy on August 03, 2021, 05:16:13 PM
  Look me up in inspect.  Thurs., Fri., Sat... I can show you whats happening  !!   STEVE Anderson

I'll be on the lookout Steve!  Excited to meet everyone.

Quote from: Stan Back on August 03, 2021, 01:38:26 PM
There's also a CB Channel that you can tune in to.  It's not constructed to be user friendly, but it's the official channel that's used to describe what's going on -- and to react to it.  Usually Channel 1 switching to 10 when there's a problem.  You're not invited to participate unless you have some serious business.

I appreciate the info Jim.  Makes sense to have a safety/tech channel isolated.
Title: Re: Radio/Headset for Spectators
Post by: kiwi belly tank on August 04, 2021, 07:07:58 PM
Bonneville is the friendliest race venue on the planet, don't be afraid to wander into somebody's pit & crack a conversation.
  Sid.