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Some people like to have a communication method in camp to stay in touch with others. There are several ways to do this, but I strongly encourage you to get your basic amateur license. It is also useful for back home as well.

Whether it's point to point communications with a radio, or using a repeater (a rebroadcasting station) to reach your group, it's an inexpensive addition to your trip. As the world continues to evolve, VHF/UHF repeaters are penetrating into areas there there may not be too many people, but the radio waves don't care.

Canadians, here's the Industry Canada page. You can learn a little about how to become an amateur radio operator.

https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01862.html

This is the Radio amateur's of Canada website. Their "How to Start" page. The test is not difficult, and provides you with different ways to communicate with others, experiment, and play with the modes that interest you.

https://www.rac.ca/examinations/

In Canada, Morse Code is not required. You write a 100 question, multiple choice test. That's it! You need 70% to pass, but 80% or more will get you extra privileges. This will get you on the air.

You may want to talk with someone who is an amateur and they can answer your questions personally.
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I was licensed in 1992 in BC. I am not a Morse Code guy. Frankly, I cannot be bothered, but that's the nice thing about the hobby. You can do what you want. Voice comms, digital comms, TV comms, and more. It will keep you out of the bars!