Backcountry Access BC Link

User Reviews

• Smart Mic has glove-friendly controls for ease.
• Smart Mic Unit features a push-to-talk button, on/off switch, volume control, battery indicator, loudspeaker, channel selection, and an earphone jack for accessibility.
• The battery charge lasts multiple days and recharges in a few hours from a full-drain.
• Secure cord connection and clip for shoulder or sternum strap.
• Compatible with standard FRS/GMRS radios.
• Integrates well with BCA pack.
• Adequate range of about 2+ miles through backcountry.
• Easy to set up.

Expert Reviews

• Features NOAA weather radio.
• The lithium battery provides 140 hours of running time.
• 22 FRS and GMRS channels, plus 121 sub-channels to provide versatility.
• Features on/off/volume control and ability to change frequencies from the remote speaker/mic.
• Designed to keep radio portion secure in your pack, while the remote speaker/mic can be clipped to your strap.
• BCA states the radio conforms to standard IP56, and is waterproof.
• Both the hand mic and base unit cases have durable metal fasteners.
• Features lanyard mount to enable hanging from the inside of your pack.

User Reviews

• Push-to-talk button is small and is hard to accurately press with gloves on.
• If the mic is positioned incorrectly no one can hear you.
• The connector will sometimes unlock itself.
• Unit may not transmit at lower battery levels.
• Channels may accidentally get changed if you bump the dial, even if you lock the channel.
• The microphone piece comes unplugged from radio occasionally.

Expert Reviews

• Lacks a charging/charged indicator that works when the handset is disconnected.
• Waterproof, but may not withstand being submerged in water.