Novel uses for Handhale Transceivers

[CaptainChuck]

I will be writing a review of air band haldhelds.

The intended use may affect what characteristics are important
in a transceiver.

I would like to read of unusual uses for handheld transceivers.

For example, one pilot uses his exclusively for taxiing across
unknown ground. He gives the transceiver to a friend who
walks ahead of the aircraft looking for chuckholes. He devised
this procedure after an expensive experience.

 

[AirBaker]

When flying to E45, my father and other pilots use theirs to give inbound aircraft a 'deer check'. Not fun having a deer on the runway after dark up there.

 

[silver-eagle]

When I was student trying to get comfortable with radio procedures, I used to spend my lunchhour at the airport listening to radio chatter.
Now I use it to pick up ATIS, either on the ground or in the air as needed.
The A23 also has a VOR. It's a reasonable backup.