Radio/Walkie Talkie

[PoohBEAR]

what is the best one out there that is small, compact and have a good range "can you hear me now?".

[This message has been edited by yellowpad (edited 27 February 2003).]

 

[rrwildman]

If it's for your personal, private use, then one of the better "FRS" radios is a good choice. I use them. They're UHF and work well within their range limits, are small and easy to buy and use, and don't require a license. Because they're limited to a max output of a half-watt, the range is somewhat limited to around a mile under good conditions. If you need more range, then go with "GMRS" radios. Also UHF, they're commonly available in two-watt versions like most of our "club radios", and will have approx. twice the range (or a little better) of the FRS radios. They're a little larger, cost more, and DO require that you get a license, which is not difficult.

The commercial radios/frequencies the club uses cannot be used by individuals for personal/private use, nor can they be licensed for such.

- Richard

 

[Macster]

Originally posted by yellowpad:
what is the best one out there that is small, compact and have a good range "can you hear me now?".

If you want to use such radios for outdoor activities, take a look at these GPS integrated FRS/GMRS radios. They have longer range and can keep track of people in your group.
http://www.garmin.com/products/rino120/