Comments on: Two-way radio buying guide

By: simon

simon — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:45:49 +0000

Privacy codes do not scramble the message, they just add a subaudible tone to the beginning of the message that opens the tone squelch circuit in the radio. If you have a ham license, these are normally referred to as CTCSS tones.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:46:27 +0000

Some nice info, thanks again everyone for all the input.

By: Radiotechkb1

Radiotechkb1 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:17:45 +0000

Ham Radio is the best way to go.

By: Radio Nerd

Radio Nerd — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:44:22 +0000

It is not rare, It is also a GPS.

By: Radio Nerd

Radio Nerd — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:43:37 +0000

Go to the FCC website.

By: Radio Nerd

Radio Nerd — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:43:10 +0000

As long as you don’t use the GMRS Mode you don’t need the license.

By: Radio Nerd

Radio Nerd — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:42:12 +0000

It is a federal law and you do need one because they do find people that don’t havfe a license. And yes there is a way to find you if you don’t have the license.

By: Radio Nerd

Radio Nerd — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:37:29 +0000

I like the Garmin Rino but I prefer a ham radio.

By: Pepperthechessmaster1

Pepperthechessmaster1 — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:01:11 +0000

and in the $40-$80 range

By: Pepperthechessmaster1

Pepperthechessmaster1 — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:35:23 +0000

need walkies talkies BAD plz help one that not too expensive but still works good and has a big range (20 miles)

Thank u

By: mase

mase — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:48:43 +0000

i want 2 good walki talkies 4 hunting below $50, any sugggestions?

By: scoutmaster

scoutmaster — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:00:02 +0000

With that price range, you’re looking at Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies. The range is listed on the front of the radio but will be significantly less with any terrain in between you and what you are communicating with. You should also consider a model that is rechargeable. Privacy codes allow you to block out other coversations but you should be careful not to interfere with others. These are available at many outdoor and department stores.
Look for a comfortable size and buttons that you won’t hit by mistake. Otherwise, just start reading the feature lists and compare till you find something you like.

By: wizard49

wizard49 — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:04:21 +0000

i’m looking for a two way radio that is water proof and has 15 chanel if any body wants to tell me about one in the $40-$70 range please tell me

By: nateman

nateman — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:10:51 +0000

i love them with head sets

By: SargeBSA

SargeBSA — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:05:43 +0000

Cobra Micro talk 21 mile range durability great watertight 21,000 private channels

By: JoeShmo

JoeShmo — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:20:23 +0000

I am looking for a a two radio for talking with other people at our club fairs, there is alot of talking in the background, we need to communicate between10 people. Any help

By: Parky's Farm

Parky's Farm — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:58:55 +0000

Anyone have suggestion on radios that are waterproof. I work on a educational farm with a bunch of teen staffers who have a tendency to drop their radios in water troughs. Range isn’t that important to me but durabity and waterproofing are.

By: get up and go

get up and go — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:17:42 +0000

Again, I’ll say it. Unless you plan to go get lost on Gilligans Island, or some such, save your money.
I just use a 30 mile walkie-talkie. I just use the hams at a merit badge course.

By: littlemike

littlemike — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:45:52 +0000

u need to turn the radio off before plugging in an accesorie to a motorola radio then turn it on and the accesorie will then work

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:48:10 +0000

The Midland LXT-300 talkies are good for scouting events, and they work great if you work at cub scout camps or council summer camps. I also use them for river canoeing, hiking, and caving. They have a pretty good range and work well, but use a wall charger instead of batteries, so you have to charge them prior to your adventure.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:25:42 +0000

I have. A
motorola. Em1000r. It. Is. Great. You. Can. Talk. 20 miles. Away. But. The. Problem. With. Motorola. Gmrs./frs. Radios. Is. When. You. Try. To. Plug. In. A. Headset. The led. Lite. Is. Always. On. When. I. Plug. It. In. That. Means. It’s. Pushing. The. Talk. Button. By. It. Self

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:55:28 +0000

try the motorola talkabout 5000.pretty good range of 5mi, and water resistant. comes in alkaline battery model and rechargeable models.

By: DonkeyKong

DonkeyKong — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:13:43 +0000

I have the Cobra PR 170-2 VP one. I wish it had a silent mode

By: radiohead

radiohead — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:24:14 +0000

If you want to talk a long distance > 2mi over different terrain the FRS/GMRS radios are not going to do it. You’d be best to get your ham radio license and get a better understanding of radio communication in general.

By: whoowhoo

whoowhoo — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:16:25 +0000

would like good quality, inexpensive radio please advise thanks!

By: uyyyyyyyyyyy

uyyyyyyyyyyy — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:50:15 +0000

the Midland LXT330 is amazing

By: vigokk

vigokk — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:29:51 +0000

Is there any way to know which brand/ model would work best in an area with a mixture of lakes, hills and forests?

thanks

By: tankmaster94

tankmaster94 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:32:22 +0000

i have 2 motorola FV200R

By: eagleorbust

eagleorbust — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:31:16 +0000

I have 10 Motorola FV200R but several of them don’t work.

By: Archeopteryx

Archeopteryx — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:50:17 +0000

The Garmin Rino 530 rocks!!!!!!!!

By: shmooley

shmooley — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:26:22 +0000

king tut:
not a radio but might be effective: telephone

By: king tut

king tut — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:46:12 +0000

I was going to buy a radio but i just want a good one that will reach about 15 miles

They all say that they will but they only reach about 2.

So if anyone knows a good two way radio please let me know

By: SPL Troop16

SPL Troop16 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:23:48 +0000

I love waki takis and have used everything but i dont like motarala very well because they dont have rechargable batteries.

By: Jupiter

Jupiter — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:37:57 +0000

Awesome

By: CompuGeek

CompuGeek — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:31:54 +0000

i thought about wiring a flashlight to it a crank one but that would be a waste

By: CompuGeek

CompuGeek — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:29:36 +0000

I have 2 bellsouth radios model 2210 issued i ’01 there great but eat up the batteries so much so i put in a smaller speaker and its better but i still go through a lot of batteries

By: Hockeyking14

Hockeyking14 — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:32:14 +0000

i got a cobra micro talk it is great and a little waterproof

By: sdboyscout

sdboyscout — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:20:01 +0000

Make sure whatever you get has whether alerts. I got caught in a blizzard in Big Bear once!

By: duct tape

duct tape — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:45:57 +0000

if you want a good 2 way radio thats not to pricey you should get a motorala they last forever

By: lightning

lightning — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:23:11 +0000

these are awesome two way radios especialy the one with a GPS built in that could be handy for anything

By: D

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:50:31 +0000

There is no need to get a GMRS license. I have one and it was a waste of $80. No one has never ask to have my license #. I will never buy a nother one.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:35:54 +0000

Hi,

Would I need a FCC license if I buy Motorola TALKABOUT EM1000R 2-way radio ?

It has both FRS & GMRS, but I have no intention of using the GMRS mode.

Pls advice

By: Jcole

Jcole — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:19:17 +0000

where do u get a FCC license and why? Thanks.

By: Moe

Moe — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:36:50 +0000

People often forget that it costs 80 bucks for a FCC licence

By: levi

levi — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:57:51 +0000

what do you think about the garmin rino 110

By: short wave

short wave — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:02:17 +0000

Thanks for the tips Motorola FV200R looks good for me

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:03:34 +0000

The Uniden GMR 1438 ($50) is a great mid-level unit with a 14-mile range, 99 privacy codes, vibrate and silent modes and rechargeable NiMH batteries.

If this just carried luthium AA or AAA batteries I would buy it!

By: ----------

---------- — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:03:15 +0000

Do not think about the XT511 from Midland; it’s not going to come

to market anytime soon. Look for the older T7200 handheld from

Motorola. It has lots of features.

By: 148100148

148100148 — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:55:12 +0000

asome:)

By: Bur-10

Bur-10 — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:30:11 +0000

walkie talkies are great for capture the flag wich our troop plays alot of

By: Hello

Hello — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:52:02 +0000

Pretty cool. 8) I’d prabably go for the MidlandXT511 or the Motorola T9500. That Garmin Rino 530 must be kind of rare, I mean, it’s $535.

By: GoSmileys!

GoSmileys! — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:40:27 +0000

By: Pack760Scout

Pack760Scout — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:06:21 +0000

The Garmin Rino is Awesome!!!!!

Our Troop used it it was great!!!!!!

By: twotall2

twotall2 — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:53:57 +0000

Thanks for your info on these Hand-helds.How does one get a license for the GRMS radios??