Lookin' for a 2 way radio.

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Posted: 6/19/2003 11:45:24 PM EDT

What do you guys have? Likes dislikes? I'm going to use it while I'm riding my quad. I've got a Banshee and my wife rides a Rancher. so I end up getting out in front of her sometimes. I'd like to have something with good range in case I wrap myself around a tree or we get split up.

DG84

Posted: 6/19/2003 11:58:29 PM EDT

[#1]

Check into 2 meter amateur rigs. the "Technician" license (needed to use) test is rules and theory only now and fairly easy. You get a lot more range/power and reliability than the Personal Radio Service units plus with 2 meter in a lot of areas there are mountain top repeaters that really increase range. Plus in a shtf emergency they will work and the freqs won't be filled with all the kids and soccer moms.

Just remember anything in the VHF, UHF or higher bands is "line of sight" only. VHF (2 meter) bends some. Basically you can have brush, trees and small buildings in the way but not hills and mountains, etc.

Posted: 6/21/2003 10:18:28 AM EDT

[#2]

thanks for the help.

Posted: 6/21/2003 10:26:24 AM EDT

[#3]

A couple Motorola FRS radios would do the trick for you. No need for more. Set the same code on both radios and go play.

Posted: 6/21/2003 10:50:09 AM EDT

[#4]

Here, this should fit right on the back and you can talk around the world! [:)]
[img]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p3eacffa82d40cc559f4abfe08dd70850/fc1a6401.jpg[/img]

Posted: 6/21/2003 10:57:43 AM EDT

[#5]

Sounds to me like a pair of FRS radios would work just fine for you too. You can get a pair of Motorolas or something for like $60 last time I checked, mine have worked well at a pretty good distance.

Posted: 6/21/2003 11:04:33 AM EDT

[#6]

I would highly recommend the Motorola FRS Radios for your application. I am getting ready to dive into amature HAM right now, but for riding around on your bikes I think that a 2 meter radio would be overkill.

Posted: 6/21/2003 11:08:45 AM EDT

[#7]

Better than FRS, go with GMRS. A license is $75 for 5 years and covers everyone in your household. You are allowed 5 watts in a handheld (vs .5 for FRS) and 50 watts in a mobile.

I currently have some Kenwood TK-330 rdaios for sale and have sold several to people who want to sue them for GMRS. I sell them programmed to your specs with battery and rapid charger for $120. They are extremely rugged (mine has survived 8 structure fires and countless wrecks, including many in the rain, when I respond with the FD) 20 channel, and have lots more power.

Or there are many commercial GMRS radios on the market. Just search for GMRS.

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