What are some good two-way radios/walkie talkies?

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Hey all,I was wondering if anyone here might know what are some good two-way radio/walkie talkies?  I am heading up to the cottage next week and I thought they might come in handy when out on the boat fishing or just going around the area.  Cell reception sucks balls around there and it&#x27;s expensive.I looked on Amazon and am little overwhelmed by all the choices.  I don&#x27;t really want to spend a lot of money on this, maybe $100 or something?Anyone?

Canada_Chris · Answer

Hey all,I was wondering if anyone here might know what are some good two-way radio/walkie talkies?  I am heading up to the cottage next week and I thought they might come in handy when out on the boat fishing or just going around the area.  Cell reception sucks balls around there and it&#x27;s expensive.I looked on Amazon and am little overwhelmed by all the choices.  I don&#x27;t really want to spend a lot of money on this, maybe $100 or something?Anyone?

searchwarrant · Answer

Those are a good idea. We use those up on the mountain skiing when everybody scatters all over the slopes. Don&#x27;t recall the brand used but I&#x27;m sure if you go off of Amazons rating chart an reviews you&#x27;ll find some good ones - not a terribly complicated piece of equipment. Range is key btw.

TheGoldenGoose · Answer

Depends on who you want to talk with? Amongst yourselves or reach out to others?

MOTOROLA MS355R is waterproof, floatable, and has weather bands. You can buy a pair for around $100. Depending on the terrain, you should be able to talk about 3-5 miles. They claim more, but 3-5 is what you'll get.

I prefer the old school CB radios. Lots of other people around the 40 CB channels. Truckers on channel 19. Buy a cheap CB radio and with the right tuned antenna you will sound like a million dollars. Transmission range not so good unless you set up a good base station which would be perfect for night entertainment at camp.

Kelly_Slater · Answer

Ask big poo He is the best trucker in the world. Shot out to big poo

searchwarrant · Answer

Goose mentioned Motorola. &#xD;&#xA;Those were the ones we used. Perfection even in the mountain terrain.

Canada_Chris · Answer

Thanks everyone for giving some suggestions.

Goose, I'm primarily interested in just using the radio's to talk among the group. In fact, I doubt I'd use it beyond that. I've looked at some of the Motorola radio's and am leaning toward choosing one of those. I'd like a range of around 5-10 miles if possible which might even be too much.

Thanks!

What are some good two-way radios/walkie talkies?

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