Hand held transceiver (walkie talkie)

[Gliderman8]

I’m looking to purchase a decent pair of walkie talkies. Good range (higher than 2 watts). Rugged and something that doesn’t require programming.
Any suggestions are welcome!

 

[NutmegCT]

cell phone to cell phone wouldn't do it?

 

[Gliderman8]

cell phone to cell phone wouldn't do it?

There may not be service (or limited) where I want to use them.

 

[tr6nitjulius]

Got rechargable set of motorola wakie talkie, easy to change channel, approx $90 several yrs ago off amazon still work like new use car2car when tandem with G.F. reception mile+ replaced cheaper midland version

 

[waltesefalcon]

When do you need to get them?

 

[Gliderman8]

Update…,. As I do more investigating I’m finding that they may not be legal for use overseas as they have totally different rules of use in each country. I’m finding that unlicensed walkie talkies can only be a maximum of .5 watts. Anything more may require a license.
Also, the frequencies used in the US may not be compatible overseas.
I’m going to have to do more investigating before purchasing.

 

[Gliderman8]

I’m learning that in the US we use FRS (Family Radio Service) outside the USA they use PMR (Personal Mobile Radio) both of which operate on different frequencies.
While a FRS walkie talkie will of course work in a different country you could be interfering with other agencies that use those frequencies.

 

[NutmegCT]

Elliot - you don't mention what country(ies) you're heading to, but take a look:

Walkie Talkies in Different Countries - Legal Issues

Legal and practical issues to consider when using walkie-talkie radios in different countries.

www.walkie-talkie-radio.co.uk

That's why I'm still thinking cell is the way to go - if there are cell signals where you go.

 

[Gliderman8]

Elliot - you don't mention what country(ies) you're heading to, but take a look:

Walkie Talkies in Different Countries - Legal Issues

Legal and practical issues to consider when using walkie-talkie radios in different countries.

www.walkie-talkie-radio.co.uk

That's why I'm still thinking cell is the way to go - if there are cell signals where you go.

I actually read that article this afternoon.
I also read that unlicensed radios could be confiscated when entering a country.

 

[NutmegCT]

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