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xian
2007-12-05, 04:27
I'm looking for some good/high quality 2 way radios (Walky talkies or what ever) for a max of $250 dollars. I really don't know much of what I'm talking about so I'm going to give parameters of what I think might be possible.

If possible, they should have a large range (Above 10 miles), scramblers (encryption or what ever), huge battery life, durability.

thanks for any help.

[edit] forgot to ask for headset compatibility.

irresponsible activist
2007-12-09, 17:18
Nokia

spazz
2007-12-12, 00:46
If your inland and away from anywhere with boats marine vhf handhelds(5Watts) are great.We used to use them for farming and riding dirtbikes (cbs have 4w and dont work as portable). But its not legal, they have very nice range 5-10 miles easy on land 10-15 if its flat and 30 miles isnt imposible over water. they are usualy built tough, High quality, and most are water proof to a few feet for 30 minuets or so. Just STAY OFF CH. 16 it's emergency channel.

The FRS and GMRS use like 1/2 watt and have shitty antennas. and go like 4 miles at BEST not 10 like they advertise (maby in kansas or on water). I havent herd of many people having problems with the fcc if you live in big city I dont suggest this (fcc offices).

kelsokid18
2007-12-15, 02:55
If your inland and away from anywhere with boats marine vhf handhelds(5Watts) are great.We used to use them for farming and riding dirtbikes (cbs have 4w and dont work as portable). But its not legal, they have very nice range 5-10 miles easy on land 10-15 if its flat and 30 miles isnt imposible over water. they are usualy built tough, High quality, and most are water proof to a few feet for 30 minuets or so. Just STAY OFF CH. 16 it's emergency channel.

The FRS and GMRS use like 1/2 watt and have shitty antennas. and go like 4 miles at BEST not 10 like they advertise (maby in kansas or on water). I havent herd of many people having problems with the fcc if you live in big city I dont suggest this (fcc offices).

For the most part, this post does the trick. However, if you can afford it, I'd recommend getting legal with those radios.