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12-15-2017, 07:48 PM
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Walkie Talkies
Hey looking for some input as to what is a good pair. The boys wants a set for Christmas. Actually we need (4). Want something that has some good distance say 5 + miles, and is reliable. Maybe someone knows a good quality brand they can recommend and a place to buy them at. Thanks
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12-15-2017, 07:55 PM
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I could be wrong, as usual! But I doubt you'll get more than 1 mile, if that. Hand helds generally don't have enough power to realistically go that far.
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12-15-2017, 08:01 PM
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Motorola has some with a 23 miles range, if you're in outerspace. 
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...brca-50-gen-20
Best to spend some time on the internet checking reviews, especially reviews that reflect your intended use.
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12-15-2017, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Weedy1
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I've a set of similar units by Cobra https://www.amazon.ca/Cobra-microTAL...walkie+talkies
The best range I've had has been in the Cypress Hills area where you can see for miles. They remain clear for about 10 miles. In the city or a wooded or the foothills this reduces to about 1-2 miles.
Yeah, 30 miles, maybe in space.
But they do work for their intended purpose...I bought them so when we go camping I can stay in touch when one of leaves the campsite.
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12-15-2017, 08:59 PM
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Most of the little walkie talkies are pretty much useless, we use VHF marine radios now, at least you get some distance with decent communication.
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12-16-2017, 12:35 PM
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Most of the commercial blister pack radios are pretty useless unless on a frying pan flat prairie. Any forest or buildings will block them real quick.
My recommendation would be to look at the Chinese made 5w hand helds. I use the Wouxun and have gotten 5 km out of them in forests and mild hills. Quite robust. Also look at the Puxings and Beofang.
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12-16-2017, 12:39 PM
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Canada ammo has some for a reasonable price.
I bought a pair this time last year.
They held up well till one fell in the lake.
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12-16-2017, 12:44 PM
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Agree on the walkie talkie type.
I have a pair of Beofang 2 way radios, where can I take them to get programmed?
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12-16-2017, 01:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weedy1
Best to spend some time on the internet checking reviews, especially reviews that reflect your intended use.
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I agree.
Whatever ya do, don't buy cheap junk.
A outfit I worked for part-time bought these....things.... real cheap that were heavy and LOOKED high-quality.
They were cr@p and couldn't communicate even at 1 mile on flat ground, even without trees in the way.
And the batteries ran down real fast too.
I don't remember the brand name - junk is easy to forget.
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12-16-2017, 01:40 PM
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A majority of riders in our atv club are using midland frs radios. You can get decent helmet head sets for them as well .
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12-16-2017, 07:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by warriorboy10
Agree on the walkie talkie type.
I have a pair of Beofang 2 way radios, where can I take them to get programmed?
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To use them you don't actually need to have them programmed. You can simply use the keypad to adjust the frequency. Nice to be able to get off the standard FRS channels from time to time. You can also find frequency charts to use FRS channels if others in your group use the blister pack radios.
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12-16-2017, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CanadianPsycho
To use them you don't actually need to have them programmed. You can simply use the keypad to adjust the frequency. Nice to be able to get off the standard FRS channels from time to time. You can also find frequency charts to use FRS channels if others in your group use the blister pack radios.
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Good to know.
Thanks CP
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12-16-2017, 09:58 PM
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Happy to help.
I just came across my copy of the FRS channels to save you looking.
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12-17-2017, 08:18 AM
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Pick him up the baofeng uvr5. They are 3 watts and have a great radius.
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12-17-2017, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by warriorboy10
Agree on the walkie talkie type.
I have a pair of Beofang 2 way radios, where can I take them to get programmed?
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I ordered a plug n' play programming cable from Amazon and downloaded an open source program called Chirp. The program isn't super easy to use, but I did get it to work on my Mac. You set up your frequencies, tones, and channel name in a spreadsheet and then program the radio. Once you have it set up, it is easy to copy that list to other radios. Or, as someone else stated, you can just enter the frequencies on the radio, but can't enter channel names.
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12-18-2017, 09:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Bull
I ordered a plug n' play programming cable from Amazon and downloaded an open source program called Chirp. The program isn't super easy to use, but I did get it to work on my Mac. You set up your frequencies, tones, and channel name in a spreadsheet and then program the radio. Once you have it set up, it is easy to copy that list to other radios. Or, as someone else stated, you can just enter the frequencies on the radio, but can't enter channel names.
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I had issues programming mine, until I replaced myprogramming cable, then it went well after that
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12-18-2017, 10:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Masterchief
I had issues programming mine, until I replaced myprogramming cable, then it went well after that
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Me too. The $5 cable wouldn't work, but the $40 one worked instantly.
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12-18-2017, 12:06 PM
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Hand Held Radio's
Be careful not to venture off into the Ham Radio Bands without a license.
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12-18-2017, 01:34 PM
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The big Motorola ones work really well but apperently they cost like 600 a price or something ridiculasbut if well kept they really do last ages we used them for work .
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12-18-2017, 03:00 PM
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Yes on Beofang, can even use the Motorola FSR as backups on same channel.
Clear to 2-3 miles in the bush.
TBark
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12-23-2017, 04:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TBark
Yes on Beofang, can even use the Motorola FSR as backups on same channel.
Clear to 2-3 miles in the bush.
TBark
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How about of out of sight in a deep Drumheller coulee?
I looked up the Motorola T600 at Best Buy. I am thinking a cell phone will work just as well especially in a deep gully?
Your comments please????
Thanks,
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