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Normally $51.72 These are all very well rated. Free ship to store. Close to all time lows.
Stay Outside, Stay Connected, Stay Informed. With a range of up to 25-miles and the freedom to communicate wirelessly, the T260 lets you stay in touch with family and friends, whether tackling a back country trail or camping in the woods. This lightweight, compact and durable radio comes packed with essential features, like NOAA weather channels and alerts and iVOX/VOX hands-free communication, so it's easy to stay in touch and stay safe no matter what your situation.
NOAA radio keeps you updated on real-time weather conditions by turning on 1 of 11 channels or initiating a weather alert
With iVOX/VOX acting like a speakerphone and allowing hands-free communication, you can keep on moving without stopping to answer a call
With 22 channels and 121 privacy codes, totaling 2,662 combinations, it's easy to find an available channel
To power through your adventures use the included NiMH rechargeable batteries for up to 12 hours or use 3 AA batteries for up to 29 hours
20 call tones that grab the attention of your family and friends before you start speaking
Radio consumes less power during its idle condition
Use the scanning feature to see which channels are currently in use
Low battery alert reminds you when batteries are running low
Keypad lock prevents your personalized settings from being inadvertently changed
You can communicate with other FRS/GMRS radios regardless of brand by being on the same channel
Includes 3 radios, 3 belt clips, 1 Y-cable charging adaptor with dual micro USB connectors, 1 charging adaptor with a single micro USB connector, 3 (AA) NiMH rechargeable battery packs, 1 user guide
Other packs include:
T260 3-Pack for $54.99 (was $76.45)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOTOR.../300860607
T200 3-Pack 20 mile range for $49.99 (was $64.99)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOTOR.../300984528
T200 2 Pack 20 mile range for $34.99 (was $49.00)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOTOR.../300984521
T465 2-Pack 35 mile range for $67.99 (was $94.00)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOTOR.../300984457
T800 2-Pack 35 mile voice range and 20 mile data range for $71.99 (was $93.45)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOTOR.../308053103 
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Also I see people using these on cruise ships, where there's no cell coverage out at sea.
CHIRP Software https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
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$25 BaoFeng UV-5R VHF/UHF Dual Band Radio 136-174 400-480Mhz Transceiver
by SF Imported Store
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UYK...FY939
The BF-888S or 777S or variant are similar but have no display. These are programmed for free via the CHIRP software (google it) and you'll obviously need the $9 programming cable. If you search eBay and Amazon for these they often come with a cable for free.
Here is a FOUR pack for $44. If you search and watch (CamelCamelCamel alert) you will find these individually for as low as $9 each. The Baofeng and Retevis names are interchangeable.
Retevis H-777 Walkie Talkies for Adults Rechargeable 4 Pack, Long Range Two-Way Radios USB Charger 16CH Flashlight Handheld 2 Way Radio
by Retevis Direct
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IH5T...4875S
I would personally use the Made-In-USA C.H.I.R.P. software. A HAM-Radio NERD wrote the software. Its so simple to use. Install the software. With the radio turned OFF, you plug the USB programming cable into the computer and plug the other end into the radio. Turn the radio ON. Then within the CHIRP software you go to Radio---> DOWNLOAD FROM RADIO the radio's existing programming file. Then you make the modifications to the file (channel frequencies, etc. Google "FRS" and "GMRS" for a listing of LEGAL frequencies). Then you save the file; give it a name to remember and save it in a folder. Then "Upload To Radio" the file back onto the radio. YOU'RE DONE. Turn the radio off and plug in another radio and "Upload To Radio" the same file to them. Now -- if it won't let you clone the same identical model radio then the other radio may have a different base software firmware. All of you have to do is again download the newer radio's file via "Download From Radio" and then select File-->Import and find the file you saved earlier. Then Upload To Radio and so on....
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