expiredrczrider posted May 03, 2021 08:09 PM
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expiredrczrider posted May 03, 2021 08:09 PM
2-Pack Motorola Solutions T470 Two-Way Radio (Black w/ Yellow)
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Little more detail: 35 miles is marketing, you won't get that unless the two of you stand on mountaintops with fresh batteries and no civilization nearby. These don't need a special license. There will likely be interference and reduced range if you use them in an amusement park, since every other family has the same idea.
But connecting a couple of hiking parties across a half mile? Sure. And around the yard? Definitely.
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license-free FRS (22 channels and 121 privacy codes)
35-mile range (mountain-to-valley, otherwise 8mi open water and 2mi neighborhood)
IPX4 weatherproof (splashing water from any direction, no submersion)
built-in LED flashlight
"Easy Pairing" group call
NOAA weather channel and alerts
included rechargeable NiMH battery pack with microUSB charger (can also use 2X regular AA batteries)
2-year warranty
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Motoro.../114611025
I'll go ahead and beat the ham radio folks to the punch: yes, the Baofeng UV-5R is a great entry-level ham radio, and if I was looking for something other than decent walkie talkies, I'd get the Baofeng.
Even the 8-mile open water and 2-mile neighborhood claims are unrealistic? I know the 35-mile claim is only under perfect conditions (which rarely exist).
Ditto.
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That said, it's probably overkill for "the yard", though a much better fit for going on hikes. And, of course, if your kids are prone to misplacing things, it may not be worth getting anything nicer than the "kids" stuff.
Little more detail: 35 miles is marketing, you won't get that unless the two of you stand on mountaintops with fresh batteries and no civilization nearby. These don't need a special license. There will likely be interference and reduced range if you use them in an amusement park, since every other family has the same idea.
But connecting a couple of hiking parties across a half mile? Sure. And around the yard? Definitely.
Little more detail: 35 miles is marketing, you won't get that unless the two of you stand on mountaintops with fresh batteries and no civilization nearby. These don't need a special license. There will likely be interference and reduced range if you use them in an amusement park, since every other family has the same idea.
But connecting a couple of hiking parties across a half mile? Sure. And around the yard? Definitely.
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