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pint · 04-08-08, 06:06 PM

I need to get some handheld radios to keep track of the kids while camping this summer. Do any of the Motorola/Cobra/Garmin/etc units work decent? I need something that gets a signal in the wilderness for a couple miles anyway. I know some of them say 2-5 mile range, but I think that is under IDEAL conditions! I have a couple sets of 5 year old Motorola's and have never been impressed. I don't mind spending a little money if i can find something that works well.

04-08-08, 06:06 PM	#1
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,043	Handheld 2-way radios I need to get some handheld radios to keep track of the kids while camping this summer. Do any of the Motorola/Cobra/Garmin/etc units work decent? I need something that gets a signal in the wilderness for a couple miles anyway. I know some of them say 2-5 mile range, but I think that is under IDEAL conditions! I have a couple sets of 5 year old Motorola's and have never been impressed. I don't mind spending a little money if i can find something that works well. __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB