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Originally Posted by evldave

Cabela's -- Midland GXT750 VP1 Radio Pack

I use these, with the rechargeable pack + car adapter. I started w/cobra, which were good, but had crappy range, and have moved to the midlands. The VOX works fantastic - great for mtn biking (look ma! no hands!) and ease of use. They include the weather band - a real plus! I have 2 2x packs (4 total). 2 stay in the house charging and 2 are in the truck, plugged in all the time.

A note on these though, no matter what the power/range they say, in real-world conditions with hills, trees, etc - you can expect maybe 1/2 mile. On flat groun they go a lot further, but I don't have any expectations they are better than CB or ham radios, just more convenient.

I think I got mine, with the full VOX, home/car kit + rechargeable batteries on sale for $60. Probably one of the better 'want to have' conveniences.

Cool...what is the home/car kit? I would love to find one that you can recharge in the 12V cig lighter...