So about those Motorola Talkabouts...

[cbmontgo]

Just to follow up, I ended up buying the Motorola T8500. I just got back from a 16-hour drive in the FJ60 with a friend following, and they held up great. It made the trip much more bearable, and only cost around $ 60.

...and another follow-up for those who might buy these...they have held up very well and have proven very useful. I've beat them to death and they still work great.

 

[e9999]

I do carry 2 in my truck and always leave one at home. The former to share if I wheel with somebody without radio, and the latter if my wife has to try and find me stranded somewhere out there with no cell reception. Also good to give to the kids in a mall or campground etc (of course, they refuse to be seen with them as they think they are totally uncool.. ). And also great at ski resorts on the slopes.

 

[cbmontgo]

I do carry 2 in my truck and always leave one at home. The former to share if I wheel with somebody without radio, and the latter if my wife has to try and find me stranded somewhere out there with no cell reception. Also good to give to the kids in a mall or campground etc (of course, they refuse to be seen with them as they think they are totally uncool.. ). And also great at ski resorts on the slopes.

I didn't think about the slopes...excellent idea!