2 way radio ?

horatio1226 · October 01, 2008, 08:40:00 PM

What do I look for when shopping for 2 way radios? Is there a brand that you recommend?
Thanks, Brian

adkmountainken · October 01, 2008, 08:53:00 PM

Brian,
i would get a rechargable set or you will be buying stock in aa battaries!

bigbuckmalik · October 01, 2008, 09:10:00 PM

Motorola talkabout

baretraks · October 01, 2008, 09:15:00 PM

Motorola's are the one's I have.... Make sure you get one with the sub- channels so you wont have to listen to 500 other hunters during the day, and make sure you can turn off the beep the radio makes when it transmits, especially if your gonna leave it on while your hunting.

pintail_drake2004 · October 01, 2008, 09:20:00 PM

motorola for sure. had my set for many years.

Recurve50 LBS · October 01, 2008, 09:29:00 PM

Ditto Motorola

adkmountainken · October 01, 2008, 09:33:00 PM

i have Motorola Talkabout and am very happy with them. keep them on vibrate and there is no beeps or noise at all.

horatio1226 · October 01, 2008, 11:06:00 PM

Which model?

GR · October 02, 2008, 07:07:00 AM

Motorola talkabout with the weather channel and charger.

doeboy · October 02, 2008, 07:16:00 AM

Get one that has a vibrate feature so when your buds call it doesn't make a "beep" noise. the motorola's are what i have and have had them for 6 years. Some states dont let you use them. be carefull.

leatherneck · October 02, 2008, 07:19:00 AM

Just an FYI- If using them to pursue game, check your local game laws. Some states do not allow them to be used in the pursuit of game.

Chris Surtees · October 02, 2008, 07:22:00 AM

May I make a suggestion that if you are also in the market for a GPS you can knock two birds out with one stone by going with one of the Garmin Rino's.

As for two way's I have used both Motorola and Midland. I could not tell which one was better quality but the folks who owned the Midland's said customer service was better than Motorola which is way they switched.

Chris

woodchucker · October 02, 2008, 07:27:00 AM

The Motorola radios are probly the best. My Dad had a double hip replacement a few years ago and we carried a pair of cheap Cobras. They worked good but the heavy traffic on the channels was CRAZY!!!!! After the first day we decided to just turn them on every hour and check in,then turn them off again.

horatio1226 · October 02, 2008, 07:49:00 AM

There are so many models of Motorola's that my head is spinning. It's vey confusing

LEOPARD · October 02, 2008, 07:50:00 AM

Icom is also a very good make!

ishiwannabe · October 02, 2008, 12:30:00 PM

Motorola, we used them as back up in the Army Guard( Supply Sgt always forgot to bring and or order batts for our issued stuff)
They will cover any distance you will be from your son.