jymbee
Well-known member
The 2-way radios I bought a couple years ago have proved to be very useful Originally bought a set of 4 to use around home where we have 3 different dwellings. They have some nice features, are very small, easily attach to belts, have a great battery life and have a longer than expected range-- at least enough to cover all areas of our property.
Took a few with us this trip and again they've proved to be very useful. Had some issues with brake lights not working on the coach (as posted earlier!). Not good traveling without those lights but as we had to get to the repair shop, she followed behind as sort of a "buffer" and we kept in constant contact using the radios.
Could have done the same with the phones I suppose but the radios were just easier and we didn't tie up the phones.
Also handy when I'm out hiking in areas with little/no cell coverage, backing into sites, etc.
There's many models out there and I'm not saying the ones we bought are any better than others, but the price of $45 for four radios was a no-brainer. Also each of these radios has it's own charging base which is a must-have to me. We have older radios at home but the charging blocks can't be separated and you have to charge both in the same charger-- major drawback IMO.
Took a few with us this trip and again they've proved to be very useful. Had some issues with brake lights not working on the coach (as posted earlier!). Not good traveling without those lights but as we had to get to the repair shop, she followed behind as sort of a "buffer" and we kept in constant contact using the radios.
Could have done the same with the phones I suppose but the radios were just easier and we didn't tie up the phones.
Also handy when I'm out hiking in areas with little/no cell coverage, backing into sites, etc.
There's many models out there and I'm not saying the ones we bought are any better than others, but the price of $45 for four radios was a no-brainer. Also each of these radios has it's own charging base which is a must-have to me. We have older radios at home but the charging blocks can't be separated and you have to charge both in the same charger-- major drawback IMO.