Need recommendation on handheld 2 way radios

[Pacific Fisher]

Looking to pick up a pair of handheld 2 way radios. Any recommendations? Plan to use for talking when backing up and around campground.

Thanks

 

[stroguy]

$15 models on eBay work just fine. Mine were budget priced and sound great and can go across an RV park.

 

[Second Chance]

We have a pair of Motorolas that work well for us. Laura travels behind the rig in a car on travel days, so we use them to communicate on the road. We also use them when she spots for me backing in.

Rob

 

[triplethreat]

We bought a new set a couple of years ago...Midland T71VP3 X -Talker Series. Lots of features, pretty much crystal clear voice. They come with a twin charging stand or they can be charged via a standard USB micro cord. We use them every time I'm backing in and Midland is a pretty good quality product. IIRC, they were on Amazon. Yep, and here is the link to them... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SLHM6HY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[WhittleBurner]

We used to use walkie talkies until one failed at a crucial moment. Now we use our phones and if theres no signal (which isn't often) we go the old way with hand signals

 

[GeoffnCheri]

We used to use walkie talkies until one failed at a crucial moment. Now we use our phones and if theres no signal (which isn't often) we go the old way with hand signals

^^^^ This ^^^^^^

 

[stroguy]

^^^^ This ^^^^^^

Times 2. The wife once hit the channel change button vs PTT and we weren’t communicating. Hand signals are best first and the wife has become very proficient. Thus, don’t spend a ton of money on something you may not use.

 

[triplethreat]

Times 2. The wife once hit the channel change button vs PTT and we weren’t communicating. Hand signals are best first and the wife has become very proficient. Thus, don’t spend a ton of money on something you may not use.

LOL....the simple and common sense answer to that problem ^^^^ was to STOP all movement until you figure out what was wrong and you weren't able to communicate anymore. Walkie-Talkies are like any other tool that is used. If something fails, then fix the problem and proceed.

 

[stroguy]

Absitively! She stopped, I stopped. We haven’t used them since for backing in. They were perfect for vehicle to vehicle for our trip to Big Bend with two RVs. Then they actually worked for a near 5 mile line of sight shot on our hike up a mesa.

 

[JHC210]

I just purchased the Motorola T801's. So far so good. They do link to your cell when there is no cell coverage so you can text via cell to cell.

 

[xxn5ac]

I also bought a pair of T801s. I've had them for about a year now and they work pretty well. They are FRS like most you can buy. They do have some neat cell phone features that work over bluetooth, but we've never had the patience even with our kids to really get it set up well.

T801s at Walmart

 

[bflooks]

We bought these since they satisfy many of our overall requirements for the family. They are working great at home as well.

Wooded, flat areas, about 1.5 mile range.
Flat, suburban areas, about 0.5 miles.
Have yet to test from a mountain.

https://www.amazon.com/Midland-GXT1...d_rd_i=B07CTBHCWS&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_rp_1_sc

 

[fez111]

$15 models on eBay work just fine. Mine were budget priced and sound great and can go across an RV park.

My brother gave us his Walkie Talkies about 20 years ago. They are not on the CB (Citizen's Band) radio from the early days (I still have three of those I haven't used in decades). But, they work fine for backing up our Solitude. When backing up I only watch the front of the truck and the bed so the pin box doesn't hit the side of the bed. I trust my wife implicitly. The walkies also reach 1/4 to 1/2 mile while traveling because DW is pulling the boat behind our Solitude.

The moral of this story is that you do not have to spend a lot of money to get decent walkie-talkies with decent range. Just remember to remove the batteries when not in use as they seem to drain while sitting idle.

 

[SkeetandJudy]

We used to use walkie talkies but hard to push the button to talk and drive all at the same time. We now use our phones using speaker phone feature and it really does work better for us. Should there be no signal, use hand signals. The other option, we prefer pull thru sites now, so much easier.

 

[dolb192]

Just bought a pair of Midland walkies. Motorola or Midland are fairly reliable. Also mine has a weather alert feature that will beep then tune in NWS when there is a weather alert.

 

[WhittleBurner]

We used to use walkie talkies but hard to push the button to talk and drive all at the same time. We now use our phones using speaker phone feature and it really does work better for us. Should there be no signal, use hand signals. The other option, we prefer pull thru sites now, so much easier.

We too use our phones. After the battery died on us one time and we had a terrible accident that almost turned deadly. Having a GMC with Sirius the phone in the truck goes to blue tooth and over the speakers. Nice with how well you can hear and be able to talk without having to talk up.

 

[BubbaChris]

We have one pair of Motorola FRS walkie talkies for the RV and another much smaller pair for cycling. The smaller pair lacks privacy codes, and we really notice the difference.

Best regards,
Chris