Best handheld radio?
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cohunt
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Are you listening to music while you hunt? I personally like large shoulder mounted boom box's 
I assume you are referring to "walkie-talkies" ---- Motorola has always been the "standard" but it depends on how large of a unit you are looking to carry---- walkie's (like anything that broadcasts a signal) has limits to how far you can broadcast before the gvt steps In and has regulations
Small hand-held 2 wsy radios are the least -- cb's amd uhf are next (they do sell handheld cb's)-- then comes ham radio and gmrs (you need a license and call sign for that)
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In a nutshell you want to look at the "power output" and get the highest output you can find
How far do you want to broadcast/receive?
I assume you are referring to "walkie-talkies" ---- Motorola has always been the "standard" but it depends on how large of a unit you are looking to carry---- walkie's (like anything that broadcasts a signal) has limits to how far you can broadcast before the gvt steps In and has regulations
Small hand-held 2 wsy radios are the least -- cb's amd uhf are next (they do sell handheld cb's)-- then comes ham radio and gmrs (you need a license and call sign for that)
How far can Walkie Talkies Reach? Walkie Talkie Range Explained - xRoadGPS
Thinking how far can walkie talkies reach? Look nowhere else. This article will give all the info you need about walkie talkie ranges!
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In a nutshell you want to look at the "power output" and get the highest output you can find
How far do you want to broadcast/receive?
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ICOM Marine VHF radios
deadidarren
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ICOM or yaesu
deadidarren
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America has more stringent transceiver regulations than here in Australia I can't imagine using marine radios in land or not legal considering every frequency has an allocation.
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Check it out.
Can it be plugged into a cigarette lighter plug to provide power when you are not walking?
So far I've only been able to find rechargeable walkie talkies, but none for a 12V power source.
I need something for communication when moving about and working on my ranch, so my wife and helper can reach me.
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This will answer your questions: We've been using them since the 1980s, very good and tough radios.
Both the base station and hand held.
www.icomamerica.com
I does have a 12v charging adapter available. We carry 2 spare batteries when away from the camp. Dam! forgot to add the link:
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Both the base station and hand held.
M73 VHF Handheld - Features - Icom America
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M73 VHF Handheld - Options - Icom America
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I use the motorola t800. Rechargable with Micro USB cable, so easy to have it plugged in your car or UTV. You can also take the battery pack out and use standard batteries. Motoral also has an app I use. I have one radio tied to my i-Phone and one to my wife's. I can text her even when I do not have cell coverage, as long as I have walkie-talkie coverage. Not sure if the range is long enough for you.
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JiminAZ
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Technically Marine VHF is illegal to use broadcasting from land, with an exception in the regs for broadcasting nearshore to vessels off shore.
People do it, probably no one is checking, but it is illegal.
With that said they work very well.
People do it, probably no one is checking, but it is illegal.
With that said they work very well.
We use Midland. Realy CLEAR and good range. Has head set so easy use.
www.midwayusa.com
Midland GXT1050VP4 Two-Way Radio NOAA Weather 50 Channel Mossy Oak
The Midland GXT1050VP4 Radio is a great two way radio system for hunters and outdoor people who need long range communication and up to the minute...
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