Two Way Radios For Road Trips / Caravans
When you've multiple vehicles are travelling together, two way radios (or walkie talkies) are an
excellent way for the entire group to stay in touch. Provide a radio per vehicle and, at the touch
of a button, all travellers are immediately in contact. This makes it a breeze to coordinate
route changes, stops for food or gas, or to notify the group of car trouble.
When shopping for a two way radio to be used for a caravan, the following features will be most
important:
- Range - Becoming separated by a mile or more is easy in vehicles. If one member
of the group gets caught at a stop light, this distance alone could put you out of range for
many two way radios. Range is absolutely the most critical consideration when considering
radios for a caravan.
- Battery Life - Without power outlets being readily available, keeping your radio
charged is a big concern if you're planning a long drive. Look for models with extremely
long battery life, those that have the ability to operate on standard AA or AAA batteries
in a pinch, or models that support a vehicle charger.
- NOAA Weather Information - Having weather information available is not a critical
requirement, but may be convenient while travelling or when you reach your destination.
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$69.99
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The Midland GXT1000VP4 is a very popular consumer radio, and provides the most range of all
consumer radios. It supports weather channels and alerts, and can operate on standard AA
batteries (if necessary). It is also one of the few radios the comes standard with a vehicle
charging adapter. Two hands-free (VOX) capable headsets are also included.
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$69.99
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The Cobra microTALK CXR925 delivers a surprising amount of power, especially considering it's relatively
small, lightweight design. This model is capable of delivering 1.5 to 2 miles of range in many
environments. It also uniquely operates on a lithium battery, which gives it excellent battery
life while remaining light and thin. This is a great radio from Cobra, and one of the best
range consumer models on the market.
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$54.99
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The Motorola MJ270R is Motorola's midline consumer (FRS/GMRS) radio. It has good
clarity and range, has NOAA weather channels, and can operate on AA batteries in a pinch.
You can even charge the radios using a mini USB cable!
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