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Categories: General & Two Way Radios

Posted On: August 19 2010

Posted By: jeff

4 Comments

Bukola

March 13 2017 at 10:11 am

Hi, My name is Bukola I needed an hand held radios in my community, in Ogun State directly opposite Redemption camp, what branded will you recommend for me, for a starting?

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Rick

August 25 2016 at 9:35 am

Handheld two way radios or walkie talkies are designed for short range communications. They are often used for two way communications in and around the house as you describe, and are particularly useful when caring for disabled or elderly family members due to their instant connectivity, simplicity and low cost.
However, the likelihood of getting a range of 20, 10 or even 5 miles in such a scenario using a handheld walkie talkie is very remote. A best case scenario would 1 or 2 miles, and probably less. While radios exist with greater range, they are considerably more expensive and require licensing and additional equipment such as a repeater system to extend coverage across town.
For home use, any of the small FRS/GMRS radios such as the Motorola Talkabout MD200R or Olympia R100 with just the basic features would do. The MD200 is also available in a three pack for about $50. If you want coverage within your local subdivision or neighborhood, one of the higher wattage radios such as the Midland GXT1000 should work. For full disclosure it should be noted that the lower wattage FRS channels do not require a license to operate, but the higher wattage GMRS channels do, however one GMRS license will cover your entire family, including your mother.

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Kathryn

August 24 2016 at 7:23 pm

I am looking for 2 possibly 3 walkie talkies. I am looking for a simple to use set. My mother needs to be able to contact me whether I'm in the next room or in town running errands 20 miles away. Also reasonably priced. My mother is ill, and cell phones confuse her. We need a simpler way to communicate. What do you recommend?

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Shar Frettinger

May 2 2014 at 6:52 am

I am looking for 4 sets of radios that can be used by 8 people.
We could all talk to each other. Head set and boom mic. 6 acres of property. Do they make such a creature?
Thanks
Shar

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