Atomic Monkey Posted June 30 Report Posted June 30 I'd like to buy a walkie talkie for my next run. Can anyone recommend a make/model? Or at the very least can someone let me know what type I need to buy (I think I'm supposed to be looking for an FMS radios, but I'm technically ignorant and realize I might be mistaken). Thanks.
STXMINI Posted June 30 Report Posted June 30 2 hours ago, Atomic Monkey said: I'd like to buy a walkie talkie for my next run. Can anyone recommend a make/model? Or at the very least can someone let me know what type I need to buy (I think I'm supposed to be looking for an FMS radios, but I'm technically ignorant and realize I might be mistaken). Thanks. Any two way with a main channel, and a privacy code (aka CTCSS) feature will work. We use the main channel 7, with a privacy code channel of 21 on runs. A nice set will be in the $50 range. A FRS is your standard two way, doesn't require a license, and is your basic handheld unit, that sounds like what you're looking for Here's a great article for understanding radios: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/twoway-radios.html
1975_mini Posted July 1 Report Posted July 1 Lori, nailed all the key items. The big quality brands that most people choose are either midland or cobra. here is a common set from midland that a lot of folks use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SLHM2TG/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?pd_rd_i=B00SLHM2TG&pd_rd_w=gCU8E&content-id=amzn1.sym.53fffba2-1b69-4594-a1ac-809a34c6d59a&pf_rd_p=53fffba2-1b69-4594-a1ac-809a34c6d59a&pf_rd_r=SV83MQYEVC0H8SKBACNB&pd_rd_wg=vRuQW&pd_rd_r=fc711587-b32d-41fc-af70-211c3c810a3f&s=wireless&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1 1 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
