2 Way Radios - which one?

[foakes]

These are what I have used for over 10 years —

Motorola Talkabout T5000's.

FRS/GMRS —

Claim 8 mile range — but 5 is more like it.  

I have used them in the mountains when separated by 4-5 miles in rough, canyon and mountain blocked terrain.

Everything I use has AA batteries whenever possible — flashlights, radios, etc.

Double charger is included.

I have used these in wet conditions for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, backpacking, fishing, boating, camping, etc.  

Very reliable with some nice semi-pro upgrade features.

A pair is pretty reasonable — $40 - $60, likely.

Best,

Fred

[Gobi King]

Fred,
Danke!
I have to try out the privacy feature on the moto frs handhelds, I have similar hand helds, FRS.
From the specs, it has analog privacy feature, not sure what that means.

[Benni3]

Fred,
Danke!
I have to try out the privacy feature on the moto frs handhelds, I have similar hand helds, FRS.
From the specs, it has analog privacy feature, not sure what that means.

I don't know why,,,,,, but everything is going encrypted ?,,,,,

[Cuttyhunker]

I know this is an older thread, but why not just burner cell phones, private, and the parks have pretty good service.  The kids can teach you how they work

[Gobi King]

I know this is an older thread, but why not just burner cell phones, private, and the parks have pretty good service.  The kids can teach you how they work

Cuttyhunker,

Both my kids have the newest iphone, but where we go, there is hardly any signal.

I did find that the newest standard horizon handheld has some encryption, they are $$$$. I am pretty sure they are marine but has bands that can we used, I will call them and find out.
HX890  - $199 each, I will wait for a rebate to buy 2,

Also, Grandma and I go down the switch backs down the handicap pad to fish the rivers, getting consistent signal is an issue there too.

[gstours]

Is the world so small now,  cell coverage everywhere?   I certainly hope not.     my bad?

[gstours]

I,m sorry if I gave the wrong impression...... coverage with gps,cell, and vhs is what will save my life possibly,   only to be killed another way?
   OOps.   there I go again........   Good luck everybody.