Walkie Talkies

[tezz7628]

got a pair of radio shack models, never got chance to use them though [msnsad] so dont know what the range is like

but have looked at them every so often since returning one is still showing a charge of 2/3 units the other has just gone flat (switched off between checking)

i returned to uk 4 nov 2003

can any body beat that

[jaff]

we used them wen were in the parks.....we bought ours from woolies and it was fun as alot of ppl used them from uk and ended up wi 6 parties at 1 time......met a family from england and japan.....

[domster]

If you want some that will work over good range then motorolla are the best. I use them all the time when in the Alps and have never had a problem. Cheap ones tend to not have the range and can not work well in built up areas.

[TonyBlenk]

Dom,
I found that when using Motorolla in FL there is often someone else talking on any frequency I choose.
It's most annoying as you hear a voice or a call signal and think someone is calling you.
In the end I returned them to the shop!

[Arby]

We bought ours in a bargain bucket in Walmart for $13 and they have a 2 mile range. Worked wonders when we were in the mall.

[Cruella DeVilla]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by TonyBlenk
Dom,
I found that when using Motorolla in FL there is often someone else talking on any frequency I choose.
It's most annoying as you hear a voice or a call signal and think someone is calling you.
In the end I returned them to the shop!
[/quote]

They decent ones have over 20 channels so you should be able to find a clear chanel, we have standby channels just incase someone is already on our chosen one. I am afraid there is no such thing as radio procedure or netiquette when it comes to these devices!

[Maz]

We've got them from walmart. They are fine although you do 'pick up' other people on the same frequency - which can add to the fun.
Debbie

[steph_goodrum]

Easiest way is to allocate yourselves radio nicknames rather than your real ones, you'd be surprised how many Micks use the radio.

[Sharon G]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Maz
We've got them from walmart. They are fine although you do 'pick up' other people on the same frequency - which can add to the fun.
Debbie
[/quote]


...or to my mother ...frustration[msnscared]

[Homer]

Oh Dear looks like another good reason to visit Walmart[msnwink]