Anyone use Walkie Talkies?
07 March 2006, 10:10 AM
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Anyone use Walkie Talkies?
Thinking about getting a couple for upcoming snowboarding holiday, will be useful for me in quite a few everday situations though.
I know there range will be severley affected by the mountainous conditions just wondering if anyone on here uses them and if they worked at all?
What make do you recommend?
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I know there range will be severley affected by the mountainous conditions just wondering if anyone on here uses them and if they worked at all?
What make do you recommend?
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07 March 2006, 10:25 AM
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I've got a set of these: http://www.oregonscientific.co.uk/product.asp?p=193 they get decent reviews and have been pretty good so far, although I haven't tested them in mountains I'm afraid.
Good range for the price, so I'm told.
Good range for the price, so I'm told.
07 March 2006, 10:26 AM
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Yeah I got some a few years ago and they can come in quite handy.
Wish I'd got ones with recharging pods though, so they always operate at full power and you don't have to worry about buying batteries. Mine have also got a hands free input but I didn't get the kit with mine, that could be quite useful on a skiing holiday. In terms of range the work pretty well, but you need to be on the same mountain slope i.e. not a different valley, most state a 2km range in ideal conditions. I paid £50 for mine a few years ago, but you can get some decent rechargable ones for that sort of money now.
Wish I'd got ones with recharging pods though, so they always operate at full power and you don't have to worry about buying batteries. Mine have also got a hands free input but I didn't get the kit with mine, that could be quite useful on a skiing holiday. In terms of range the work pretty well, but you need to be on the same mountain slope i.e. not a different valley, most state a 2km range in ideal conditions. I paid £50 for mine a few years ago, but you can get some decent rechargable ones for that sort of money now.
07 March 2006, 10:30 AM
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Got mine from Argos.....Motorola with a range of 5km. Have used them over hilly heathland but not mountainous terrain. The current Mrs CC also insists I carry one when I fish off the beach at Dunwich.....to make sure I'm not in the pub I suspect!
Have had no problems whatsoever with loss of contact, certainly up to 3 km. They were less than £20 IIRC.
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Have had no problems whatsoever with loss of contact, certainly up to 3 km. They were less than £20 IIRC.
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07 March 2006, 10:31 AM
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Used motorolas in the past, usually end up putting one in the boss's office and transmitting rude noises to it during meetings 
good range 3k in the open sounds about right.
good range 3k in the open sounds about right.
07 March 2006, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Moonloops
Used motorolas in the past, usually end up putting one in the boss's office and transmitting rude noises to it during meetings
good range 3k in the open sounds about right.
good range 3k in the open sounds about right.
"Someone" from another office then shouted "Oi get orff" via said walkie talkie and young girl ran off!
"Someone" here also winds up the maintenance staff as they use walkie talkies too.....terrible........!!
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07 March 2006, 12:43 PM
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Ensure that they are legal in the country where you are going skiing.
Rechargeable is OK, but if you have 2 radios then you will have to plug in two chargers = two adapters, or an adapter with a multiplug. Batteries may be more convenient abroad. Having said that my Motorola T6222 lasted for a fortnight of reasonable use without requiring a recharge. They have a rechargable battery, but can take a standard battery if that runs out. I would guess in low temperatures and fairly constant use you will be lucky to get a week out of a single charge.
Rechargeable is OK, but if you have 2 radios then you will have to plug in two chargers = two adapters, or an adapter with a multiplug. Batteries may be more convenient abroad. Having said that my Motorola T6222 lasted for a fortnight of reasonable use without requiring a recharge. They have a rechargable battery, but can take a standard battery if that runs out. I would guess in low temperatures and fairly constant use you will be lucky to get a week out of a single charge.
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Originally Posted by speedking
Ensure that they are legal in the country where you are going skiing.
thanks for the pointer
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07 March 2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bald Speed Racing
Any Motorola T series radios are good to use, you will have to ignore the ranges quoted you will hardly ever get them.
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07 March 2006, 01:10 PM
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This website shows that use in France (excl. Monaco) is OK
In an area of high use it is useful to be able to tune to the sub-bands, expanding the range of available channels from 8 to 8x38=304. this feature not available on the cheaper handsets.
In an area of high use it is useful to be able to tune to the sub-bands, expanding the range of available channels from 8 to 8x38=304. this feature not available on the cheaper handsets.
07 March 2006, 01:31 PM
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I've used Motorola T Series for five skiing holidays. Mine came with a double charger. I've had no problems or issues. As said, use sub bands to avoid interference.
We have driven on the last three occasions. When you are in "convoy" they are a no cost alternative to mobiles
Definately paid for themselves two or three times over.
We have driven on the last three occasions. When you are in "convoy" they are a no cost alternative to mobiles
Definately paid for themselves two or three times over.
07 March 2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
I use Alan radios, very clear and reliable. You can get them in Maplins.
Edited to add - just found on maplin they look good, just not sure I want to spend 70 squids
what do people think about these?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...45504&criteria=
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...talkie&doy=7m3
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...47352&criteria=
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07 March 2006, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by speedking
This website shows that use in France (excl. Monaco) is OK
In an area of high use it is useful to be able to tune to the sub-bands, expanding the range of available channels from 8 to 8x38=304. this feature not available on the cheaper handsets.
In an area of high use it is useful to be able to tune to the sub-bands, expanding the range of available channels from 8 to 8x38=304. this feature not available on the cheaper handsets.
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07 March 2006, 02:52 PM
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I use this one http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...%20456&doy=7m3 sold in singles and pricy at £50.
I've used the little Alans £70 a pair, they were very good.
I've used the little Alans £70 a pair, they were very good.
07 March 2006, 04:49 PM
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