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May 7th 05, 08:16 PM
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In message et, COLIN
LAMB writes Some of the European models sound interesting. I wish to take the opposite point of view regarding the FRS radios. We use Motorola radios for Search and Rescue, and we also use FRS radios. One of the advantage of the FRS radios is that the news media is not monitoring those channels and they do not go as far. And, talk about sensitivity, one local boy made national news when he picked up some injured climbers on Mt. Hood, who had FRS radios. He was standing out in his dad's pasture about 70 miles distant from the injured climber and picked up a distress call. So, they some are sensitive. However, some radios may be better than others. One real advantage of the FRS radios over the HT-220 is that you can pick up replacement batteries for the FRS radio for a buck or two at any store. The HT-220 battery is about $30 and must be charged. On a trip into the wild, the FRS blows away the HT-220 in terms of battery convenience and light weight. It may just be all the communication ability you need. Colin K7FM Have a look at http://www.delboys446.co.uk Ian. -- |
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