Alan Browne wrote:

Not sure if the subject is pertinent to this NG...
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I want to buy a couple "Talkabout" radios for various purposes to keep
in touch with my son or girlfriend, notably while hiking, skiing and
while at large events (airshows).

What *is* needed and what is fluff?

How congested are these freqs these days?

What models have the best range?

Any general comments welcome.

Cheers,
Alan



Thanks all for replies.
Cheers,
Alan

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Alan Browne wrote:
(snip)
: Thanks all for replies.
: Cheers,
: Alan

You want a *good* FRS radio? .. check out the ICOM IC-4088A Costs more
then the "bubble pack" radios and there is a reason for it .. it's a
"real" radio with a "real" antenna. (but it's still cheaper than my first
few FRS radios were years ago)

Richard in Boston, MA, USA

Alan Browne wrote:
(snip)
: Thanks all for replies.
: Cheers,
: Alan

You want a *good* FRS radio? .. check out the ICOM IC-4088A Costs more
then the "bubble pack" radios and there is a reason for it .. it's a
"real" radio with a "real" antenna. (but it's still cheaper than my first
few FRS radios were years ago)

Richard in Boston, MA, USA