Short Range radios

jagan323 · 05-11-2010, 05:11 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm planning a road trip with my bro. We each wanna drive our own cars. Now i've never joined a Cruising group or anything. But I hear people use Radios? or Walkie talkies of some kind to communicate while driving?

I was wondering if anyone knows any good brands. Preferable hands free, and can plug into the Cigar lighter so I never have to actually worry about batteries.

Thanks! =D

Taz_FL · 05-11-2010, 05:25 PM

sorry, can't be of any help, have never used them...however google is a wonderful thing. I'd start there, should be able to read customer reviews on various models at the right sites

Fogey · 05-11-2010, 05:29 PM

you need to find out what ohers are using. I think inexpensive handheld CB radios are the best, but only if others have CBs. But if the others ae using a 5 watt GMRS radio then that's what you need. Compatibility is the issue. Don't forget good old fashion cell phones.
Just re-read your post. If it's just you and your Bro then the two of you can decide. As I said above, I like CBs but the 5 watt radios are fine too.
I'm sure there are hands free for both classes but it will cost a bit, maybe a lot, more. A pair of 5 watt radios go for $75 bucks maybe. Good handheld CB maybe 75$ per.
I have the Midland75-822 CB that plugs into the lighter, or you put on a battery pack and wander around the boonies with it. I paid about $90 on Amazon a few months ago. I also have a pair of the Cobra 5 Watts that were about $60 on sale. I usually use the CB as my buddies have them and you can listen to the truckers for convoy/bear info.

first one · 05-11-2010, 06:21 PM

I have a set of Midland radios that would meet your criteria. They are simple yet have like a 15 mile range and have a weather radio feature. I bought these for hunting and they work quite well. They are getting much cheaper than they used to be since cell phones basically do what they can and more.

jagan323 · 05-11-2010, 06:27 PM

You guys gave me some good leads, I'll search up from here =D Feel free to leave more details or your experiences with certain brands. But as for now, i think i have enough to work with.

Thanks guys, been helpful!

2010 SSRS · 05-11-2010, 06:29 PM

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05-11-2010, 05:11 PM	#1
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Short Range radios Hi Guys, I'm planning a road trip with my bro. We each wanna drive our own cars. Now i've never joined a Cruising group or anything. But I hear people use Radios? or Walkie talkies of some kind to communicate while driving? I was wondering if anyone knows any good brands. Preferable hands free, and can plug into the Cigar lighter so I never have to actually worry about batteries. Thanks! =D __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

05-11-2010, 05:25 PM	#2
Taz_FL Drives: 1LT/RS Yellow/Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 734	sorry, can't be of any help, have never used them...however google is a wonderful thing. I'd start there, should be able to read customer reviews on various models at the right sites __________________

05-11-2010, 05:29 PM	#3
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Cobra and Midland are great brands but-- you need to find out what ohers are using. I think inexpensive handheld CB radios are the best, but only if others have CBs. But if the others ae using a 5 watt GMRS radio then that's what you need. Compatibility is the issue. Don't forget good old fashion cell phones. Just re-read your post. If it's just you and your Bro then the two of you can decide. As I said above, I like CBs but the 5 watt radios are fine too. I'm sure there are hands free for both classes but it will cost a bit, maybe a lot, more. A pair of 5 watt radios go for $75 bucks maybe. Good handheld CB maybe 75$ per. I have the Midland75-822 CB that plugs into the lighter, or you put on a battery pack and wander around the boonies with it. I paid about $90 on Amazon a few months ago. I also have a pair of the Cobra 5 Watts that were about $60 on sale. I usually use the CB as my buddies have them and you can listen to the truckers for convoy/bear info. Last edited by Fogey; 05-11-2010 at 05:42 PM.

05-11-2010, 06:21 PM	#4
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	I have a set of Midland radios that would meet your criteria. They are simple yet have like a 15 mile range and have a weather radio feature. I bought these for hunting and they work quite well. They are getting much cheaper than they used to be since cell phones basically do what they can and more. __________________

05-11-2010, 06:27 PM	#5
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	You guys gave me some good leads, I'll search up from here =D Feel free to leave more details or your experiences with certain brands. But as for now, i think i have enough to work with. Thanks guys, been helpful! __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

05-11-2010, 06:29 PM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Motorola __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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