2 Way Walkie Talkies

Yes, I have been converted to 2 way walkie talkies. I highly recommend having a set of small portable walkie talkies for any adventure you may be embarking upon. Let me give you an example of why. My family was going on a trip across the desert to California and invited my children and me to come. My parents are too cheap to buy a cell phone, so I brought my two way walkie talkies. We used the walkie talkies while caravanning in two separate cars; we used the walkie talkies at Universal Studios when we split up into two groups; and we used the walkie talkies at the beach. We used the walkie talkies everywhere!

Now, when buying a set of walkie talkies, the best one for you depends most on what you need it for. Most walkie talkies operate from about 462 - 467 Mhz, which is just above amateur level.

Keeping that in mind, here are some things to look for when buying walkie talkies:

• Cost: Generally, the more the walkie talkie costs, the better it is. If you will be mountain climbing you will want a better walkie talkie than you would use at the mall with your kids.
• Quality: Can the casing get wet? Can you throw it in a tool box without ruining it? Is there a guarantee? Find a walkie talkie that will work in any emergency scenario you might find yourself in.
• Electrical power: What kinds of batteries does the walkie talkie need? Can you recharge them? How long will the walkie talkie batteries last if left on for a few hours?
• Watts : More watts equals more power and thus further distance. Remember that milliwatts are less than watts. Also remember that manufacturer claims on walkie talkie range depend on ideal conditions. You will not get as far a range as it says on the box if you are in rugged terrain.
• Antenna: The "rubber ducky" antenna that comes with most of these walkie talkies is the least effective antenna. You can buy a better antenna at Radio Shack to increase your range.

The best part of a using your walkie talkie is constantly discovering cool new ways to use it. Enjoy!

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