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Let me begin by saying 2-way radios are awesome! I highly recommend having a set of small portable two-way radios 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 radios. We used the radios while caravanning in two separate cars; we used the radios at Universal Studios when we split up into two groups; and we used the radios at the beach. We used the radios everywhere! That being said, you probably need a two way radio review to familiarize yourself with what to look for and where to look.
Now, when buying a set of two-way radios the best one for you depends most on what you need it for. Here are some things to look for when buying two way radios:
- Cost: Generally, the more the radio costs, the better it is. If you will be mountain climbing you will want a better radio 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 radio that will work in any emergency scenario you might find yourself in.
- Electrical power: What kinds of batteries does the radio need? Can you recharge them? How long will the radio batteries last if left on for a few hours?
- Watts : More watts equals more power and thus further distance. Remember that manufacturer claims on radio range depend on ideal conditions.
- Antenna: The "rubber ducky" antenna that comes with most of these radios is the least effective antenna. You can buy a better antenna at Radio Shack to increase your range.
Here are some of the leading companies making two-way radios:
- Motorola: Come in all shapes and sizes. Look for the TalkAbout series. Direct.motorola.com.
- Uniden: Also come in all shapes and sizes and the range goes from about 3 to 10 miles. : Uniden.com.
- Kenwood: Easy to use but extremely rugged two way radios. These are built to military and industrial specifications. Southernce.com.
For a different 2 way radio review, go to Consumersearch.com. You can find another review on two-way radios at Outdoorreview.com.
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