Samanthahhi wrote:
rk911 > Yes, I have bought a pair of Motorola Walkabouts 16-mile range and testing it out, I am not so thrilled.
>>I am trying to determine if it makes ANY difference to get the ones that are 32+-mile range.<<
As in my original post, I had mentioned that our main use for them is when we are caravan-ing a few miles apart and no wireless signal is available. And all the other ins and outs of this discussion are great, but are only serving to confuse me thoroughly.
I will give you 3 answers in "Suggestion" order, You may stop reading after the first if you wish.
If you main use is caravan use, where even a few miles apart is actually a long distance. I'd go with FRS/GMRS (Do get a license if you go GMRS) GMRS is good and Ive used it with fair results. One GMRS license can cover 5 radios, cost is 80 bucks for 10 years last time I had one. (Lost wife, no longer need GMRS)
The number two recommendation is CB.. I know some have warned about the need for the antenna to be near the cab.. Forget that, you can mount it on the rear bumper if you like.. Or mirror mounts, in fact mirror mounts are very good for your application. "Twin Truckers"
Properly mounted they favor signals to the front and rear, and tend to ignore those from the side, though on a "C" this may be not as pronounced as on an A or Pickup with trailer.
Third answer, is Ham Radio.. but this requires that there be a LICENSED operator in every vehicle,, It does however give the greatest range.. Depending on the frequency I often chat with folks miles away (VHF/UHF) or states away (HF) though HF is a bit of a job on a mobile.
