Need opinions, anyone with experience?
Valentines day is just around the corner and the wife wants to get a set of walkie-talkies, like boaters uses on the water. I've been wanting a set of these for a long time, and have suggested to h...
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Thanks everyone for your input! My wife just informed me she ordered a set. They'll be shipped to the house in a few days.
So, it sounds like (from the responses above) they come in most handy in circumstances when there is no cell phone service, or a situation where you just don't want to take your cell phone. Next, there's a good agreement they are very useful when backing into the campsite, and more convenient than a cell phone. (That in itself will make it worth it to have one. I agree, the cell phone is a bit awkward when backing in).
Sounds like these are the points to be aware of: The range or distance is not as advertised, it's much shorter. Batteries go dead if not attended to. And most folks finally discard them because phones have replaced them.
Those who use them, like them and still use them. Then there are those who find a cell phone does it all, so why use a walkie-talkie.
All valid and good and use tips, pointers, and ideas here.
We have been to a few campgrounds (especially Southern Indiana), where we had zero cell phone reception. I think we'll find uses for them. If nothing else, they will be a good back-up ... just in case!
Thanks everyone!
So, it sounds like (from the responses above) they come in most handy in circumstances when there is no cell phone service, or a situation where you just don't want to take your cell phone. Next, there's a good agreement they are very useful when backing into the campsite, and more convenient than a cell phone. (That in itself will make it worth it to have one. I agree, the cell phone is a bit awkward when backing in).
Sounds like these are the points to be aware of: The range or distance is not as advertised, it's much shorter. Batteries go dead if not attended to. And most folks finally discard them because phones have replaced them.
Those who use them, like them and still use them. Then there are those who find a cell phone does it all, so why use a walkie-talkie.
All valid and good and use tips, pointers, and ideas here.
We have been to a few campgrounds (especially Southern Indiana), where we had zero cell phone reception. I think we'll find uses for them. If nothing else, they will be a good back-up ... just in case!
Thanks everyone!
