Choosing your radio manufacturer

What two way radio can you recommend with longer range, that is practical to use and is the most affordable for personal use?
I’ve researched a bit and found out that most two-way radios have maximum of 5watts output and they differ in price.
Midland seems to have a good price, while Icom costs a bit more. [...]

August 2, 2009 | Read the story »

License-free radios for camping

What are the right kind of walky talky radios to take on a camping adventure with the family?

July 27, 2009 | Read the story »

Handheld Radio Channels

I recently bought myself a VHF Marine band portable walkie talkie radio. It was going cheap and I couldn’t resist a bargain.
What I need it for is to use it as an FRS radio. I plan on usingit when I’m out hiking and for stuff like that.
Are the VHF Marine band channels the same as [...]

July 16, 2009 | Read the story »