hand radios

[wormwigglr]

i hear everybody talking about getting on channel 7 to talk and say hi and meet up with one another, i know what these look like but are they expensive? i really want to get one to meet some members because i have not had a chance to meet anyone from site yet but i would like too. for the most part i fish alone becuase none of my buddies are tough enough to go ice fishing.

[hali-man]

You can get a pair at Wal-mart for about $25.
Nothing fancy, but they work.

[wormwigglr]

thanks hali, but are they relatively decent. like you can hear fine and they are somewhat durable.

[hali-man]

I have the Uniden model #GMRS 520. It is very decent, compact, and easy to use.
Durable? Well, I've dropped it more than once with no ill effect.
Reliable? Absolutely, except when I forget to turn the damn thing off. 

[wormwigglr]

thanks i'm definately going to get one for that price and reliability.

[SLIPPERYFISH]

I have a set of Midlands that I bought from Walmart a few years ago... Bought them for hunting.  They have all the bells and whistles... rechargable batteries with the charger ect.........  They work very well out on the lake, but Ill buy new Motorolas before next hunting season.  The range is the weak spot with these units.  If you're in the woods... trees hamper reception... snow and hills also.  I guess what Im saying is, spend a little extra and buy a better radio or you'll wind up like me:  Buying the darn thing twice!