Re: 2-way radios?

[adam hart]

They are called cell phones.

On Oct 5, 2010 10:54 AM, "Jim Pullin" <jim.p...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've done a few convoys before, and 2-way radios seem to help. I think
> these would be useful during the drive, to coordinate stops and any
> route changes, and also during the rally, especially meeting up
> afterwards for food, etc.
>
> I think I have a set of two somewhere around that I can bring. If not,
> I'll pick up a pair. Does anyone else have a set? Two would probably
> suffice for the drive (front and back cars get one), but we might want
> more for the rally.
>
> Thoughts?

[John Hummel]

They are - but the walkie-talkies aren't a bad idea either, just in
case we're in an area of bad reception, of if you're a cheap ass
bastard like myself.

I believe I've got some at home from the last time we traveled - they
can do channels as I recall (though I'll have to look up the manual),
so if Mr. Pullen has his, perhaps I can get mine synced to his. The
range isn't too far, but really we only need it for a few miles.

But also - have a list of everyone's number in your cell phone too,
just in case.

[John Hummel]

I found them! And they still work. I can even change the channels,
like I do with the TV whenever someone puts on The View (shudder).

http://imgur.com/MqU2X.jpg

On Oct 5, 11:16 am, Jim Pullin <jim.pul...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Reception could be an issue, too. I was thinking more that the radios create
> an easy way to include 3+ people in the conversation, instantly.
>
> I think the ones I have advertise 10 mile range. 4 miles is closer to their
> usable range.

>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM, John Hummel <john.c.hum...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
> > They are - but the walkie-talkies aren't a bad idea either, just in
> > case we're in an area of bad reception, of if you're a cheap ass
> > bastard like myself.
>
> > I believe I've got some at home from the last time we traveled - they
> > can do channels as I recall (though I'll have to look up the manual),
> > so if Mr. Pullen has his, perhaps I can get mine synced to his. The
> > range isn't too far, but really we only need it for a few miles.
>
> > But also - have a list of everyone's number in your cell phone too,
> > just in case.
>

> > On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 10:55 AM, adam hart <snook0...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > They are called cell phones.
>