Thread: 2 Way Radio

Originally Posted by Studio54

Id like to get a hand held 2 way that I can car charge.

Does any one have experience with a good hand held radio that has decent range, good battery life and clear crisp sound.

I just want a good all round radio to keep in contact with other the vehicles in the vicinity but one that I can tuck away in the glove box when not in use.

Please advise

Hi
I got a cheapie from Dick Smiths for $25 it's pretty good for short range, maybe a couple of k's.
Depends on what you have to spend thought really. The cheapie's are about 0.5w of power the more expensive ones go up to 5w, as much as a standard radio. But still less reception due to shorter antenna.
IMO ........Save yourself $175 and get a cheapie.

I use rechargable batts and take two sets, they last all day but they are ni-cads, go for any lithium based batts and prob get all day from one set.

Some handhelds plug into 12v power to charge or you can just get a 12v plug in batter charger.

Get one with a vox function and mic though, save you having to key mic all the time. Handy sometimes.

I have been reading good things about Qunangsheng (sp) radio's from Ebay. The better models can switch between .5 and 5w.
I think they can be charged in the car, but you would need to find an adaptor seperatley.
They can also be hacked so that you can listen to other frequencies.

Andrew

Originally Posted by HangOver

I use rechargable batts and take two sets, they last all day but they are ni-cads, go for any lithium based batts and prob get all day from one set.

I use a cheapie and rechargables. Used to have a charger you could plug into the cigarete lighter for the batteries but lost it.