[NMCCSC] want radio recommendations

[Scott A. Mitchell via NMCCSCeGroup]

I'd like a recommendation for radios club overnight yurt/hut trips, and I
know others have put way more thought into this than I have. I know the club
usually uses a higher GMRS channel.

 

Want the obvious, in rough priority order:

long range in forest / mountains

reasonable battery life

simple to use

able to recharge/replace batteries on multi day trip; I have some of those
batteries packs with usb output for phone recharging that could be used to
recharge?

lightweight - longer battery life more important

I'm not particularly price sensitive; above more important

 

Thoughts on these?

 

Midland - GXT1000VP4, 50 Channel GMRS Two-Way Radio - Up to 36 Mile Range
Walkie Talkie, 142 Privacy Codes, Waterproof, NOAA Weather Scan + Alert
(Pair Pack) (Black/Silver)

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001WMFYH4/ref=psdc_2230642011_t1_B00EQV1I0K?th=
1

seems to be controversy over it's 5w capabilities

 

2 Way Radio 5 Watt Long Range, SAMCOM 20 Channels Programmable Walkie
Talkie,Rechargeable Hand-held UHF Business Radio for Skiing Hiking Hunting,2
Packs

https://www.amazon.com/SAMCOM-Channels-Rechargeable-Hand-held-Outdoor/dp/B07
H935ZBB?th=1

 

MotorolaR TalkaboutR T600 H2O Rechargeable Two-Way Radios with NOAA Weather
Alert

https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/products.php?mi=27401
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-          Scott

 

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