[NMCCSC] want radio recommendations

[Guy Miller via NMCCSCeGroup]

I use the Midland GXT 1000 rechargeable radios. $69.95 for a pair at REI. You can use the rechargeable battery pack or AAA batteries.  

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 On Saturday, January 4, 2020, Scott A. Mitchell via NMCCSCeGroup <nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

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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/B07H935ZBB?th=1

  

Motorola® Talkabout® T600 H2O Rechargeable Two-Way Radios with NOAA Weather Alert

https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/products.php?mi=27401&itemnum=29342&title=Motorola%C2%AE%20Talkabout%C2%AE%20T600%20H2O%20Rechargeable%20Two-Way%20Radios%20with%20NOAA%20Weather%20Alert

  

-          Scott

  
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