BASS Report post Posted September 7, 2010 Whats everyone using for two way radios now? I had a set of the original Rhinos, I think they're the 110s. Since they were from the first year they launched they've since died. Are the newer ones still okay to use? Of course I know if I dropped the cash I could get a small HAM type radio with much better reception. I was looking at the Rhino 500 series (520 and 530) anyone familiar with these? I like the fact of the SD card slot with the map source programs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted September 7, 2010 I've used the Rhinos, and I like the convenience of the combo GPS/radio, but I have to say the range is really not that good on the ones I used. Even compared to some older el-cheapo cobras. The Cobras had a much longer range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASS Report post Posted September 7, 2010 I've used the Rhinos, and I like the convenience of the combo GPS/radio, but I have to say the range is really not that good on the ones I used. Even compared to some older el-cheapo cobras. The Cobras had a much longer range. I do remember before my old ones died that they didn't really do either job (radio/gps) all that well. I was hoping they had changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngbuck Report post Posted September 7, 2010 seems like the 110 radio works better than 120 and 130s that I have, from what I've seen. My buddy has a pair of the high end 530HCX or what ever they are. They work great, They are awfully big and heavy though. Even for a techy guy like me, I think they do too much. Im not gonna drop that kind of cash on a radio, but I will use his . I do like the electronic compass feature of the 130s. Seems like in most places now we can get a little bit of cell service when our radios are too far to work well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangeyJoe Report post Posted September 9, 2010 I use motorola two way walkie talkies and they are really good to me. I used them for years and there still in untouched condition and claim to have a range of 24 miles. I used them in the desert and I could still communicate really clear from over ten miles away from each other., in desertous terrain!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngbuck Report post Posted September 9, 2010 We picked up lark this last weekend 24 miles away on he rinos, maybe he was just yellin though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASS Report post Posted September 10, 2010 Hmm, maybe I will give the Rhinos one more go. I really like the features of the 530, but I want to go hands on with one before I commit that kind of green to it. I know we bought a cheap set for a javilina hunt, and they didn't work from one ridge to another. Pissed me off as I could see the pigs just below my dad, but he couldn't see them. When he finally jumped them and got a shot off his pig ran straight towards me. I wanted to tell him to look for another one and I was going to put his down for my tag, but again we couldn't get a message across. I have a couple hunts coming up that I've been invited to come be a glasser for. If I spot a nice buck I want to be able to get a message across to the hunters to get over there! Thanks guy. Any more input is appricated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
