CatfishKev Report post Posted November 23, 2016 Looking for good radios that DO NOT charge on a charger. I want ones where I can swap store bought batteries out. I know this has been covered but pretty much all posts have been about the charged type. Looking for $100 or less per pair (if possible). Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted November 23, 2016 Look at the Motorola Talk about 35 mile radios. I know they come with rechargeable batteries but I think you have the option of dropping double A's into them rather than the rechargeable batteries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 I just bought a pair of Midland radios that are kind of interesting. They have rechargeable batteries in them, but charge on a USB cord like his cell phone. You can also take those batteries out and use Triple A's. So far so good although I've only used it one time on one hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted November 23, 2016 Yeah I think most of the Midland have rechargeable pack but you can take that pack out and replace with regular batteries if needed. Hadn't seen the USB charging option...that's cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted November 23, 2016 Ya love the beep, beep, beep, and every body and there mother on all channels., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted November 23, 2016 I have an older pair of Midlands. I really like them. You can turn off all of the beeps and noises. Also have the call/vibrate, which is critical for silent communication. You can remove the recharge battery pack and use AA's. Not sure if the newer Midlands are similar, as far as turning off all the beeps. I have some limited experience with the Motorola radios. Couldn't turn off all the beeps...no call/vibrate...and had trouble communicating with Midland radios. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted November 23, 2016 I have an older pair of Midlands. I really like them. You can turn off all of the beeps and noises. Also have the call/vibrate, which is critical for silent communication. You can remove the recharge battery pack and use AA's. Not sure if the newer Midlands are similar, as far as turning off all the beeps. I have some limited experience with the Motorola radios. Couldn't turn off all the beeps...no call/vibrate...and had trouble communicating with Midland radios.My Midlands allow turning off all the beeps except if the other end has a beep at end of transmission that comes through. I've turned that off on both of mine, but my buddy hadn't so I got beeps from him. Not a huge deal since I was using earpiece. As for everybody and their brother on, maybe we got lucky but found a channel/subchannel combo that must not be commonly used at least where we hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 Only time I have ever heard other people on the radio is when it's illegal guiding in their dope or bodies. But I also don't use radios all that often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted November 23, 2016 The beeps can be turned off on the Motorolas as well. My experience is that the Motorolas transmit better than the Midlands as long as you have more than half battery. The rechargeable batteries that come with them are junk, three AAA last much longer and transmit better. As others have said, getting Motorolas and Midlands to communicate is spotty at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted November 23, 2016 I dig the charging with a usb. Thanks for all the replies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites