218buck Report post Posted October 16, 2018 Does anybody know of a place in town Where I could buy some good two way radios thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpowell600 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 I just picked up a set of Midland X-Talker XT T75 radios at Cabelas. They seem to work pretty decent in the hills. I use them to communicate to a hunting partner with in-ear headsets and they do the job just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted October 16, 2018 I just went through this. I lost a Midland radio on my elk hunt. After research, I decided I wanted the Midland 1050...the only model with whisper mode. Seemed like it might be handy for hunting. I think that's the only difference between the 1050/1000 and the T75. It seems no retail store carries them so I ordered through Amazon for $70. Got them in a few days. https://www.amazon.com/Midland-GXT1050VP4-Channel-Two-Way-Waterproof/dp/B001WM73P0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539663628&sr=8-2&keywords=midland+gxt1050 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted October 16, 2018 If you are looking for black box style radios, not ham, check with Creative Communications on I 10/40th st. Also, Aircomm is in Phoenix, HiTech Wireless in Glendale These radios are not like bubble packs, there quality and you'll find them about 200 bucks each. Many places will program them for you for free if you buy from them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted October 16, 2018 High quality hand held radios can be programmed to operate on FRS/GMRS frequencies that the cheaper handheld's use. These frequencies do not require a HAM licence. You can program many radios yourself with a free downloadable program called Chirp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhtMtnHunter Report post Posted October 17, 2018 I picked up a few Baofeng 8 watt radios and installed Nagoya 701 antennas, both off of Amazon. They have great range! Totally programmable with the CHIRP program. Anywhere I go, whether hunting or fishing, I'll set one up with all the local channels, marine channels, emergency channels, and weather channels. Can even bounce off repeaters(with a license) and extend range virtually across the state. Most of the standard handhelds like Midland are 5 watts max with crappy antennas and have preloaded/limited channels. Something to consider. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob...soaz Report post Posted October 17, 2018 what model i have been thinking about getting some radios Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, WhtMtnHunter said: I picked up a few Baofeng 8 watt radios and installed Nagoya 701 antennas, both off of Amazon. They have great range! Totally programmable with the CHIRP program. Anywhere I go, whether hunting or fishing, I'll set one up with all the local channels, marine channels, emergency channels, and weather channels. Can even bounce off repeaters(with a license) and extend range virtually across the state. Most of the standard handhelds like Midland are 5 watts max with crappy antennas and have preloaded/limited channels. Something to consider. I was thinking about the Motorola CP 200 5 watt radios I wonder how these compare to the radios you bought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted October 17, 2018 58 minutes ago, Jacob...soaz said: what model i have been thinking about getting some radios Motorola CP 200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Jacob...soaz said: what model i have been thinking about getting some radios Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhtMtnHunter Report post Posted October 17, 2018 These are the ones I picked up(or very similar). Probably not the quality of Motorola but they have worked really well so far. I think the upgraded antennas help too. Baofeng UV-5RTP Tri-Power 8/4/1W Two-Way Radio 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted October 17, 2018 The baofeng is not a bad little radio. A co-worker and I have ham licenses and talk through a repeater on our drive to work. He just got a new truck and has not installed his radio yet. He has been talking on his baofeng handheld and getting good contact with the repeater from close to 25 miles. The audio is good. Obviously you're not going to get anywhere near 25 miles between two radios. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/16/2018 at 8:02 PM, WhtMtnHunter said: I picked up a few Baofeng 8 watt radios and installed Nagoya 701 antennas, both off of Amazon. They have great range! Totally programmable with the CHIRP program. Anywhere I go, whether hunting or fishing, I'll set one up with all the local channels, marine channels, emergency channels, and weather channels. Can even bounce off repeaters(with a license) and extend range virtually across the state. Most of the standard handhelds like Midland are 5 watts max with crappy antennas and have preloaded/limited channels. Something to consider. You need a license anytime using Amateur Band radios, not just for repeaters. Then again you are legally able to use ANY means of communications in an emergency. The Baofeng radios are a great value. It's no Yeasu but they do work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZAV8ER Report post Posted October 23, 2018 I have a "Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit" does that count? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted October 23, 2018 36 minutes ago, AZAV8ER said: I have a "Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit" does that count? Isn't that a maritime radio permit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
