Comments for Best Walkie Talkie

Comment on 100 miles range walkie-talkies? by Danny F

Danny F — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:15:46 +0000

Unfortunately the radios that are sold in Wal-Mart and Best Buy with “36 mile range” on the box causes a lot of confusion. These products will not get even close to the range advertised unless you are using them under “ideal” circumstances – which they consider someone on a mountaintop talking to someone in a valley below where there would be nothing to block or reduce the power of the signal going from one radio to another. Under normal circumstances hills, trees, buildings, cars, etc typically reduces the range of these radios to 1-2 miles. Even more expensive professional grade radios will only get 2-3 miles in normal terrain.

The only way to get 50 miles or more of range (under standard conditions) with two way radios or walkie talkies is to use a repeater. This is a device that is very powerful and has an antenna connected to it that is typically mounted very high in the air on a tower or the top of a building. The problem is, you are looking at at least $2000 and maybe more to get one of these up and running.

One other option may be to contact a local two way radio company that already has a network of repeaters setup in your area. They typically rent out repeater time for a monthly fee. Most likely, however, you will pay these guys more than you would pay a cell phone company since these guys are used to dealing with businesses who need two way radio service to a fleet of mobile vehicles.

Comment on 100 miles range walkie-talkies? by Kip

Kip — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:26:52 +0000

Nextel! You can find them at any mall cell phone kiosk. Price from $0-$500 depending on your contract agreement.

Comment on Chicago Bike Messenger Helmet Cam by Jonxwood

Jonxwood — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:45:37 +0000

Riveting.?

Comment on Chicago Bike Messenger Helmet Cam by CETMAracks

CETMAracks — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:57:41 +0000

I know.
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Comment on Chicago Bike Messenger Helmet Cam by schlooonginator

schlooonginator — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:43:50 +0000

Where’s the? best pizza shop?

Comment on Chicago Bike Messenger Helmet Cam by schlooonginator

schlooonginator — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:04:28 +0000

Victoria, Canada? has lousy pizza.

Comment on Chicago Bike Messenger Helmet Cam by tradernorton05

tradernorton05 — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:44:02 +0000

Cool video!
You mentioned that walkies are no longer used. So? whats the new system?

Comment on Chicago Bike Messenger Helmet Cam by CETMAracks

CETMAracks — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:24:16 +0000

Nextel radios began replacing the old “brick”? two-way walkie-talkies about ten years ago. Nextels are more sophisticated, programmable, have telephone capabilities, and smaller, lighter, and more durable.

Comment on Chicago Bike Messenger Helmet Cam by CETMAracks

CETMAracks — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:44:51 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve been in the Chicago area, but I’m sure the famous Lou Malnati’s is still there. Best damn pizza I’ve ever had, It’s? “Chicago style”, deep-dish.

Comment on Chicago Bike Messenger Helmet Cam by schlooonginator

schlooonginator — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:02:00 +0000

mmm, sound yummy.I’d love to see some big Eastern US cities-Chicago, New York etc.Really would love to ride in? the downtown areas-it must be a rush.Too bad I’m poor and have a bit of a record that may make getting there a problem. Not to mention my thorough disgust with your Government, media and the sad mainstream head-in -the-sand beliefs. Sad really because America was founded on such brilliant principals and has been corrupted by a greedy elite at the expense of average Americans