Dynamic Turtle Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Doing a euro-cruise next month with a couple of other cars and just wondered if anyone had experience with two-way radios. Are they worthwhile or too much hassle re batteries, charging, reception quality etc? Craplins do a 4-pack for £100 but I'm suspicious of anything they sell because it usually last 3 days before dying. Any guidance much appreciated... Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Don't go cheap. You want a decent set with a wide range. Mine are from Motorola and said 5 mile distance. However this is in a perfect scenario. It was more like 1-2 miles in France. Newer better ones out now. Mine are about ten years old. Quote
yankeesiter Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Our group has bought Cobra MT975 for an Alpine road trip in 2 weeks time. They're said to be pretty good but I have no personal experience of them. Will give an up-date in July for anyone else who is considering going but will be too late for you. Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted May 27, 2013 Author Posted May 27, 2013 Maybe, though we might bump into around the san bernardino pass! Look out for a black 350 with a very tired driver (Nurburgring > Andermatt in one day, sigh). Quote
4RE Leather Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Don't go cheap. You want a decent set with a wide range. Mine are from Motorola and said 5 mile distance. However this is in a perfect scenario. It was more like 1-2 miles in France. Newer better ones out now. Mine are about ten years old. I have 3 set of the same with a 32 km range but hardley ever used them Quote
DoogyRev Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 I have nothing to contribute, except . . . . . . . Ah, breaker one-nine, this here's the Rubber Duck. You gotta copy on me, Big Ben, c'mon? Ah, yeah, 10-4, Big Ben, for sure, for sure. By golly, it's clean clear to Flag Town, c'mon. Yeah, that's a big 10-4 there, Big Ben, yeah, we definitely got the front door, good buddy. Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy... Quote
Ekona Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Be careful which ones you buy, EU use different frequencies to the UK and it's very naughty to be using the wrong frequencies out there. I don't have the details to hand, but I'm sure a quick Google will bring them up. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Our group use a mixture of I-COM and Motorola, agree a frequency and then set off Quote
cs2000 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Our group use a mixture of I-COM and Motorola, agree a frequency and then set off And when I tag along I use these! http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5531103.htm Yes, maybe not the greatest name but they are digital (big bonus), good build quality and have a huge range. They are available at about £35.00 on eBay too You can of course hop on to the Bay and get some more powerful radios that technically require a license if you want massive range. Quote
AliveBoy Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) I've got these, they work pretty well and over long distances too. http://www.amazon.co...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Reason for edit: Some idiot forgot the link Edited May 28, 2013 by Dedman Quote
Keyser Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I have nothing to contribute, except . . . . . . . Ah, breaker one-nine, this here's the Rubber Duck. You gotta copy on me, Big Ben, c'mon? Ah, yeah, 10-4, Big Ben, for sure, for sure. By golly, it's clean clear to Flag Town, c'mon. Yeah, that's a big 10-4 there, Big Ben, yeah, we definitely got the front door, good buddy. Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy... Is that not "Pig Pen" ????? Been a few years since I watched that movie mind Quote
BulletMagnet Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I know a friend that has a Kenwood 2-way that is normally used by government. Transmit power is so strong it cuts out people using landline phones, lol Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Thanks for the amazon links - I'll get a set of those binatones - appears to be lots of good user reviews too. That Convoy movie looks fantastic, never heard of it. Purest genius! Quote
choptop Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) On the side, on the side...................................you could always buy a cheap European Car CB Radio. Where you would put them is another matter, but with a decent mag mount ariel you will not need to worry about distance Edited May 28, 2013 by choptop Quote
Arkwright Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 you might try; www.policeradios.co.uk The owner, Richard Allport is more than helpful. There is a phone number on the website. Give him your exact requirements and I'm sure he can sort you out at a reasonable price for a job lot. Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 On the side, on the side...................................you could always buy a cheap European Car CB Radio. Where you would put them is another matter, but with a decent mag mount ariel you will not need to worry about distance bit over the top, choptop. Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 you might try; www.policeradios.co.uk The owner, Richard Allport is more than helpful. There is a phone number on the website. Give him your exact requirements and I'm sure he can sort you out at a reasonable price for a job lot. Interesting outlet store! Bet they're pretty decent quality given that the taxpayer writes a blank cheque to motorola for them. Quote
Wendy Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I have a set - Binatone 550 Twin. Done various European roads trips with others - all purchasing the same 2 way radio's and no problems. Range is not brilliant, but still 2 miles or so. Probably an old model now though. Quote
yankeesiter Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Maybe, though we might bump into around the san bernardino pass! Look out for a black 350 with a very tired driver (Nurburgring > Andermatt in one day, sigh). Will do. We'll be the the Alps region between the 12th and 17th of June after taking in the test day at Le Mans. I also have a black Zed but will be with a group of 5 others including a GTR, a 911 Turbo, a RS4, a supercharged Elise and a Monaro. With respect to comments made by others about the legality of use in Europe as long as it broadcasts on a pmr446 frequency like the Cobra MT975s, they are legal in Europe. Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Maybe, though we might bump into around the san bernardino pass! Look out for a black 350 with a very tired driver (Nurburgring > Andermatt in one day, sigh). Will do. We'll be the the Alps region between the 12th and 17th of June after taking in the test day at Le Mans. I also have a black Zed but will be with a group of 5 others including a GTR, a 911 Turbo, a RS4, a supercharged Elise and a Monaro. With respect to comments made by others about the legality of use in Europe as long as it broadcasts on a pmr446 frequency like the Cobra MT975s, they are legal in Europe. Groovy - well we'll be winding our way through the swiss alps on the 17th, with a 911 GT3 and Exige in tow. Noted re PMR446 - ordered a binatone 4-pack for £80. Quote
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