Two Way Radio

[oklahunter]

I am looking for a hand held radio that will transmit at least 5 miles with small rolling hills and buildings, one and two story houses and buildings, across a town. Does anything exist you can count on working? Thanks in advance!

 

[fngTony]

You’re getting into the realm of needing an fcc license for equipment to do that.

 

[cnelk]

It is powered for 37+ hours by its two rechargeable batteries. It operates on VHF and UHF frequencies, providing a much better transmission range than other walkie-talkies.

Better yet, it has an integrated GPS so you can send your location to the other end of the line and even edit in analog and share with your team.

Features​

• Two rechargeable batteries, each with 18.5+ hours of battery life
• 4000 channels
• GPS integrated
• 5 to 35-mile coverage

Pros​

• 37+ hours of battery life
• GPS support
• Reliable comms support in rescue situations

Cons​

• Relatively pricey compared to the other best survival walkie-talkies
• Single-piece only

$209 on Amazon

 

[MTguy0341]

I run a baofeng BF-F8HP I got off Amazon. Ran it throughout this winter. Pretty good for a handheld. Can get multiple days off a battery charge

 

[northernalpine]

You’re going to be limited to basic CB/FRS radios and their range unless you go the Ham route which opens up higher watt transceivers and more frequencies. If you passed a high school physics class, you can pass the certification test with a few hours of reading.

 

[Cwsharer]

Gmrs with long range antennae or use a marine radio and don’t be stupid with it

 

[Team4LongGun]

and don’t be stupid with it

What does this mean?

 

[Geologist]

Amateur radio (2m and/or 70cm) has the best performance.

KK6TNB

 

[BBob]

What does this mean?

In general it is illegal to use a marine radio on land (land to land). To legally use them on water or land to water I believe you need a license. So like using GMRS or HAM without a license be smart with how often, where and when you are using it.