Thanks for the ping.
Two things: Always save a bullet for yourself and, thanks for the reminder; I want to buy Beau a nice set of Walkie Talkies for Christmas.
We keep saying we're going to get them, because out here we have terrible cell reception (though we can SEE the tower from our farm!) If he dumped the tractor or got the skid steer stuck, he can't even call me from our own property for help!
Now how 'prepared' is that? Not very! ;)
I am looking at a highly-rated pair from Cobra, rechargeable, water and dust proof, 38 mile range, which would be plenty. About $70 with tax and charger dock. Any other Walkie Talkie suggestions/brands would be appreciated!
Cobra, good company as far as I know. I would take some exception with the 38 mile range. All inexpensive walkie talkies are line of sight reception and transmission. So if you are on top of a fairly high hill, you might get thirty eight miles, but even then it might be a stretch. The amount of transmit power any particular radio is allowed to have, is also an issue. You just might want to check with a local radio company supplying business band to customers rural and otherwise, to see what people in your area are buying, before you buy. They generally know the lay of the land, what works and what doesn’t.