I wanted to tell you guys about the new Midland radios.
I used them in Utah and they are awesome, I've never used a radio that can actually do what it says it can in the mountains.
The range on these things is increadable, while we were hunting on top of the Wasach Range we were talking to our host who was over 10 miles away in his kitchen!
For me the test of any radio is when your in the mountains, one guy on one ridge and your on another or in a valley and you can communicate. I was two ridges over in a canyon and they still worked great!
I bought mine on Ebay for $77.00. It came as a set with the battery packs, a charger, and the hands free ear set. Cabelas wants $89.00 for the radios and $28.00 for the batteries and charger.
Buy a set if your in the market, they are great!
Here is a description from the Cabelas web site:
Midland GXT 450 VPI Radio Pack
Finest in-the-field communication
Featuring the same 4-watt power and incredible10-mile range of the GXT 400, the 450 twin pack puts it all together in two Mossy Oak® Break-Up™ camouflaged units. Vibrator alert for silent warning of incoming calls. Auto squelch and auto battery save. Features 22 channels with 38 privacy codes. NOAA weather radio. Operates on four AA batteries. Includes two mic headsets for hands-free operation. Measures 6.37"H x 2.25"W x 1.13"D. Three-year warranty. Per pair. And to ensure your radios are charged and ready to go, take a look at the AVP3 Battery/Charger Kit.
Steve
