Two way radio recommendation

[James]

When I hunt with partners I prefer to use radios, and the last number of years I have been running midland gxt1050’s.  I biggest issue with them is durability; I seem to fail one radio a year, mostly due to them getting wet (even though they are “waterproof”).  Even though I have had good luck getting them replaced, I am really tired of it. Sometimes all it takes is a little splash, given the fact I hunt in the rainforest, well water happens.
https://midlandusa.com/two-way-radios/product/gxt1050vp4/

I am looking for some recommendations as to what to buy for next year.  Google searches has popped up the uniden submersible, but I would love some feedback to people that have actually used them.
http://www.uniden.com/two-way-radios/two-submersiblefloating-50-mile-range-frsgmrs-radios-with-2-vox-headsets-and-2-carabiners/invt/gmr50892ckhsg

Thanks!

[KFhunter]

If you have deep pockets get everyone a Garmin Rhino,  we use these things snowmobiling so if they'll hold up to that they'll take anything you dish out hunting.

Also it's sure nice to see where your partner is without even talking,  they just show up on your GPS map in almost real time.

[BuckHunter23]

   Most of our group has the Garmin Rino 530 HCX models, and a couple have upgraded to the Rino 655t.  We always know where everyone is at and can easily find each other if needing to meet up for whatever reason.  The new 655t has some added features that may or may not be neccessary for your needs.  It has a color touch screen, which works well with gloves on.  Has a decent camera built in, in case you forgot to bring your own along.  Digital compass.  The other cool feature is the GMRS radio capability.  This past season I was picking up other Rino users over 15 miles away.  They aren't cheap, but there are some good deals out there on the internet if you look.    Good luck

[jasnt]

I use the midland GTX 1000( black model) and haven't had an issue in 3years but I live on the dry side. I have heard those rhinos are sweet!

[vandeman17]

Another vote for the Garmin Rhinos. We like ours and it is really nice to have the mapping features to keep track of everyone in your party.

[ghosthunter]

 

Another vote for the Garmin Rhinos. We like ours and it is really nice to have the mapping features to keep track of everyone in your party.

 

[stickflngr]

Ive run the rino's since they first came out at am now using the 655t. So I guess you know what I would suggest..

[HotRod]

Another vote for the Garmin Rhinos. We like ours and it is really nice to have the mapping features to keep track of everyone in your party.

   ditto

[deltaops]

I use a Rhino as well. Got it when I was in the military while deployed.

[cbond3318]

If you have deep pockets get everyone a Garmin Rhino,  we use these things snowmobiling so if they'll hold up to that they'll take anything you dish out hunting.

Also it's sure nice to see where your partner is without even talking,  they just show up on your GPS map in almost real time.

We use the Rhino 610 and have been happy with it. Great feature is the mapping of your buddies location by queuing the mic.

[Russ McDonald]

If your not looking for all the bells and whistles on the Rino they have a 120 model that is much cheaper but still has two-way and GPS.

[washelkhunter]

Cabelas had the 655t on sale at $150 off awhile back. My pard got one which meant that now I had to get one. Wifey surprised me with one in dec for my bday! I was perfectly happy with my midlands. The 655t is sweet tho. 5 watts of power eliminates the line of sight issue. Gps, radio and camera all in one ultra reliable unit. Whats not to like eh?

[Jingles]

A question for the rhino owners Excuse me if this to some is a dumb question but was once told that the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked.
I understand that  you can track your other members of your hunting party with a key of the mike  but how do you keep from getting the locations of other rhino users that aren't in your party?
I am presuming they are similar to the Motorola FRS radios that have sub channels with in the channels i.e. T5420 9 channels with 9 sub channels with in those 9 channels.
Are they also capable of having earbuds and/or mic ear piece combo's?
Thanks In advance for the info

Visited the garmin site and I see they are pretty pricey especially the 650 and 655

[cbond3318]

your friends can be programmed in to show up with there name or whatever you program it as. you will pick up other hunters, and I believe it shows up as a default name.

[deltaops]

your friends can be programmed in to show up with there name or whatever you program it as. you will pick up other hunters, and I believe it shows up as a default name.

 

I have not picked up any hunter yet, so either they are not using a Rhino or I wasn't close enough to them.

A lot one can do with a Rhino. I name all my way points. I found a few new spots last season and saved them in the GPS.

When I was deployed, some of my team mates had them and we just named each other with whatever.

Whatever number you have in the party, you can set all the way points where you would like to converge, after that you can all split up and move out.


I own the 110 like the one in the pic.