Post by: pd on April 29, 2013, 09:25:32 PM
I should lead this off by saying that I can always use the hand-held radios in the camp (there are several available), and they are all the same brand. The problem is that I don't own my own, and I don't want to bring somebody else's equipment with me when I hunt elsewhere. Sure, I should probably buy a few radios in the same type as those in the main camp, but if I am going shopping, I might as well think about something new/better.
By the way, the area of use would be very hilly, heavily timbered, 2 or 3 hunters at most, no base camp (spike camping).
Any comments are welcomed.
Post by: KFhunter on April 29, 2013, 10:01:37 PM
we use em snowmobiling, easy to locate any party within a reasonable radius. You can walk/ride right to them.
for hunting it'll eliminate a bunch of talking, you can see your partner almost in real time on the map so no more asking "where are you now?" if your walking opposite ridges down.
Post by: Bob33 on April 29, 2013, 10:32:16 PM
I have Rinos, non radio GPS units, and plain radios and use them all.
Post by: ghosthunter on April 29, 2013, 10:33:21 PM
love garmin rinos
we use em snowmobiling, easy to locate any party within a reasonable radius. You can walk/ride right to them.
for hunting it'll eliminate a bunch of talking, you can see your partner almost in real time on the map so no more asking "where are you now?" if your walking opposite ridges down.
:yeah:
We have used rhinos for 10 years now. They work great.
Post by: Mudman on April 29, 2013, 10:44:19 PM
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Post by: washelkhunter on May 15, 2013, 11:59:26 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on May 15, 2013, 12:19:22 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 15, 2013, 01:17:48 PM
All radios are limited to clear line of sight for optimum reception/ transmission. I like the high power midlands.
Washelkhunter is old and uses stuff from the 40s. Some day I'll have to drag him cold and stiff out of some canyon he got lost in. Get a Rino. They're Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!
Post by: pd on May 15, 2013, 01:47:08 PM
All radios are limited to clear line of sight for optimum reception/ transmission. I like the high power midlands.
Washelkhunter is old and uses stuff from the 40s. Some day I'll have to drag him cold and stiff out of some canyon he got lost in. Get a Rino. They're Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!
That's amazing, PianoMan. I didn't know they had radios in the 1840s.
Seriously, thank you all for the comments. I am leaning towards Garmin Rino GPS + radio, but I am not sure if I should go the budget route (the 120 series), or the more expensive routes (like the 655). Is there anybody out there who has tried both the high end and the low end of the Rino products?
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 15, 2013, 01:53:01 PM
If you can afford the more expensive one, then go for it. I have the 655T and even though the technology is far beyond Washelkhunter's comprehension, he covets it. It's awesome. Touch screen, 5MP camera, Geo-tag pictures.
Post by: Orion88 on May 15, 2013, 02:04:48 PM
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Post by: washelkhunter on May 15, 2013, 09:25:46 PM
Post by: Mudman on May 15, 2013, 09:46:29 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 16, 2013, 06:26:50 AM
Rhinos? Seems a little ackward to me to be luggin one of those around. Besides how do you send a message, tie a note to its tail?
I'm going to catch hell at cigar-thirty tonight, huh? :sry:
Post by: washelkhunter on May 23, 2013, 02:26:41 PM
Post by: pd on May 23, 2013, 03:05:30 PM
Bi-mart has the midland 36 mile 2 pack gmrs radios and accessories on sale for $50 starting today.
WashElkHunter, are you sure about that? I just looked at the May 23rd Bi-Mart flyer, and I don't see any radios. Hmmm?
Post by: gaddy on May 23, 2013, 03:26:03 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on May 23, 2013, 05:55:14 PM
Bi-mart has the midland 36 mile 2 pack gmrs radios and accessories on sale for $50 starting today.
WashElkHunter, are you sure about that? I just looked at the May 23rd Bi-Mart flyer, and I don't see any radios. Hmmm?
Yeah the ad is right on the front page. $25 off.
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 23, 2013, 06:28:32 PM
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Post by: pd on May 23, 2013, 09:22:06 PM
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Yeah the ad is right on the front page. $25 off.
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OK. Got it. Thanks.
Post by: washelkhunter on May 23, 2013, 09:33:22 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 24, 2013, 05:59:11 AM
Actually that walkie talkie will transmit halfway around the world given the right conditions. No better nor worse than any other w/t on the market today.The frequency those radios are at it very very highly unlikely. CB's and HF (high frequency) radios are capable of doing that in the right conditions not a UHF (ultra high frequency). The most you can expect out of the radio is 5-8 miles line of sight with no obstructions in between, like trees. Trees and vegetation with degrade signal strength. That is also at 5 watts which most of these radios aren't. Some are but most aren't. IMO these types of radios are cheaply made including the Rino but for putting in something in your pack and talking to your buddies out in the woods they are a very good option. Believe me there are far better hand held radios out there but then you talking what do you want to pay.
Post by: Alchase on May 24, 2013, 01:50:57 PM
Two 230s, two 330s, and two 355s (I think I got the numbers right).
I do know the all three sets, were all capable of communicating with each other over miles of hilly terrain in the Methow area.
Neither set had any issues at all. The 355s usually go with me if hunting with someone. I leave one in my truck and take the other with me when hunting solo. The other two sets I use camping and fishing, and I also lets the kids play with them.
All work great, especially for the price.
I won't say they are as good as the Rhinos, because I have never used a rhino. But I have heard great things about them, especially the friend locator on the GPS.