Walkie Talkie Choice!

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   Soooo.. I apparently lost every Walkie Talkie in my house... I don't know exactly how but it happened. This saturday will be my first rally with PSmini and I am gonna buy a new one before than. Figured the best thing to do would be ask the professionals , what has worked best for you guys?

Brand/model?

Thanks and can't wait to meet everyone! 

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Oranos991 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/21/12 Location: Redmond Status: Offline Points: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oranos991 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Walkie Talkie Choice! Posted: October/17/12 at 1:40pm
	Soooo.. I apparently lost every Walkie Talkie in my house... I don't know exactly how but it happened. This saturday will be my first rally with PSmini and I am gonna buy a new one before than. Figured the best thing to do would be ask the professionals , what has worked best for you guys? Brand/model? Thanks and can't wait to meet everyone!
	2006 pepper white JCW, 17% Pulley, Light crank pulley, Scream'in demon coil pack, Brisk LGS plugs, fire braid wires, JCW airbox flap mod..... Mini with the [BIG MAN] STICKER

CINIMIN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: August/27/05 Location: Everett WA Status: Offline Points: 4676	Post Options Post Reply Quote CINIMIN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October/17/12 at 4:01pm
	We have had excelent results with our Cobra FRS Radios - Just tkeep in mind the federal regulations for FRS / GMRS radios - GMRS requires a license - FRS does not. GMRS radios can operate at 5W - FRS are limited to .5W - and no external antenas allowed. Club events use chanel 7-21 which can be either FRS or GMRS - but unless you have a FCC license you have to us the low power setting. The advertising for the range of a radio is based on the GMRS 5W power - so you can ignore that. Don't pay for extra range that you can't use.
	Jack - <font color=RED>CINIMIN [/COLOR] 2006 CR/W MCS - 6spd - LSD -15% Pulley - Dinan CAI ASA JH6's Koni FSD's 22mm Bar Have you hugged a curve today?

Oranos991 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/21/12 Location: Redmond Status: Offline Points: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oranos991 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October/17/12 at 4:25pm
	Thanks for the quick reply, lots of good information. Does the range on the .5w do for a line of 16+ minis? or is there a lot of disconnect, I have heard that .5w only has a mile range at ideal conditions? I will have to pick up one from best buy or something of the nature before saturday! Thanks
	2006 pepper white JCW, 17% Pulley, Light crank pulley, Scream'in demon coil pack, Brisk LGS plugs, fire braid wires, JCW airbox flap mod..... Mini with the [BIG MAN] STICKER

CINIMIN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: August/27/05 Location: Everett WA Status: Offline Points: 4676	Post Options Post Reply Quote CINIMIN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October/17/12 at 7:06pm
	Check WallMart if you are interested in looking at a Cobra - The FRS (.5) range is fine for our events - and we set up a relay if the range gts too long. Don't rush as there are usually a couple of loaner radios available... and you can see what other people are using.
	Jack - <font color=RED>CINIMIN [/COLOR] 2006 CR/W MCS - 6spd - LSD -15% Pulley - Dinan CAI ASA JH6's Koni FSD's 22mm Bar Have you hugged a curve today?

Rob N Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: August/13/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rob N Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October/18/12 at 6:11am
	Costco ususally has them too.
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Oranos991 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/21/12 Location: Redmond Status: Offline Points: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oranos991 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October/18/12 at 10:11am
	Thanks guys, I was planning on making a run to costco Friday, So I will keep an eye out for them. I am not too worried about it as long as they are cobra or motorola, etc. I have had good experience with them before. Just wanted to see what you guys have and recommend, since I am going to be using it with you guys
	2006 pepper white JCW, 17% Pulley, Light crank pulley, Scream'in demon coil pack, Brisk LGS plugs, fire braid wires, JCW airbox flap mod..... Mini with the [BIG MAN] STICKER

Hapa Haole Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hapa Haole Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October/19/12 at 11:18am
	I didn't have very good luck with the Cobras, but I do like my Midlands. You're always welcome to borrow one of mine (I have 4) if we're attending the same event.
	Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm