Range Walkie Talkie

What is the best frequency type and mile range for a 8 miles radius communication?

I am looking for the best tips to allow me choose the best walkie talkie.

Does the later walkie talkie are equip with better signal?

I am look at

COBRA MICROTALK 2-WAY RADIOS Model:LI 6500

UHF/FM band for ultra-clear reception with a range up to 20 miles

22 channels combined with 121 privacy codes provide 2,662 privacy channels

Unique battery-saver circuit, roger-beep, 10 call alerts, and key lock

Honestly, none of those radios will get you 8 miles. They may be advertised to do so, but they won't work.

Also a license is required for the GMRS channels.

2008-08-04 17:47:23 by Bob

www.intercomsonline.com Informs on the factors that affect 2-way radio and walkie talkie range. Helps you choose the right radio technology for you.

or 40 miles. We only have Verizon Wireless where we live. and paying $70 a month just to talk to each other is stupid.

It's illegal. You have to have special license to own one. Only law enforcement and certain federal and government agencies, and legitmate corporations for legitimate authorized use are allowed to use such a wide range (Anything more than 5 miles I guess).

2006-12-22 18:37:08 by mrs.amberj

Powerful pair of walkie talkie handsets. VOX function for true hands-free communication. Uses open UHF radio frequencies. Easy to use and highly reliable. Durable construction can withstand mild impacts.
Charging Station Power Supply: 220V. Talk Time: About 2 hours for non-stop use. Charging Time: 5 Hours. Dimensions (with antenna on): L:245 x W:60 x D:33 (mm).
Package Contents: (2) Walkie Talkie. (2) Rechargeable Battery Pack. (2) Charging Base (220V). (2) Antenna. (2) Wrist strap. (2) Carrying clip. Manual - English. USB transfer cable. CD with drivers.
Especially good for volunteer fire and ambulance departments with a limited budget (work as good as products from Motorola or Siemens but cost 1/5th the price). These transmitting and receiving two-way radio walkie talkies also go by the name "Professional Walkie Talkie Set, UHF Transceiver" in the press.
NOTE: This product works with 220V only. For the 110V version of this product please see SKU CV-AG-CVSB-J48-110V. Product Description: Walkie Talkie Set. Output Power: 5W. Frequency Range (UHF): 400 - 469.995 MHz. Communication Range: 3-5KM+.

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2007-07-14 11:56:32 by evil dude technoid

Powerful pair of walkie talkie handsets. VOX function for true hands-free communication. Uses open UHF radio frequencies. Easy to use and highly reliable. Durable construction can withstand mild impacts.
Package Contents: (2) Walkie Talkie. (2) Rechargeable Battery Pack. (2) Charging Base (110V). (2) Antenna. (2) Wrist strap. (2) Carrying clip. Manual - English. USB transfer cable. CD with drivers.
NOTE: This product works with 110V only. For the 220V version of this product please see SKU CV-AG-CVSB-J48-220V Product Description: Walkie Talkie Set. Output Power: 5W. Stored Channels: 199. Charging Time: 5 Hours. Dimensions (with antenna on): 102mm x 55mm x 33mm (H x W x D).
Especially good for volunteer fire and ambulance departments with a limited budget (work as good as products from Motorola or Siemens but cost 1/5th the price). These transmitting and receiving two-way radio walkie talkies also go by the name "Professional Walkie Talkie Set, UHF Transceiver" in the press. This product is compatible with the same software used by the Kenwood KPG87D.
Communication transmission and reception are ideal in open areas (up to 15KM). Under confined environments such as inside warehouses or other buildings, the maximum range may be limited to approximately 5KM. Comes with USB programming cable and drivers. However, the programming functions are for use only by advanced users that have experience with channel programming and have access to the correct software.

Well I just got some Walkie Talkies. The range is supposed to be 20 miles.. but we tested them out and it didn't even go 1 mile. Are we doing something wrong? Or is it 20 miles in an open field or something..

welcome to the great rippoff of the FRS radio system! 20 miles in a perect environment.

20 miles will require a repeater. to legally use a repeater you must either be a ham radio operator, or pay a GMRS repeater owner for using his repeater or pay for a radio system lease.

2008-11-24 16:33:55 by Jonny

In what frequency would you be talking about ..This question I raised would only affect the "long range" part of your question. But lets just use an example for all ...Lets say the 2 meter band is your choice. In most cases the operation of a small handheld transceiver will fall into the double digit wattage area as a maximum and could fall below one watt as a minimum. In the US we use a series of inter-connected towers that receive the signal and boost it on to the next repeater tower until its final destination is reached . Its a lot like a telephone system. That way a HHT only has to key the first tower with minimal wattage.
To increase your HHT you would have to change the "final's" output wattage of the system. However when you do you'll see very quickly that your reserve (battery) is short lived . So you need to change the Ah (amp hour) rating on the battery system as well. Pretty soon this Long Range HHT weighs 5kilo and your arm hurts to carry it.
Sooooo----Instead of messing with the radio itself patch the output of the radio into an amplifier that is self contained and one that will boost your signal accordingly. THE place to find all this is in the AMATEUR RADIO HANDBOOK....google one up and buy it.. there are probably 10 responsible reasonable application within . Each one will be very similar to my explanation of the solution....Have a good one from the E

2008-08-10 06:38:50 by sureshbabusintst