[Shop-talk] short range communications

[David Scheidt]

On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 8:26 PM, Donald H Locker <dhlocker at comcast.net> wrote:
> Hello, shop-talkers
>
> Anyone have a suggestion for a short-range communicator? B I'd really like
to have a 20yd (20 metre) range of a low-power, low-bandwidth radio so my wife
and I can talk occasionally while riding bikes. B FRS and walkie-talkie
equipment is great, but I really don't need 5 mile range with $200 price.
B Voice activated, short range, lightweight. B Might also be useful for the
LBC chase car :) or house to shop communications!
>

Have you looked at what FRS radios actually cost in the 21st century?
You can get a pair of them, including a charging base, batteries, etc,
for $25.

A totally random example:
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-CXT90-2-Way-Rechargeable-Operation/dp/B001RHS8IQ


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David Scheidt
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