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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Most PMR446 radios have a claimed 5km range (inc. those above), but some such as these claim 8km. Is the increase real, despite the fact that hills etc getin the way?
Also, seen some 5km Motorola's in Decathlon which are about half the size of typical radios, what would be the disadvantage to these? Battery life, range ? ??
Thanks.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Novice question - would these walkie talkies work with other brands?
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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All PMR446 are compatible. I currently have a pair or Binatone ones but the power supply / charge is now damaged so looking for replacements. I've used mine to talk to friends with Motorola and Oregon units no problem.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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looks a good deal - over
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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| rayscoops wrote: |
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whats the score with US radios, can they be used in europe - over
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Also, seen some 5km Motorola's in Decathlon which are about half the size of typical radios, what would be the disadvantage to these? Battery life, range ? ??
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Usability if you're taking them skiing.
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| kiwi1 wrote: |
| rayscoops wrote: |
| looks a good deal - over |
whats the score with US radios, can they be used in europe - over |
They work, but not legally. US allocates different frequencies to these type of radio compared to Europe. I've never heard of anyone getting into trouble for using unlicensed radios, but I suppose it could happen.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| hyweljenkins wrote: |
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Also, seen some 5km Motorola's in Decathlon which are about half the size of typical radios, what would be the disadvantage to these? Battery life, range ? ??
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Usability if you're taking them skiing. |
That's a bonus, they're smaller, lighter, easier to carry. Even with the larger ones I have to use them with gloves off so that makes no difference, just more chance of dropping them off the chair.
If there's no performance loss in terms of signal or battery then I might give them a try, a pair for £29.99
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Krrrchhht - they're cheap. Do they work? - Over.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Mosha Marc, hissssssskrrrrrrccchh maybe someone will let us kn..........
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