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    2 way radio suggestions

    Im interested to know what guys are using and recommend as good quality 2 way radios for hunting ?
    Have had a set of Cobra 4100s for a number of years and reception was reasonable ... but they had a useless on / off / volume button that always turned itself on while in day pack etc ( even with PVC tape over it ) and batteries went flat quickly !!! Also kept turning volume up or down when in use.
    Now one of my set has been wet and doesn't work any more.

    So looking for advice from users of 2 or 3 watt ( balance between power and battery use ) sets that are reasonably waterproof ... or at least shower and perspiration proof.
    Re-chargable but also able to use standard batteries.
    Moderate size and easy to see controls etc.
    2 handset wanted but would like to be able to add another one or two that are compatible.

    Thoughts and field experience with various locally available models appreciated.

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    Baofeng UV5R is what Im looking at but cant ascertain if I can legally own one from the chap off trademe. Not sure if its just his policy or legislation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JRW87 View Post
    Baofeng UV5R is what Im looking at but cant ascertain if I can legally own one from the chap off trademe. Not sure if its just his policy or legislation.
    Radio frequencies are regulated in New Zealand
    You should be able to find all your answers here though. HomePage | Radio Spectrum Management
    I'm not 100% sure, but because this set looks programable by the end user then a licence may well be required.
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    I use uniden 5 watt radios on the farm they are used in the worst conditions by staff and they can handle the jandal. Waterproof, good battery life - around 7 days through calving and easy to use
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    Unless you are a licensed ham with a call sign, the traders in nz can't legally sell you a programmable vhf. That is my understanding, having tried a couple of times. Nothing to stop you buying one direct from alibaba or dealextreme though
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    Please disregard this post.
    Last edited by Moutere; 19-07-2015 at 05:47 PM. Reason: Correction.

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    A lot of the 4x4 guys are running those.
    A mixture of baofeng puxing and woxuns. Our club likes the baofeng type but are running a model up from that one. Good radios.


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    Yeah I am literally going to go have a pint in a gay bar wearing paint on jeans before I join a radio club.
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    I think the rules are a crock of sh**, as anyone can buy a marine band VHF, despite the fact that legally, you are supposed to have sat the ticket before you can use one (unless it is an emergency).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    I think the rules are a crock of sh**, as anyone can buy a marine band VHF, despite the fact that legally, you are supposed to have sat the ticket before you can use one (unless it is an emergency).
    My old man is head of physical security for a govt dept and had a guy from Vodafone and another guy from MPI turn up because a headset was a XXXXa model as oppossed to a XXXXb model the rest were, factory mix up and they said they were giving them a warning and it will be find if they broadcast on that frequency again blah blah. My old man told him to F off I think.
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    Midland from the states work well for me
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    I'm looking for GME TX670s. Rechargeable or swap them out for AA's.
    my unidens have crapped out for the second time, spoke to them and there is a design fault with the 2W versions. Won't be going uniden again. GME probably.

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    Quote Originally Posted by andyanimal31 View Post
    Midland from the states work well for me
    Only work between themselves though, so can't use them to talk to nz bought ones ?
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    My radio is a tx670. Good radio. I find the tone of the speaker a little annoying.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    Only work between themselves though, so can't use them to talk to nz bought ones ?
    Doesnt matter as have 4 and hand them out to who needs them
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