Thread: Hand Held Radio

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

I got them today 5 Watt PRS and Marine Band Walkie Talkies | Trade Me
Gave them a bit of a test I left one here with the kids & headed into the hills I think there was only 1 small area in a bit of a gully that had no signal , I was really surprised when I got back home to find the kids wernt even on the deck they where inside using it ! I got the ruler out on goodle earth from my furthest point , 15k,s so im thinking they are good. There's loads of settings on them ..that I no nothing about !

Just don't use the marine channels - you need a license to use them (except in an emergency) and it is also illegal to use them land-based.