Reddit reviews Midland - X-TALKER T71VP3, 36 Channel FRS Two-Way Radio - Up to 38 Mile Range Walkie Talkie, 121 Privacy Codes, NOAA Weather Scan + Alert (Pair Pack) (Black/Silver)
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2-WAY RADIOS - These license-free walkie-talkies feature 36 FRS/GMRS (Family Radio Service) channels, along with channel scan to check for activity.38-MILE RANGE - Longer range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction.121 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES - The Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System gives you up to 2,662 channel options to help block other conversations. Use silent operation to turn off all tones.NOAA WEATHER SCAN + ALERT - NOAA Weather Scan will automatically scan through 10 available weather (WX) band channels and locks onto the strongest weather channel to alert you of severe weather updates. NOAA Weather Alert will sound an alarm indicating that there is a risk of severe weather in your area.HANDS-FREE - Easy Voice and Sound Activated Transmission (eVOX) for hands free operation. Also included: Belt clips (x2), 1000mAh rechargeable battery packs (x2), desktop charger, AC wall adapter, micro USB charging cable and an owner’s manual.
I know people suggested the Baofeng BF-F8HP (careful there are other versions that are cheaper, but very different), however if you want cheaper options with a lot less range (because they are not HAM/shortwave). Here are some options that I have been suggested in the past.