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Walkie Talkies on ships
We are a family of four (all adults), and will be cruising on RCL's Mariner
of the Seas in a couple of weeks. Because it's not practical to use cell phones while at sea, we thought we would try to buy some walkie talkies to stay in touch with one another as we go about our separate activities on board. Has anyone had experience using these kind of devices on a ship like the Mariner of the Seas? Any recommendations on specific models and prices? |
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"Rick" wrote in message et... We are a family of four (all adults), and will be cruising on RCL's Mariner of the Seas in a couple of weeks. Because it's not practical to use cell phones while at sea, we thought we would try to buy some walkie talkies to stay in touch with one another as we go about our separate activities on board. Has anyone had experience using these kind of devices on a ship like the Mariner of the Seas? Any recommendations on specific models and prices? Don't bother, all you will do is annoy the other passengers with those squawk boxes. |
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"Rick" wrote in message et... We are a family of four (all adults), and will be cruising on RCL's Mariner of the Seas in a couple of weeks. Because it's not practical to use cell phones while at sea, we thought we would try to buy some walkie talkies to stay in touch with one another as we go about our separate activities on board. Has anyone had experience using these kind of devices on a ship like the Mariner of the Seas? Any recommendations on specific models and prices? they well, but be careful not to annoy everyone. They work great on shore, though. We have used them on every cruise so far. Princess rents them out. wayne |
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In article 64ldi.34405$NV3.32267@pd7urf2no, Wayne J.
wrote: They work great on shore, though. We have used them on every cruise so far. Princess rents them out. On shore they are only legal for use in the United States and Canada. In Mexico only the FRS radios are legal, not the combined FRS/GMRS radios. -- Charles |
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Rick wrote:
We are a family of four (all adults), and will be cruising on RCL's Mariner of the Seas in a couple of weeks. Because it's not practical to use cell phones while at sea, we thought we would try to buy some walkie talkies to stay in touch with one another as we go about our separate activities on board. Has anyone had experience using these kind of devices on a ship like the Mariner of the Seas? Any recommendations on specific models and prices? We used three with somewhat limited success. They don't transmit through all that structure very well. Having said that I will take them again. Keep in mind they are just as annoying as cell phones, so use them with others in mind. As far as brands, I like Motorola, and Uniden. Also, keep in mind walkie-talkies, the FRS and GMRS radios are not legal everywhere. Clay |
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Charles wrote:
In article 64ldi.34405$NV3.32267@pd7urf2no, Wayne J. wrote: They work great on shore, though. We have used them on every cruise so far. Princess rents them out. On shore they are only legal for use in the United States and Canada. In Mexico only the FRS radios are legal, not the combined FRS/GMRS radios. Are the radios illegal, or use of them. Mine are combination radios, but I only use the FRS frequencies. Clay |
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In article , Crabman
wrote: Are the radios illegal, or use of them. Mine are combination radios, but I only use the FRS frequencies. The dual mode equipment is not approved by the Mexican Government. -- Charles |
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"Charles" wrote in message d... In article , Crabman wrote: Are the radios illegal, or use of them. Mine are combination radios, but I only use the FRS frequencies. The dual mode equipment is not approved by the Mexican Government. -- Charles we have used ours throughout the Caribbean and the South Pacific without issue |
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Wayne J. wrote: "Charles" wrote in message d... In article , Crabman wrote: Are the radios illegal, or use of them. Mine are combination radios, but I only use the FRS frequencies. The dual mode equipment is not approved by the Mexican Government. -- Charles we have used ours throughout the Caribbean and the South Pacific without issue Wayne, You're fine until you run into an officious police officer or other official who wants to make his quota. Use any radio equipment at your risk. It can be expensive, running from confiscation of the equipment to a significant contribution to the local Police Fund (FINE). Cheers, John in LALALand (On the Left Coast) |
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In article Oandi.35695$xq1.32615@pd7urf1no, Wayne J.
wrote: we have used ours throughout the Caribbean and the South Pacific without issue If you get caught there could be consequences. And you are in a foreign country under their laws. It could be a big hassle. Besides would you want to interfere with a public safety function in another country? For example the FRS frequencies are used by the fire department in Great Britain. -- Charles |
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