my wife and i attempted to use our frs radios on a cruise recently and if either one of us were mid-ship or in our rooms reception was poor or non existent. could someone reccomend what our best options would be for 2 way radios. (brand specific)
thanks in advance
You will want to use GMRS frequencies and not FRS. Just about all of the top-end FRS/GMRS radios have the same range and ability to transmit though obstacles (walls and such). http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2006/07/getting_the_most_range_from_your_radio.aspx
Cobra currently is the only manufacturer with lithium ion batteries (less charging). http://www.buytwowayradios.com/Products/Cobra/Cobra-Two-Way-Radios.aspx
Midland makes radios with a focus on outdoor use (rugged and water resistant). http://www.buytwowayradios.com/Products/Midland/Midland-Two-Way-Radios.aspx
Motorola makes all-purpose radios. http://www.buytwowayradios.com/Products/Motorola/Motorola-Two-Way-Radios.aspx
Uniden makes tough, water resistant radios. http://www.buytwowayradios.com/Products/Uniden/Uniden-Two-Way-Radios.aspx
Since there are only a few differences it will come down to preference. Cobra makes a compact radio: http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/cobra/cobra-cxr725.aspx
They also have a larger model: http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/cobra/cobra-cxr925.aspx
Midland has a nice radio that can deal with a bit of rough handling: http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-gxt-1000-vp4.aspx