Hunters and others banter using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios; range varies.
Note: Makers' advertised range reflects ideal circumstances; buildings, bushes, even humidity can reduce range. Prices listed are easily found online; not manufacturers' suggested.
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UNIDEN GMR885-2CK
Third-longest range test (2.9 miles; 8 advertised). At 6.1 ounces each with batteries, lightest of group. Features include NOAA weather radio, voice activation, backlit display, five call tones, roger beep, scan mode, rechargeable NiMH batteries and charger included (can run on AAA's). Headphone jack included but headset is extra. $70/pair. (800) 554-3988, www.uniden.com
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COBRA PR 4250 WX
Tied with Midland for longest range (3.1 miles; 10-mile range advertised). Most features of radios tested, including hands-free operation (think headset), vibration alert, scan mode, 10 call tones, backlit display, battery saver, clock/alarm/stopwatch, digital compass, rechargeable NiMH batteries and charger included (can run on AA's). 8.2 ounces each loaded. $110/pair. (773) 889-8870, www.cobra.com