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Mobiles or Walkie talkies? -
03-19-2010, 11:45 PM
Hi again =3
We're exploring the possibel venues in short distance communication for our trip. We are leaving the option of renting mobile cellphones open. However, right now, we are considering walkie-talkies. Are the North-American frequencies 'illegal' there in Tokyo? How would I go about figuring that out? Are there companies that rent them out? Would it be more bennificial to purchase them over-seas? How would walkie-talkies compare to mobile cellphones? It's my first time planning a trip. x3 So I will likely have alot more questions like this. Thank you for your tollerance and feed back~ <3 
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03-20-2010, 02:44 PM
I'm not sure about the frequency usage in Japan, But the main difference between mobiles and 2-way radios would be range. If you get good quality ones, 2-4 miles should be no problem. (although this varies with terrain, tall buildings, hills and such can reduce it) I have a pair of Motorola Talkabout T6250's That we use on drives and cruises, and I've managed to get almost 5 miles on them between cars on flat roads.. In city, it's usually down to about 2-3, but I'm in a pretty dense area.
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03-20-2010, 03:29 PM
Purchasing powerful walkie talkies will be cheaper than renting cell phones as long as you don't mind the curious looks when you speak on your walkie talkies.
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