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Hello, I am not new to this whole crusing thing, but I was wondering if there were any other ways to keep connected with friends and family except walkie talkies. Yes, walkie talkies are great but somtimes there is static and/or you wont hear the dang thing when your friends/family try to find or talk to you. And dont even get me started on cell phones!!!!
Thnx!  Edit: Moved to General Cruise Chat. Duplicate thread in Holland America Line forum deleted. RF This message has been edited. Last edited by: Raoul Fiebig,  |
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Experienced Cruiser |
A good set of walkie talkies work just fine. I use Cobra 3 Watt and they are very clear.
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Cruise Guru |
Look for the radios that say GMRS, these are the higher power ones. If you watch the sales you should be able to get some 5 watt ones pretty cheap. Make sure they have the privacy code feature or you will have to listen to everyone else.
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Experienced Cruiser |
Larry, which ones do you use?
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Cruise Guru |
Actually I have commercial radios that run about $1,000 each. However 5 watts is 5 watts just get a good brand like Motorola or Cobra. The important thing is that they have the power to cover the ship and that they have the privacy code feature.
Larry ------------------------------------------- Photo Website: www.larrysphotos.net ------------------------------------------- Read and post cruise reviews Read and post cruise reviews Past Cruises: Carnival Imagination - October 2008 Carnival Fascination (2) - September 2008 Carnival Fascination (1) - September 2008 Carnival Fascination - July 2008 Carnival Liberty - May 2008 Carnival Imagination - February 2008 Carnival Freedom - December 2007 Imagination - September 2007 Fascination - July 2007 Carnival Triumph - May 2007 Fascination - March 2007 Fascination - January 2007 Carnival Legend - November 2006 Carnival Elation - May 2006 Carnival Valor - November 2005 Carnival Victory - May 2005 Paradise - June 2003 |
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Experienced Cruiser |
I was just curious what you are using as I use 3 watt cobras with the privacy codes which easily cover the ships I have been on and also ship to shore when you need to tender. Thanks
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New Cruiser |
if the cruise is during Spring break, walkie talkies will be in use by everyone and you will be lucky to get a free channel and a word in edge-wise. Been there done that. Would recommend leaving walkie talkies home and make pre-arranged times to meet.
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Cruise Guru |
The radios I have are Motorola HT-1000s
Larry ------------------------------------------- Photo Website: www.larrysphotos.net ------------------------------------------- Read and post cruise reviews Read and post cruise reviews Past Cruises: Carnival Imagination - October 2008 Carnival Fascination (2) - September 2008 Carnival Fascination (1) - September 2008 Carnival Fascination - July 2008 Carnival Liberty - May 2008 Carnival Imagination - February 2008 Carnival Freedom - December 2007 Imagination - September 2007 Fascination - July 2007 Carnival Triumph - May 2007 Fascination - March 2007 Fascination - January 2007 Carnival Legend - November 2006 Carnival Elation - May 2006 Carnival Valor - November 2005 Carnival Victory - May 2005 Paradise - June 2003 |
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Experienced Cruiser |
Never had that problem. there are always plenty of free channels! |
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Cruiser |
Interesting note....one of our writers just returned from Dominican Republic and was told that she was not aloud to bring her 'walkie talkies' into the country. She was able to reclaim them upon departure.
Just something to keep in mind at your next port of call. Ridley Publisher of deckchair magazine www.deckchair.ca **Check out our 15 page World Cruise Guide, listing every ship and where they will be during the next 12 months.** |
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Cruiser |
Two other ways that I know of. Mental Telepathy and leaving notes on or under someone's door  |
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