The Best Walkie Talkies (FRS- License Free) Rocky Talkie vs Retevis vs Baofeng vs Motorola vs Oxbow
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- You can support the channel and pick up these walkie talkies using the links down below...
Rocky Talkies in my Link Page - goodnitegearshop.com/pages/li...
Retevis RT45P - bit.ly/3NcvTo5
Oxbow Renegade 2.0 - www.oxbowgear.com/product/ren...
BTECH FRS-A1 amzn.to/42qKqkp
Baofeng BF-88ST www.baofengradio.com/collecti...
Moico Long Range Walkie Talkies amzn.to/43O73jO
Cobra RX680 amzn.to/45VqUPF
Motorolla T800 amzn.to/3ONDjiq
Walkie Talkie Comparison Spreadsheet - airtable.com/shreeDF5MO5kgdKPn
Watch my GMRS radio comparison - • GMRS Walkie Talkie Rad...
*UPDATES* Here is some additional information not included in the video that might be relevant to your purchase decision process...
Oxbow Renegade 2.0
1) These radios are completely freeze proof. So you can use them in a blizzard, snowmobiling, skiing, etc and they won't freeze over like other radios. Other radios batteries and mics will fail in those conditions when they are exposed to freezing moisture.
2) The Renegade 2.0's mounting system allows you to mount the radio securely to your backpack and any other GoPro mount. There is no other radio on the market that can mount as securely as ours for action sports.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:34 Giveaway
01:48 Range Test
03:44 Clarity Test
04:35 IP/ Build Quality
06:01 Portability
06:38 Charging/ Battery
07:45 Analysis Pros and Cons
Watch the Short Video here! • The Best Walkie Talkie...
WALKIE TALKIE GIVEAWAY - ROCKY WALKIES were chosen by winner!
*Let us know which walkie talkie from the video is your favorite! Leave a comment below to enter!
* 1 Winner will be randomly selected using the Comment Picker app on JUNE 30, 2023 and announced on my community page. I will reply to your comment as well but beware of spammers/ impersonators.
* Please only make one comment. If you make multiple comments on this video you’ll be disqualified from this giveaway. You can still reply to other comments.
* Open to worldwide residents, 18 or older. (Winners outside USA may receive a gift card/ PayPal donation instead for value of product depending on shipping costs)
* You’ll have 48 hours to message me via email at urbanpreppergearguide@gmail.com to claim your prize.
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You can support the channel and pick up these walkie talkies using the links down below...
Rocky Talkies in my Link Page - goodnitegearshop.com/pages/link-in-bio
Retevis RT45P - bit.ly/3NcvTo5
Oxbow Renegade 2.0 - www.oxbowgear.com/product/renegade-2-0-two-way-radio/
BTECH FRS-A1 amzn.to/42qKqkp
Baofeng BF-88ST www.baofengradio.com/collections/license-free/products/bf-88st-pro
Moico Long Range Walkie Talkies amzn.to/43O73jO
Cobra RX680 amzn.to/45VqUPF
Motorolla T800 amzn.to/3ONDjiq
It’s nice not to hear an AI generated voice when looking at a comparison video. Thank you for putting in the work.
Especially since they usually compare based on paper😊
It's actually quite sad that we've come to a point where having a real human talk with their real voice has become a novelty worth appreciating.
I'm a Radio idiot - just came here to make a cheap purchase. This is a great breakdown and the spreadsheet of the cost vs. quality is super useful. Thanks for doing the consumer reports for us all
Looking to get some walking talkies and came across your video. Thank you for making it and I am sold on the Retevis the fact that it has the option to run on 3 AA batteries is
This was exactly what I was looking for thank you
Alright Finally somebody with a Brain! I subbed mate. Urban área proof Walkie talkies are very much needed. Thank for this
Getting a pair for snowmobiling, and I’m seeing/reading that the new Oxbow 2.0’s are truly designed for these extreme environments. Great coverage! 👌🏽
Awesome content! I am a radio guy. This video and table helped solidify our choice for an FRS only device (when we don't want to ID with our various licenses). Thank you so very much. (We did use your affiliate link.)
Bro, your comparison amazing, thank you you did a pretty good job.
Thank You for your honest review. I have purchased Rocky Talkie using your links.
You have put so much effort in this! Love your content!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Very good comparison....for design and overall I go for Rocky Talkie ...thanks to these reviews consumers can make better choices thank you very much!!
GREAT Review and breakdown. Hope you do more reviews for items I am looking for
solid testing and video man, love it
Your spreadsheets rock! I do consider myself a bit of a radio nerd, yet I’m also aware that my knowledge is virtually nothing compared to some real radio enthusiasts! Radio is super important. I earned my ham license a few years ago and have only looked at ham-band radios… never even learned about these FRS options. They seem quite capable and awesome considering the lack of needing a license! This video is fantastic. Can’t ask for more of a quality test! The Rocky Talkie would definitely interest me but honestly these all have their perfect audiences.
Thanks DDD! Yeah, radios are extremely important! Are you planning to use them to communicate with your family in a grid down situation? Your setup might deserve a video too lol. Yeah the performance of the 2w FRS radios defintely exceeded my expectations and I've seen other line of site tests with these radios and they hit over 20 miles.
@@UrbanSurvivor I do have a radio video scheduled for Aug 12! I think I’m 12 weeks ahead with uploads lol… it can be hard at times to not just make videos public but I like having the cushion of time in case of emergency (such as when my dog and I were attacked by another dog last weekend and I ended up getting the tip of my pinky nearly bitten off and had to get my dog stitched up). It happens! The backlog of videos helps, though.
My setup basically consists of just a couple BF-F8HP radios with a decent amount of accessories. I’ve wanted the Alinco DR-735T as a base-station setup for a while, so that may happen but honestly I’m impressed with what can be done with a couple of Baofengs with the right knowledge and accessories!
@@DontDoDaylight Thats awsome you have so many videos on deck ready to go! Been forgetting to ask if you might have an interest in reviewing the NVG-G1 night vision bino? goodnitegearshop.com/products/nvg-g1-night-vision-binoculars-wildgameplus
Sorry to hear about you and your dog! Thats terrible. Do you carry pepper spray? I keep some on my keychain for events like this lol.
Anyways I'm looking forward to seeing your radio video! Your knowledge far exceeds mine in this dept...
Oxbow Renegade 2.0, definitely.
Sometimes I wish I didn't gravitate towards expensive gear, but in this case it happened before I knew the prices of each one. Have noticed that with electronic gear, you usually get what what you pay for. Want the best, overall? Open up your wallet after hitting the ATM machine. Also, very generous of you to do this Giveaway. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and good luck with the giveaway! Yeah,you defintely do get what you pay for. It was brought to my attention after the video that Oxbow also is freeze proff and compatibile with GoPros so it should have done a little better in overall score. It is truly a very nice radio.
Wooow really deep and clear review. Great job 👏
Thanks for your hard work. Me and the wife are looking to get a pair for emergencies and this helped tremendously. 😊
Glad I could help! Which pair of radios did you end up going with?
Back in 2009 Kentucky was hit by a massive ice storm. And nobody had a way to charge their cellphones. I turned my walkie talkie on spanning and heard a guy talking about he had a generator and would be happy to charge cell phones. They definitely have a place for shtf.
Which walkie talkie was this and how much was it
The Rocky would be a great fit. Just wouldn't be able to afford it. So appreciate the review of all of these and showing us the affordable ones that may of not been our first choice but still some good WT.
I like them all!! But for my comment I will go with the Rocky or Oxbow!!
Great overview of the key functions, spreadsheet is nice for review. The Retevis RT45P looks like a nice choice with the IP rating/cost/performance
Glad it was helpful! Yeah for the price the Retevis is tough to beat!
Me and my off-road buddies been looking to getting some walkie talkies -- thanks for the vid and spreadsheet! I'm liking the rocky talkie but the retevis might take care of everything we need. 🤙
Glad you enjoyed the vid and spreadsheet! Pretty sure the Retevis will handle your needs just fine too! Thanks for watching.
Damn, dude!
That was a very useful review and comparison! The Rocky Talkies, sure seems to be the best overall package, but that price... The Retevis RT45P or BTECH FRS-A1 might be the best compromise for me and maybe the best bang for your buck.
Thanks for your hard work and for the great giveaway.
Cheers
Glad you enjoyed the video! This is the new format you'll see in most videos moving forward on the channel! Good luck on the giveaway and thank you for watching and entering. Would defintely recommend the Retevis RT45P or BTECH FRS-A1 for smaller radio budgets.
Thank you. I wanted to find something to use while camping in a place without cell service. I went with the Retevis RT45P.
Good choice! I use those radios a lot they are excellent!
Oxbow is very nice. Great review and all some great walkies. Honestly was hard to choose. So I just kinda picked the first one that came to mind while typing. Lol
Amazing video! Your video is the best (only?) comparison that uses real world results! I wish Rocky talkie had NOAA radio built in too.
Yeah havent seen any comparable walkie talkie range test videos which is suprising!
The Rocky Talkie is my favorite. Rugged and excellent stand-by time.
Yeah I was thinking about testing the standby times against manufacturers claims but couldnt come up with a decent testing method but it would be cool to do something like that in the future. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your time and effort
Thank you for watching
The Rocky talkie is a quality item. Like they say, “buy once, cry once”
Gotta go with the Rocky Talkies, but you also can't go wrong with any of the betters ones!
The Rocky is nice, but not that price tag! Great video though and thanks for the chance!!
This is the one thing my kit is missing. A good 2 way radio. Thanks for the info. Personally, I’d go with the Rocky Talkie. Seems to be the best bang for the buck.
No problem 👍 Let me know which is your favorite to enter the Giveaway!
Looks like the rocky talkie still reigns supreme! Going to pick up a few of these for myself.
Awesome! Hope you enjoy them and thank you for watching Jessica!
Great review
Great video! many thanks ❤
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Midland GXT walkie-talkies are the best on the market. Given the fact that they have a 36 mile range with line of sight, and in the woods, or in the city, you can get between 5 and 10 miles. These are the only radios that I trust to take Hunting with me when I go to Colorado in the back mountains.
what kind of midland gxt are you using? i am just a noob that wants a direct contact thru radio while we are travelling me and my friend in a convoy on the highway...
No effin way you're getting 5-10 miles in town.
@@tacticalsweater5119 yes I am, lol it depends on the buildings, businesses, residential areas, along with other things. If I was in downtown Dallas, I would completely agree with you, but given the fact that I live in the panhandle of Texas, I get that range with these radios.
Nice touch adding the airtable chart. Gives a great summary to your vlog comparing each device.
Glad you enjoy the aritable! Makes it easier for me to keep organized too lol Which radio was your favorite?
The Retevis walkie-talkies look like one of the best values among the lot, if I'm understanding this information correctly. Great video!
Yes, exactly! Definetly the best value in the lineup.
Been looking for something like this foe a while! The rocky talky is probably my pick. I've been wanting one to add to my range kit when I'm out with buddies and out hiking.
Awesome! Yeah the walkie talkie is really nice and would be a great compliment to your range bag!
You're a legend, thank you!
You're welcome!
Oxbow's sounds awesome. Thanks for the giveaway.
it's so hard picking a good radio for camping with so many options. the rocky talkie looks pretty great with that caribiner and pocketable size
Lots of great choices here! They all make outrageous range claims but hopefully this video gave people a good sense of how they truly compare.
Great video. 👍 That's long time I had some walkie talkies 😃 but had a lot of fun with that, even that was some crap ones. I am impressed by abilities of some of these. I like high quality stuff, so rather buy one great thing, instead of many useless ones (dont know if my collections will 100% agree with that 😃. So my favorite is Rocky Talkie, great distance, runtine and easy to use. Thanks and take care 🤟
Thank you! This is the new format you'll be seeing for most of my videos moving forwards! Yeah walkies talkies are fun and they are a gret emergency tool too! My parents live close enough by for me to communicate with them with most of these radios too. Great choice on the Rocky Talkie!
@@UrbanSurvivor That's cool. 👍
Interesting comparison! The Rocky Talkie talkies look great. I’ve been eyeing a pair to communicate with my kids when they play outside 😂
Thank you! I'm sure your kids will enjoy that! My daughters do too lol
My friends and I used 4 Rocky Talkies while skiing and they were great, I am debating getting the new GMRS one.
I highly recommend their new 5w GMRS radio! Reviewed it on the channel a few weeks ago and also compared it with a bunch of other GMRS radios too
Id love to see your review on the Red Cross Motorola talk about radio…says to have a 35 mile range
The Rocky looks like it's a good choice and quite popular. I like the Oxbow overall.
It was brought to my attention by Oxbow after publishing the video that the renegade is freeze proof and also compatible with go pro mounting brackets. They probably should have scored a little better.
Hi US! Great review! I like the Retrevis HTs and may pick some up!
Thanks Greg! Yeah they did suprisingly well and I'm very impressed by how they performed for the price!
Im interested to know what's the model u use for the portable charging machine?
Each Cobra RX680 has a covered micro usb port on the side that can be used to charge individually. The cradle isn't the only way to charge, and therefore the included cradle is actually a benefit.
Was gonna say lol definitely charge mine threw a cable don’t even use a cradle
Excellent description, I don't know which radio is better for me, Whay can you suggest me? .Im looking for cycling activities with my partner that she always stays 3 miles behind with rockies and trees, what do you can advice me? . Regards in advance :)
Great job! This was really helpful. I like the clean design of the Rocky Talkies.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
I like the oxbow renagade 2.0 is my fave.. But I like the small size of the moico or however it's spelled... you should do one on gmrs radios that come in blister packs... I can't really find anything online that showcases all the different kinds of gmrs styled radio I like gmrs cuz the license easy (and cheaper now).. Plus that 5 watt really helps get you out there.. I tend to look for something that can travel about 5 miles from handy talky to Handy talky... something that's kid friendly... yeah they have the baofeng pro and other types like that for gmrs radios that are awesome but they cost too much and I've always found the blister pack gmrs radios to be a better value especially when most of them come with c-type charging or micro charging which is a bonus to me at least... anyways I'm a ham radio operator but it's alway nice to have a set of frs radios (don't have any yet).. Thanks for your time and the video 😎👍💯
Thanks for your great content. Look forward to each edition!
Thanks Dave! Let me know which is your favorite radio to enter the GAW!
Thanks for the reviews. I like the Retcevis. Have used Motorola and cheap knockoffs at work. Looking to buy a pair of the Retcevis for camping and travel.
Thanks for watching Tom and glad you enjoyed the videos! Yeah you wont be dissappointed with Retevis they are fantastic for the price.
some good ones to choose from i'm going simple and going for the Baofeng BF-88FT
Great choice! Can't go wrong with Baofeng!
Rocky Talkie is my pick. I really appreciate these type of in depth reviews.
Thank you! Most of the content on the channel will be in this type of in depth format moving forward!
Very informative and very helpful video. Thanks! Videos like this definitely help make purchasing easier.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!
I see alot of reviews saying the Retevis RT45P won't hold a charge very long even wirhout use. Have you experienced this issue?
I like having battery options. Like AA batteries. Because, if SHTF and all the power went out, and you really only need it for short range, idk. Be good to have at least one that you don’t have to charge up.
Agreed! makes the retevis a nice option! Good to see USB-c charging included in a lot of these radios as well.
amazing video
Thank you David!
The Rocky Talkie looks awesome, that one is my favorite!
Mine too! Thank you for watching!
Liked your methodology, hard to pick anything other than what got the highest score, so looks like I'm in the market for some Rocky Talkies.
Thank you! This is the new format you'll be seeing in most videos moving forward! Great choice with the Rocky Talkies!
The Retevis RT45P would be my pick due to the IP rating alone
1. How about wind noise, how is the voice by wind? 2. Can I plug in a ear spy head set?
I wished every product review would have a spreadsheet rating and a SWOT with short, straight to the point comments without the usual long blabla bullshit. Excellent video review!!
Thanks Ben! Planning a similar video with GMRS radios as well.
@@UrbanSurvivor I'm looking forward to that 👍🏼 Keep up the great work.
Does the Oxbow work with the Motorola T82 extreme…..
this was great. thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I like the rocky!
Wow that spreadsheet is just awesome! Thank you so much for sharing it for free, saves us so much time while shopping. For my needs, the Retevis ones are probably going to be the ones I end up buying. They seem robust and have access to two sources of power which can come in handy sometimes! Plus they are actually raelly not expensive
Glad the spreadsheet was helpful to you! Yeah i think Retevis would probably get the job done for most people and its at a price most of us would probably be more comfortable spending!
I love the cobra rx680
The Rocky talkie seems to be the best one
Hi. I need belt clips for Retevis Rt45P. Is it possible to check compatibility with any PMR Motorola? Much better purchase availability
That’s a great video. Excellent job showing how these stack up. I’m impressed with the range these are able to get. I agree the Rocky Talkie overall seems the best. Anyone offering a micro usb port at this point is shameless.
Regarding other tests, it would be great to see a drone comparison. Also, magnified monoculars.
Glad you enjoyed the video! This is going to be the format moving forward for most of the videos on the channel. Agreed, was really impressed by the range they got. Great video ideas! Are you thinking about monoculars with video recording capabilities? I am also working on a thermal monocular comparison at the moment.
@@UrbanSurvivor I was thinking just a small handheld durable monocular with good glass, some magnification, and a decent price. Recording and thermal are very cool features as well. Speaking of recording, a camera review would be cool too. Something I need at the moment and am overwhelmed by everything out there. I think there are content creators who only focus on that so not sure if that would interest you or not, but if you make it I will watch it
the Rocky Talkie is the best one for me too in what it offers and how it looks
Yeah its a very good performing and nice looking radio and seems to be a favorite in the comments too.
Oh shit- you do night vision!? Found my new binge channel 😂 edit- Oxbow but Retevis triple A is legit.
Right on great to have you on board man!
Great review bro. You def put in a lot of time. I want a good walkie talkie for cruises and international travel. I golf and want to stay in contact with my family when I don't have cell service. Could the walkie talkie be a good option for the middle east?
As long as FRS radios are legal there but I'm not sure about the laws there..
My favourite would be oxbow one
Oxbow is my favourite, seems pretty solid and in my opinion is the coolest looking.
They are great radios! I failed to mention in the video that they are also freeze proof and are compatible with gopro mount setups too.
I do lawn care on large properties and I’m looking at getting some with ear pieces can you please help me find the right ones? We run loud equipment and want some you can her the person replying and not the motor of equipment. The farthest apart we’ll be I couple thousand feet away from each other not site are 12-20 acres in total with lots of apartment buildings. Is there any one the you think I should try? Trying to get some less expensive one for testing
Retevis and Cobra as close second for me. I use their products, I know how usable they are.
Yeah Retevis makes some great quality budget friendly radios! They really impressed me. And Cobra was impressive too! Another fantastic option under $100.
excellent work! i like the retevis model. You might let the rt 47v models that use MURS VHF frequencies at 2watts out and also you can connect external and different antennas to them for better range. Good testing! Recommend you grab a ham license and try ham radio just to see the difference in infrastructure and range. One skip type day i can use my 2meter fm radio to talk several hundered miles away. If you are willing the older motorola ht1000s are also nice to have if you can program them. Thanks again!
Thank you! Had some fun putting this video together and planning to keep this same format for most videos moving forward. Yeah I was looking into MURS VHF as well... Might make a video comparing some of those in the future. My understanding is that you just pay a license fee and then you can use UHF/VHF for 10 years. Ham could be an option down the line and I do see the tremendous benefits there! Hope you are doing good man!
@@UrbanSurvivoryou can purchase a GMRS license to use FRS frequencies at 50 watts
I’ve just owned Cobra and Motorola because they are cheap and fine for where I hunt or around camp.
I was particularly impressed with the audio quality on the cobra.
I've always wanted a Rocky talkie
Thanks for the video!😊 Iff i win the giveaway, the Rocky talkie would be perfect 👍 Thanks btw for your good informations💪
Thanks for watching and good luck!
Great video, I'm going with the Rocky Talky. Thanks
I ordered 2 using your link.
Thank you! I'm sure you will enjoy them!
I like the Retevis, I have 2 Boafengs & they are complicated to set up & use PS: I enjoyed your video!
Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed the video!
The retevis seems like the best! Highest IP rating, versatile as you can use two power sources, good price point and is one of the longest range walkie-talkie out of the group.
i like the rocky talkie except for their way of handling squelch tones ,if your with a group that just changed to ch.16 /60 how do you do that math when your driving, or walking and i'm not finding the retivis or cobra on amzn
I like rocky talkie for the size and reception range, IP rating, and USB-C charging.
Great choice! I heard they are updating it and releasing a new one soon too!
Please test the HYS 25-Watt UHF HT. I think it is the best walkie-talkie!
Great video! Love from Sweden!
Thanks! 😃
Might be a daft question but do they talk to each other or do I have to buy a pair of same ones and can you buy 3 or 4 of them so they all communicate? Thanks
No they all pretty much operate on the same 22 FRS frequencies so you can mix and match between different brands and shouldnt have any issues.
Definitely like the Rocky Talkie.
Right on thats one of my favorites too! Good luck and thank you for entering the giveaway.
Thank you for the video, when do you announce the winner?
I have a Baofeng but am interested in that Motorola.
Do any of these have swappable antennas for longer range?
All FRS radios are limited to fixed antennas. GMRS radios usually have swappable antennas.
Thank you. It would rock if you added metric to the video.