two way radios

what's everyone using up in the mountains when you ride to communicate ? I was thinking of doing something like the rugged system but I don't ride with too many people. Usually just with my family ,in the same vehicle.I thought of doing an intercom (definitely ) and maybe car to car. will these systems from rugged work well in the mt's? will they pick up other vehicles in the mountains in case of an emergency.

are these like the rugged set ups or is it diferent? i know nothing about radios at all.

Something like any of these work for most of us, get a set with: highest mile range, weather radio and rechargeable batteries. you can find this type made by, motorola, cobra, uniden, these are the best brands. these go from 50-90.00 a set.

I use these.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_250000000CXR-800P?vName=Computers%20&%20Electronics=&cName=Phones&Communications=&sName=Two%20Way%20Radios&psid=FROOGLE&aff=Y&sid=KAx20061023x272xTier3

I use the marine radio. Works great

rottenrhino, Through Rugged Radio's you will need to specify UHF or VHF. They will try to sell you their choice which is VHF. The group I ride with uses UHF. You will also need to know the frequency's for them to program.

I use the family channel radio's from Bellsouth. My set picked up good at Wind Rock last time we rode with 17 of us. I saw a 4 mile and I think an 8 mile set at Home Depot tonight for around $39.00 to $59.00 for Motorola. These are hand held programables. Not sure about UHF or VHF.

The FRS radio frequency is part of the UHF band.