http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Midland-LXT110-12-Mile-Two-Way-Radio-LXT110/sem/rpsm/context/outlet/oid/216720/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

1/5/2009 12:16:21 PM

yeah if you are in a pinch and need one now.

1/5/2009 12:22:06 PM

Well, I am not in a pinch and I don't need it now, but I know that I can get some practical use out of this thing sooner or later. And besides if I never open it I can get my 20 bucks back

1/5/2009 12:23:16 PM

i got the midland 2-mile radios for $2.50/each at ace hardware a few years back (some labor day sale or something)

they do the job, though i've found their range to be more like half a mile instead of 2

at that rate, count on these having about a 3-mile range under normal conditions...3 miles is pretty far

1/5/2009 12:30:03 PM

yep, you'll only get 12 miles out of them if you're on flat land with no obstructions (trees, houses, etc.)

you'll probably get a few miles of range

[Edited on January 5, 2009 at 12:39 PM. Reason : get handheld marine vhf radios]

1/5/2009 12:38:48 PM

Spend $20 now...
Or keep your money and risk spending $25 when you actually need it.

I'd just hang onto my cash under those circumstances.

1/5/2009 12:40:28 PM

a quick google products search shows these costing about the same everywhere, and this is $4-5 cheaper

*shrug*...if you think you'll use them, but don't need them to be the latest/greatest/most rugged, it's probably a decent deal

1/5/2009 12:53:14 PM

I like them as 'toys' per se, not for rugged use.

1/5/2009 12:57:07 PM

well, how much does $20 mean to you?

1/5/2009 1:21:10 PM

it says they are out of stock anyway

1/5/2009 1:27:21 PM

Quote :

"And besides if I never open it I can get my 20 bucks back "

Depends on how long you keep them at Circuit City

1/5/2009 1:53:49 PM

these come in really handy on road trips where you have to take more than one car.

1/5/2009 1:54:34 PM

If you're getting one for you and your 12 y/o nephew so that you guys can play Army Men, then it is worth $20.00.

1/5/2009 2:02:00 PM

^^completely agree. Much faster than cell phone and not everyone uses CB

1/5/2009 2:04:06 PM

^^^so true

Two people with Nextels also work

[Edited on January 5, 2009 at 2:04 PM. Reason : Jeepin ]

1/5/2009 2:04:15 PM