CruisingSteelerGirl Posted April 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 5, 2014 What walkie talkie works best on a cruise? Also, if anyone can help here-we have two Motorola ones now but are not that smart as to figure out how to use them with regards to what channel to use etc.... if anyone can help. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted April 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2014 none of them work well.. and all of them annoy the bejeezus out of your fellow pax. it can also be illegal o use the them in some locations since the frequencies are reserved for Emergency personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pernilla Posted April 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 6, 2014 What walkie talkie works best on a cruise? Also, if anyone can help here-we have two Motorola ones now but are not that smart as to figure out how to use them with regards to what channel to use etc.... if anyone can help. Thank you! We've taken a pair on every cruise we've been on for the last 5 or 6 years -- and never use them. There are only so many channels available and we find we're always listening to somebody else and can never reach one another. We do use them, however, when we're within a mile or so of home and have forgotten something. . . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted April 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Don't recommend using them at all. There's no way to predict which channels will work. We used them on our first cruise, but was more annoying than anything else. Never used them again. Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Make tentative plans at breakfast or dinner the night before....that way, you'll know where to expect everyone to be. It's not that hard to find each other. The majority of the ship is cabin space...you won't need to be searching hallways where your cabin is NOT! Pubic areas are limited, and you'll find you'll gravitate to the same places over and over. You don't need constant contact or walkie talkies. Edited April 6, 2014 by cb at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted April 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 6, 2014 We've never had an issue leaving Post Its on cabin doors. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swsfrail Posted April 6, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Make tentative plans at breakfast or dinner the night before....that way, you'll know where to expect everyone to be. It's not that hard to find each other. The majority of the ship is cabin space...you won't need to be searching hallways where your cabin is NOT! Pubic areas are limited, and you'll find you'll gravitate to the same places over and over. You don't need constant contact or walkie talkies. Oh my! Edited April 6, 2014 by swsfrail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted April 6, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 6, 2014 oh my!. .????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted April 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) . .????? Read the sentence that swsfrail highlighted in her post. It reads "Pubic areas are limited" instead of "Public areas....", the words the author of that post surely meant. That missing "L" changes the entire meaning of the sentence, and in a very funny way. :D Edited April 6, 2014 by boogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSteelerGirl Posted April 6, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted April 6, 2014 We used walkie talkies in the past and had some luck when we changed the channel. We like using them with our boys who are all over the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted April 6, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Read the sentence that swsfrail highlighted in her post. It reads "Pubic areas are limited" instead of "Public areas....", the words the author of that post surely meant. That missing "L" changes the entire meaning of the sentence, and in a very funny way. :D Okay now I'm laughing my head off!! Did not see that error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted April 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 6, 2014 We used walkie talkies in the past and had some luck when we changed the channel. We like using them with our boys who are all over the ship. You may get more help posting this on the "Cruising Technology" forum, there have been a few threads about this there. Long story, short, the cheaper they are the worse they work, and the larger the ship, the worse they work. The ones used by the crew are 1-2 watt UHF, that works fairly well through steel. Much higher wattage, and you probably need a license for it, and you may interfere with ship's radio communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donder1 Posted April 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Please don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted April 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Oh my! My former employer could have used you as a proof reader: the corporation annual report filed with the SEC one year, and sent out to tens of thousands of stockholders referred to the financials having been reviewed by "... certified pubic accountants..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted April 6, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Read the sentence that swsfrail highlighted in her post. It reads "Pubic areas are limited" instead of "Public areas....", the words the author of that post surely meant. That missing "L" changes the entire meaning of the sentence, and in a very funny way. :D So glad those areas are limited.:D CB will never see her mistake. I once posted about the used thongs in the buffet.:eek: :o:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted April 6, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Please don't! I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olemissreb Posted April 6, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 6, 2014 We used walkie-talkies with a texting capability. It worked pretty well. Guess that's where my kids got their texting prowess when they finally got cell phones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted April 6, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 6, 2014 They work fair on big ships , Because some one else could be on the same channel .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted April 6, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 6, 2014 What walkie talkie works best on a cruise? Also, if anyone can help here-we have two Motorola ones now but are not that smart as to figure out how to use them with regards to what channel to use etc.... if anyone can help. Thank you! Leave them home, more trouble then there worth.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFeFan Posted April 6, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) We gave up on walkie talkies years ago. We now bring our megaphones instead. They are much more effective in irritating the maximum number of people with the minimum of effort. Edited April 6, 2014 by SantaFeFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip Posted April 7, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 7, 2014 We gave up on walkie talkies years ago. We now bring our megaphones instead. They are much more effective in irritating the maximum number of people with the minimum of effort. Great Post! It certainly sums up the feelings of many.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSteelerGirl Posted April 7, 2014 Author #22 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double lime Posted April 7, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 7, 2014 We were considering purchasing new walkie talkies for our trip. Thanks to this thread.....I just saved some $$. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted April 7, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Great Post! It certainly sums up the feelings of many.:D Another alternative would be 2 tin cans and a really long string. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted April 7, 2014 #25 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Another alternative would be 2 tin cans and a really long string. DON Since the radios essentially work line-of-sight on a ship, I would go with semaphore flags. But......well, that's kind of a Luddite thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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