On Feb 26, 12:36*pm, JustWait wrote:
A friend is looking at these:

http://www.buytwowayradios.com/produ...la-mr355r.aspx

Any of you guys use this or similar system, know anybody who does or
have any input as to their usefulness? TIA.

Her use would probably hiking, biking, skiing etc. in or around the Pac
North West...

You can buy a nice pair of Realistic 40 channel Walkies on E-Bay for
little price. They can be turned up in Modulation to " get out "
further.Look for the ones with the actual Dial on them.