I too believe in and use these radios.They are a GREAT tool/toy for fishing, camping etc. Mine are the Cobra 12 mile range ( yeah right!)(Costco $69).They have the rechargable proprietary batteries and are not interchangeable with regular ones. Untill it was mentioned here, I thought the rechargeables were the way to go. NOW, however, I ain't so sure. If mine die, I'm dead, hmmmmmmmmmm.........
Another proof that wisdom is slower than age. As Oly once said " ve get too soon oldt and too late shmart"

Mark


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I'd rather be in Wyoming!