So, this is something I haven't looked at in many years. A fairly elderly friend of my wife asked about "best" walkie talkie and sent some links to some FRS/GMRS radios.

When I asked "Is the intent to talk to another person she knows to whom she hands the other walkie talkie, or is she interested in being able to communicate with others she may not have handed the other walkie talkie? she responded "I want to talk to others who have them. Not hand to someone next to me. Hope that's clear."

I am not sure she understands the reality of needing to know what channel and what is the privacy code to make that work. Am I missing something here?

Anyway. 2 other questions:

If you had to get an FRS/GMRS, what would you get? (price not a consideration - she can afford it)

If you think some other com device would work better, what would you suggest and why?

Thanks!