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Radio Reviews: Field & Stream Tests Four Handheld Radios from Garmin, Midland, Motorola and Cobra
Radio Reviews: Field & Stream Tests Four Handheld Radios from Garmin, Midland, Motorola and Cobra
Garmin Rino 110 Handheld Radio
garmin.com
★ ★ ★ ★
THE LOWDOWN Though much more expensive than the other radios tested, we chose the 110 because it was the Garmin unit that came closest to our price range. The only one here with GPS, it allows you to send your exact location to other Rino users. The waterproof unit takes three AA batteries and has built-in celestial tables.
Testers found that the peer-to-peer location reporting complemented the radios well. They were impressed with the sound quality and durability (the Rino survived a number of river dunks by Helms). Rosenberg liked the LCD screen but wished the buttons were larger.
HITS “Waterproof feature is critical for flyfishing or hunting in rain or snow.” —Helms
MISSES “It would be hard to use with bulky gloves.” —Skaife
Photo by Dan Saelinger
Additional Info
Portable radios have come a long way since the walkie-talkies you used as a kid. With features such as instant weather alerts and GPS, today’s versions are better suited for the backcountry than your backyard. To see what’s available, we asked four manufacturers to submit models in the midlevel price range, and then had our panel navigate through the acronyms. When the results were tallied, we had a three-way tie for top honors. Here’s what happened.
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Reviews (2)
used this model many times...great model
I have a Rhino 120 [same thing, but more memory], and they are a great tool. I take mine on every extended outdoor trip [extended-distance and/or time]. I also carry a compass and map, because it is a battery reliant tool, so don't count on it as your sole navigation tool. The fact that the radio is integrated into the GPS, makes it a great choice, you don't need two pockets/pouches to carry your Nav and Comms gear.
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used this model many times...great model
I have a Rhino 120 [same thing, but more memory], and they are a great tool. I take mine on every extended outdoor trip [extended-distance and/or time]. I also carry a compass and map, because it is a battery reliant tool, so don't count on it as your sole navigation tool. The fact that the radio is integrated into the GPS, makes it a great choice, you don't need two pockets/pouches to carry your Nav and Comms gear.
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