Enchanted Posted May 23, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Hi, we were thinking about bringing walkie talkies for our next vac on VOS but I read somewhere that they dont work on this ship. Has anyone used them on VOS and not had any problems? There are 6 of us travelling so it would be nice if we could find each other on such a large ship. Back to Back VOS http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=00ff00&cdt=2004;11;27;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img Maasdam- 11/03 Maasdam- 12/03 Volendam- 04/02 Sunbird- 01/01 Married on the Enchantment of the Seas 01/99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatarb Posted May 23, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2004 I saw people using those 2-way radios on board the Carnival Victory last week, and it seemed like a great idea! I'd say go for it, unless someone tells you they really won't work. Lisa Monarch of the Seas - 1994 Royal Majesty - 1996 Carnival Victory - 2004 <MARQUEE>A day at sea is better than a day at work</MARQUEE> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Posted May 23, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Thx, I've seen them used on other ships but I heard that they dont' work on the Voyager. Anyone tried to use them on the VOS? Counting down to VOS back to back Nov27 &Dec4 Maasdam- 11/03 Maasdam- 12/03 Volendam- 04/02 Sunbird- 01/01 Married on the Enchantment of the Seas 01/99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie bee Posted May 23, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 23, 2004 I can't see why they would work on one ship and not another. We used walkie talkies on the Explorer last year, they worked just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banderboo Posted May 23, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 23, 2004 We used them on our VOS cruise last year and they worked just fine (when the kids had them turned on and with them!). They were also great on shore excursion when it was really easy to get separated like in the shopping area in Cozumel. Diane Legend of the Sea 9/12/04 Voyager of the Sea 8/24/03 Sovereign of the Sea 07/01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JSR Posted May 23, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 23, 2004 There were 10 of us on the VOS in Nov. They worked great. Make sure to get the ones with sub-chanels. YOu need them or you will be sharing your chanel with too many others. Have fun Jean Granduer 3/99 Eastern Carib Explorer 11/00 Eastern Carib Adventure 8/02 Southern Carib Radiance 7/5/03 Alaska Voyager 11/23/03 Western Carib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCat32174 Posted May 23, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 23, 2004 We used them on Navigator and we ended up hearing someone else on a ship's crew, maybe even Navigator's. Even with all the sub channels that our radio gad.. 24 channels with 14 sub channels also, we still at one point or another had some problems. Also, they don't work all that great if say you are on the pool deck and the other person is in studio B. Until Mariner of the Seas Navigator of the Seas 11/03 Explorer of the Seas 11/02 Royal Majesty 12/95 Costa Riviera 8/89 & 12/89 <marquee direction="right" scrolldelay="0"> GET OUT THERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster3145 Posted May 23, 2004 #8 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Just remember the more metal between you (Floors) the more the margin for error 1/01 NCL Majesty 1/02 NCL Majesty 1/03 RCCL Brilliance of the Seas 3/03 Carnival Jubilee 8/03 RCCL Navigator Of the Seas 1/04 RCCL Adventure of the Seas 3/04 RCCL Radiance of the Seas 8/15/04 Rhapsody of the Seas 14 DAY LEGEND OF THE SEAS PANAMA CANAL CRUISE (12/26/04) 3/13/05 SPRING BREAK on the Explorer of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamda Posted May 23, 2004 #9 Share Posted May 23, 2004 We brought our walkie talkies and they worked great on the voyager. Voyager to Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Posted May 23, 2004 Author #10 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Thank you all for your replies! Now just need to decide on what brand! Counting down to VOS back to back Nov27 &Dec4 Maasdam- 11/03 Maasdam- 12/03 Volendam- 04/02 Sunbird- 01/01 Married on the Enchantment of the Seas 01/99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBFURR Posted May 23, 2004 #11 Share Posted May 23, 2004 I would recommend Motorola. There are several different classes, the "base" ones advertise up to 2 mile range - this would be under perfect conditions, not on a ship. The newer class advertises up to a 5 mile range. The difference is that the latter has a higher signal output as measured in watts. We have two of each type, and they can all communicate with each other. The "5 mile" set does have a better and stronger signal. We have used the other ones on the Majesty, but plan to take both sets on the Mariner next month. If you use Ebay, you can get a really good deal on them - I got our newer set for less than $40 including shipping. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjg41 Posted May 23, 2004 #12 Share Posted May 23, 2004 The 5 mile type are the only ones that will work reliably and even they have dead spots. To be considerate of other passengers turn off the chirp and call signal, get the vibrate type and use them discretely. If any kids along do not let them use them as a toy. Note details in our review of Navigator, a Voyager class ship. Click link below. Carnival Ecstasy, March 1993 Celebrity Millennium, Caribbean, Jan 2002 Coral Princess, Panama Canal Feb. 2, 2003 (Review) Celebrity Summit, Alaska Land (Land Tour Review) & Sea (Cruise Review), Aug. 15,2003 Navigator of the Seas, Family Reunion, March 13, 2004 (Review) Celebrity Infinity, Valparaiso(Santiago), Chile to Fort Lauderdale, via Panama Canal, Feb. 27, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin_cruisers Posted May 24, 2004 #13 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I read on another post somewhere that the 5 mile range units do work better, and some of these models also have a vibrate feature (so as not to annoy your neighbors). Problem is they are not yet available in Canada (I was told they are not DOC approved for use here). Too bad. But since we are driving to our US port, maybe we will look for some enroute. The model I currently is just a Motorola cheap set. (should be fine off the boat). Grandeur of the Seas 05-31-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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