phinn Posted January 11, 2008 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Has anyone used walkie talkies onboard and can you tell me how well they might work? Sailing the western caribbean and since my husband is disabled, I don't want him to have to search the ship for me. I am concerned about the possibility of a lot of interference with ship equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccletzgo Posted January 11, 2008 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2008 They do work. I have seen and heard many people using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinn Posted January 11, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thanks, another item to pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalCruiseGuy Posted January 11, 2008 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Yes, there are people who use walkie-talkies on baord ship. As with cell phones, some people can get carried away with their use, yelling into them, disturbing lectures, the bingo game, and interupting an otherwise peaceful sailing. I'm sure you are not one of those. Other ways of communicating you might try include leaving post-it notes, using messages left on your stateroom voicemail, and good old face-to-face communication. Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinn Posted January 11, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Yes, there are people who use walkie-talkies on baord ship. As with cell phones, some people can get carried away with their use, yelling into them, disturbing lectures, the bingo game, and interupting an otherwise peaceful sailing. I'm sure you are not one of those. Other ways of communicating you might try include leaving post-it notes, using messages left on your stateroom voicemail, and good old face-to-face communication. Happy sailing! Thanks for the tips.... I detest it when people use cell phones and other things to excess, so I was a bit reluctant, but since my DH has issues with walking, I thought I might give this a try since we have them. Of course I could solve it all by just meeting him at the Martini bar when he's lost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalCruiseGuy Posted January 11, 2008 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thanks for the tips.... I detest it when people use cell phones and other things to excess, so I was a bit reluctant, but since my DH has issues with walking, I thought I might give this a try since we have them. Of course I could solve it all by just meeting him at the Martini bar when he's lost! What a great idea!! I think I'll be using that one from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlee Posted January 11, 2008 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2008 In the past I have used the motorola talkabouts that is 20 channels. We had no problem in using them. I do agree they can be misused. What we agreed to do was if we entered a theater, show or a place that we thought would bother others was to let the others know before we entered and after we left. That way if we were needed during that time they knew what area to look for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanSun Posted January 13, 2008 #8 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hi, Phinn, My DH and I always take them along with us when we cruise. They are very helpful on board ship and in port. We use them at lunch since it can be very crowded and we get separated from each other. Then we use them in port when I want to shop and he wants a drink. However, he has been known to not turn the walkie talkie on. Or enter a noisy bar and not be able to hear the signal. It's all part of his "selective listening" ploy. He thinks I don't know.:D Anway, IMHO, we find them invaluable. Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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