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10 October 2001, 11:28 PM
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Dont get the cheaper ones as they only pick up the 8 main channels.
If you dont want to spend to much go for the goodmans, these are £79.99 for 2 from Argos or Index, they come with rechargeable batteries and charger.
The best are Motorola but to be honest when buying a tiny radio that only has a 2 - 5 mile range no need to buy the best?
If you dont want to spend to much go for the goodmans, these are £79.99 for 2 from Argos or Index, they come with rechargeable batteries and charger.
The best are Motorola but to be honest when buying a tiny radio that only has a 2 - 5 mile range no need to buy the best?
11 October 2001, 12:23 AM
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ScoobyJawa,
Which model did you get? I've done some searches on the web and most places sell the GPMR114 model but the site mentioned by NeVeTaS2001 is the GPMR117 for £101 (inc VAT+delivery). Was considering ordering these and hope I get them before the trip!
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Which model did you get? I've done some searches on the web and most places sell the GPMR114 model but the site mentioned by NeVeTaS2001 is the GPMR117 for £101 (inc VAT+delivery). Was considering ordering these and hope I get them before the trip!
Cheers
Scott
11 October 2001, 11:03 AM
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Bought the Goodmans ones from Argos last week, functional, easy to use, and work nicely 
(just ask the Newbury meet people 
) You can buy one unit for 45 quid or two units for 80 quid.
HTH
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Neil.
(just ask the Newbury meet people ) You can buy one unit for 45 quid or two units for 80 quid.HTH
Cheers
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11 October 2001, 04:25 PM
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Scott,
Not sure off the top of my head which it is, theres only one type of goodmans unit in the argos book and either comes in a one pack or two pack - its that one!!! It covers the full band of channels anyway!!
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Neil
Not sure off the top of my head which it is, theres only one type of goodmans unit in the argos book and either comes in a one pack or two pack - its that one!!! It covers the full band of channels anyway!!
Cheers
Neil
11 October 2001, 06:06 PM
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Okay - just got home and checked it out. Got the GPMR116. Plantie and I chipped in together for the two pack at 80 quid and had one each
As I said, for the price, a top bit of kit
As I said, for the price, a top bit of kit
17 October 2001, 05:31 PM
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Got my radios delivered yesterday and they are presently on charge. Obviously I'll need one for the weekend but if anyone wants to borrow the other let me know. 
I had a flick through the manual but it looked a bit boring so I'll probably go for the "play with it til it works" learning processes aswell Plantie.
I had a flick through the manual but it looked a bit boring so I'll probably go for the "play with it til it works" learning processes aswell Plantie.
17 October 2001, 10:00 PM
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Thanks for all the advice,best i totter off and buy a set it might a while to switch them on . but thats what the navigator is there for ,ho and buying the beer.
Kim thanks for the tip got a room in the ocean,see you Fri or Sat morning
Kim thanks for the tip got a room in the ocean,see you Fri or Sat morning
17 October 2001, 11:06 PM
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Can I borrow a spare if anyones got one.
I've left it to late to get one and after the magistrate stripped me of any savings I can't aford one
(Pleading povity usually works);D
Iain.
I've left it to late to get one and after the magistrate stripped me of any savings I can't aford one
(Pleading povity usually works);DIain.
19 October 2001, 10:41 AM
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Don't know what I did but the punishment hurt......
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Tell you at the weekend. Lets just say it cost 5 points and £300.
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Tell you at the weekend. Lets just say it cost 5 points and £300.
Iain.
19 October 2001, 02:38 PM
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Yep they do, I think they take 4 AAA batteries and actually last longer on them than the rechargables that come with them. The initial charge time of the rechargeables is surposed to be 15 hours!