Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio - Best Summer Gear
Reliable communication is a must for any mountain adventure—from hiking and climbing to ski touring or biking and the new Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio provides a durable, lightweight way to communicate with members of your group. This licence-free 2-watt Mountain Radio is a powerful two-way FSR radio that provides out-of-the-box simplicity. There is no configuration required and the radio only has 5 buttons that are easy to understand and offer the advanced features you need such as privacy codes to prevent outside interference. The Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio uses a specialized lithium-ion battery that provides over 4 days of battery life, even in cold conditions. It transmits at 2 watts which is the maximum power legally allowed for use without a license so you can get an impressive ‘line of sight’ range of up to 50 km, however, 2 to 8 km is more typical in backcountry terrain. For enhanced durability, the radio has a shatterproof LED screen and thermoplastic protective covering and easily secures to your backpack with an ultra-light carabiner and back-up leash. With impressive range, battery life and reliability, the compact and rugged Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio is one piece of technology you should seriously consider for your next adventure.
Features:
- Durability - Rugged, lightweight construction with a shatter-proof screen and thermoplastic case and Clip-on carabiner for easy attachment with a metal-reinforced back-up leash
- Ease of use - Ready to use out of the box, requires zero configuration. Every function has a button associated and there are no menus to dig through to change settings
- Battery Life - Specialized lithium-ion battery provides over 3 days of battery life, even in very cold conditions (-20F)
- Privacy codes to prevent outside interference
- 128x channels
- Specially designed lithium-ion battery to withstand frigid temps (-20F) with no effect on performance
- Compatible Accessories: Waterproof Hand Mic, Rocky Talkie Extra Battery
- Charging Type: USB-C (Charger included)
- Headset Port: K1 (dual pin 3.5mm-2.5mm) type
Price: $170CAN / $110US (sold individually)
Weight: 36g / 4.8oz (Radio Only); 223g / 7.9oz (Full System)
Size: 16.2 x 5.9 x 2.7cm
Radio Service: FRS (no license required)
Power: 2 Watt
Range: Line-of-sight: 25+ miles, Mountains: up to 5 miles, Forest & Hills: up to 3 miles, City: up to 1 mile
Waterproofing: IP56 (Splashproof/Snowproof, not submergible)
Battery: Rechargeable 1550 mAh Li-ion
Rocky Talkie’s Mountain Radio was chosen as part of our Best New Accessories Gear of 2024—to see the entire list click on over here.