Gadling http://www.gadling.com Gadling http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.gadling.com/media/feedlogo.gif Gadling http://www.gadling.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Walkie talkies work everywhere - Road trip tip]]>http://www.gadling.com/2010/05/10/walkie-talkies-work-everywhere-road-trip-tip/http://www.gadling.com/2010/05/10/walkie-talkies-work-everywhere-road-trip-tip/http://www.gadling.com/2010/05/10/walkie-talkies-work-everywhere-road-trip-tip/#commentsWalkie talkies use radio waves to communicate directly with each other, unlike cell phones, which rely on a cell phone tower as a go-between.

People on road trips often end up in rural areas where cell phones are useless. A couple of inexpensive walkie talkies can help your group stay in touch, as well as keep the kids entertained.

Bonus tip: Walkie talkies also work on cruise ships!

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