I’ve had a number of people ask about where they can buy radios like those our leads and sweeps are using on the driving tours. Members find it beneficial to be able to listen in to the leads and sweeps coordinating the drive as it progresses, as well as being able to chime in should the need arise or be helpful. The Club has twelve Midland T61 series walkie-talkies that we lend to the lead and sweeps as necessary. They operate on the Family Radio Service (FRS), which is a private, two-way, short-distance voice communications service allowing the public to use the devices at no cost and without having to obtain a license. They are generally line-of-site and their range can be affected by terrain and other surroundings. They work fine for driving tour leads and sweeps to communicate with one another as long the group doesn’t get too stretched out. They are available online from a number of sources, one being Amazon as you would expect. They come as a pair for $79.