Since children get all excited about modern technology, two way radios are really appealing to them. Have you been wondering how to get your children outside to play? Once you are able to pry them away from the computer, surprise them with two way radios and scoot them outside to experiment with them.



Now your biggest problem will be how you will convince them to come back in for dinner! Promise them that they can play hide and seek in the house with their two way radios after they finish their meals.

When you want them to help with household chores, have two way radios for each of them to carry. You can make doing chores more fun! Call them on the radio to ask if their chores have been completed. Have them call you when they are ready for the next chore on the list.

Making a game of it will take the stress out of chore time. Instead of having to leave the laundry room to make sure they are working on their assigned tasks, just give a quick call on the two way radio.

Another way that two way radios are helpful around the house is when you need immediate help with something. It's a good idea to keep one in your pocket while you are cleaning out the garage or when you are working in the back yard on the ladder.

How many times have you or your spouse been working in the garage and worried something might fall on you? When your two way radio is right there in your pocket, you can quickly call for someone to come and help you.

Getting up on the ladder in the back yard can be a dangerous situation. Let your spouse or your children know what you will be doing. Make sure that someone in your household has a two way radio ready in case you need assistance. How many times have you heard about someone who fell from a ladder and waited for a long time before the family knew he/she was on the ground in need of medical help?

There are other situations where a family member should be carrying a two way radio. Have you ever thought about carrying one with you when you are running errands? Did you know that many modern two way radios that have over a 25 mile range? If you are at the grocery store and realize that you forgot your list, call home on your two way radio.

What is more serious is when you have a flat tire and find that your spare is flat. Instead of going into a panic, just contact your family on your two way radio. One advantage over a cell phone is that you don't have to worry about whether you will have service in that particular area.

Perhaps you have an elderly parent who still drives. You will feel less worried when you know that your parent is carrying a two way radio and can contact you if there is a problem while he or she is out and about. Most of the two way radios now have very long-lasting batteries.

There are so many more uses for modern two way radios than there used to be with the earlier walkie-talkies. Although they may cost a little more, there is no monthly fee to use them. Just check the batteries periodically and you are all set!