I ran across the mention of two-way radios and thought this might be able to help you and your readers.

There is a tool to help select the proper walkie talkie for various needs like travel, business etc. The two-way radio tool is here here:

http://www.TechWholesale.com/which-radio-is-right-for-me.html

There is also a section for walkie talkie selection by model, communication purpose, etc.

Hope this helps. Thanks for the nice piece.

Joe

Folks may not personally like the Fusion (much less as a rental), but these guys are putting the car through far more than it what many daily drivers are expected to endure, and it appears to be doing a damn good job of handling it. Basic transportation is not expected to be constantly pushed to triple-digit speeds and yet this very stock car seems to be holding up quite well. I’m impressed.

Ryan– That location is OK for a radar detector. The higher up location works well for mountainous areas as the detector is able to “see” above hills a little earlier than if it were lower.

Tell those guys they need to level out their radar detector unless they are looking for radar via overhead planes!

The radar gun tactic is a great idea,
especially since you guys ended up in such a lame rental.
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Too bad you couldn’t get something a bit faster…