2 way radios or cell phone's

[AllSeasonsAllReasons]

I was wondering what you guys use to communicate between trucks and home? I checked into the two way radios it is 400.00 for the license. And about 400.00 for a radio. In my case i would want three of them one for each truck and one for the wife at home. Oh yeah and 8.00 a month for using there tower. I just thought in the long run it might be cheaper! What do you guy's use and whats your thoughts on this?

[mike]

Go with Nextel, cell phone with 2-way use also. Nextel charges a flat rate per month. Check with your local dealer!!!!

[GREG R]

I used Maxon two-way radios for about 5 year they were
great. Had 4 of them with extra chargers and battiers,
leather hoister,monthly fee was $12 per radio.
total equipment value $3200.00
AND THEN
the company that owned the tower sold the airwaves
to NEXEL. I recieved a letter from them telling me
that my radio would be shut off as of 04-01-00.
and there was not a darn thing I could do about it.
they did offer me $100.00 per radio (I sold them on e-bay)
So I went to cell phones, I liked the two-ways
alot better than the cell phones. Price is about
the same only have two cell phones now.

[KirbysLawn]

I use Nextel, private call works from VA to Jacksonville Fla.

[Mark]

I always carry a cellphone for breakdowns and emergencys. Paid Four dollars for my phone,and usually a Thirty dollar pre-paid card last me the season. Marks Mowing Service

[EarthTech Landscapes]

We use cell phones and text pagers. I'm thinking of switching to nextels, because my personal phone bill is betwwen 350 to 400 a month and my guys are alot less, i think the two way radio feature from nextel might be the way to go.

[jasonp]

Nextel, I think they have buy one get one free right now and also you can find some good deals on ebay for nextel phones.

[Craig Jones]

We are using Nextel Cell phones and they have like others have mentioned a private line feature and a 2 way radio feature. We have had them for a year and are very happy with them.

[kutnkru]

its the only way to go buddy row!

Kris

[SJR Lawncare]

I use NEXTEL. You can stay in touch with your employees, nurseries, Fert. provider, dealer etc. All with the touch of a button........Assuming they all have one too...LOL

SJR

[AllSeasonsAllReasons]

Looks like i better check out NEXTEL!!!!!! Thanks Guys

[luckylawnboy]

I have Cingular wireless used to be Cell one, and all my friends plus my helper all get mobile to mobile unlimited usage any time for only an additional $10 a mounth each phone and this works great. My helper has his own cell phone, so I pay for his service of the feature, only $120 a year You have to call other Cingular wire less phones. but they don't have to have it just you, so if you both have it then it just like a couple of Walkie talkies.