Recommendation for cycling

[VE5JRG]

Any suggestions on what a cyclist should be using as a "riding radio?" I am looking at being able to communicate with a following vehicle or other riders (hams only, of course) but am not sure which rig to go with. Some have suggested Yaesu VX 150...
Looking for small size, light weight, and at least some resistance to mosture. Needs to be able to handle vibrations as well. Plugs to take a headset a must.

Merry Christmas. 73s.
Jorin
VE5JRG

The cheapest way might be to use the FRS radios, I have gotten over 3 miles with those. They do come in several different power levels.

Otherwise, I have a pair of Icom Q7A for sale, very small, use 2 aa batteries, dual band, 350mw. Don't know about the water resistance tho.

You will probably need the ability to use a speaker-mike.

TOM K8ERV

tlamb@mesa.net

[KB5YUE]

I can only speak for what equipment I have used. The Yaesu FT50r is a nice dual-band radio that might suit your needs. Multiple power levels, jacks for external power and speaker or headset microphones. You can also get a second battery case to hold four AA batteries for emergencies.

Just my .02 cents worth.

[G4UNB]

just read your question, i use a standard C558 h/t it is twin vhf/uhf band, and has up to 5 watts output, i find a speaker mike, particularly one which has a clip on the back very useful, using a local internet linked repeater i even have spoken around the world whilst actually riding the mountain bike (safely of course). Hope this is of some help to you. 73 David.

[wb6bcn]

There is an article on the internet about bicycle mobile. (http://www.bikexprt.com/bicycle/antennae.htm.) #This person fashoned a Jpole for his bike. #Walkie talkie antennas are not very efficient. #Trying to mount a radio on a bike in a fashon that the duck will more or less work can be a pain.