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Sprint Cell/2-way radio communication in WDW??
On a previous trip the DW DD(then 4) stayed together the whole time.
This upcoming trip DD(now 8) and DD3 (first disney trip) may force The DW and I to divide and conquer.
I saw a lot of folks with "2-way family band radios". How well do they work?? I understand the 14 channel with quiet codes are better more private.
We have Sprint cell phones, hows the coverage in the parks??
What do you guys use to stay in touch??
Thanks
Scott
Honeymoon, 89
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We're planning on using our Nextel's during our upcoming trip. Of course, I'm assuming in such a populated area, service won't be an issue.
Christie
September 2007 - Pop Century
September 2009 - ASMu
September 17-24, 2011 - Off Property
October 2014 - ???
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The 2-way radios can be good, but they often have limited range, especially when you're inside a building. We've generally used cell phones and had little or no problem with reception.
Chris, aka Strmchsr
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Have used my Nextel at Ft. Wilderness several times, but do not carry it into the parks. The Disney staff uses Southern Linc (I think), so either type of push to talk should work with out problem. Not sure about those non cell phone two ways, but they seem to not work very well. I base this on all the people I see yelling into them and getting nothing back while walking around the parks.
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Herb
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Originally Posted by GottaLvDisney
We're planning on using our Nextel's during our upcoming trip. Of course, I'm assuming in such a populated area, service won't be an issue.
{Line edited per Intercot's terms of service}
I figured Cell phones shouldn't be a problem but when I saw all those 2-ways.... it made me ask the question...
Scott
Last edited by faline; 03-22-2007 at 03:17 PM.
Reason: Choice of words
Honeymoon, 89
Poly 2002
CR 2003
Shades of Green May 2007
GF June 2014 (25th Anniversary)
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We have Sprint service and had no problems last Sept.
*May '92 Day trip fr. Daytona
*Aug '94/July 01 offsite
*July 01 Offsite
*2005, 06, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11SOG
*Sept 05 AKL
*Sept/Oct 06 POFQ
*Dec 08 AKL
*Oct/Nov 12 Wyndham BC
*Oct 13 CBR
*July 14- weekend trips from Daytona
*July 15- day trips from Daytona
*Oct 15 CST
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My family has always used our Nextels, and never had a problem. We got a good signal everywhere.
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I am so glad this question was asked. My Dh and I just got Nextel's service 6 months ago and he just asked me what kind of reception we would get. I am glad it will be good!!
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May 2-5th Wilderness Lodge surprise engagement!
Nov 27th-Dec 4rd 2012- Art Of Animation
March 7-13th 2012 Fort Wilderness cabin
100+ since 1977
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DH and I use our Nextel's with no problems at the parks or anywhere else.
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19 Trips since 1996:
Caribbean Beach Resort-2x's, Dixie Landings-2x, POFQ-2x's, POR-3x's All Star Movies-4x's, Pop-1x, Saratoga Springs-2x, BWV-1x, OKW-2x
Just got back: August 17th-22nd POR
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I have Sprint cell service and it worked pretty well for me most places I was at the parks. I also took 10 Motorola 2-way radios with us to use with are large group last year. Most days we only used about 6 to 7 of them, with a few extra for backup. During the entire week we only had problems on two days, despite being there in June during peak times. Those problems (others on our channel) only lasted about 5 minutes each, though I know others have had more problems.
The key to two-ways is the channels, and the privacy codes you use. I've been very successful with the number combination I use. I picked it because I believed it is the least common pattern to use. For most of my trips I've been right. I love the instant communication with two-ways over cell phones, but there will always be times when you need to use the cell phones.
Chris °O°
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We've got a cheap pair of motorola walkie talkies and they worked great - i could never go to disney without them again. We never had any problems using them, and it allowed my dh to take our oldest girl on the wild rides while i took the chickens with me. Best purchase we made for our trip.
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