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We have some walkie talkie to keep in contact with the kids whist on site but they find them difficult to use.  They are only cheap one from Tesco's but they cannot seam to hold the talk button in enough to be heard (it is to tough to press down for any lenght of time).  Can anyone recommend some that are easy for a 5 and 8 year old to use, and not too expensive.  I need at least 3 so they can have one each.

Thanks

Thanks, did think of PAYT phones but for a 5 and 8 year old thought better of it, may be the cheapest option though.  Will have a look around.

Mobile phones are not good on many sites as there is poor network coverage.

We got a pair of radios from Maplins about 8 years ago. 6km range and still working well.

Quote: Originally posted by kerry ellis on 18/7/2010

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We have some walkie talkie to keep in contact with the kids whist on site but they find them difficult to use.  They are only cheap one from Tesco's but they cannot seam to hold the talk button in enough to be heard (it is to tough to press down for any lenght of time).  Can anyone recommend some that are easy for a 5 and 8 year old to use, and not too expensive.  I need at least 3 so they can have one each.

Thanks

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Hi

what about something like

http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1428744-10294381?url=http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5531024/Trail/searchtext%3E2+WAY+RADIO.htm

it is a quad pack for £60, 10KM range so good for adults too.

:)

p.s  we had some for on site and never had any problem with rude words etc,  PAYG phones wouldn't be the same for kiddies play at all, ours cycled about playing hide and seek with them etc which wouldn't work with phones.