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[Jorad Werde]

some mid/low end do use double taps like that.  check the walkie you buy before you buy any add ons. 

[RanskDojo]

This is what my wife and I use when we're out at a theme park, hiking or at any really large event.  They are legal for use by anyone, no license required, as they don't have the capability of disrupting military, police, fire or emergency freqs.

http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/motorola/motorola-mh230r.aspx?source=voltage&gclid=Cj0KEQjwkv-rBRDwoMLav-2l9KIBEiQAUTkDU4XT6RJ_t5TnPDWSbJYk-35fWkRhpM2E8dDtw8Oe0LUaAmIi8P8HAQ

They work really well, although I wouldn't say that they have a 23 mile range as stated in the "Features" on this page.  All FRS/GMRS walkies share the same channels and privacy codes...some models have a longer battery life and better range, but for what you're talking about these should be fine.

Rand

[Knightwarrier]

Here's a link to an awesome radio site. Have ordered from here several times. www.radioddity.com lots of user programmable handhelds to choose from. Walmart units are half watt transmission, these ones are 4 or 5 watt, some up to eight watt transmission. I have several. Lots of support on how to use these.

[Jorbe Falco]

Throat mic may not be the best option. I prefer to use a surveillance headset:

http://www.amazon.com/Arama-A201K01-Acoustic-Earpiece-Microphone/dp/B017DNC6N0/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1452793150&sr=8-8&keywords=surveillance+mic+walkie