I've purchased a BUNCH of Motorola FRS radios over the years to keep tabs on the kids and give them a way of calling in when they are outdoors. Nearly all of them (the radios, that is) have ended up with problems of various sorts - certainly not reliable for anything more than casual use.

This year I am planning to use a couple/few radios with headsets while hunting so that we can communicate positions and insure safety. Does anyone have a strong recommendation for a brand and model of radio for this application?

Also, just to be sure - does the DOW rule prohibiting electronic aids possibly apply? Since we are merely trying to insure safe position of everyone, it would seem to not be a factor, but am interested in what y'all think. I may call DOW as well and if I do I'll report their answer.