FRS/GMRS Radios Which Brand??

[oregonmuley]

I would like to get my dad a pair of the FRS/GMRS radios for Xmas. Anybody have any favorites? I have some cheap Motorola talkabouts but they only go maybe a couple of miles and thats it. I see some of the Midland FRS/GMRS radios that say they go up to 14 or 15 miles, I know thats in perfect conditions but I have been told they will go at least 6 or 7 miles which isn't bad. Anyway, anybody like any brand better? Midland, Cobra, Motorola? Just wondering, any info appreciated.
Thanks
Frank

 

[martini]

Go motorola all the way. I have the Garmin rhino's, the radio function sucks the big one. I have had great luck with my motorolas, and I think the new GMRS models are even better.

The GPS option on he garmin is great, it is the radio that sucks,