Hi
I'm deaf and am inquiring about text capable two way radios - hand held units. I'd like to be able to use them when in the bush with another person. I imagine they'd be like other two way radios with a short range - maybe 5kms? Note that the area of use will include hilly terrain.

AFAIK the only brand available in NZ is Tait Electronics, but with a price tag of $1500 per unit (or less, if it's changed). I see from googling there's such units in America, with a lower price tag. But I don't know if they're compatible with the NZ frequencies?

If anyone here has experience or knows about text capable radios, I'd like to hear from you.

Thanks, and cheers.