I use Cobras at work.
they're pretty damn good, we use 'em in parking lots can do 1 or 2 floors across an entire building
but if there's a body of water in between reception does go down a bit..
this is when working across two buildings with fountain in-between so its pretty rare. i think these
tick all the boxes you're requesting. Yes i've dropped them from atop a 6-10 foot ladder several times :thumbup
they're very much affordable too! :coffee
https://www.costco.ca/Cobra%C2%AE-CXT1035R-FLT-Floating-2-way-Radios.product.100299743.html
Product Details
The new Cobra floating radios perfect for your next hike, camping trip or other outdoor adventure. The CXT 1035R FLT 2-way radios come pre-charged and ready to use out of the box and have a max performance range of 60 km (37 mi). The radios' compact design and rubberized grip make them easy to carry in wet and dusty environments and even if you do drop them in water, their floating and waterproof design make them ready for anything you or Mother Nature can throw at them.
Features:
Range of up to 60km (37 mi) *
10 weather channels
Weather alert
10 call tones
Built-in LED flashlight
Rewind-Say-Again® - replay missed radio calls and automatically records the last 20 seconds of incoming audio
Floating design and orange core makes retrieving the radio easy if dropped in water
Waterproof – meets IPX7 standards; submersible for 30 minutes in one meter deep water
Ultra-clear long distance reception
2,662 channel combinations: Available when the 22 channels combined with the 121 privacy codes (38 CTCSS/83 DCS), these combinations prevent interference from other radios
Patented VibrAlert® to notify of incoming transmissions
Roger beep tone (selectable): Confirmation tone indicating the completion of the user transmission
Auto squelch: Automatically shuts off weak transmissions or unwanted noise due to terrain or range constraints
Speaker/microphone/charger jack: Allows use of wall charger, or earphone speaker/microphones (not included) for hands-free operation
Scan channels/privacy codes: Allows the user to scan either channels, or privacy codes within a channel to locate conversations in progress
Activated key lock: For key pad security eliminating accidental channel changes
Maximum range extender: Overrides auto squelch for extended range reception
Keystroke tone signal (selectable) confirms key activation
Battery saver circuitry: If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to battery saver mode
VOX: The user's voice is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press any buttons. Several VOX sensitivity levels allow the user to select at which point the radio will detect their voice.
What’s Included:
2 Cobra® CXT1035R FLT GMRS/FRS 2-way radios
6 rechargeable NiMH batteries
1 AC adapter to micro-USB cable
1 two-port dock charger
2 belt clips
Specifications:
Dimensions including antenna (W x D x H):
6.1 cm x 3.8 cm x 19.1 cm (2.4 in. x 1.5 in. x 7.5 in.)
Model: CXT1035R FLT
*Range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
