2 way radio

i just got some 2-way radios and i can only get about a mile and a half range out of them. if i get the gmrs license will i be able to use the radio to at least it's near range capability? what will the license do for me exactly?

A license in itself won't do anything to get you better range. But with a license you will be able to legally use a radio that has more power and therefore greater range. You will still have to buy radios that are capable of the higher power output.

2008-04-03 19:36:29 by michaelkirchgessner

The Cobra CXR800 2-Way Radio comes in an ultra-compact GMRS/FRS two-way radio value pack with a range of up to 27 miles. The Cobra CXR800 2-Way ...

I am looking for a (2-way) radio of some kind to talk to my fiance when her mom won't let her on the phone. Does anyone have some recommendations? We don't have high-income [I work minimum wage part-time, and she doesn't work], so I'm trying to avoid cell phone services. Please give me any suggestions, aside from cell phones, to communicate with her when her mom/dad cut off phone, web, and the like. [Ranging From 5 Miles to 25 Miles Distance Locally]

CB, you'll get about 5 miles, no privacy of course, but no license is required either. anything 2 way that has more range than CB you'll need a license.

2008-02-25 12:08:59 by Soon-To-Be-Married 2009

Price: $129.99 $75.22

A range of up to 23 miles under favorable conditions
11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert and scan feature
22 channels, each with 121 privacy codes for 2,662 combinations
iVOX hands-free communication without the need of an audio accessory
Dual power: 10 hrs. Alkaline (3AAA) or 8hrs. NiMH

I'm planning on catching all of the excitement of my local police and I want to hear what they say.....Will a 2 way radio (walkie talkie) do the trick ?

Stay away from scanners that need crystals they are so hard to get. Go out and buy a Bearcat BCT 8 Trunck Tracker 3 this is the way to go you will be able to listen to any emergency calls in your area. any questions email me...

2007-09-11 19:19:20 by Jordan J-P

Price: $89.99

NOAA/All Hazard Weather Channels with Alert and Weather Scan
387 Privacy Codes
50 Channels with Up to 36-Mile Range
9 Levels of VOX for Hands Free Operation
Vibrate Alert

Yes, of course can if they are toy walkie talkie or channel-mounted sets.

My situation is a 2 way radio with many buttons, much like those police officers'. Will they confiscate my radio?

By 2 way I assume you mean it can transmit as well as receive.

Assuming you have a licence for it it can be transported in your checked luggage but it must be disabled by removing the batteries.

From the way you phrase the question I doubt you have a licence. You will be required to produce it.

If you can't produce your licence expect problems.

Ian M


Ian M

2007-10-13 09:15:42 by high-lighter

I was wondering how far a cobra 2 way radio that says it goes 25 miles go in an area with lots of houses? I'm hoping it would at least go 1/2 a mile but I have one that supposedly goes 8 miles and it goes about .1 mile. Please answer

Generally, as far as Two Way Radios go, the power of the radio is a major factor as to how much coverage you will get.

Whilst lm not familiar with the Cobra, l have been involved with Commercial Two Way Radios for nearly 9 years now.

With UHF CB - if you are looking for coverage you are best to pay a little more for the extra power. 4-5 Watts will get you the best coverage, even in a built up area.

2008-03-24 10:38:26 by Alex P