frs two way radio

I have a frs/gmrs two way radio,and it suposely
has a range of "25 miles"we all know that it wont
even reach 3 miles this radio has an out put power of 5watts,manufactors probably test this radios in the desert where nothing is in the way thas how they get all this miles,but any ways,can any body recomend me a good one? thanks

heres where we evaluated them before buying ours...................
we got the Midland GXT600, and it works better than my friends pager network service

2008-08-10 02:56:36 by alex

Motorola T9500 Talkabout® GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios with 25-Mile Range sold on www.sportsmansgeardaily.com for $43 on 01/05/09 Overview: The Motorola ...

i have 7 GMRS/FRS radios and no gmrs liecence nor do i plan on getting one as i wish to only use the FRS channels

the manual on the maxus radios stated that only channels 1-7
are FRS only and the manual on the motorola talkabout radios
stated that channels 8-14 are FRS only

BUT at the FCC web site stated that 1-7 are "shared" between GMRS/FRS and 8-14 are strictly FRS only

basicly what im asking is can i use channels 8-14 on my maxus radios without the need of a GMRS liecence?

You may use channels 8-14 without a license. You may use channels 1-7 without a license ONLY if you use *low* power. Use of high power puts your power output over legal FRS power limits.

You could eliminate all confusion and just get a GMRS license. This will allow you full use of all channels.

Those who say it is all right to use all channels without a license are criminals. You are doing the right thing by asking your questions and operating within the limits of your operating authority.

2007-04-30 01:59:18 by J-BRO 007

Price: $79.99

22 channels each with 121 privacy codes for superior interference protection
Pair of two-way radios with up to 35 mile range
VibraCall vibration alert or 20 different call tones
iVOX hands-free communication without the need for an audio accessory
11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert features

Motorola Talkabout 2-Way Radios
power of RF=0.5watt



FV200 FRS/GMRS radios 22 Channels.







Scan: Searches programmed list of channels and codes to find transmissions.



Talk Confirmation Tone: Transmitted tone to let other person know you are finished talking.



10 Call Tones: Individual tones allow you to alert others that you want to talk to them.



Low Battery Alert: Reminder to replace or charge the batteries.



Battery Meter: Indicated how much battery power you have remaining.



Keypad Lock: Allows to avoid accidentally changing the operation of the radio.



FRS/GMRS use approved in US and Canada only. GMRS license required in US.



Batteries not included. Requires 3 AAA alkaline batteries per radio

Typically, 2 miles or less

2008-10-25 00:33:40 by yousef67765

Price: $59.99

eVox with three sensitivity levels for hands-free, voice-activated transmission
Bundle includes pair of radios with belt clips, desk charger, and batteries/adapter
Features include five call alerts, roger beep, channel scan, auto squelch, monitor and more
36-channel two-way GMRS radio with a range of up to 26 miles and 121 privacy codes
NOAA weather alert radio with scan for severe weather and other emergency alerts

Output power does not in and of itself determine range. This is typically a myth. Nowadays, manufacturers tend to inflate their wattage figures and report power output BEFORE the antenna, rather than the actual Effective Radiated Power (ERP) that is actually emitted into the air.
The most important determining factor is the design of the antenna system. Manufacturers vary on their designs of antennas. A more efficient antenna will radiate RF energy more effectively. A poorly designed antenna will not. Many radios advertised as "5 watt" radios actually emit only a watt or so into the air. This is due to an inefficient, or poorly designed antenna.

2005-12-24 23:36:48 by Pete

I am going on a cruise in the caribean and would like to get some simple hand held radios to keep in touch with family & friends. While shopping for radios I noticed that some are FRS and some are GMRS. Does anyone know the difference and benefits of each?

FRS & GMRS are on different frequencies (i.e., channels), and different rules apply. FRS is limited to half a watt of power and has other restrictions, like non-detachable antennas. Some GMRS channels can be used with up to 50 watts, while others are limited to five watts, although most handheld radios don't put out more than a watt or two.

If you are going on a cruise in the Caribbean, you may be under the jurisdiction of several countries, as well as the captain of the ship, so you might need permission and/or licenses from those jurisdictions. In the United States, a GMRS license is $85 for five years and can be easily obtained online through the FCC's Universal Licensing System (ULS) at http://wireless.fcc.gov by first obtaining a FRN, then using the FRN to obtain the license.

As was mentioned, don't believe the advertised range of the handheld radios, especially if they will be used in a metal structure like a ship.

2007-10-24 09:31:01 by burnzz