gmrs radio

I'm looking for a long range GMRS with specific features.
Does Midland GXT-550VP4 (5 watt / 14 mile) have:
_ A headphone jack with a single plug?
_ ability to disable the End of Transmission beep?
_ no white noise (hiss or spit) at end of each tramsmission?

The Midland "5 watt" radio actually has only a power output of slightly less than 2 watts. The power they advertise is power output before antenna loss (TPO). You want a radio rated in Effective Radiated Power (ERP) This is the actual power transmitted by the radio.

Range claims are also grossly inflated. Any handheld consumer grade radio will get you a mile if you are lucky.

Also, bear in mind any GMRS operation requires a license. Carefully read all the info on the web sites provided.

2006-04-14 08:19:04 by Colossus

Radio Rundown: GMRS

i need a gmrs for work. i need one channel for each person. is this possible?

You can only tolk on 22 different channels, one by group or one at a time

2007-12-26 07:20:43 by francisromero79

Price: $59.99

iVOX hands-free communication without the need for an audio accessory
Pair of two-way radios with up to 23 mile range
11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert features
22 channels each with 121 privacy codes for superior interference protection
10-hour alkaline or 8-hour rechargeable battery life

I am planning to take a walkie talkie (Midland GXT-710VP3 26-Mile GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radio) to India. But, am wondering if it is legal to use there without any license or prior approval.

Not likely. Regulatory agencies within various countries have assigned different frequencies for different uses. The short range of the UHF band, where FRS/GMRS radios operate, has not necessitated international frequency coordination, so other countries use FRS/GMRS frequencies for other uses, such as police, fire, ambulance. When FRS/GMRS became popular in the United States, other countries followed the American lead, but they had to work around their pre-existing frequency allocations. Europe developed PMR446 radios near 446 MHz. Similar Chinese radios are near 409 MHz. Japan has similar radios near 420 MHz. Australia and New Zealand have UHF CB near 477 MHz. So, the likelihood that India would have allocated FRS/GMRS frequencies for similar use is slim. Check with the Indian embassy or an Indian consulate for more details. India is considered to have very bureaucratic radio regulation, so don't be surprised if there is a lot of red tape involved.

2007-10-25 14:20:49 by shashi s

Price: $79.99

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

The previous two answers are totally useless. Compliance with the GMRS regulations is mandatory... don't listen to the criminal elements.

You are to be congratulated for choosing to license.

First.. go here: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/

You will ned to select option the first options "New Users Register" and answer the questions to receive an "FRN". An FRN is like an account number the FCC requires when you do business with them. You'll get your FRN and password


Next. go back to the main ULS menu and select "Online Filing ...login"



From there you would look on the column on the left and select "apply for a new license"

The service code for GMRS is "ZA" I think it asks for that. You are NOT exempt from regulatory fees.

Just answer the questions, and submit the application.

After that, you will need to pay the fees. If you pay via credut card, you can do so online. Otherwise you'll have to download and fill out the payment form, and then mail it.

Your license will not be granted until the payment is completed.

If you pay online, your license could be issued the next morning at the earliest, and you can then legally use your radios with your new call sign as soon as it appears in the FCC database.

You can go here for more info:
http://www.popularwireless.com/forum/ubb threads.php

That website is THE place where all legal GMRS operators go for help and information exchange. You'd be a very welcome addition to the club. They can offer help and equipment choices.
Welcome to GMRS!

2007-04-12 15:22:04 by mhootie2007

So I'm driving from Canada to the US with another group. As we will have two cars and would like to avoid roaming charges, I figured it would make more sense to use two GMRS radios to keep in contact while we drive.

The question is I am unaware of what the laws are regarding radio frequencies and which ones are save to use vs which ones must be avoided.

Does anyone know what channels/sub channels I can use south of the border as I travel in Albany and New Jersey?

You need a license with the FCC for GMRS.

You can use FRS and CB with no license. The frequencies are the same in The USA and Canada for that. Just use your best judgment for what channel to use.

2009-06-24 10:27:38 by devDude