Frs Gmrs Two Way Radio

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

Midland Base Camp 2-way radio and the Garmin eTrex GPS portable from www.wildernessgeek.com - When you#39;re camping, hiking, hunting or boating ...

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

Midland GXT720VP3 is a 36 channel two way radio with NOAA weather scan and alert.
A perfect compliment for the Midland XT511 Hand Crank Emergency two way radio.
The radio has up to a 30 mile range in open areas. Includes rechargeable batteries and a in charger.

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

Digital Volume Control
22 Channels, Including 14 Free Use
Range up to 2 miles FRS, 5 miles GMRS
Fixed Antenna
Auto Squelch Control

For example, I am very interested and will most likely purchase a new 2-way radio (GMRS/FRS), specifically the Cobra LI-7200/2WXVP GMRS 2-Way Radio Value Pack that boasts a 27 (that's TWENTY-SEVEN) mile range, when, in fact, from reading many, many reviews, the most that has been reported is maybe 2 miles?

Now, I understand that there are MANY factors involved, such as urban usage - buildings, houses, cars, trees, etc., but seriously, that is more than a 75% difference. Where are "they" coming up with those astronomical figures? Are the using the ocean, or airspace as their testing grounds?

You know, Walt Disney World covers about 47 square miles which is about the size of San Francisco or two Manhattan islands - so what good are these or any other two-way radios?

If you mention skiing in the mountains, don't bother cause I was using a 2-way radio while skiing in Colorado and took a wrong turn and ended up literally in the streets of town and I couldn't contact any of my party for assistance which led me to walking 2 miles in my rented ski-boots just to find a bus. Now, I am from Florida and let me tell you, we aren't used to ski boots when they are attached to skis, so don't think us boys down here like them any better now.
In my title, I meant to type "boast", not "boat".
A GMRS license? Yeah, right. Then why don't they include one (or information)when you purchase any GMRS 2-way radios that are for sale to the public? The ones I am referring to are the maximum power output allowed by law.

Click below for the 2-way radios I am referring to:

http://www.cobra.com/index.cfm?fuseactio n=product.display&Product_ID=429& ;CFID=81543&CFTOKEN=44996584&cat egory_ID=29
"marketing hype"? Seriously, it sounds to me like "false advertising", in which case, a lawsuit should be filed, eh?

Pure marketing hype. Manufacturers want to sell radios. They inflate their numbers drastically. You will not make more than 2 miles. I can't even make 27 miles with outdoor GMRS antennas.

License requirement information is in the manual of every radio. Yes, a license is required for the GMRS frequencies.

2008-12-25 23:46:10 by AWA

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