Motorola Frs Two Way Radio

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

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

You must program your county, parish, city area, or marine zone location code into the radio.
Program your county, parish, city area, or marine zone location code into the radio and get SAME alert messages
Use the radio feature to team up with someone in your neighborhood to check on each other in case of emergencies.
Ability to communicate in case of emergencies.
Combination for those who want real time accurate weather monitoring capabilities and the ability to communicate in case of emergencies.

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: $129.99 $74.72

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