Two Way Radio 10

Different comapanies dont sometimes use diff ones but the ones my job usese are


10-3 Stand By
10-4 message recieved/understood
10-8 back in service
10-14 return to base
10-20 location
10-21 on the phone
10-42 lunch break
10-100 bathroom break/15 mins break
10-33 accident/emergency

2006-11-02 15:17:50 by robert m

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'm looking into buying a two way radio for my next skiing trip so I can keep in touch with where my family is on the slopes while I go off piste with my friend.
I want a radio with the largest range but I'm not sure what the largest range is without a licence in the UK and Europe.
Can anyone fill me in on whats what with radio laws in UK and Europe etc and recomend a good set of two way radios that isn't gonna cost the earth?
I was thinking something with a 10 mile range?

10 mile unlicenced? Not a hope in hell.

I have a cheapy pair of PMR446 (no licence req'd) for skiing. As long as we're both on the same side of the mountain (or opposite sides of a valley) then I've never had a problem. Range is about 3 or 4 miles across a valley.

I won't bore you with the laws and regulations, but unlicenced 446MHz radios have a power limit of 0.5W. This can be tweaked by someone who knows what they are doing ;-)

Google for PMR446. Have fun off-piste!

2007-08-29 04:00:43 by Jonathan

Price: $79.99

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

I'm looking at buying a set of Two-Way radios for my small consulting business. I would like as long of range as possible since I know you get less distance due to building obstructions & weather conditions. Both radios should have a recharging base they plug into. I've seen up to 18 mile GMRS radios but would like to see if I can find longer range. I can also apply for a FCC license if needed.

I'm looking into this as an alternative to wireless phones since I would only be speaking with one other person 95% of the time (my dispatch). Using these type of radios would cut down on the need for a larger calling plan with phones since most of my clients are within the same 5-10 mile range. I don't need private/encrypted channels but the FRS channels around here are too busy with other users.

Use of GMRS requires a license. In a business, *each person* using the radios would require their own license. Businesses cannot get a GMRS license as they are non-individuals. "Consumer grade" GMRS radios with those false 18 mile range claims will not work for the application you need. Range is typically 2 miles or less.

With a base station, and a mobile radio, you could swing this range with GMRS. *Maybe* a base and a handheld would work. You need that antenna height.

OR, you could go with something in the Business Radio service. A repeater would be needed. You probably need to consult with a reputable communications company and have them set you up. Equipment costs, licensing, and repeater lease fees could get costly.

2007-05-13 22:03:30 by rlucas7298

Price: $89.99

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

My wife and I shoot wedding photography together, we want a small radio which we can use to talk back and forth without yelling across the room. We like the small bluetooth headsets that everybody has for their phones, but the battery life of the cell phone is an issue, weddings can last up to +10 hours. The smaller the better, preferably without wires or long protruding microphones. We don't want to scare people, just be able to communicate better. Thanks!
I don't want to carry around a handheld radio. I want to have one little thing on my ear which is the radio.

I would suggest searching through online reviews of what is the best in the market now. I would suggest buying the Trisquare TSX300 or Motorola EM1000. Anyway good luck!

2009-12-27 09:00:55 by myhrcat

I'm looking to buy two way radios for my friend and I to use at a music festival. I would like ones with a good range (8-10 miles) so I can use them for other things. I'm on a limited budget. What set do you suggest?

8-10 miles on a budget, better be a big budget or you live on a hill.

Any of the FRS or GMRS radios that marketed at common retail outlets will have claims of 7, 10 or even 15 mile range. The only way this is possible is if both people are on mountains with a clear line of sight between them. Altitude is king.

Down on the ground, getting 1 mile reliably is pretty good. Half that if there are buildings in the way or you are in vehicles.

The only way to get a reliable range of 10 miles (without standing on a mountain) is to use radios that communicate through a repeater. This is a special type of radio that rebroadcasts your signals. they are normally placed on a mountain or tall tower (the whole altitude thing here). A repeater will cost lots of money. Lots. Forget it.

Get a cheap set of FRS radios for the festival. Since it is likely that there will be others using FRS radios at the festival, you may want to spend a few extra $$ to get the radios that have CTCSS, often called "privacy codes". Dont let the name fool you, it provides no privacy to your communications. What it Does do is block out other people so you dont have to hear them.

As for what radios I use:
MURS (vhf work radios)
FRS (handy on outings)
GMRS (uhf communications with my family. I have a repeater on a 50' tower at my house, good for 15-20 miles)
HAM (as a hobby, talked all over the world)

2009-06-27 19:39:25 by PianoOHiku