As posted above, I am just wondering what some of the better FRS/GMRS radios that are available these days? With Christmas 2017 a bit over a month away, are there any new models or is the market so stagnant that it is pretty much the same models as last year that are available?
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What Are Some Of The Better FRS/GMRS Radio These Days?
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I have had good luck with my Btech GMRS-V1's. They are not the new kids on the block though, but they work well for my needs and are repeater capable. You need a license to use them though
The FCC has proposed changes to the FRS service so you might want to investigate the changes or search older posts prior to purchase.
Others will certainly chime in and help you out. Good luck with your search.
The FCC has proposed changes to the FRS service so you might want to investigate the changes or search older posts prior to purchase.
Others will certainly chime in and help you out. Good luck with your search.
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Already happened, already went into effect.
Basically for this radio, it's still requires a valid GMRS license since it exceeds 2 watts and has a removable antenna.
The "bubble pack" FRS/GMRS radios with a fixed antenna and 2 watts are less are now legal for use on all 22 channels, with limited power on the upper FRS channels, I believe.
I have Motorola MR350s they have good audio and range and use AA batteries and are very affordable.
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Stay away from any that use AAA batteries since they go dead quickly compared to AA powered
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Lithium rechargebles are OK if kept on charge and used often but if they don't have a AA option, you will eventually be forced to buy expensive replacement packs.
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And my Motorola Gmrs/FRS blister pack radios don't get desensed like Baofengs
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Stay away from any that use AAA batteries since they go dead quickly compared to AA powered
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Lithium rechargebles are OK if kept on charge and used often but if they don't have a AA option, you will eventually be forced to buy expensive replacement packs.
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And my Motorola Gmrs/FRS blister pack radios don't get desensed like Baofengs
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