+kingquad Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I want to buy a GMRS 2 way radio.......which ones are the best, small enough to fit in a shirt pocket....has a long range, .....and I would also like one which is powered with AA Batteries instead of a rechargeable battery ( which I really hate). Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) Stay with the name brands like Icom, Kenwood, or Motorola. More info here. Edited August 31, 2005 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+JohnnyVegas Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) has a long range If you are in an area that does not offer line of site communications you will not get much range with any GMRS radio, unless you can get assess to a GMRS repeater. Now if you want a radio that will give you long range, that will includes accsess to hundreds if not thousand of repeaters, and if you can spend about $120-$150 per radio, Try a Ham radio. You might also check into the legality of GHRS radio in Canada, the last time I check a couple of years ago they were not permitted. Edited September 2, 2005 by JohnnyVegas Quote Link to comment
+northernpenguin Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Pretty sure GMRS radios are permitted in Canada. My Cobra FRS/GMRS radio is limited to 2 watts due to Canadian rules - and I bought them here in Canada - , vs the 5W they can use "down south". One thing to mention is that a licence is not required to operate GMRS in Canada, but the FCC wants their money if you plan to use it in the USA. Quote Link to comment
+tirediron Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 GMRS is now legal in Canada... Like Criminal said, brand names, and look for ones longer/larger antenna Quote Link to comment
+kingquad Posted September 4, 2005 Author Share Posted September 4, 2005 I been checking a few Motorolas and cobras, GMRS, but they all seem to be using rechargeable batteries......you guys have any names for me to check out.....thanks Quote Link to comment
+Cache Viking Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I bought two sets of these Midlands that my kids and their friends take everywhere. Had them almost a year now and they are still working great. Quote Link to comment
+JohnnyVegas Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I been checking a few Motorolas and cobras, GMRS, but they all seem to be using rechargeable batteries......you guys have any names for me to check out.....thanks My Motorolas use AAs or the included rechargable battery pack They are T4900s I got them at costco, but I have never heared any geocachers on them. Quote Link to comment
+kg6dfh Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I too, would recommend going with HAM license. About $20 investment, and some time studying online. Some handhelds can be had cheaply. Although illegal, most HAM handhelds can be modified to work with FRS and GMRS...sometimes just a software update, usually clipping a diode. With thousands of repeaters, a lot being linked or having internet access (thus able to run ECHOLINK or IRLP), you can talk across the state or to other countries with your handheld. Quote Link to comment
+kingquad Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 thks for the replies guys Quote Link to comment
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