Are club use CB's better range than two/ways, lots of channels, and other uses. Cobra has one with everything built in to the mic. no big box to look at or hide. cost about $80.00
2-way radios...
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2-way radios...
For you guys who caravan, what type of 2-way radio do you use? I've been looking at some that range anywhere from $29 - $80. What do I need to look for in selecting one?
Thanks!
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Several models are nice. Motorola's are popular, I have model T5710 Talkabouts, there are others. Get at least a 5 mile range (which usually isn't), you may want to consider headset for hands-free talking. Get a multi-channel.
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I have Cobra MiroTalk model. Got them at Office Max with rebate. Need ones that have the sub-channel feature to listen to 4.27 and 6.21 on caravans.
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Motorolas are good, as stated above.
But I use a Rat Shack GMRS radio. It's 5 watts versus the half watt limit on FRS radios. The message definitely "gets out". Only problem is that FRS and GMRS radios only interface on channels 1 through 7, so it is necessary to use one of those if everyone is going to be on the same page.
But I use a Rat Shack GMRS radio. It's 5 watts versus the half watt limit on FRS radios. The message definitely "gets out". Only problem is that FRS and GMRS radios only interface on channels 1 through 7, so it is necessary to use one of those if everyone is going to be on the same page.
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I used Cobra 6 mile GMRS for a while and just bought a pair of Midland 10 mile GMRS (3 watt) for $79 a pair. That includes rechargeable batteries and a charging stand. They work great!
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Originally Posted by 6 speed Sid
For those using a GMRS radio to be legal it takes a license from the FCC to use the GMRS frequencies. Sid.
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It's kinda comical to see the distance ratings claimed by some of the radio manufacturers. At UHF frequencies - using a handheld with a lossy rubber-duck type antenna - even with a license-required 5 watt transmit output... you're lucky to get 3 miles distance
ON AN OCEAN.
and a "legal" FRS radio can only output one-half a watt TX power.
"legal" FRS useage forbids any external antenna; and are limited to 1/2 watt TX power. That's why you see many FRS radios that have permanent mounted flex antennas (so you can't connect an external antenna to the radio)
the best a person can do right now with a "no-license-needed" handheld is a MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service) setup. It's VHF. Though limited to 2 watts, there are no restrictions on the type of antennas used.
2 watts at VHF frequencies can travel quite a distance; and out perform "legal" 1/2 watt FRS UHF radios; and VHF excells in areas of less than perfect terrain. The MURS frequencies are:
151.82, 151.88, 151.94, 154.57, and 154.60.
Problem is... FRS took off so quickly that MURS sales are slow... so many stores are not carrying them.
ON AN OCEAN.
and a "legal" FRS radio can only output one-half a watt TX power.
"legal" FRS useage forbids any external antenna; and are limited to 1/2 watt TX power. That's why you see many FRS radios that have permanent mounted flex antennas (so you can't connect an external antenna to the radio)
the best a person can do right now with a "no-license-needed" handheld is a MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service) setup. It's VHF. Though limited to 2 watts, there are no restrictions on the type of antennas used.
2 watts at VHF frequencies can travel quite a distance; and out perform "legal" 1/2 watt FRS UHF radios; and VHF excells in areas of less than perfect terrain. The MURS frequencies are:
151.82, 151.88, 151.94, 154.57, and 154.60.
Problem is... FRS took off so quickly that MURS sales are slow... so many stores are not carrying them.
Last edited by Mike Mercury; Sep 1, 2004 at 09:28 PM.