2-way radios
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I finally settled on the Midland GXT 450 VP1 radio set($61.98) with two headsets and added the AVP-3 accessory set($18.98) which includes a dual stand charger,2 rechargable NIMH battery packs,one wall charger adaptor and a vehicle charger adaptor.S&H was $9.63,for a total of $90.59.The VP4 package deals($74.98 +$9.29=$84.27) do not include the vehicle charger adaptor.I found that most other sellers with a similar or lower price,had a S&H charge of $12-$15.
If anyone would like to check it out,here is the URL
http://www.bulverdehometheater.com/gxt400.htm
Kyotikid
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If anyone would like to check it out,here is the URL
http://www.bulverdehometheater.com/gxt400.htm
Kyotikid
I removed the info from amazon.com because of this:::::::::: /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
Amazon.com, the online superstore, has united with the anti-gun movement this holiday season.
Amazon.com is promoting the Million Mom March, a group known for its support of strict gun control laws and regulations. It will give five percent of every sale to the organization when visitors access Amazon’s website through the Million Mom March site.
In 2001, the Million Mom March joined the Brady Campaign and the Brady Center to become the largest grassroots, non-partisan, anti-gun organization.
Since then, the group has supported many anti-gun proposals, such as New Jersey Assembly Bill 3942, which was proposed to outlaw the sale of .50 caliber or larger firearms including muzzleloaders. Fortunately for sportsmen, the bill was withdrawn in January. Similar legislation has been introduced in California, Illinois, New York and Virginia.
The Million Mom March also strongly opposed Senate Bill 1805, a congressional bill that would have protected firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and importers from frivolous lawsuits brought by victims of gun abusers.
Ridge Runner
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I like the ICOM IC-V8, 5 watts of power and the frequency band can go from 136-176 mhtz
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Savage250
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BoogerCounty,
I came up with that username because I shoot a Savage 22-250.
A little explaination of the VHF and UHF radios if anyone is interested. As far as the VHF radios go, they use a frequency range in the 150MHz range. I'm not sure which brands of the FRS/GRMS radios use which frequencies but the Motorola radios use the UHF frequencies. UHF frequencies will travel farther with less transmit power. The higher you go in frequency, the less power you need to transmit further distances. So, if you have a 5 watt radio that is using VHF, your transmit range on that radio will be less than a UHF radio putting out the same amount of power. It's just like in Industrial Microwave radio systems. These systems use frequencies in the 6GHz range. They require very little power because the frequency is so high and the parabolic dish antennas that they use are pointed in one direction and fixed to that spot. The mobile radios that use "Rubber duck" antennas transmit in an "Omni-directional" manner. Meaning that they transmit in a 360 degree pattern. So, in jumping off of my soapbox, I will say that if you buy an FRS/GRMS radio, look at what frequency they operate on. You will have better operational characteristics from the UHF radios because they require less power to transmit further. That's why most of the Motorola's that you see out there perform better than some of the VHF radios that were mentioned earlier.
Good luck,
I came up with that username because I shoot a Savage 22-250.
A little explaination of the VHF and UHF radios if anyone is interested. As far as the VHF radios go, they use a frequency range in the 150MHz range. I'm not sure which brands of the FRS/GRMS radios use which frequencies but the Motorola radios use the UHF frequencies. UHF frequencies will travel farther with less transmit power. The higher you go in frequency, the less power you need to transmit further distances. So, if you have a 5 watt radio that is using VHF, your transmit range on that radio will be less than a UHF radio putting out the same amount of power. It's just like in Industrial Microwave radio systems. These systems use frequencies in the 6GHz range. They require very little power because the frequency is so high and the parabolic dish antennas that they use are pointed in one direction and fixed to that spot. The mobile radios that use "Rubber duck" antennas transmit in an "Omni-directional" manner. Meaning that they transmit in a 360 degree pattern. So, in jumping off of my soapbox, I will say that if you buy an FRS/GRMS radio, look at what frequency they operate on. You will have better operational characteristics from the UHF radios because they require less power to transmit further. That's why most of the Motorola's that you see out there perform better than some of the VHF radios that were mentioned earlier.
Good luck,
BroncoGlenn
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Lately I've been using the Motorola HT 1000 radios. They are larger radios, 5 watt UHF IIRC correctly, but they have great range. In a 40 truck convoy that sprans 4 kilometers (100 meter spacing) we have no problem talking from the lead truck to the rear truck. A bit more spendy and larger than F/GMRS (about $100 used on ebay, each) but they work well.
James Lindley
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A few facts about frs verses gmrs radios.
GMRS radios require a liscence to operate.
GMRS radios are a network of relay towers. what this does is when you key the microphone the repeater (tower) boosts your signal giving it a much greater range.
These towers are not everywhere so range is sometimes limited.
FRS radios are the "walkie talkies" we had as kids only a little more refined /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif . Price does not mean that they will emit a signal further. There are to many variables to control such as radio wave interference, atmospheric interfernce, obstacles such a brush power lines, contour of the land itself, the amount of people talking at any given moment, etc etc. etc..
If you get caught by the fcc with a GMRS radio and using it without a liscence, you will get fined and it is a stiff fine. These guys don't play around when it comes to this type of thing...
Just something for you to think about when you select a radio.... James L.
GMRS radios require a liscence to operate.
GMRS radios are a network of relay towers. what this does is when you key the microphone the repeater (tower) boosts your signal giving it a much greater range.
These towers are not everywhere so range is sometimes limited.
FRS radios are the "walkie talkies" we had as kids only a little more refined /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif . Price does not mean that they will emit a signal further. There are to many variables to control such as radio wave interference, atmospheric interfernce, obstacles such a brush power lines, contour of the land itself, the amount of people talking at any given moment, etc etc. etc..
If you get caught by the fcc with a GMRS radio and using it without a liscence, you will get fined and it is a stiff fine. These guys don't play around when it comes to this type of thing...
Just something for you to think about when you select a radio.... James L.
BroncoGlenn
New member
Travis, so the 2-way hanh held radios sold as FRS/GMRS aren't GMRS?
Here's a number from Cobra, as an example: http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=shop...8cc560241c75ea3
Here's a number from Cobra, as an example: http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=shop...8cc560241c75ea3
JamesL is right about the extended range but left a few things out. There are two types of repeaters. One type is a amateur radio tower and can but not always repeat a GMRS signal. They are primarily for other frequencies (freq) and will receive one freq and transmit in another freq. The other repeater is strictly a GMRS freq and receives and transmit in the same freq. Both types of repeaters are mostly private (considered private property) and you may need permision to use them. Go to gmrsweb.com/gmrsrpt032699.html for info on GMRS and REPEATERS and what freq they use and what CODE you may need for use. The Cheapo Sets we've been talking about (2 for $89.99) do not have the SIMPLEX, DUPLEX freqs and codecs to use the first type of repeater. Expect to pay at least about $120 or more for a single radio that has these features. Don