Walkie Talkies?
AsSiMiLaTeD
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Do you guys have any recommendations for a good set of Walkie Talkies? I need something about about a 5 miles range, but that 5 miles is going to be blocked with tress and such, so I need something good.
I have a set of Motorola T5950 right now, and am wondering if these will work or if there are better options out there.
I have a set of Motorola T5950 right now, and am wondering if these will work or if there are better options out there.
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AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »... but that 5 miles is going to be blocked with tress and such.......
So is Tress your girlfriend or something? Must be huge, and made of thick metal to block radio signals.... :eek:
Other than that, I have nothing more to add
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I've had good experience with Cobras. Used them on a canoe trip once, one got wet and stopped working; I sent it into Cobra and they replaced it for free.If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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Five miles is a long way. Modern FRS radios are supposed to be used
within a one mile range. Modern handheld cd radios might get the job done.
Big difference between CB and FRS."The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
There are plenty of FRS radios that work at 5 miles (assuming nothing is in the way), and some that claim 10 or even 20 miles (less depending on obstructions).If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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bobman1235 wrote: »There are plenty of FRS radios that work at 5 miles (assuming nothing is in the way), and some that claim 10 or even 20 miles (less depending on obstructions).
FRS radios are only good for 1 mile or less. Beyond that you need the extra power of GMRS radio (or a hybrid). You need a license to broadcast with that power.For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore... -
There are some FRS radios that are higher power and advertise a 5 mile range. I'm not at home to look at what model they are, but I bought some Motorola FRS radios that also have the NOAA weather receiver built in, and that we used while hunting/fishing in the Kenai and Yukon areas in Alaska that would work at 5 miles or a little further without too much issue.DKG999
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Ah, I see, sorry, most FRS radios I've ever had are GMRS hybrids, I forgot they were even two different things.
As for needing a license... sure you're supposed to get a license to use the "high power" stuff but very few people do, and they don't require you to have a license to buy them.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
These Motorola I have now are GMRS, whatever that means. It sounds like some additional research is in order. I sure don't have a license, bought these at Costco a while back.
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Yes, the license thing is a definitely a grey area. FCC says its illegal without a license to broadcast above .5 watt, but I'm sure there are many people who use the higher power without one. Its probably the kind of thing that will never be an issue unless you abuse it. Use it minimally and don't cus on the air.
Assimilated, your set will give you further range if you use the high power GMRS output. Check the manual to see how to enable.
If you want to be legal while using it, the GMRS license fee is only $85.For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore... -
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I have Cobra GMRS radios. They are quite good for what they are supposed to do. The frequency is what controls transmission distance. GMRS radios work in the gigahertz band. Most excellent for line of sight transmissions. Yes, you will get whatever the stated range when on the ocean. 20 + miles will happen from mountain top to mountain top at very low power levels.
Here's the reality: It's easy for gigahertz frequency to be blocked. Trees will do it. If you REALLY want that range, use a lower frequency band. A QUALITY CB walkie talkie, operating in the 27 Mhz band will work well for that distance. Expect to hear static, hiss, etc. That is the trade off.
Lower frequencies are not as sensitive to physical obstructions. Their wave length is longer and it simply passes through things the size of leaves, which are much more closer to a GMRS frequency wave length. Leaves will block a GMRS frequency ... definitely attenuate the transmitted power.
Transmission power counts in a lower frequency range. Go the legal limit or, if you care to mod, beyond.... Think Mhz, not GHZ, with lower the Mhz as having longer transmission distances. Frequencies in the single Mhz range will transmit hundreds of miles. AM (sub MHZ) will transmit thousands of miles given the right conditions and transmitting power.
