Re: FRS radios

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Sun Dec 05 2004 - 10:16:07 EST


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On 12/5/2004 9:13 AM, Jason Bleazard wrote:
~ > I think FRS is rapidly becoming a
| lot more widespread than CB ever was.

FRS is cheaper, simpler, smaller, less obtrusive/visible...got a lot
going for it. CBs are the "bag phones" of the '80s - powerful, but a
pain, and ugly. FRS is the svelte cell phone of late - slips in your
pocket and just works.

| We'll probably get an FRS radio or two at some point in the near
future. Does
| anyone know what features or specs to look for? Brands to stick with or
| avoid? What's "GMRS" anyway?

http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/personal/generalmobile/

Basically more powerful, but "rubber-stamp" $80 license required. At
least in the US.

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