I just bought a cheap set of FRS radios yesterday to take my nephew hiking in
the woods to search for GeoCaches (couldn't find which box the set I already
own are packed in). $20 for a pair at Radio Shack and labeled to have a 2 mile
range. They also had GMRS/FRS units for about $50 a pair with a listed a 5
mile range. I like the cheaper ones because they run on simple AAA batteries.
The more expensive units had to be charged in a base unit. Both are capable of
lasting several days on a charge but I like the convenience of being able to
swap out batteries out on the trail if needed. Something to consider on a week
long camping trip. I know some people are talking about bringing CB or FRS to
the 10th Annual, I believe while CBs have a greater capability overall, I don’t
believe they match the convenience and price of these little FRS units.
Walt
In article <cp0b2s$m3i$2@bent.twistedbits.net>, dakota@billpitz.com (Bill
Pitz) writes:
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>
> "Required" is a relative term, though.
>
> Also, some of the GMRS channels actually overlap the FRS channels, so in
> the case of those channels, GMRS just gives you more output power.
> That's good for a group because there are always a few people who don't
> have GMRS radios..
>
> That being said, the increased output power of GMRS definitely makes a
> very noticable difference in the range.
>
> -Bill
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