Ome other advantage to FRS radios, that CB's cannot match is that most
of us that have them, have many, expressly for the purpose of sharing.
I don't know anyone that only has just one FRS radio. I would think
that one could show up with no radio, and safely plan to borrow a FRS
radio without causing any undue hardship [although a pack of Duracells
might be appreciated] OTOH, is someone were to forseee either a long
over-highway trip [and wanted to be able to quiz all them truckers about
speedtraps and the like] OR intended to do any ofroading during the
10th annual, then possibly a CB might be in order. On the way out to
the last BBQ, Josh, Tom and I used FRS radios on the Highway and they
worked flawlessly, save for me having issues with where to put it when I
wasn't talking on it. The downside to FRS on the road is that it's not
a widespread among truckers and thus does not provide as much external
information.
Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.Com wrote:
> 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:
>
>>
>>"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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