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Old April 7th 08, 05:29 PM posted to rec.radio.cb
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Default unusual 2-way radio

On Apr 7, 4:27�am, "fpbear" wrote:
this is a cell phone but it's really a two way radio with 100km range.

i have never seen this before. �can someone explain what it is?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=290219248257&....


It appears to be a two way duplex radio system that utilizes cell
phone type transcievers. Basically, you have a repeater hub that you
set up in a remote location and communicate using the handheld units,
much like hams do on two meters, looks like a neat idea if it actually
works.

However, the reason you have not seen these devices before is because
they are not legal for use in the USA, especially on 450 mhz. The FCC
is pretty good at detecting these kind of systems, and IMO if you put
this device in use, you would get busted pretty quickly.

I would not waste my money unless you are going to take it for use
outside of the US.


73, Pops