Just a thought here. True the FRS units are a commodity (selling price near
the higher end throw-away cameras) and their range is limited, but they
don't have to contend with skip. One possibility might be MURS. With a 2
watt limit and a much more efficient antenna than the 27 MHz units, these
may make a lot of sense (especially if they get the prices down). I would
expect 5 miles between handhelds on MURS (but then, I may be ever the
optimist


73 from Rochester, NY
Jim

"Homac" wrote in message
om...
The range on the average CB even the smaller "Walkie-Talkie" style is
much better. FRS main advantage is it's much smaller size, however if
you want to communicate reliably (more than 1 mile) a CB or 2m Amateur
equipment is the way to go.

You are right about CB I have seen more and more people with them
again. It started in the 70s then died out, back in the late 80's
then died out and now its back again???

Homac


I want something which can communicate 2-3km and keep hearing how
limited FRS radios are. I know CBs are starting to come back, is the
range much better. Any help would be appreciated.

Luigi


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