On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 21:36:59 -0700, Dick
wrote:

Yes, but the one GMRS license covers literally everyone in your
family. Aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, you name it, they are
covered. Gets pretty cheap if 10 people get radios.

Better double check the fine print. I though it was for a single
household, not for the entire extended family.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:50:42 +0900, "Brenda Ann"
wrote:

And don't forget... the GMRS license itself costs as much as two or three of
the radios ($75).... : |

At least one license will cover all members of a household, which
helps the OP.

Not all that useful for a group of individuals who live alone, unless
each one gets a license.

Hypothetically, I would guess that some of these radios are used
without licenses.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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I would venture to say most all purchased at Wal-Mart, K-mart, etc.
are used without licenses. Pay $75.00 to use two $15.00 radios?! Joe
consumer just isn't going to do it especially with the chance of being
discovered next to zero.

Randy AB9GO


Gary S. Idontwantspam@net wrote in message . ..
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:50:42 +0900, "Brenda Ann"
wrote:

Hypothetically, I would guess that some of these radios are used
without licenses.

I would venture to say most all purchased at Wal-Mart, K-mart, etc.
are used without licenses. Pay $75.00 to use two $15.00 radios?! Joe
consumer just isn't going to do it especially with the chance of being
discovered next to zero.

Randy AB9GO


Gary S. Idontwantspam@net wrote in message . ..
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:50:42 +0900, "Brenda Ann"
wrote:

Hypothetically, I would guess that some of these radios are used
without licenses.

On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:50:42 +0900, "Brenda Ann"
wrote:


"Gary S." Idontwantspam@net wrote in message
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On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 17:17:42 -0800, "MBlaster"
wrote:

I am looking into the GMRS radios for my family. What units would anyone
recommend? Are there any test reviews available.

As an FYI, when they say "UP TO 5 miles", here in the real world,
think "UP TO TWO miles if everything goes right".

Also, stick with brands you have heard of, less like to create
headaches. Pricing on identical items can vary greatly, so shop
around.

And don't forget... the GMRS license itself costs as much as two or three of
the radios ($75).... : |


Yes, but the one GMRS license covers literally everyone in your
family. Aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, you name it, they are
covered. Gets pretty cheap if 10 people get radios.

I agree with the comments regarding power and range. If you want any
kind of decent performance, don't get one of the bubble pack radios
like you see at Wal-Mart. Get a real radio, and make sure it has a
removable antenna. If you buy a combo FRS/GMRS it won't have one as
it's not legal on FRS. It's good to be able to use a mag-mount, etc
for increased range. I have two (real), 5-watt GMRS radios, and two
25-watt mobiles. With a decent antenna you can cover a pretty good
area. If you want to use (or put up) a repeater, be sure the radio
can transmit and receive on the GMRS repeater frequencies.

Dick - W6CCD
WPUF301

On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:50:42 +0900, "Brenda Ann"
wrote:

And don't forget... the GMRS license itself costs as much as two or three of
the radios ($75).... : |

At least one license will cover all members of a household, which
helps the OP.

Not all that useful for a group of individuals who live alone, unless
each one gets a license.

Hypothetically, I would guess that some of these radios are used
without licenses.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
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"Gary S." Idontwantspam@net wrote in message
...
On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 17:17:42 -0800, "MBlaster"
wrote:

I am looking into the GMRS radios for my family. What units would anyone
recommend? Are there any test reviews available.

As an FYI, when they say "UP TO 5 miles", here in the real world,
think "UP TO TWO miles if everything goes right".

Also, stick with brands you have heard of, less like to create
headaches. Pricing on identical items can vary greatly, so shop
around.

And don't forget... the GMRS license itself costs as much as two or three of
the radios ($75).... : |

Spend some time here. http://www.popularwireless.com./ Especially in
the forums.

Dick

On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 17:17:42 -0800, "MBlaster"
wrote:

I am looking into the GMRS radios for my family. What units would anyone
recommend? Are there any test reviews available.

Thanks, Dale

On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 17:17:42 -0800, "MBlaster"
wrote:

I am looking into the GMRS radios for my family. What units would anyone
recommend? Are there any test reviews available.

As an FYI, when they say "UP TO 5 miles", here in the real world,
think "UP TO TWO miles if everything goes right".

Also, stick with brands you have heard of, less like to create
headaches. Pricing on identical items can vary greatly, so shop
around.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
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