I have 3 standard Midland/Motorola radios but I don't have them distributed since my family is close by and I could hand them out easily. I know the range isn't as good as advertised for sure. I wouldn't trust them more than a mile apart, but I think they usually say that is the range in the city. I got one of them (a Motorola T480) for free in a contest and it's the nicest one. It has FM radio, a light, NOAA weather channels/alerts, and the FRS/GMRS channels.
What's everyone's opinions on using GMRS channels? I know that most walkie talkies will come with them available, but I think technically you need a license to use them. I think they are higher power as well. Just wondering if it's something that I would actually need to worry about getting in trouble for using a couple times a year.
What's everyone's opinions on using GMRS channels? I know that most walkie talkies will come with them available, but I think technically you need a license to use them. I think they are higher power as well. Just wondering if it's something that I would actually need to worry about getting in trouble for using a couple times a year.
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