I have a bunch of these FRS radios and we have used them on back road group trips for some time. Overall I like them better than CB.
Some thoughts:
Different brands don't always 'mix'. I prefer Motorola.
AA batteries only last about a day or a day and a half. Take spares.
Many units seem to clip your first word or two. I try to remember to hold the transmit button in for a second or two before speaking.
The newer longer range units that incorporate GMRS can transmit at a higher power on the GMRS frequency (Ch. 7 and lower). Legally you need a GMRS license to do this. The license (last I checked) costs more than the radios. I wonder how many users actually have a license?
Dick |