What are Long Range Walkie Talkies?
Not so long ago, GMRS Walkie Talkies, which is what you need if you’re thinking long range Walkie Talkies, were relatively expensive compared to FRS Walkie Talkies. Today, with the increased demand, they cost about twice as much, so expect to pay around 80 dollars to start off with.
Look in the sporting goods shops, electrical stores and check out the camping, shooting and fishing outlets. These are great places to try different long range Walkie Talkies, but then you should shop around as you can often get a better deal online. Reliable names include Audiovox, Cobra, Icom, Uniden, Garmin, Motorola and Kenwood.
What is it that makes a Walkie Talkie system long range?
It’s to do with the power of the set. FRS systems generally are 1 watt or less. GMRS may go up to 5 watts, offering a 10 mile range in open country, but less indoors or in built up areas.
GMRS long range Walkie Talkies is the system for you if you’re a serious user of Walkie Talkies or need a reliable communication system for your business. This is what is used by the Fire Brigade, Search and Rescue operatives and anyone who needs a Walkie Talkie radio that they can rely on in a serious situation.
Extras include enhanced voice capabilities, allowing users to be heard above sirens, storms or fires. Many are waterproof and dustproof. You can add weather services, GPS, barometers, thermometers, chargers and all sorts of extras to your heart’s content. Whatever you do buy, make sure it’s sturdy, has a volume control and, if you want to talk to different receivers in seclusion, for example, talk to your foreman without talking to security, you will need multiple channels.
If you use a GMRS Walkie Talkie radio, you do need to download a licence from the FCC which will cost you about $85. They operate on the UHF-FM band between 450 and 470 MHz where there are 23 channels available.
Combination FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkie systems are available, for which you still require a licence.
Do make a point of trying out long range Walkie Talkies before you buy. Consider what you need it for and what range you need to cover. There’s no point in saving money if the system doesn’t do what it’s meant to do. It could make a huge difference to your business and could mean the difference between life and death in the certain situations.
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Long range Walkie Talkie clipped to belt
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