Hi Sov,

I like Midland, but Motorola or Cobra will serve you well also. Ignore the false
distances on the packages. You can expect about 2 miles regardless of what the
package may say. Shop for bargains is my advice. All sets I've seen are both
FRS/GMRS.

You need a GMRS license to operate on HI power but it is not likely worth it.
Channels 8-14 are FRS-only and you need no license so I'd use them. You are also
entitled to use Channels 1-7 on LO power but you risk causing interference to HI
power, licensed GMRS operations on those channels so I avoid them. It is a
courtesy to the licensed GMRS operators.

You are wise to begin by using the FRS channels. There is little difference in
range with the GMRS channels for the license cost. Be sure you know how to use
them correctly to make a distress broadcast. Many fail for lack of complete
information aired repeatedly so monitors can piece together the message if
reception is poor. Extremely important.

Others will give you the net info and may offer more views you can consider.
Best wishes.



> To: DCERN@yahoogroups.com
> From: sovnse@...
> Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:30:45 +0000
> Subject: [DCERN] recommendations for FRS or GMRS radios
>
> Hi.
>
> I'm looking to purchase a set of FRS/GMRS radios for emergency use. Does
anyone have any recommendation on what to get? I am willing to get the GMRS
license for the higher power option if it is really worth it but see myself
starting with the non license version if there is a big cost difference.
>
> Also, is there still a Sunday night FRS/GMRS net in upper NW area for people
to try out their radio connectivity?
>
> Responses to full group preferred if possible.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Sov Nse
>
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