Recommended FRS & GMRS radios

[FINOCJ]

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[Java]

I am at the bottom end of the FRS spectrum, I have the cheapest handhelds in a phone holder on a GoPro mount. They're actually made for kids, so they can get wet, dropped, whatever. Works great for the amount I use it, which is usually a few group runs a year.

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[TjMike]

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[open_circuit]

The radios I use are supposedly waterproof and float. Not a feature I specifically looked for, but nice to know when I take the kids kayaking.

[derf]

I ended up installing this GMRS radio in my Jeep. I'll be giving it a thorough test this weekend.

https://www.amazon.com/Midland-Micro...ix=gmrs&sr=8-8

I also have this pair of handhelds.

https://www.amazon.com/GXT1000VP4-Ch...b-0001847aafdb

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[Tom]

Retevis is having a sale right now on GMRS radios.
https://www.retevis.com/rb27-30-chan...16AX1-C9034AX1

https://www.retevis.com/retevis-rt76...80BX1-C9034AX1

https://www.retevis.com/rb75-waterpr...11125#A9214AX1

https://www.retevis.com/rb17p-powerf...tm_id=20211125

[Spieg]

FYI - Midland is offering 15% off for Black Friday (Code BF15)

[Jim]

https://midlandusa.com/collections/offroad

A question - For a mounted radio, what do folks think of the handset control / display style vs. conventional handset / radio face control / display?

I have never used an "all inclusive" handset controls style radio and I'm thinking of going in that direction.

Handset control & display: MXT275VP4 MicroMobile

Conventional: MXT400VP3 MicroMobile

[Spieg]

I used a Cobra CB that was mostly all in the handset (everything except for the power supply). Never had any issue with it. It's handy to have everything right there although I rarely made adjustments except when turning it on initially.

[Tom]

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