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It also has a 12 volt "charging adaptor." Plug it into
you car

CY: Or, into a battery jumper pack. Which would be good for
base use, have a big trolling battery.

That's stupid, they shoulda been D cells. It's a base
radio., after all. Base radio can take some weight.

Three "D" cells would almost double the weight and size.

CY: Fine with me!

My problem with the unit is the same with all FRS readios:
the antenna is
part of the "box."

That's a legal requirement from the FCC.

The GMRS permits a separate antenna but a combo GMRS/FRS
unit has to have
the permanently attached antenna.

What's the difference? Well a separate antenna can be
placed at a higher
elevation.

CY: For sure. With a separate antenna, you can put the
antenna on the roof of your cabin, for ease of operation,
longer range, and much better reception.