All kinds of neat features like hand held microphone, and
light and so on. AM, FM, weather band.

http://tinyurl.com/luvuh8
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=390928

When these come down in price a bit, I may buy one. The
idiots that designed it. The backup battery are three AA
cells. That's stupid, they shoulda been D cells. It's a base
radio., after all. Base radio can take some weight. Crank
generator to recharge the internal cells. Dunno what kind of
internal battery, but probably some micro tiny button
batteries.

Also has lighter cord, so you can carry in your auto jumper
pack for extended run. Carry strap, so you can take it
hiking.


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"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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All kinds of neat features like hand held microphone, and
light and so on. AM, FM, weather band.

http://tinyurl.com/luvuh8

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=390928

When these come down in price a bit, I may buy one. The
idiots that designed it. The backup battery are three AA
cells.

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

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.

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.

John Gilmer wrote:
"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
All kinds of neat features like hand held microphone, and
light and so on. AM, FM, weather band.

http://tinyurl.com/luvuh8

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=390928

When these come down in price a bit, I may buy one. The
idiots that designed it. The backup battery are three AA
cells.

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

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.

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.


They are what they are. If you need more range, they still sell 27mhz CB
radios, or if you don't mind spending money, get some real FM
walkie-talkies. They are pretty cheap on ebay. Now that many PDs and FDs
are going to trunked radios, there are a lot of them out on the market
at low cost. If you want cheap LEGAL multi-watt FM, there are the
'business band' FM radios like they use in stores- license is about 50
bucks, IIRC. Legal FM on the other bands costs a lot more. Lots of
bootleg users out there- unless you are using a freq that some local
business or govt. is using, FCC is unlikely to fall on you. Not saying
that is right, mind you, just that lots of people do it.

--
aem sends...

http://tinyurl.com/luvuh8

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.