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Small walkie talkie with longest range?

Long-distance, high power and a small convenient size don't exactly go together in one tidy package for a handheld two way radio. So what's the best compromise available?

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Admin - July 20, 2009 at 21:54

Categories: Radio Q&A   Tags: handheld radio, wattage output

Handheld Radio Channels

I recently bought myself a VHF Marine band portable walkie talkie radio. It was going cheap and I couldn’t resist a bargain.

What I need it for is to use it as an FRS radio. I plan on usingit when I’m out hiking and for stuff like that.

Are the VHF Marine band channels the same as the FRSĀ  radio channels, and if not, can I reprogram them for the Family Radio Service?

The handheld marine transceiver I bought was made by Midland.

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Admin - July 16, 2009 at 04:49

Categories: Radio Q&A   Tags: frs channels, frs radio, handheld radio, marine band radio, marine channels, midland, radios