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Get 2 miles or more from an FRS/GMRS radio

I have a Midland GXT 800 VP4 FRS/GMRS walkie talkie radio. I would like it to cover two miles or further than that.

The information on the box calls it a 26-mile radio, so that shouldn’t be too hard. Should it?

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Admin - August 22, 2009 at 14:26

Categories: CB and FRS Radio   Tags: frs radio distance, gmrs radio distance, line of sight, obstructions, point to point, trees

What is Field Day?

On the same weekend every year, thousands of US radio amateurs leave the comfort of their homes and set up two way radio stations in parks, on hilltops and in open fields. Why do they do this?

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Admin - July 25, 2009 at 23:52

Categories: amateur radio   Tags: camping, portable radio transceivers, tree antennas, trees, wire antennas