Most manufacturers of consumer walkie talkies boast a maximum range between 16 and 50 miles. But are the numbers for real or are these range claims over the top? In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony from Buy Two Way Radios will tell you the truth about two way radio range and what you can reasonably expect from the typical FRS and GMRS radio under normal operating conditions.
For an in-depth discussion about two way radio range, listen to The Two Way Radio Show episodes TWRS-05 - Radios in Range and TWRS-45 - The Truth About GMRS Radio Range.
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I live in San Francisco and want to get a pair of two wqy Walkie/Talkies.
With all the tech. people up here and such a crowed city what do you recomed? I like power and distance.Is that an option?
Thanks !!
My area for most of the above is central and mostly northern New Mexico and southern colorado.
Thank you,
Ned M. Martinez
LA Labs Instructor
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