One way to increase the range of GMRS two way radios is with the use of a GMRS repeater. While all GMRS radios are not repeater capable, a few of them are. In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony from Buy Two Way Radios shows you how to enable the repeater channels on a Motorola Talkabout radio that is repeater capable. This procedure works for the Motorola Talkabout MS350R, MS355R and MR355R radios.
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Without a centralized repeater between hand held transceivers (ht) you will not be able to broadcast several miles in hilly terrain. with the right radio and antenna and great vantage points, we are able to make 3-5 miles between ht radios. With a repeater we are able to make about 25 miles between each ht one way, 10 miles distance both ways. we don't have a really sensitive receiver on the repeater thus the short distance except for one way.
I wish the FCC would strait out allow part 90 equipment on these frequencies, as it broadens the hardware that can be used. Right now only part 95 equipment may be used on the GMRS frequencies.
Please provide your advice on the best radio given the description I have provided. I am sure if you spend more you get more. Let me know what we get in each price range. Thanks.
Ray
The cell phone signal for repeater isn't to great in all areas but worked good next to the cell phone Tower. I was able to talk to my husband 20 miles away. Great for outdoor activity's, no licencee required on these pair!