Uniden GMR1235-2 2-Way 12 Mile 2 Pack GMRS/FRS Radios
From Uniden
PRODUCT FEATURES:Up to 12 miles range (Range varies with terrain)22 channels (15 GMRS, 7 FRS)Battery strength meterKeypad lockChannel scanChannel monitor1 call toneRoger beepBelt clip included
Amazon Sales Rank: #426 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Uniden Model: GMR1235-2 Dimensions: 8.69" h x 2.75" w x 7.06" l, .66 pounds
Manufacturer's Description (July 2, 2008) With 12 miles of range, the Uniden GMR1235-2 two-way radios offer you the freedom to go anywhere and do anything--from weekend hiking to just hanging out at the mall. These GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios are lightweight, palm sized, state-of-the-art communications devices, providing a maximum spread of 12 miles. This package comes complete with two radios, six alkaline batteries, and two belt clips. Depending on your location, you can stay in contact with family and friends up to 12 miles away. Be safe, not sorry with these GMRS radios. Their long-range communication capabilities means you're never out of touch, and two-way radio communications can ensure your safety when cell phone signals fade and fall short. (Actual range may vary depending on environmental and terrain conditions; see chart at right.) Use them at sporting events, to stay in contact with friends while camping, hiking, skiing or biking, or in conjunction with a neighborhood watch to ensure vital communications. The GMR1235-2 radios have a unique circuitry designed to dramatically extend the life of your batteries. If there is no transmission of incoming call for three seconds, your radio automatically switches to the Power Save mode. They also have a built-in battery strength meter to let you know when it’s time to change out your batteries. Features and Specifications 22 total chanels: 5 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels Up to 12-mile range Battery level meter Keypad lock Channel scan Channel monitor 1 call/ring tone alert Roger beep Power: three AAA batteries per radio Battery life: Up to 20 hours Warranty: 1 year Federal Regulations The FCC requires GMRS operators to have a license. Application information is included in the owner's manual. Due to FCC requirements, the maximum range of these two-way radios can only be achieved on the GMRS channels (1 through 7, and 15 through 22). No license is required for operation on FRS channels 8 through 14. What's in the Box Two radios, six AAA batteries, two belt clips, and printed operating instructions
Looks like a toy, works like the real thing Those Uniden GMR1235-2 2-way Radios are so compact, you can easily hold both in one hand (see my Customer Image). They are also very inexpensive (around $20 for a pair), so one may think of them as just toys for kids, But in fact they can be used by kids and adults alike - provided that you start with the correct expectation. First of all, forget about the manufacturer's claim of '12-mile' range. That is only possible under the most optimistic test condition (transmitting from one hill top to another with clear line-of-sight). In an urban environment, you are lucky if you can get one or two miles. With this limited range in mind, this walkie talkie set can still be very useful in many places (such as in a National Park, or a large shopping mall). The sound quality is quite decent - similar to an AM radio. Next, this thing is a battery-eater if you use disposable alkaline cells (three AAA per radio). The manufacturer claims an average battery life of '20 hours'. But again, this is under a special test condition of '5/5/90', which means 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% idle time. The device consumes different amount of current during different operation modes, as shown below: - While transmitting: 400mA - While receiving: 50-100mA (depending on volume level) - While idling: around 15mA. If you do a lot of transmission, a set of alkaline cells is likely to run flat in less than two hours (because alkaline cells are very inefficient at high current). My advice is to buy some good quality rechargeable cells, such as the Kodak AAA NiMH 850 mAh, to power those radios. That way, not only will you save money on batteries, you can even get longer run time per charge. A steal of a deal! I bought a pair to see how they would work for a local communications net and they were great! Sure, they lack a lot of the fancy bells and whistles but they have range and clarity that some of the other hand-held radios in the net lacked. Some of the other members were so impressed, they wanted to know where they could get some. I'm buying some more now before these babies sell out, again! Good, basic communication option. Fairly long range, easy to use, batteries included, and good price. What's not to love? Excellent for the price Bought these as knock around radios for the kids so they didn't need to play with my nicer Motorola talkabouts. For the price these are excellent radios. They have been tested out to just under 1 mile over water (opposite sides of the local lake). The included batteries are kind of like the inkjet cartridges you get with your printer... just enough juice for you to test the product, but not enough for real work. Don't head into the field on the included batteries! A buddy and I hiked into a high mountain lake to fly fish with these radios and they were great for us to brag "fish on" when we were too far apart to see each other. At $10 each they were a guilt free purchase, even knowing they won't see daily use. Very happy with the quality and performance at this price point.
