2 way Ham Radio. Can I use these for recreational use with buddies on a ski trip as we would walkie talkies from walmart or target?
1726869
Yes you can. They are much better because they are 5 watt radios. Rule of thumb is 1/2 a mile per watt with UHF radios. all depends in terrain as well. well worth the money
1726870
I have these for use in my airsoft MILSIM group. One thing we've noticed is that they do not communicate with other brands of walkie-talkies. They have amazingly clear connection with each other, which is perfect. I believe there is a way to program them so that they do communicate with third party radios, but I haven't gotten around to figuring that out yet. Hope this helps!
1726871
since technically ham radio - would not use in public spaces like walmart. My office which is medical and surrounded by medical and heavy concrete makes no interference for anybody else. I would also use it in a sparsely used "ham radio" type area -- even though lower and narrow freq. there is a debate on legality.
1726872
Yes, that's for sure. I have 5 persons spread out in a roughly 2 blocks area and we can talk to each other with no problem.
1726873
I use and find them to be find. I would also get the ear piece sort of like the FBI use in security applications so that your hands are free
412550
Not too far. I suggest you buy a real set of walkie's for the same price. Look them up on amazon or on Google under "best walkie talkie's"!
499932
Yes on the ham bands. It broadcasts in the FRS bands, but to use it those frequencies would be illegal because it is FCC accepted for commercial use not recreational use.
223223
These are two-way radios and do not need to be programmed. You do not need a license to use these in the U.S.
917227
Yes you can have multiple radios on the same chanel and talk to each other. Range depends on conditions open water could be around 20 miles or more, on land with houses and trees, around 2 to 5 miles with the radio on high power.
1631694
Technically yes....but these radios are not FCC certified for use on the Maritime service. The only legal way to use them is to have a Ham radio license and to use them on Ham frequencies.
1492885
Unless you have friends with similar MURS radios, probably not. MURS is not terribly common right now. GMRS/FRS radios might be a better choice.
251877
Yes they can be, if you only operate on FRS or MURS frequencies. Those frequencies are open to everyone, no license required.
1450013
As far I know, you do not need license! These radios only have 2 miles range
409954
If you do not have a ham radio license there is a large $ fine for transmitting on those frequencies. Hope Amazon realizes they must sell to HAMs only.
322899
No this is more for camping. Short range communication with other people in your group while hiking etc. You won't pick up much more than neighborhood kids with toy walkie talkies with this.
869546
Depends on the distance but for the most part they are meant to be used as a point to point. They are 5 Ghz I suggest Google search it and You tube search it to learn about set up and such.
1236638
PS: If these radios are not "type accepted" it is illegal to use them on any band, except but a licensed ham on the ham freq. Only.
237725
A properly licensed ham, with a current license of the class that is required for this type of operation may do so. You would need to be a valid member of a repeater or repeater system that has worldwide coverage capabilities. There are several specialized ways of doing so. Last week I worked and made contact with guys in the British Isles, Italy and New Zealand on my BF-F8+ using our local 70cm linked repeater.
1887021
Yes you can. The other answer mentioned the headphones. I swapped the included one with my Boise and that really is nice.
16745
Yes. You should check the manual for the frequencies of those radios and then program these radios with them. These have the same frequency range.
1268025
Depends on the distance. If your within a few hundred yards they will work fine I've had no problems communicating at that distance regardless of obstacles, very good radios.