is there secured channels on these radios?
1707528
Yes there are and it's pretty simple to do..I recommend reading the instructions
1707529
You can select what they call "privacy channels". That means you will not hear unwanted conversations from outside your party. However, anybody on that channel not using a privacy channel will hear what you say. I really like these radios because you can turn off ALL the beeps and tones when you transmit. You can also lock the settings if you loan these radios when talking car to car or boat to boat on a trip. I have not lost a loaner yet. I have 8 of these radios.
1707530
I think not. Wasn't positive, just read manual. No mention of secured channels.
1913944
If you intend to transmit with this radios...a license is required. But you can listen all you want without a license.
251877
Yes they can be, if you only operate on FRS or MURS frequencies. Those frequencies are open to everyone, no license required.
1336319
They work right out of the box and are pre programmed...you can google and find out the frequencies that come on them. I gave a set to my son for Christmas and come to find out tat a local police department uses one of the channels...so he is forbidden to use channel 15 till I figure out how to reprogram them. Also realistic range without obstruction is around 1/2 mile.
2224039
No, and as far as i know there is no plan for that in the future as they run on completely different types of firmware. These radios are just like other vendors radios where they are managed directly on the device though a WebGUI.
1182351
No you don't need to program them. They have different channels and as long as you have them both on the same one, you can communicate.
902541
You can access repeaters if channels are programmed correctly, however this radio itself is not a repeater.
729408
It depends on what are you using these units for. I'm using a set of two radios without any problem so far. You can use the free of charge frequencies from 8-16, and also you have a sub code to improve your privacy. Refer to your manual to program your own codes, and remember to do so for both units. Enjoy them.
864583
None for these two way radio's that I am aware of, only for GMRS radio frequencies. (http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs)
2178727
Have not used the feature but the owners manual says this: You can choose privacy for channels 1-22. All it does is add two more decimal places to the channel's frequency so you have to do the same to both or all radios you will be talking to. Looks like a simple operation using the menu button and up/down arrows
1744451
Yes, you can, assuming you comply with FCC rules on where and when to use these. It's the start of a really bad day if the Feds show up because you're using the wrong frequency as a walkie-talkie...
1684956
If you units have like channels like 14, 15 etc they will communicate. Be careful as some channels need to be licensed.
1230484
These radios can also be paired up to make a uhf repeater..something Tyt hasn't went public about. I have all the info on this and it is very inexpensive to do
499551
Like much of the internet you get many wrong answers.I am an FCC license examiner and I am telling you there is NO part of the frequency spectrum this radio uses that does not require FCC approval to operate on.As one man stated you will receive hefty fines and your equipment will be confiscated when you are caught.And I do not mean hundreds of dollars it is thousands of dollars.
289117
Yes. The radio channels are a standard. Some of the "sub" channels may be unique, but there will be a way to find a common channel with other 42 or 22 channel radios.
1288486
I am not sure, I can't check because I am deployed right now. I have used them on multiple times, and have never had a problem with someone on my channel. There are more than enough channels.
492584
Not for sure what you mean by unblocked. These are amateur radios, kicensed by the FCC. Not for use by unlicensed individuals! Require programming the various channels you may want to use. Are not legal to.use on the family radio service.