These radios are 7 channel FRS and 8 channel GMRS (15 total)
-This radio is 500mw on FRS channels AND 2 watts on GMRS channels)
(you are supposed to get a license from the FCC (www.fcc.gov) to
operate on GMRS freqs or you can face fines.. FRS requires no license)
Link to audiovox info page about the radio..
This radio comes with Vox, Alert Tone, Scan mode, 5 alert tones,
38 subcodes, 4 rechargeable AAA batteries AND charger.
For 41.88 each (normally 149$ retail) its a good deal and has
5 mile range vs. the wimpy 2 mile range of most FRS radios.
I found 6 locally at my local OD's and bought them..
if someone needs one let me know...we can work something out.
I don't think they have these online..but they should be at the local stores. Sku is 4447674008
(These are in blister packs and are ONE per pack)
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HERE is a review on the radio at hotdeals.org:
Review of Audiovox GMRS1525 two-way radio: I've never heard of this radio before, but I picked up a few (for $50/ea) from a local Office Depot store that was going out of business. I own a couple Motorola Talkabout radios, and I have always been very pleased with the Motorola's. The Talkabout's "2-mile" range (using 500mW transmission power) really is 2 miles in the great outdoors, 1 mile in the suburbs, and works for about 6-8 blocks in the urban areas. I found the "5-mile" radios (which use 2W transmission power) to have double the range than the "2-mile" ones (around 5 miles in the wilderness, 3 miles in the suburbs, and around 12-18 blocks in the city. And the Audiovox radios are relatively inexpensive. You can use one of these radios with a standard ("2-mile" range; 500mW) FRS radio, but the transmission power of the "5-mile" (2W powered) radio will be a lot higher.
Just like the regular FRS radios, the Audiovox supports 570 different frequencies (15 channels, 38 codes per channel). Half of those channels are on the FRS frequencies (compatible with standard "2-mile" 500mW FRS radios on channels 1-7), the other half are GMRS frequencies which are only compatible with higher-end/commercial radios. The Audiovox GMRS1525 is small, roughly about the same size as a Talkabout 250. It also comes with a rechargable battery, or you can put in 4 regular AAA batteries. Rechargable 500mW Motorola radios will cost you over $100. Here are some places that sell the Audiovox GMRS1525:
Amazon.com for $90
Pricecost.com for $65, plus $5-9 for shipping
First Electronics for $75, plus $7 shipping
Target for $70, in-store only, expires March 10
(If you find a better price please let me know.)
However, the Audiovox radios do not have the sexy-look and cool features found in the Motorola radios. But if range and price are important to you, consider these radios.
Audiovox GMRS1525 product info from Audiovox.com. Note that each purchase includes one radio, so you need at least two radios (FRS or GMRS of any brand) to get any use out of them. Although an FCC license is not technically required for use, because these radios transmit over 500mW and because they can transmit on GMRS frequencies, the FCC requires a license (form 605) to be purchased before you can transmit legally, otherwise you are subject to a hefty fine. These radios might have a much better cost/performance ratio than standard 500mW radios ("2-mile" range), but after the FCC licensing fee it might not be a hot deal afterall. One more important factor: I believe that standard 500mW ("2-mile" FRS radios) are allowed for use in other countries, such as Canada and Europe, however this GMRS radio is illegal to use in countries other than the US. You are only allowed to use this radio where the FCC has jurisdiction over radio regulatory matters. It is also illegal to use these radios on a commercial aircraft and on board a ship, unless you have permission from the Captain.
UPDATE (1pm): An anonymous visitor reminds us that: An FCC license is required to transmit on GMRS frequencies, period. It appears that in order to transmit on the FRS frequencies (which are also GMRS interstitial frequencies) with more than 500 mW of power, you need a GMRS license. [47CFR95.639d]
-This radio is 500mw on FRS channels AND 2 watts on GMRS channels)
(you are supposed to get a license from the FCC (www.fcc.gov) to
operate on GMRS freqs or you can face fines.. FRS requires no license)
Link to audiovox info page about the radio..
This radio comes with Vox, Alert Tone, Scan mode, 5 alert tones,
38 subcodes, 4 rechargeable AAA batteries AND charger.
For 41.88 each (normally 149$ retail) its a good deal and has
5 mile range vs. the wimpy 2 mile range of most FRS radios.
I found 6 locally at my local OD's and bought them..
if someone needs one let me know...we can work something out.
I don't think they have these online..but they should be at the local stores. Sku is 4447674008
(These are in blister packs and are ONE per pack)
----------------------------------------------------------------
HERE is a review on the radio at hotdeals.org:
Review of Audiovox GMRS1525 two-way radio: I've never heard of this radio before, but I picked up a few (for $50/ea) from a local Office Depot store that was going out of business. I own a couple Motorola Talkabout radios, and I have always been very pleased with the Motorola's. The Talkabout's "2-mile" range (using 500mW transmission power) really is 2 miles in the great outdoors, 1 mile in the suburbs, and works for about 6-8 blocks in the urban areas. I found the "5-mile" radios (which use 2W transmission power) to have double the range than the "2-mile" ones (around 5 miles in the wilderness, 3 miles in the suburbs, and around 12-18 blocks in the city. And the Audiovox radios are relatively inexpensive. You can use one of these radios with a standard ("2-mile" range; 500mW) FRS radio, but the transmission power of the "5-mile" (2W powered) radio will be a lot higher.
Just like the regular FRS radios, the Audiovox supports 570 different frequencies (15 channels, 38 codes per channel). Half of those channels are on the FRS frequencies (compatible with standard "2-mile" 500mW FRS radios on channels 1-7), the other half are GMRS frequencies which are only compatible with higher-end/commercial radios. The Audiovox GMRS1525 is small, roughly about the same size as a Talkabout 250. It also comes with a rechargable battery, or you can put in 4 regular AAA batteries. Rechargable 500mW Motorola radios will cost you over $100. Here are some places that sell the Audiovox GMRS1525:
Amazon.com for $90
Pricecost.com for $65, plus $5-9 for shipping
First Electronics for $75, plus $7 shipping
Target for $70, in-store only, expires March 10
(If you find a better price please let me know.)
However, the Audiovox radios do not have the sexy-look and cool features found in the Motorola radios. But if range and price are important to you, consider these radios.
Audiovox GMRS1525 product info from Audiovox.com. Note that each purchase includes one radio, so you need at least two radios (FRS or GMRS of any brand) to get any use out of them. Although an FCC license is not technically required for use, because these radios transmit over 500mW and because they can transmit on GMRS frequencies, the FCC requires a license (form 605) to be purchased before you can transmit legally, otherwise you are subject to a hefty fine. These radios might have a much better cost/performance ratio than standard 500mW radios ("2-mile" range), but after the FCC licensing fee it might not be a hot deal afterall. One more important factor: I believe that standard 500mW ("2-mile" FRS radios) are allowed for use in other countries, such as Canada and Europe, however this GMRS radio is illegal to use in countries other than the US. You are only allowed to use this radio where the FCC has jurisdiction over radio regulatory matters. It is also illegal to use these radios on a commercial aircraft and on board a ship, unless you have permission from the Captain.
UPDATE (1pm): An anonymous visitor reminds us that: An FCC license is required to transmit on GMRS frequencies, period. It appears that in order to transmit on the FRS frequencies (which are also GMRS interstitial frequencies) with more than 500 mW of power, you need a GMRS license. [47CFR95.639d]
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