WANTED: GMRS/FRS Radio/Walkie Talkie

[CanadaBoy]

Hey I am looking for a pack of GMRS radios, preferably with a rechargeable dock and a long range.

The best deal I found so far is @ Wal-Mart:
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/7580/gmrs8fi.png

Should I get this deal, or no deal :confused:

Any other deals out there :confused:

[CanadaBoy]

Doed anyone have the CWO or Factory Direct Boxing Day flyer,
they might have these radios

[CanadaBoy]

I look up the XScargo website and they have some pretty good FRS radios for $20-$30 dollars :!:

Do they have a Boxing Day Flyer :confused: (XSCARGO)

[mizer]

Check out the Wally's flyer thread ...I think they are $19.99 on Boxing day

[fireguy9]

It all depends what you want these radios for. Those are junk personally. I have had about 6 brands and types so far, and we use them mostly for amusement parks when away on trips, and when the kids take off to the variety store a mile or 2 away.

The FRS is junk! I have 2 cobra models that were gmrs 2 watt and then upgraded to a 3 watt. The 3 watt was good. Also had a 3 watt pair of motorola's as well. I just sold them and purchased the latest out there,,,,, 5 watts of power and 14miles range. Midland gxt500 models.You cannot buy these in Canada yet. They probably will sell in excess of $125 when they arrive. I bought them off ebay brand new for $50 U.S including shipping. Extra $15 roughly if you want the charging kit and mics.

Best thing too,,, you never have other people on your channels.

[CanadaBoy]

So what is better, GMRS or FRS :confused:

It all depends what you want these radios for. Those are junk personally. I have had about 6 brands and types so far, and we use them mostly for amusement parks when away on trips, and when the kids take off to the variety store a mile or 2 away.

The FRS is junk! I have 2 cobra models that were gmrs 2 watt and then upgraded to a 3 watt. The 3 watt was good. Also had a 3 watt pair of motorola's as well. I just sold them and purchased the latest out there,,,,, 5 watts of power and 14miles range. Midland gxt500 models.You cannot buy these in Canada yet. They probably will sell in excess of $125 when they arrive. I bought them off ebay brand new for $50 U.S including shipping. Extra $15 roughly if you want the charging kit and mics.

Best thing too,,, you never have other people on your channels.

[CanadaBoy]

Check out the Wally's flyer thread ...I think they are $19.99 on Boxing day
Nope, they are on sale for $30 on boxing day, I got that image from the flyer

[fireguy9]

GMRS is 100 times better then FRS

the important thing as well is the power (wattage) most frs are pathetically underpowered and useless in a park etc,,,, as they lose there range when there is anything in the way,,,,

[CanadaBoy]

GMRS is 100 times better then FRS

the important thing as well is the power (wattage) most frs are pathetically underpowered and useless in a park etc,,,, as they lose there range when there is anything in the way,,,,
Here is the link to the site, tell me what you think:
http://www.sylvaniaelectronics.ca/index/screen/products_3/model_ID/1935.html

[162]

Hey I am looking for a pack of GMRS radios, preferably with a rechargeable dock and a long range.

The best deal I found so far is @ Wal-Mart:
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/7580/gmrs8fi.png

Should I get this deal, or no deal :confused:

Any other deals out there :confused:


For the price they are an excellent buy. In cities though you'll be hard pressed to reach a mile with these and most other GMRS radios. The NIMH rechargeable option is excellent for the price. I would buy if you wanted a pair of radios for that price. At the high end Cobra 3-watt radios (25km) with NIMH rechargeables go for $99 as comparison

[fireguy9]

Here is the link to the site, tell me what you think:
http://www.sylvaniaelectronics.ca/index/screen/products_3/model_ID/1935.html


They are crap!! dont waste your money!!!!! They are rated for 5 miles,, which means you wont even get a mile out of them,, plus they look like child play toys.

In reference to the person mentioning cobra 3 watt units,,, I just sold mine,,,, I bought them over a yr ago in the states for $35 U.S ,,, they are good but again,,,, no chance of 25km range,,,, more like 5-10 km max

I just picked up my new ones,, Midland GXT 500 which are the most powerful at 5 watts,,,, with a very long range,,,,, these are not even available in Canada right now,,,, but ebay has many at a price range of $40 and up depending if you want rechargers etc,,,, which I find are not needed

[CanadaBoy]

If you guys find any boxing day deals, please holler ;)

[CanadaBoy]

Factory Direct:
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/9640/uniden6ik.png
Now which one should I choose :confused:

[CanadaBoy]

:arrowu: Bump :arrowu:
Boxing Day in two days,
any new deals :|