WANTED: GMRS/FRS Radio/Walkie Talkie

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:


Should I get this deal, or no deal

Any other deals out there

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

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 (XSCARGO)

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

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.

So what is better, GMRS or FRS

Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by mizer

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

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,,,,

Originally Posted by 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,,,,

Here is the link to the site, tell me what you think:
http://www.sylvaniaelectronics.ca/in...l_ID/1935.html

Originally Posted by 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:


Should I get this deal, or no deal

Any other deals out there

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

Originally Posted by CanadaBoy

Here is the link to the site, tell me what you think:
http://www.sylvaniaelectronics.ca/in...l_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

If you guys find any boxing day deals, please holler

Factory Direct:

Now which one should I choose

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Boxing Day in two days,
any new deals