Cost of FCC 2-Way-Radio License
Recently I bought a pair of Midland GXT1000VP4 GMRS Two-Way Radios so my wife and I can communicate with each other when she is hiking and I am at our campsite. Now I see that the box says "FCC Licens...
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BurbMan wrote:
According to the product details, these radios have a 36-mile range over flat ground, so you should be able to get a couple miles of range even if it's hilly. You don't say where DW is hiking, whether around the CG or on park trails, vs. up in the mountains.
I have a set of the lower-power FRS radios and you're lucky to get one mile of range in a forested area.
I would try the radios and see if they will work in your environment at the distances you want. If you decide to keep them, send in the $70 and get the license, if not return them and don't bother with the license.
36 miles claim is line of site from the top of a high hill with an unobstructed view of the other unit. And even that is a stretch.
BTW on flat ground line of site is less than 36 miles due to earths curvature.
Realistic range open country no obstructions, 2 miles at best
light forests/trees 1/4 to maybe 1/2 mile.
