Learning to use a two-way radio
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. Based on your many comments we still ha...
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They probably have several channels. Some of the channels are probably the same as FRS and don't require a license. These channels will be limited to only 1/2 watt power. The other channels are GMRS and do require a license and allow for a higher output power.
You can also set up tones that allow you to only hear a transmission with the appropriate tone even if you're on the same channel as someone transmitting with a different tone. This allows you to not be bothered by other people using the same channel. But, you could also cause each other interference. In rural areas where there is likely not many other users I wouldn't use the tones as they are probably not needed and may prevent you from hearing someone else in an emergency.
You can also set up tones that allow you to only hear a transmission with the appropriate tone even if you're on the same channel as someone transmitting with a different tone. This allows you to not be bothered by other people using the same channel. But, you could also cause each other interference. In rural areas where there is likely not many other users I wouldn't use the tones as they are probably not needed and may prevent you from hearing someone else in an emergency.
