Why does it say 30 mile range if it only reaches 3 to 4 blocks in city & open space is a couple miles? Seems like dishonest advertising.
1087647
That's a great question! Something to ask the manufacturer for sure. I know they have been the best radios we have bought to this point. They are an inexpensive alternative to the big ones that do get that kind of range. We own an outdoor laser tag company, and use these for the employees in the field. Have never had a problem at all!
1087648
Yes, it is very misleading. Radio frequencies work best on line of sight, so as long as there is nothing blocking such as buildings or high hills, 30 miles is quite possible if you have the elevation and no interference from buildings or other obstructions. Buyer beware.Regards Brian
475048
I use this over my garage door and over my patio. The range is fine for these areas relatively close to the house. But 300 yards is a long, long way for this type of device. I do not believe its range is that great.
30353
The stated range is 600 feet. I never tested it over 300 feet. After three months with the product my range had decreased to less than 100 feet. I would recommend it for in-yard use. I ended up replacing it with a similar offering from dogtra.
1062790
In urban areas, don't count on more than a couple of blocks. These are line of sight, if you cannot "see" the person, your range will degrade significantly. The 36-mile claim assumes you are using the GMRS frequencies over a perfectly clear terrain (such as calm water) and under perfect atmospheric conditions. You will never realistically achieve this range or anywhere close to it. Plus, the antennas on these radios are not that good nor were they designed to be. People expect more out of these radios than was designed. They are useful for somewhat limited purposes and in relatively close-in situations. In urban areas, don't count on more than a couple of blocks. These are line of sight, if you cannot "see" the person, your range will degrade significantly. The 36-mile claim assumes you are using the GMRS frequencies over a perfectly clear terrain (such as calm water) and under perfect atmospheric conditions. You will never realistically achieve this range or anywhere close to it. Plus, the antennas on these radios are not that good nor were they designed to be. People expect more out of these radios than was designed. They are useful for somewhat limited purposes and in... » Read More In urban areas, don't count on more than a couple of blocks. These are line of sight, if you cannot "see" the person, your range will degrade significantly. The 36-mile claim assumes you are using the GMRS frequencies over a perfectly clear terrain (such as calm water) and under perfect atmospheric conditions. You will never realistically achieve this range or anywhere close to it. Plus, the antennas on these radios are not that good nor were they designed to be. People expect more out of these radios than was designed. They are useful for somewhat limited purposes and in relatively close-in situations. « Show Less
2173894
it is a transmitter that enables you to broadcast on the full spectrum, but it is more powerful than the allowable limit for broadcast. Openly, there is a few miles radius, thus broadcasting in a city may draw unwanted attention.
2250058
I have had 2 different sets, both midland, both over "advertised" 20 mile ranges and we have gotten just about 2 miles. Wife/son at home, me in car to work. So no straight lines, no line of sight, etc. This is in traffic, in the city. It is a gimmick. Now, maybe if you buy a license to use one of the regulated channels... maybe there you can get further, I don't know. We don't use those channels. I don't want any officers showing up at my door! So, experience says... 1 - 2 miles, TOPS.
565604
Yes you can. Doesnt have quite the range as I had hoped but, they did advertise "up to......." which means maybe less distance.
1455567
it did not work. It was $12 to send it back, also. Very misleading advertising. It never stated that you had to be within 35 miles of the stations.
824951
300 feet is the most I have heard of. Maybe Amazon will allow you to return it if it doesn't pass your test?
1239082
Advertised as 2000 ft. From inside a building it will be much less than that. From inside smaller buildings I can start the car in the parking lot. Larger buildings/lots usually not without stepping outside.
40892
I just bought this and while it is advertised on Amazon as a 60 mile antenna, it is actually a 35 mile antenna based on the user instruction manual in the box.
1593201
This has a long range. Very very long. Lol. Like 1/4 mile. Or more. I was trying to see how far the range was. And i gave up. Lol.
460927
Range is good up to 30 feet in my house, and works through walls at that range as well. I read the complaints as well and found out that it was the first model they made that had range issues.
153911
The range is not even close to 120 miles. I was all excited about 120 miles. I thought well damn I can get the South bend stations (close to), Chicago, Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo and Grand rapids. Well I can get the South bend stations and that is all.
573415
All I can tell you is this... if you have a fairly clear space without alot of trees, you should reach about 50 miles. We HAD a good signal until the trees bloomed their leaves and now no signal as we live in a Sherwood Forest type area of GA. I reach Atlanta some 30 miles away when the leaves are off with no problem. DBi gain, etc I do not remember, sorry. Also, I have a booster on mine I bought seperately and it really helps with digital channels.
628860
ordered 2 outside antennas neither one performs as advertised claims 125 mile reception. I am 50 to m75 miles from 2 major cities, and I am lucky if I can receive 4 stations had a old indoor antenna in fla and had all major networks. had 40 stations. am very unhappy with the 2 I ordered from amazon.
314713
None of them work to what they are advertised as. 36 miles would be no trees, no buildings, no interference, nothing and I doubt it would work then. I did a number of tests with the GXT1000VP4 one was left one talkie at the house and drove with the car...not a mile and it was not transmitting. Next was outside...woody area but not too much...we could only do a 1/2 and it worked great. Outside in the woods I would thing around 2 miles would be about it.