Are these radios suitable to be used by adults in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) emergency situations so that CERT first responders can communicate with each other in a limited emergency area, like a building damaged in an earthquake?
1076816
I would say they have limited range inside, and would not trust people's lives to their performance under fire. They work well enough outdoors in line of sight.
2255316
No, they can't be used as CBs. They are the same as any other FRMS and GMRS FAMILY radios. Not the same frequencies as CBs. These radios have, I believe, 42 channels plus about as many privacy codes for a whole lot of optional private channel use. We use them every day at work. 12.5hr shifts. Our whole crew. Batteries last about 3days or more without charging, depending on use. And we use them quite a bit at work. Because we can't always get on company radios, we use these to keep in touch and organized. We work around large equipment, large scrap piles, and past a section of woods to a river about 3miles away and still can be heard. Haven't tried truly long distance. Hope this helped you and others.
296923
They are a very good radio I use mine on Ham radio. Which you have to be licensed. You need to apply for a business license from the FCC and see what frequency they give you I'm not sure what your location is and if you are in a heavily populated area or in the country if you have that many vehicles chances are you will need to be hooked up with a repeater system a lot of times there is somebody in the local area who supplies radios and repeater system .Chances are you would be cheaper off with a cell phones.
1631692
Yes it can communicate in the same frequency band (156-157MHZ). HOWEVER, be advised it contains no circuitry to provide of automatic switching to emergency channels and is NOT water proof, (non-submersible) nor even weather resistant. Also it does not have any type of geolocate ID/ALI sending feature. In a pinch when a vessel is in distress I certainly wouldn't want a splash of water taking out my only means of survival safety.
1875813
we use them in the offices of all our 200 plus schools. this alerts staff who may not have a cell phone. These radios can have flashing red strobe as an option and they play back the alert.
25866
You most certainly can. I use this FM transmitter to transmit for our church ministry. Remember that you can only use it on the lowest power setting to be legal. I use this transmitter very effectively for our ministry. If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to contact me once again.
1631372
This radio is a twin band Ham Radio ( amateur radio ) two meter and 440 band, so it can receive and transmit on these bands. If you have an amateur radio license, you can use the radio on 144.0 to 148.0 mhz,,,also from 420.0 to 450.0 mhz. I don't know the frequency of the fire dept. in your town, for sure it is not on the ham bands. Hope this helps
2241802
I use it as a backup radio to my regular comm gear at a local roadracing track... no problem working well over a mile in bad conditions. Best to have a business license though, as these are either Amateur (requiring license) or Commercial ( requiring a license) depending on which frequencies you choose to use.
530331
I use this radio at sea, in a commercial, industrial setting. The range on VHF radios is line of sight. If you can see it you can talk to it. If your battery is low you may have difficulty hearing any reply. I strongly suggest carrying a spare battery on your person. I've found the continuous use life for the battery to be about 6-8 hours depending on the amount of transmissions you do. Captain T.
483953
Yes we use six units simultaneously as an all points communication system in a community theatre. The system works well, if you remember to have fresh batteries, turn the units on, have them all set to the same channel and turn the volume up......we have tested all the failure modes. Good set up for our use.
875919
The model referenced is the VHF/UHF model. This model would be a good choice. I am assuming you are aware that an amateur radio license is required to transmit with this radio in the ham bands.
2241803
you can set it up so it's FCC legal but the learning curve is high, and you would need to train your staff in how to use and how not to use this unit. If you can get past that there is no cheaper way to go with the options this unit has. I would recommend you look at the Motorola VL-50 this radio is designed for your needs. it is just as secure, easy to use, but its cost is around 200.00 per unit. any unit over 1/2 a watt will work well for you. remember that any more than 1\2 a watt and you could be interfering with other places around you.
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You can be connected to how ever many you would like. The only limit is how many people can talk at the same time. LOL. It can get cumbersome when your group gets higher than six [6] simply because there is some competition for air-time if you have something to say. But, per se, there is no technical limit. These are incredibly great radios with very good quality sound and range. Very professional and since so, you need a license to use some of the higher channels. Instructions for this come with the radios. I have had much benefits and use of this product and highly recommend them to all. Hope this helps. You can be connected to how ever many you would like. The only limit is how many people can talk at the same time. LOL. It can get cumbersome when your group gets higher than six [6] simply because there is some competition for air-time if you have something to say. But, per se, there is no technical limit. These are incredibly great radios with very good quality sound and range. Very professional and since so, you need a license to use some of the higher channels. Instructions for this come with the radios. I have had much benefits and use of this product and highly recommend them to all.... » Read More You can be connected to how ever many you would like. The only limit is how many people can talk at the same time. LOL. It can get cumbersome when your group gets higher than six [6] simply because there is some competition for air-time if you have something to say. But, per se, there is no technical limit. These are incredibly great radios with very good quality sound and range. Very professional and since so, you need a license to use some of the higher channels. Instructions for this come with the radios. I have had much benefits and use of this product and highly recommend them to all. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1618031
Without a license and a call, I would never take a distress call seriously unless you could properly identify. Second, with VHF/UHF on a handheld, the range is going to be very limited and there probably would not be anyone within range to hear you anyway.
221636
This is not the ideal radio for getting help on the ocean. Someone might be monitoring and answer you, but don't bet your life on it. You will need a radio with a marine band.
1131351
so when buying these radios they are not set and ready for use?? do i have to program them for them to work with each other???
345127
I'm licensed by nys, I use it for work as a medic for a private company. But you will need a ham ticket if you are going to use it for personal use. This radio does transmit over public safety freqs.