Which Baofeng Radio will Ham, Frs, and GMRS
1886713
You can program it to transmit at low power (1/2 watt) for FRS. Still illegal, however.
1886714
The BF-888S will operate on ham 70cm, FRS, and GMRS. It is only legal for use on ham 70cm, so usage on FRS and GMRS is at your own risk.
1676649
I have no personal experience with either of those models, but Baofeng hasn't changed this since the UV-2, so I would guess it would be fine. In any case, it's not a big investment...
1226097
Good heavens! So many wrong answers. This radio can be programmed to receive on any frequency in the typical VHF/UHF land mobile bands. It cannot be used legally used to transmit on either FRS or GMRS frequencies because the radio is not Part 95 certified. There are no frequencies in this radio that can legally be used without a license. There are many business band frequencies that this can operate on legally, but it requires an FCC license, which is generally not difficult to obtain, but you do have to pay between $85 and $200, depending on how many radios you license. Now, these radios are being used every day illegally. Can you get away with it? Maybe. If you happen to pick a frequency with a licensed user or users already on it, you can expect they will file a complaint with the FCC. Depending on how much interference you cause, you may get a visit from a white van with lots of antennas. I suggest you Google the amount of fines you can be hit with. Contact a local land mobile radio dealer. They can help you with a license, and you won't have to worry about the guys in the white van.
1716321
Maybe. Most likely in the business band (part 90) although equipment must be certified for non-Amateur use. The description does not specify if this equipment is Part 90 certified. You can not use for FRS or GMRS because the radio needs to be Part 95 certified. Since it does not appear the power can be limited to 1/2 watt and the antenna appears to be removable, I would think the radio will not be Part 95 certified for FRS. The reviewers that are using the radios and just picked a frequency do run the risk of causing interference with other licensed users. The FCC fines usually start at $12,500. A business license is about $260 for ten years in UHF. Maybe. Most likely in the business band (part 90) although equipment must be certified for non-Amateur use. The description does not specify if this equipment is Part 90 certified. You can not use for FRS or GMRS because the radio needs to be Part 95 certified. Since it does not appear the power can be limited to 1/2 watt and the antenna appears to be removable, I would think the radio will not be Part 95 certified for FRS. The reviewers that are using the radios and just picked a frequency do run the risk of causing interference with other licensed users. The FCC fines usually start at... » Read More Maybe. Most likely in the business band (part 90) although equipment must be certified for non-Amateur use. The description does not specify if this equipment is Part 90 certified. You can not use for FRS or GMRS because the radio needs to be Part 95 certified. Since it does not appear the power can be limited to 1/2 watt and the antenna appears to be removable, I would think the radio will not be Part 95 certified for FRS. The reviewers that are using the radios and just picked a frequency do run the risk of causing interference with other licensed users. The FCC fines usually start at $12,500. A business license is about $260 for ten years in UHF. « Show Less
1286046
Same question, same answer. If you're looking for a radio you can use without a license, then no, it is not a good radio for that purpose. This radio is not Part 90 (commercial land mobile) or Part 95 (FRS/GMRS, etc.) certified. If you use it as received from the factory, you'll be transmitting on commercial and public safety channels, so could get in a lot of trouble very quickly (with fines exceeding $10,000). If reprogrammed for ham radio 70cm band and you're licensed, then yes, it can be used legally. If reprogrammed for FRS, then you'll be illegal due to power levels and the removable antenna. If reprogrammed for GMRS AND you have a license, then you'll be on shaky ground, but the chance of getting caught is small. If you're looking for a good "family" radio and don't want to get a license, then stay with FRS radios and stay off the GMRS channels (Channels 15-22 on Motorola radios). The short answer is that is that it is NOT a good solution for a low cost, LEGAL, easy to use radio for unlicensed family use.
189985
I use Chirp, in my opinion, it is better than the software from Baofeng. The radio is not listed, but use the UV-5R as the radio type. since they are basically the same radio. http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home
401983
CBS commercial broadcasting system which is free GMRs is general Mode radio service Which u have to pay the fcc to use that ban frms is family radio mode service witch is free. Gmrs goes farther that's why u have to pay.
927191
These are two way radios, you can use as many as you like. You can talk to anyone within range if they are on the same frequency. These are FRS/GMRS radios, so they will work with any radios capable of using FRS/GMRS frequencies. Keep in mind that you need a GMRS license to operate on the GMRS frequencies. Without a license you can only use channels 1-14. If you want to use the other channels you need to get a license from the FCC.
1496074
Nope, the MH230R is a UHF GMRS transceiver and you must have a GMRS license to use it. It is not compatible with VHF MURS frequencies.
1120505
The baofeng uvf82 can be programed to work with the BF-888s radios but the 82s are more advanced over the 8888s. The 82 will not work digital . The 82x will work on the 220 MHz band.
808758
Yes, that's what I use it for. You need to program in the FRS/GMRS frequencies but it works great.
1324109
An amateur radio license is required to transmit with these radios. FRS radios would be better choice for your needs.
1301053
I don't think so. I can't! Maybe some people can change the freq's so it will pick up shortwave but, I don't think so.I've been in radio since 1957 and I can't do it. I've got a good shortwave and I think the two should stay the way both are made. This Baofeng is only $30 something bucks and it will do a lot of things but, the freq is different from shortwave freq's.
1679204
it depends. there is a large list on the product page. there are some radios that Bao-Feng accessories will work with and some that will not. it will be "Kenwood" compatibility that you would want to find out about.
240523
This antenna is the same antenna that works with the Wouxon radios and will work with the Baofeng radios and performs well better than the stock antenna that came with my UV-5R. I'm very happy and pleased with this antenna purchase and I would recommend it, has you can use it with either radio as your primary or secondary antenna.
218234
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is a UHF frequency communications band between 462.550Mhz and 467.725Mhz, which is well within the operation limits of this radio. Keep in mind that this radio is not GMRS approved and that it's illegal to transmit on GMRS frequencies without a corresponding GMRS radio license from the FCC.
2182093
Actually yes you do. The reason is that it comes from the factory with all of the channels set on High. If you leave them set on high, you will need a HAM Radio License because you will be using the GMRS channels. However if set the power to low and make sure the channels are set for the FRS (Family Radio Service) then you wont need a license. If you get a programming cable and download the software for the 888S then you can easily program them all in just a few minutes. I hope this helps. If you have any more questions you can email me direct at bob@cooleysoftware.com