Carry a FRS/GMRS radio?
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Carry a FRS/GMRS radio?
Just wondering, since CB radios seem to be uncommon anymore. Does anyone use a FRS/GMRS radio while riding?
Seems like they are cheap enough and are usually bought in pairs. They are about the size of a cell phone so should be no
problem mounting them on the handle bars. Most use AA batteries or are able to be recharged through a USB port adapter to your
cigarette lighter. They are advertised as having quite a transmit range, but I doubt they go much past 5 miles. They also have 3.5 mm
port to connect to our bike radios to enable hearing through speakers/headsets.
Just wondering if I should pick one up. I see allot of people carrying them when they are in groups (on the beach, Disney World, etc).
Seems they could come in handy when riding in groups.
Just wondering.
Chuck
Seems like they are cheap enough and are usually bought in pairs. They are about the size of a cell phone so should be no
problem mounting them on the handle bars. Most use AA batteries or are able to be recharged through a USB port adapter to your
cigarette lighter. They are advertised as having quite a transmit range, but I doubt they go much past 5 miles. They also have 3.5 mm
port to connect to our bike radios to enable hearing through speakers/headsets.
Just wondering if I should pick one up. I see allot of people carrying them when they are in groups (on the beach, Disney World, etc).
Seems they could come in handy when riding in groups.
Just wondering.
Chuck
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Most people just use their cell phones these days.
I still have a CB for my car and I also have one on my bike (Ultra) but I do have a set of the FRS (?) radios and we use them in a couple of car clubs that we're in.
They can come in quite handy if you're in areas where cell service is not available.
Thanks for reminding me. I need to buy need batteries for mine.
I still have a CB for my car and I also have one on my bike (Ultra) but I do have a set of the FRS (?) radios and we use them in a couple of car clubs that we're in.
They can come in quite handy if you're in areas where cell service is not available.
Thanks for reminding me. I need to buy need batteries for mine.
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ive had a couple of different sets. i've never used them for riding although if you put the microphone on vox you probably could use it. we use them for hunting. i know they tell you the range on them is up to 20 miles....don't believe it. maybe if its flat or mountain top to mountain top. on the highway, you might get a mile (just a guess) terrain permitting. when we've used them in the woods in hilly terrain, we've gotten 3/4 to a mile tops.
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A mile seems like a do-able range for riding bikes in a group. I have seen the radios in
a store called "Best Buy" and they say 'weather resistant' and I have seen where differant mic and headsets are available for them.
I may have to invest in a pair and give them a shot. I don't know how my cell phone would work out. I would have to know everyones phone number, and then have to dial them up...radio...just transmit on a channel agreed upon and just by pressing one button, everyone would know if I said "Dead dog middle right lane".
$40 for two radios. I can go that much.
Chuck
a store called "Best Buy" and they say 'weather resistant' and I have seen where differant mic and headsets are available for them.
I may have to invest in a pair and give them a shot. I don't know how my cell phone would work out. I would have to know everyones phone number, and then have to dial them up...radio...just transmit on a channel agreed upon and just by pressing one button, everyone would know if I said "Dead dog middle right lane".
$40 for two radios. I can go that much.
Chuck
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For an emergency I have thought about carrying a gps emergency locator beacon in case I'm not in cell range. But they require paid yearly service or service is included at a much higher cost.
ACR PLB-375 ResQLink+ Personal Locating Beacon with 406 MHz Floating PLB, Built-In GPS... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JXY0CQ..._nTroxb6BKHCYV
For communication in a group I have no experience.
Sorry, went off topic........
ACR PLB-375 ResQLink+ Personal Locating Beacon with 406 MHz Floating PLB, Built-In GPS... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JXY0CQ..._nTroxb6BKHCYV
For communication in a group I have no experience.
Sorry, went off topic........
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That was pretty funny, man! They're pretty common stores! LOL!
With those radios, you're definitely not gonna get 20 miles. They might work on the bike, though. I just use hand signals.
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I tried an FRS radio with a VOX ear piece and mic taped inside a full face helmet years ago before I got the Harley. With someone on the other end riding in a car as a test they said the audio was hard to understand because of other noise. It was probably the state of VOX sets back then, maybe they've gotten better.
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I don't know if they are common around the country or not, We are just getting 'Wawa' here. LOL
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