"Uniden GMR1635-2 Brand New Includes One Year Warranty, The Uniden GMR1635-2 GMRS radios are lightweight, palm sized, state-of-the-art communications devices, providing a maximum spread of 16 miles
The Uniden two-way radios offer you freedom to go anywhere and do anything. Use it to stay in contact with friends at sporting events, while camping, hiking, skiing or biking, or in conjunction with a neighborhood watch to ensure vital communications. The GMR1635-2 radios have a unique circuitry designed to dramatically extend the life of your batteries. It also features built-in battery strength meter to let you know when it s time to change out your batteries. GMR1635-2 Features: Two-Way Radio, Up To 16 Mile Range, 22 Channels (15 GMRS, 7 FRS), Keypad Lock, Channel Scan, Channel Monitor, 1 Call Tone, Roger Beep, Belt Clip Included, Battery Strength Meter, Operates Using NiMH Rechargeable or 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries, Requires FCC License, Includes: 2 Two-Way Radios, 6 AAA Alkaline Batteries, 2 Belt Clips, Reference Guide"
I'm an electrical engineer with many years experience specifically in RF (that's Radio Frequency).This review is meant as a heads up to the ordinary consumer who is probably not an RF engineer.These radio's "channels" actually span the Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS).In the US you are required to get a license from the FCC to use GMRS. It costs $75. The FRS requires no license, but is restricted to 1/2 a watt of power. GMRS can use up to 5 full watts, but if you're unlucky..
I am going to give a qualified review - I took my Ham radio exam 20 years ago. I bought the 3689's on my visit to Florida - at $64 it blows the local Best Buy / Walmart offerings out of the water. They said waterproof - I used them at Blizzard Beach Water Park - plunged into water on the biggest slide in the world, did all the rides, swam for an hour with them under water, let my 5 year old throw it in the pool and take a shower with it! The mike on on of them stopped working, but after 30 mins (give it a s..
Be warned, Amazon is combining reviews for all Uniden 2-way radios.Despite being drastically different models, Amazon has classified them as different "styles" of the same product. Use caution when reading reviews, the specific model shows at the top of each review.Hope this helps other confused people.
