If I went the GMRS route would I have the same range as if I had a business frequency? Distance/range is my main concern.

Thank You.
-steve

Your next step is frequency coordination -- having one of the FCC's private channel-finding groups locate usable frequencies for your repeater. In the business radio service, there are many coordinators to choose from. I've had good luck using the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA ...

I'm not sure this is the answer you're looking for, but it's the truth: it depends on what radio service you're using:
- Ham radio: each operator needs a license; you're given a range of frequencies (144-148 MHz for VHF) to use
- MURS: no license; five fixed frequencies, 2 Watts
- Business band: I ...

One of the important things is that I'd like to be able to use the full 5 watts that my radios feature, thats one of the main reasons I bought these particular ones..... Speaking of which, here is the actual eBay auction for the radios, maybe you guys can grab some more information from there ...

Thanks for the tip, I'll have to look into it.... Actually it kind of runs in the blood, my grandfather is a Licensed HAM operator, so I'm sure he could point me in the right direction.... Actually come to think of it, I don't know why I didn't ask him these questions in the first place..... :oops ...

Bob,

I just got the radios off of ebay recently, I am still doing my research on the FCC legalities, etc. of operating them. The seller does not know what frequency they are currently on (I think he just bought them from someone else and resold them).

Actually, if anyone has somewhere where I can ...

Thanks for the reply Scott. Oh well, they still have pretty good range, and should do just fine for us, was just curious
-steve

Hi, I have a quick question regarding radio repeaters.... I bought a pair of Motorola Radius SP50's to use during snowboarding trips. I imagine a lot of the ski resorts (especially the large ones) have one of more repeaters setup throughout the ski area so that the radios that the ski patrol uses ...

Hi there! I just picked up a pair of Motorola Radius SP-50's.... Only problem is that they didn't come with a manual, and I can't find a copy of it on the internet. Could someone please tell me what the two buttons on the front of the radio are, and how to operate them? One of the button says "MON ...