Uniden GMR1838-2CK 2-Way 18 Mile 2 Pack GMRS/FRS Radios with Dual Charger Included

by Uniden

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 2.6 x 11.8 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012Z9OOU
• Item model number: GMR1838-2CK
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Amazon.com Manufacturer's Description (July 2, 2008)

With 18 miles of range, the Uniden GMR1838-2CK two-way radios offer you the freedom to go anywhere and do anything--from weekend hiking to just hanging out at the mall. These GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios are lightweight, palm sized, state-of-the-art communications devices, providing a maximum spread of 18 miles. This package comes complete with two radios and two NiMH rechargeable batteries as well as a dual-bay charging cradle.

Depending on your location, you can stay in contact with family and friends up to 18 miles away.

Be safe, not sorry with these GMRS radios. Their long-range communication capabilities means you're never out of touch, and two-way radio communications can ensure your safety when cell phone signals fade and fall short. (Actual range may vary depending on environmental and terrain conditions; see chart at right.) Use them at sporting events, to stay in contact with friends while camping, hiking, skiing or biking, or in conjunction with a neighborhood watch to ensure vital communications.

The GMR1838-2CK radios have a unique circuitry designed to dramatically extend the life of your batteries. If there is no transmission of incoming call for three seconds, your radio automatically switches to the Power Save mode. They also have a built-in battery strength meter to let you know when it’s time to change out your batteries. A large, backlit LCD keeps you informed in any conditions, with data including channel selection, privacy code selection and battery strength.

Features and Specifications

• 22 total chanels: 5 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• 99 privacy codes (CTCSS Tone and DCS Code)
• Up to 18-mile range
• Silent mode
• 5 selectable call/ring tone alerts
• Backlit LCD screen
• Optional headset accessories
• Headset jack
• Roger beep
• Battery charger
• Battery level meter
• Channel monitor
• Channel scan
• Keypad lock
• Emergency weather alert
• Power: NiMH battery pack (included for each radio) or 4 AAA batteries (not included)
• Battery life: Up to 12 hours (NiMH and AAA)
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches
• Weight: 4.9 ounces (each radio)
• Color: Black with safety yellow accents
• Warranty: 1 year

Federal Regulations
The FCC requires GMRS operators to have a license. Application information is included in the owner's manual. Due to FCC requirements, the maximum range of these two-way radios can only be achieved on the GMRS channels (1 through 7, and 15 through 22). No license is required for operation on FRS channels 8 through 14.

What's in the Box
Two radios, two battery packs, dual-bay charging cradle, AC adapter, two belt clips, and printed operating instructions

Product Description

Uniden GMR1838-2CK 2-Way 18 Mile 2 Pack GMRS/FRS Radios with Dual Charger Included

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD BARGAIN, July 13, 2008

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Armee5 (Philadelphia,PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Uniden GMR1838-2CK 2-Way 18 Mile 2 Pack GMRS/FRS Radios with Dual Charger Included (Electronics)

Good deal for 20 bucks. I bought 4 of these to keep track of the kids in the neighborhood. Works great but don't expect to come anywhere near the 18 mile range. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are suppose to get "UP" to 18 miles but you need a license from the FCC ($80) to use them. The free channels (8-14) get "UP" to 5 miles. I would say more like up to 1 mile in the city where I am. I still say it's a good deal just to track the little ones.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Uniden GMR1838-2CK 2-Way 18 Mile 2 Pack GMRS/FRS Radios, August 13, 2008

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edg "edju" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden GMR1838-2CK 2-Way 18 Mile 2 Pack GMRS/FRS Radios with Dual Charger Included (Electronics)

Poor reception and distance. At one mile in normal conditions reception was unclear. Over water and some land distance was down to 1/2 mile approximately and very static. Upon purchase I charged the batteries as stated in instructions and only received about 4 hrs worth of use and no talking during that time. Camping this weekend one radio battery went dead in less than one hour and this is after a full charge the day before. For the price you can't go wrong, for the quality well.... it's up to you!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great radios, July 22, 2008

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dave (tustin, ca) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Uniden GMR1838-2CK 2-Way 18 Mile 2 Pack GMRS/FRS Radios with Dual Charger Included (Electronics)

Pretty amazing, has features that used to only be found in ham radios.

Con: They are a little large, I don't know why the antenna is so long on these radios when it's shorter on others, in this band (GMRS/FRS 460 MHz) all antennas on all radios should be the same length.

Pro: They come with a couple of nice features that everyone should look for, and that's CTCSS (tone) and DCS (code). Basically CTCSS transmits a sub-audible tone and if the other radio is set to the same tone it will break the squelch (turn on the receiver) when it receives the tone, which is super nice so you don't hear other peoples conversations. DCS transmits a series of DTMF tones which essentially does the same thing. Unfortunately you can't use both modes at the same time, but I'm sure this is adequate.

Con: No adjustable output power. It seems that the power is preset for GMRS(hi) and FRS(lo).

Pro: Call button, this transmits a signal kind of like a doorbell, so you don't have to keep saying 'hey buddy, you there?'

Con: No adjustable squelch, so if there's a lot of noise it will keep breaking in, but CTCSS/DCS can avoid this. Maybe this is how all radios are now?

Pro: Comes with batteries and charger! Both radios can be charged at the same time with included battery packs that have extra terminals which go through the back of the radio and charge in the cradle. Regular NiMH batteries can also be charged in the radios by removing the wall wart from the charger cradle and plugging it directly into the radio, however with this method only one radio at a time can be charged.

Con: The battery pack is just that, it's not 4 seperate NiMH batteries but rather 4 NiMH batteries in a pack that fits in the 4 AAA battery slot. Maybe they could be pulled apart?

Overall a good value.