Uniden GMR855-2CK 8-Mile 22-Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

by Uniden

Product Details

Product Manual [549kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 1 x 4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001YFZKK
• Item model number: GMR855-2CK
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Stay connected with your buddies while hiking on the trail, riding the ski lift, or exploring other locations within an 8-mile range with this pair of GMR855 two-way radios. Also ideal as a neighborhood watch tool and workplace aid, each radio features 22 channels (15 GMRS and 7 FRS) and 38 CTCSS privacy codes. The impressive range of combinations ensures that you can almost always talk with friends or family via an exclusive, uninterrupted signal (radios must be set on the same channel and code to communicate).

Browsing for channels is straightforward and intuitive thanks to the scan feature, which looks for active channels while you view the display, and the monitor function, which listens for weak signals on a given channel. To transmit on a GMRS or FRS channel, merely press the PTT button while the scan is paused. It's important to note that the transmission range will vary depending on the channel and the surrounding terrain. Should the signal prove too weak for a given situation, however, you can extend it via the Power Boost button.

Additional features include a backlit LCD display with a battery strength meter, a keypad lock that keeps you from accidentally pressing buttons at the wrong time (such as when a radio is in your pocket), a roger beep, and your choice of five different call tones. The radios come with a single charging cradle that can accommodate both radios at once, two NiMH rechargeable battery packs, and two belt clips for efficient transport. The entire bundle is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Two GMR855 two-way radios, dual charging cradle, two NiMH batteries, two belt clips, user's manual.

Note: Use of the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies requires a Federal Communication Commission license. For information and application forms, visit the FCC at www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. For further questions, contact the FCC directly at 1-888-225-5322.

Product Description

UNIDEN GMR-855/2CK, 8 MILE GMRS/FRS 2-WAY RADIO WITH CHARGER

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice radios for a variety of applications, August 30, 2004

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T. Taphorn (OHIO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden GMR855-2CK 8-Mile 22-Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

As I was recently out in a remote area with a team of 8 people performing a month long task, we needed to communicate. Where we were there was no such thing as "roaming" for our cell phones, but luckily, the town had a Wal-Mart. For 50$ a pair, I decided to buy 2 sets of radios so teams could communicate with each other.

We were out in a mountain range working 2 sites that were approximatley 3 miles apart, and communicating back to a "central" location (a building that we designated as the meeting area in the event all heck broke loose) another mile away. On the whole, we were able to communicate most of the time. It depended on where you were standing a tht esite farthest away and wether or not the person transmitting was using the boost, but for the most part we were able to communicate and I was rather impressed with these little 50 dollar radios.

I could think of a number of applications where these radios would be nice to have (skiing, scuba diving, family trip to the theme park, etc.). Uniden also has the step-up model which has the 'privacy' channels that motorola has, but there was not enough traffic to require sub-channels for privacy. These radios will communicate with the motorolas and with the motorolas that have sub-codes so long as the sub-code is '0'

FCC licensing is required for some of the channels that this radio operates on.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uniden GMR855-2CK GMRS, July 5, 2004

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earltash "earltash" (Up heer in Maine-AYA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden GMR855-2CK 8-Mile 22-Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

I tested it in the real world. In around the houses and tree and wires it will work about 1 to 1.5 miles. Thats was it at best. In the open with a view of each radio, about 5 miles was it. That was over open water. Maybe if you were on top of a mountain and the other was on top of another mountain at 8 miles away with the power boost-maybe it will go the 8 miles, but i doubt it. But besides that i have used many brands of these radios, and this one seems to be better, for the price. I say if you really need to communicate at a larger distance, use your cell phone-- if you have a signal-HA! Can you hear me now- get it??

Well i have been using these now for a few days. I'm very pleased with them. For the price at walmart they work just fine. A license to run them- ya like who bothers. I see people using them all over without that license. Government is a little nuts asking for a license for a walky-talky.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Uniden GMR855... best deal for the range., June 4, 2004

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Raven Joe "omnicron3" (McAllen, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden GMR855-2CK 8-Mile 22-Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

I purchased the UNIDEN GMR855 about a month ago and for the price they are just great. The range is about 1 3/4 mile in an environment of trees and houses. Beyond that, all I get is nothing, I don't really know if the claim of 8 miles is true as the conditions in an open area may have a lot to do with it. But it beats the old walkie-talkies of the 60s and 70s where you could only reach to you neighbors house across the street and all you would get is a static voice threw the speaker and you still have to make out what the hell they said! The Rechargeable NiMH base is great.... no battery replacement. I do wish they had a VOC microphone feature as like the UNIDEN GMR885. The large menu makes it easy to see. The buttons are nice, large and easy to press. The case is rugged.These radios are great for anyone looking for an affordable communication device with in there average range of a complex environment. I would like to see in the future a true 8 mile 2 way personal radios able to receive threw all conditions! There ya go UNIDEN... a project for ya!