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Uniden GMRS540 2-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

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This listing is incorrect. These are 1/2 watt, 2-mile units,
even in GMRS mode. The description says 5 miles in GMRS mode.
I returned the units untested when I learned this.

I picked up a pair of these and they seem to be pretty nice radios for the money. The subcodes are compatible with the Motorola, and the range similar to other FRS products. I have never tested GMRS range. The weather alert is a nice feature. I have a couple issues with the product, the volume is too low, which is offset by having the mic gain too high, so the radio works well with its pair, but people other brands of radios may not be very loud, and others brands may have trouble understanding you when you speak 1 inch from the mic (speak further away). Also the squelch release is slower than Motorolas and Kenwoods, so the first thing people say may get cut off. Still not a bad radio for the price.

Bought four of these this past summer. Best range we've experienced is about 1 mile. That was once and the planets must have all been aligned "just perfectly". Usually get only a 1/3 to 1/2 mile. Two of the four units lately are so staticy and garbled you can't carry on a conversation. As soon as I get a chance their getting shipped back to Uniden under warranty.

I purchased this product several years ago because it's frequency codes were most compatible with its other products. Not so with other products. Also this had the NOAA weather feature, handy for hiking. Not only does this have 22 channels (1-14 FRS & 15-22 GMRS), but it has 38 privacy codes for each channel. The Amazon description is inaccurate with regard to range. This is a 1/2 mile (FRS) and maximum 2 mile (GMRS) unit. Two miles is ideal line of site, so if you can't be seen, your reception is reduced. I find that I can get approx 1/2 mile through houses, trees and hills in the neighborhood.
This is a fun toy for both me and my kids. It's better than any walkie-talkie. We use it between cars, in the mall, at the park, at the soccer tournament when one person is watching the younger child while the other is watching the older. It's also great when fixing something in the attic and having the switch turned off in the basement, or even in the office when coordinating a move. I plan on adding additional, more powerful units to this collection, maybe the Uniden GMR 1058.

You get what you pay for. The range is not as listed on this website, plus you are REQUIRED to purchase a [$] (5 year) license to use this or ANY GMRS radio. These are poor quality toys!