Uniden GMR635-2 22-Channel 6-Mile GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios (Pair)

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Product Manual [109kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 1 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001YFZ7S
• Item model number: GMRS635-2
• Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #47,064 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 4, 2004

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 a 6-mile range with this pair of GMR635 two-way radios. Also ideal as a neighborhood watch tool and workplace aid, each radio features 22 channels (15 GMRS and 7 FRS) for communicating with friends or family. It's easy to browse for channels thanks to the channel scan feature, which looks for active signals while you view the display, and the monitor function, which listens for weak signals on a given frequency. And talking on the radio couldn't be simpler--just hit the PTT button when you're ready to transmit. It's important to note that the transmission range will vary depending on the channel and the surrounding terrain.

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 that indicates the end of a transmission, and your choice of five different call tones. The radios run for around 30 hours each on four AAA batteries, and are also recharge-capable when teamed with optional NiMH battery packs and charging cradles (sold separately). The entire bundle, which also includes a pair of belt clips for efficient transport, is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Two GMR635 two-way radios, 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 is creating a World Without Wires. Which means that Uniden is building products that give its customers more freedom to enjoy life, solve problems and always stay connected with others. From cordless phones to two-way radios to radar detectors, the company makes electronic wonders an everyday occurrence. As one of the world's largest manufacturers of cordless phones and consumer communications devices, chances are there's a Uniden product that's already making things more convenient in and around your home.PRODUCT FEATURES: General mobile radio (GMR); Range transmits up to 6 miles; 22 channels; Backlit LCD display; Battery strength meter; Keypad lock; Channel scan; Channel monitor; 5 call tones; Roger beep; Belt clip included; Recharge capable; Charging cradle with 2 NiMH batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Talkie for the price, February 8, 2005

By	M. MIDDLETON "mike-cyndi" (Pepperell, MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

People who talk about having only 1 mile of range on their talkie don't really understand the way Radio Waves work. All GMRS and FRS radios are on the 462mhz band, what that means to the avg user is that it's pretty much line of site. If you can see the person you will be able to talk to them. Now you will be able to have about a mile or so of trees things like that in between you and the other person. If you have hills and valleys between you and the person you are trying to talk too, you will have problems hearing them if the hill or mountain is between you and them. At this frequency radio waves don't bend much at all, that's why it's going to be line of sight. Power will help somewhat a 1watt talkie won't have the range that a 3watt one has, but it's not going to be very much in terms of distance.

People who say this talkie or that talkie works better just by range aren't explaining what their test conditions are, so you have no idea what is between them and the other person. If you wanted to compare radios like this....you have to have other radios in the test also, you can't tell anything from just one set / brand of radios in this kind of test.

Simple rule for gmrs/frs radios, if you can see the general area the other person is you should be able to talk to them. If one of you is elevated your range will increase dramatically. That's why they put tv/radio towers on hills and mountains. One mile is typical range for almost all gmrs radios that are transmitting 500mw to 1watt. This same one watt would be just as good if you were 10 miles apart and able to see the area where the other person is.

It's not the wattage that is important, for gmrs radios, it's the feature set on each radio that should be the main draw to a particular radio, not just someone saying I can talk only 1 mile with this radio. Want to learn about radio waves and radios, this site will keep you busy for eons. www.qrz.com

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cool toys, July 31, 2004

By	hodamayo (Riviera Mayan, Mexico) - See all my reviews

I use these on a daily basis in Mexico. We have lots of trees so we never see the 7 mile range, more like maybe 1, but on the open highway they absolutely wonderful. If you have a line of site you are in good shape. I would recommend these units tp anyone, they do not have all the options like the Voice activation, but for the price is is a well worth deal.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product!, November 12, 2004

By	L. Stansbury "Coffee Mom" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My husband bought these for our teenage son and his friend to use at the farm, which is in a low lying area surrounded by hills where reception is notoriously bad. The boys had a great time all day, moving around and using them in open fields, on the hills and in wooded areas, staying well within 2 miles of each other. Programming was easy and voices came through clearly wherever they were. They were interested only talking back and forth and didn't try the more complex features. My husband was so impressed with this set that he bought another pair as a backup and I'm going to buy at least 2 more pairs as Christmas gifts. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because we haven't tested all the features yet.