Would this radio benefit those of us that go off roading into romote areas with no cell service? I am looking for a backup to call for help if needed.
1349255
No, there are a wide variety of walkie talkie radios that will do a better job at a lower cost.
1349256
VHF is line of site and has limited distance capability. Additionally, marine VHF is only intended for marine use purposes only.
1349257
No. this is for marine use only. You can be fined actually for non-marine use. Plus, the range on this is only a few miles. there are "cell phones" that can work in remote areas. I cannot remember the technical parameters; I do remember that they are expensive. As I remember they are run on a proprietary system for a yearly subscription service.
2157444
you can do anything with a "conventional" non trunking(ltr) system ! trunking radios use special logic and switching that are not available on these type of radio yet!
1926178
If you can't see the person, expect limited propagation/reception with these radios. People have higher expectations for these radios than is reality. At .5w and with the dopey stub antenna on these radios, don't rely on them as your lifeline in forested, mountainous terrain. It's a great radio for what it is.
1120504
Yes n better radio,guaranteed receive n transmit is great on long range.up to 30- 50 miles.on both.
76185
This device is all you need for 4G coverage moving or stopped. My wife uses ours to stay connected from our RV while we are traveling. It has worked reliably since we began using it. Hope this helps you.
437624
Yes it works great, without it I have only 1 and sometimes 2 bars, with it I have 3+ bars, I have one in my truck for my cell phone and one in my camper for my MIFI Liberate.
1205152
I have not used mine that much to date but had no trouble picking up signals. The cab cover may be an issue since it may cause the same effect you get passing under an overpass with satelite radio. I have a travel trailer so I don't have that situation with my truck. Only compllaint is that it could not locate the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas. Had to use Nav on wife's cell app to get directions to casino.
2147932
Mine did but did not have the antennae , pretty decent for off roading but not great for over one mile radius of cb chatting.
868461
All depends if you plan to use this for a base station of mobile? I use it as a base station with a diamond 510. It's a 17 foot antenna and reaches a long way but that is dependent on the band conditions. I also have one in both my truck and jeep. Each has a differnt antenna an works differently. The real question is, what do you intend to do with this radio? What's its purpose?
969455
From my own experience, I would answer with a 'yes'. The low power setting might make that trip, but I would estimate that if the unit was set to the 'higher power' output it would meet your desires. My transmitter is located in my basement and I am able to still receive it in my vehicle as I am driving away and from a distance of just less than 1/4 mile. The vehicle I am in also is a factor because some have better radio systems than others. I like to use 'work tunes' with the radio built in when I am mowing my acreage, and that works for me just fine. Best wishes!
463508
Hi Michelle, I bough the GPS and it's been working very good for me, I know that does it have live traffic but you need to buy an antenna and I know you got have it connected in to the internet (Wi-Fi) otherwise won't work, I don't use that so that's why I can't tell you more about it, but it's a good Truck GPS.
2029762
Note that if you use it with a fiber provider (e.g., FiOS) then this is not an issue since there is no RF leakage to the street in any case (the outside signal terminates at the telco's ONT; between the ONT and the telco's headend there is a completely different type of signal - optical based or short haul VDSL).
1195125
These are relatively low power 2 way hand help radios. I get less than 5 watts out of them even on high power. They work well in conditions where there is direct line of sight between the two radios, or through a repeater. I have not tried them in mountainous terrain but in the city I have used them and had what I would call poor results over less than a mile without a repeater.
1159979
I guess it must be (like most regular radios) based on line-of-sight; because I can't even get as far as a mile with it in the city. I'm actually looking into HAM radio now and getting my license so we can actually get more distance than just a mile or so. It's a great little radio, but only good for a very short distance for every day use.
1709833
For anyone reading this I actually listen to a scanner on the internet though it's probably not as good as having your own scanner. Yes it's also true that most of the time you don't get to hear a radio call in full. They jump around just in case the bad guys are listening in. Here is the website all you have to do is search for your area. I'm already a member so I am not really sure if you can listen without being one but you'll find out. http://www.broadcastify.com/
625538
I bought it to use in my RV, which is a class C because I work via internet. I put the antenna on the window over the cab (suction cup) and it has worked very well (where there is a signal) when driving or dry camping in areas like AZ, UT, Eastern OR & WA, MT, WY, SD, NE, KS, TN, Texas, LA, MS & AL. I use Verizon Mifi as my ATT cell is useless except in metro areas. I also use in in the toad when exploring, but then it goes on the roof. I'm off the beaten path quite a bit and very pleased with it. It's fun to do a comparison of "bars" with & without the booster at various locations. Would buy it again. I bought it to use in my RV, which is a class C because I work via internet. I put the antenna on the window over the cab (suction cup) and it has worked very well (where there is a signal) when driving or dry camping in areas like AZ, UT, Eastern OR & WA, MT, WY, SD, NE, KS, TN, Texas, LA, MS & AL. I use Verizon Mifi as my ATT cell is useless except in metro areas. I also use in in the toad when exploring, but then it goes on the roof. I'm off the beaten path quite a bit and very pleased with it. It's fun to do a comparison of "bars" with & without the booster at various... » Read More I bought it to use in my RV, which is a class C because I work via internet. I put the antenna on the window over the cab (suction cup) and it has worked very well (where there is a signal) when driving or dry camping in areas like AZ, UT, Eastern OR & WA, MT, WY, SD, NE, KS, TN, Texas, LA, MS & AL. I use Verizon Mifi as my ATT cell is useless except in metro areas. I also use in in the toad when exploring, but then it goes on the roof. I'm off the beaten path quite a bit and very pleased with it. It's fun to do a comparison of "bars" with & without the booster at various locations. Would buy it again. « Show Less
1571061
my Cradle Doesn't Work Ether. You Have To Plug Into The Radio Directly. The Cradle Is Junk. Just A Place To Hold The radio. Good News It Does Get Emergency Calls.