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Cobra GMRS Radios

Cobra has many GMRS/FRS handies available.  Apparently Cobra no longer manufactures FRS only handies, but all their handies now have both GMRS and FRS channels.  The FRS channels automatically switch to low (500 mW) power and the GMRS channels operate anywhere from 1 watt to 5 watts, depending on model.

Cobra is well-known for their world famous CB radios, so marketing a hobby radio in another spectrum is very easy for them to do. The Cobra lineup is widely varied from inexpensive to feature-packed radios.

Although Cobra advertises that their handies will work from (depending on model) between 10 miles to 35 miles, these are under optimal conditions that you won't likely see.  Optimal would be on a lake, boat to boat, or on a mountaintop, with a clear view of the ground.  Realistically, the highest powered Handie will have much less range in "real life", with buildings, trees, hills, and other obstacles, interfering with the signal.

Here are some Cobra handies. As you see, some models include a charger, others do not.  If you plan on using your handie for more than a few minutes each week, it may be worthwhile to get a rechargeable model.  Transmitting with these handies will eat up a lot of disposable batteries.

New GMRS and VHF Marine Walkie-Talkie

A new model Cobra has recently introduced is a VHF Marine walkie-talkie with GMRS built-in (see above).  As far as I know, this is still the only VHF Marine/GMRS radio on the market.  This would be a handy tool for boaters, especially those required by regulations to carry a Marine radio on their craft.  This handie adds all GMRS channels for very little cost!

              

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