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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posts: 1,838
Real Name: BobH
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posts: 1,838
Real Name: BobH
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Probably best to go with Motorola or Midland for a dedicated FRS radio. Much easier to use.
The Baofeng UV5+ ($38) can be used on FRS frequencies but it's lowest power is 1W which means you can only use channels 1-7 and 15 - 22. FRS channels 8-15 are 1/2 W only.
The UV5+ will need to be set for 1W, narrow band and a privacy code can be used.
It can also be used for amateur 2 meter and 440 if you have an amateur license. I use a Baofeng F8HP for FRS on 1W as my third FRS radio at times and use it for 2 meter repeaters when needed. The UV5R will do the same. The newer UV5R will not transmit below 145MHZ so it may not be good for 2 meter amatuer. I listen to a repeater on 145.29 with an input of 144.69
A dedicated FRS would be easier.
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