Vhf radios - will give you greater distance and work better outdoors with few obstructions.
Uhf radios - work good indoors and around obstructions since they perform better under more conditions.
Uhf radios tend to be slightly more expensive then Vhf radios
Is a License required to operate a two-way radio
YES... FCC regulations require all radios operating on business band frequencies 1 watt or higher to have a license. It is up to the user to obtain this license. Family radios operating at 1/2 watt or less, do not require a license.
FRS Units Do Not require a license.
Is a License required to purchase a two-way radio
NO... A license is not require to purchase a two-way radio
Will different model radios communicate with each other.
Yes... As long as they have the same band, frequencies, and tones
Helpful two-way radio tips
Once a month allow your radio to go completely dead then fully charge it. This helps to cycle the battery and keep it in tip-top condition.
To get the best reception hold the radio with the antenna vertically up and down.
Don't carry your radio by the antenna
Speak 1 -2 inches away from your radio to get the best clarity.
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