Cobra - Combination VHF and GMRS Radio - Black
- Key Specs
- Frequency Band: VHF (Bands may be grouped into categories such as low- and high-band VHF (Very High Frequency), low- and high-band UHF (Ultra High Frequency), or certain frequency channels (measured in MHz or GHz). Generally, higher frequencies transmit information faster but have shorter range than lower frequencies.)
- Number Of FRS Channels: 7 (FRS channels are channels that were set aside by the FCC for use by the Family Radio Service (FRS). There are 14 FRS channels available. The FCC has limited the amount of power that a device can use to broadcast on an FRS channel to 0.5 watts, which is a)
- Number Of GMRS Channels: 15 (GMRS channels are channels set aside by the FCC for use by the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). There are 15 GMRS channels available. The range limit put in place by the FCC for FRS frequencies does not exist for GMRS frequencies.)
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- General
- Product Name: Combination VHF and GMRS Radio
- Brand: Cobra
- Frequency Range: 156.05- 467.71 MHz
- Model Number: MR HH450 DUAL
- Features
- Number Of FRS/GMRS Channels: 7 (There are seven channels assigned by the FCC to the Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) that overlap. Channels 1 through 7 have been assigned to both services. Almost all radios that support the GMRS channels also support th)
- Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance: 3.3 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- Battery Size: 12V (The battery size required for operation.)
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Battery Life: 16 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Included
- Belt Clip: true
- Charger Included: true
- Other
- UPC: 028377201646
This is a unique and exciting All-Terrain-Radio™ for your year round and multipurpose use! This compact floating unit has the same great VHF radio ruggedness, quality and reliability Cobra is known for. In addition, it has Cobra's exclusive Rewind-Say-Again® feature & GMRS channel Dual-Band functionality. Other features include a long lasting Lithium Ion Polymer battery, S.A.M.E. Weather Alert filtering and a rapid charger.
This is a professional quality VHF radio but it is also a high power combination VHF/GMRS radio. GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is the modern standard in consumer grade two-way communications. It also includes all of the core features like; Noise-canceling microphone, NOAA weather radio, Weather Alert, JIS7/IPX7 rated submersible and BURP.
Whats Included
- 1000mAh LiON Polymer Rechargeable Battery (Black color)
- 12V DC Accessory Plug
- AC Adapter with North America Plug
- Combination VHF and GMRS Radio
- Locking Desktop Charger
- Replacement Dual Band Antenna (VHF/GMRS)
- Spring-Loaded Belt Clip
A: No, it only has 15 GMRS channels, not 22. It excludes the 7 half-watt "FRS only" and the 8 GMRS repeater input channels. It also receives 10 NOAA weather channels and has about 87 distinct maritime channels (US, Can, international frequency combinations, TX/RX).
Q: What is the range on max power.
A: "Your mileage may vary"--- Walkie-talkie to walkie-talkie with stock antennas, in most environments, you will be lucky to get over 1 mile, unless one of you is on a mountaintop or you are talking across water, then who knows how far they will go? At 5 Watts on VHF frequencies, with very good well tuned mast mounted antennas, you should be able to get 10 miles or more. With marine transceivers running 25 Watts or more, properly connected to good well tuned mast mounted antennas you should be able to talk 20 to 50 miles. Just remember, your mileage will vary. In other words, that question can't really be answered, only proven in the field.
Q: Can I talk to Cb radio whit this
A: This radio is not capable of transmitting on 27 MHz therefore can not talk or listen to anything on the CB radio.
Q: Does this pick up any police station channels?
A: It might pick up some small town analog police and fire transmissions, but most every public service agency now is on a digital trunking system. You'd need a scanner/radio that can pick up the county's digital trunking signals, which means you'd need a high-dollar scanner that specifically mentions "digital" and "trunking." Hope this helps.
Q: Is this product 100% waterproof as I will using this in bother fresh and saltwater
A: No, this product is not 100% waterproof.
Q: Looking for a hand held marine radio that shows your location on the water...
A: The handheld Cobra MR HH600W - DSC Floating VHF Radio has GPS and distress-signalling features.
Q: Just using the gmrs channels do I still need a license?
A: Because other people aren't so clear on this, to get a GMRS license you must register at the FCC website, and it's currently $70 for 10 years and covers your entire family. It does require it, and it is not the same as a ham radio license (which is much cheaper).
Q: How can I know what countries it gets Like will do and cook country
A: Maritime VHF channels are international, for marine use only. GMRS and weather is for US use only.
