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    WTS Garmin InReach Mini & Kifaru Molle Express G2

    I have a couple of items for sale that I don't use that much anymore. 1. Garmin InReach Mini - This was used on one trip to Montana. It's in excellent condition, zero issues, I just don't use it enough to justify owning it. It worked great on my trip. I'm asking $275 shipped - SOLD 2. Kifaru...
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    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    Yeah probably not if you are going to be remote hunting/hiking, etc. Last year in Montana I was able to use GMRS radios up to 2-3 miles in very hilly terrain. As long as you know their limitations, and get some experience with them you should be fine. Height is might on the VHF frequencies and up.
  3. swwifty

    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    Sorry, I'll try to make it less confusing. Think of it this way, you have three options to use. 1. Unlicensed radios (FRS and MURS is here, and GMRS with less than 3 watts) 2. Licensed radios with no testing required only a fee. (GMRS goes here) 3. Licensed radios with a test and fee...
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    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    Another excellent point. GMRS licenses are only 80 bucks for 10 years with no testing required...
  5. swwifty

    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    oh, I forget those radios do such a wide range of frequencies.
  6. swwifty

    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    I hope what you're doing is legal...... it's important to protect the spectrum by operating within the rules. There's a lot of companies out there that would love to have the frequencies these radios and ham radios work on for themselves. They are a good resource that one can get for a cheap...
  7. swwifty

    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    that doesn't make any sense cause a VHF radio doesn't work on the frequencies that the GMRS and FRS radio services work on. VHF is 30mhz - 300mhz, UHF (where GMRS and FRS are) is 300-3000mhz, but specifically GMRS and FRS are around 462-467mhz. If you need the best coverage and range, I highly...
  8. swwifty

    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    I would get something like this: https://powerwerx.com/tera-tr505-gmrs-recreational-handheld-radio It also does MURS too, which is license free, and in the VHF range so better for coverage. Combine that with a roll-up j-pole antenna, and you'll have a pretty decent setup. Get the DBJ-2 roll...
  9. swwifty

    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    well, in order to be legal I recommend having one. I'm sure a lot of people use them with more than 3 watts and don't have a license. You can get a handheld GMRS radio that only does 5 watts, but it allows for a detachable antenna. That will make the biggest difference. Any radio is limited...
  10. swwifty

    Daypack recommendations...

    I actually use a Goruck GR0 backpack for EDC and it works well for hikes and other purposes, but it's also hard to go wrong with a older Kifaru Express IMO :)
  11. swwifty

    GMRS vs FRS radios?

    To be clear, GMRS and FRS use the same frequencies. You want though to get a GMRS license, because then you can transmit with up to 50 watts, and use radios with detachable antennas. These two things will make GMRS have MUCH further range and usabiilty. If you want the best option, get your ham...
  12. swwifty

    Gear purge - Kifaru

    Sent you a PM on the frame/bag.
  13. swwifty

    WTS: Kifaru 20* Slick sleeping bag

    sent you a PM.
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