"F.L. Whiteley" wrote in message
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"Gary Evans" wrote in message
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These FM radios are now available with up to 3 watts
output and 7 miles range on the ground. They require
registration and fee but there is no test requirement.
Is anyone using them in the air and if so what is the
operating range and usefulness?



We use GMRS and FRS for ground launch and cable retrieve coordination. We
have a mobile unit on the winch and another on the Samurai, plus a few
handhelds. Chargers and NIMH would be a plus for the handhelds. Pick a
bright color. It shows up better in the grass if you drop one.

Frank Whiteley
Colorado

Actually, we only use the FRS frequencies, since the mobile radios are FRS
only.

Frank