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Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio (2 W FRS)
My FRS pick: no license, 3 to 5 days on a charge, built for being dropped on rock
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Why it's on my list
My FRS pick, and the radio for the kids and the neighbors: no license, two watts, a battery that runs three to five days, built for being dropped on rock in the cold. It talks to the GMRS radio on every shared channel.
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What it is
Licence-free FRS radio at the 2 watt maximum the rules allow. Lithium battery good for 3 to 5 days in extreme cold, shatterproof screen, thermoplastic armor, carabiner plus backup leash instead of a plastic clip. 35+ miles tested line of sight, 1 to 5 miles typical in the backcountry. Works out of the box; talks to the Expedition Radio.
Where it earns its place
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