GMRS: Is full power always best?

Transmitting with 5 watts handheld and 50 watts mobile may cause problems

Mar 10, 2024

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Is it best to run the highest possible power on General Mobile Radio Service frequencies? If you have a mobile radio, should you always transmit with 50 watts maximum? Should you always use 5 watts or more from a handheld?

Do you always need to use high power on GMRS? There are FCC rules to guide you in making the decision. Check out Midland GMRS radios here: https://amzn.to/3wHy64O | Photo courtesy of Midland

Let’s take a look at what power levels you should use as a GMRS licensee.

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