BTECH FRS-A1
BTECH
NOAA receiver and FM radio in an FRS pair that also switches between high and low power.
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What you get
This kit holds two FRS radios with all 22 channels and no license needed. Each has a 1500 mAh USB-C battery and an LED flashlight with strobe. In an outage it picks up 7 NOAA weather channels and FM broadcast radio.
- License-free FRS radio with all 22 FRS channels and high/low power selection
- 260 CTCSS/DCS tones, custom alphanumeric channel names, Dual Watch, channel and tone scan
- 7-channel NOAA weather receiver, FM broadcast radio (87-108 MHz), LED flashlight with strobe
- IP54 weather resistant, USB-C charging, Kenwood K1 accessory jack, CHIRP support
- Two-radio kit with 2 x 1500 mAh batteries, holsters, earpieces, wall plug and USB to dual USB-C cable
Pros and cons of the BTECH FRS-A1
Pros
- Switching to low power saves battery when your group stays close together.
- Dual Watch keeps an ear on two channels and scan finds the active ones.
- Custom channel names make it easier to find the channel your group uses.
Cons
- BTECH rates up to 8 miles in ideal open areas and about half a mile with heavy obstructions.
- Channels 8 to 14 are low power only and the low wattage is not stated.
Specs
- Radio service
- FRS
- License neededFCC license for GMRS transmit
- No
- Channels
- 22
- Transmit power
- 2 W
- Waterproofing
- IP54
- Battery
- 1,500 mAh
- Radios in the box
- 2
Why it scores 7.6
7.6/10
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Emergency features
- NOAA weather alert
- Rechargeable batteries
- Waterproof rating
- Transmit power of 2 W or more
- 22 channels or more
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