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Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio
Rocky Talkie
Five-watt GMRS handheld with repeater channels and NOAA alerts that survives a dunk in water.
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What you get
A single 5-watt GMRS radio with 8 repeater channels and dual channel watch. The maker lists a hand-tested IP67 rating and says it survives 1 m under water. The 1,800 mAh battery is rated for four to six days per charge.
- 5-watt GMRS handheld with 8 repeater channels and dual channel watch
- Hand-tested IP67, survives 1 m submersion, water-shedding design
- 1800 mAh battery: 4-6 days per charge, also in frigid conditions
- NOAA weather channels and emergency alert monitoring
- Removable antenna (7.5 cm and 17 cm included), steel gator clip plus back-up leash
Pros and cons of the Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio
Pros
- Full 5 watts of GMRS power plus 8 repeater channels for longer reach.
- NOAA weather channels and emergency alert monitoring are built in.
- Two antennas come in the box and the steel clip has a back-up leash.
Cons
- A GMRS license is required before you transmit.
- The maker states it is not legal for use outside the United States.
Specs
- Radio service
- GMRS (FRS compatible)
- License neededFCC license for GMRS transmit
- Yes
- Channels
- 22
- Transmit power
- 5 W
- Rangemaker's claim, ideal conditions
- 35 miles
- NOAA alertsounds an alarm for a warning
- Yes
- Waterproofing
- IP67
- Battery type
- Li-ion 7.4V
- Repeater capable
- Yes
- Battery
- 1,800 mAh
- Radios in the box
- 1
- Weight
- 9.1 oz (258 g)
Why it scores 9.4
9.4/10
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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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