Andrewr05 Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Huh, I've always thought those "privacy" channels just blocked out everyone elses convos, but they could still here you? Or am I just plain slow today...For all i know they could... ? I always thought that each privacy code was a revision of the main frequency and the walkie talkie locked into it as a main channel but it was actually like 50.15Mhz instead of 50?I dont really know, all i know is that it works... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasto Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Based on my experience, my guess is that you won't be able to talk, but your gf will QFT By me, there is a thing called a land phone. What it is is a phone that plugs into the wall (not always to charge either...)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 if they dont work, i hear dipping the antenna in peanut butter will boost the range by a good 30% Skype Creamy or chunky? Chunky might add more surface area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenz Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 QFT By me, there is a thing called a land phone. What it is is a phone that plugs into the wall (not always to charge either...)! I know that its just me and her can't talk on the phone on weekdays and want to have a little voice to voice communication whenever we feel like it during the weekday so that is why I bought the walkie talkies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasto Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Really long string? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 GMRS requires an FCC license. I'd suggest NOT using it without one. and I'm sorry if you two can't afford to paying your own cell bills... then you aren't old / responsible enough to be "dating" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 (edited) Really long string?With a string that long you would need some hydraulic tensioning system with would negate its cheapness... Edited January 6, 2007 by Andrewr05 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenz Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 (edited) GMRS requires an FCC license. I'd suggest NOT using it without one.and I'm sorry if you two can't afford to paying your own cell bills... then you aren't old / responsible enough to be "dating" we are responsible its just I am waiting to hear from the boss at my local grocery store that said he will give me the job, and she is doing something else but not the same job. Edited January 6, 2007 by QueenzPCfreak90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdamojo06 Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 how old are the two of you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 we are responsible its just I am waiting to hear from the boss at my local grocery store that said he will give me the job, and she is doing something else but not the same job. yeah, when you joined hadn't you just quit a job at a hotel because it wasn't what you wanted to do? if so it's been a LONG time for a responsible "wannabe" adult to go without a job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire-Medic Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Those won't cut it in terms of range. Their output is severely limited in comparison to "realworld" equipment. I have 110 watt output from my mobile radios with a in-car repeater for when I only have my 5 watt output portable radio. Granted it's overkill for something like "talking to my girlfriend", but I don't use it for that. It has real world public safety use. Phones, VOIP programs, etc are better solutions. 10 miles is REALLY pushing the limits in terms of what those can do. Under perfect conditions, line of site, and with all the moons lined up, sure. is that just NYC or is that US in general?over here, we have 8 channels and 39 sub-channels... so 312 in total... Ive got GMRS/FRS walkie talkies that have 836 available channel's (22 main by 38 privacy) Huh, I've always thought those "privacy" channels just blocked out everyone elses convos, but they could still here you? Or am I just plain slow today... For all i know they could... ? I always thought that each privacy code was a revision of the main frequency and the walkie talkie locked into it as a main channel but it was actually like 50.15Mhz instead of 50?I dont really know, all i know is that it works... So the way the whole "privacy" thing works. The "privacy" channels are just sub-audible tones that are transmitted while you hold your Push-To-Talk button down. Essentially it's like a gate to a field. If you have the right key, your radio will open the "gate" and play the audio across the speaker. If it doesn't have the right key, your radio stays silent. Metaphorically speaking, the "key" is that privacy channel/code. The problem with these codes is that if someone is in "CSQ" (Carrier Squelch - the term for when no "privacy code" is used) they can listen to any conversation even though you won't hear them if they start talking. So it's not that you have "X" amount of private channels, because if everyone selected "Channel 1" and chose different privacy codes with a buddy having your code in his radio, you all couldn't talk at the same time. All the privacy codes do is block you from hearing other people without "your code".... So really, it's not private at all.... If you really wanna do the whole radio thing, you could get your Amateur Radio Technician license through the FCC... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 we have some "10 mile range" radios and we're lucky if we get half a mile out of them in most terrain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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