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I did the math too, but these folks aren't using calibrated gear testing stuff going to the moon. And these radios famously don't put out advertised power.

According to Duracomm literature, its good for 13a 13.8vdc continuous. Finding power draw in manufactures specs for these GMRS's seems to be impossible, but I googled it and found someone who benched one and got 2.5a / 13.8vdc on high output.

"50w radio in a car's cigarette lighter" I got the impression it's in a vehicle with either a built in inverter / 115 vac outlet or a portable inverter.

Are you thinking of running a DC power supply off 115vac to power the radio?

It looks like the Wox has a little more general rx capability than the Midlland, which just seems to have GMRS and NOAA RX. All manufacturing literature aside, putting good coax to a good antenna can make up the difference between a mediocre radio and a good radio. I would plan on an aftermarket antenna. I ran the included mag mount mini with my Midland and its okay. From HAM experience, just switching out the antenna can make a noticeable difference.

Hello All Love this site. Best repeater database online. Long time HAM and periodic FRS/GMRS user, now that the hardware base is expanding. I have a Midland mobile in my off road rig, great radio. I live in a rural community and if there is enough interest would put up a repeater. I like that the GMRS service is giving non HAM operators a higher power choice than FRS. Ryan