WRVQ574 Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 Has any one used Icom or kenwood mobile radio for GMRS? If so what models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcspaz Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 Neither... you talking something lime amateur radio with a MARS/CAP mod? WRVQ574 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoverthere Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 I want to say I've seen the Kenwood tk8180 and/or 880 in use. Kenwood definitely has a few models that carry dual 90/95a certification...none of them are part of the amateur radio line, though. There's a few members here that are big on Kenwood's and can say better than I ( @Lscottperhaps?) WRVQ574 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortex2 Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 If your talking LRM radios yes. I have used the ICOM F420, F221S, F221, F6061 as well as a hand full of the ICOM handhelds. At one point ICOM made a FRS unit but its long been discontinued. All are solid decent units with great receivers. I think @Lscott has a few Kenwood LMR and could answer you on that regard. All my Kenwood LMR stuff is VHF. WRVQ574 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lscott Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 10 hours ago, WRVQ574 said: Has any one used Icom or kenwood mobile radio for GMRS? If so what models I typically use the handheld radios. A favorite model is the TK-3170 or TK-3173. https://forums.mygmrs.com/gallery/image/263-tk-3170jpg/ A number of those have Part 95 certification. If you don’t care about that there are more models to choose from. If I want to operate GMRS mobile I just use them with an external antenna. The radios also are programmed with Ham frequencies too. https://forums.mygmrs.com/gallery/image/249-934916052_radiocollectionjpg/ I have just one Kenwood mobile which I don’t currently use. https://forums.mygmrs.com/gallery/image/250-nx-820ghjpg/ WRVQ574 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoverthere Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 to add...i found a thread on the topic on radioreference.com that has some suggestions of some 95a certified Kenwoods; one of the posts on page 3 was even kind enough to provide the FCC ids for their list of kenwood (and other) models. https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/part-95-gmrs-radio-list.275040/ Quote Kenwood: TK-860HG-1----(40 watts) FCC ID: ALH29383210 Kenwood: TK-8180H-K----(45 watts) FCC ID: K4437313210 Kenwood: TK-8180-K------(30 watts) FCC ID: K4437313110 Kenwood: TK-8150--------(45 watts) FCC ID: ALH32283110 Kenwood: NX-800H-K-----(45 watts) FCC ID: K44378702 Vertex: VX-4207-7-45------(45 watts) FCC ID: K6610354740 Vertex : VX-5500U----------(45 watts) FCC ID: K66VX-5500U Vertex: VX-3200U----------(45 watts) FCC ID: K66-VX-3200U Vertex: VX-2500U----------(25 watts) FCC ID: K66-VX-2500U WRVQ574 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweiss3 Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 I use Kenwood TK-8150 for mobiles in the car and in the shack. Great radio, and sounds wonderful. As a plus, I have the remote head kits. wayoverthere and WRVQ574 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axorlov Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 I have three TK-880H-1 in cars and at home. It is 40W version with Part 95 certification. They're used to be cheaper than dirt circa 2015, when law enforcement around the country was moving to P25, dumping perfectly good radios. Now they are between $100 and $200 on ebay, depending on condition and accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Kenwood TK 805d , 880, 863, 8160, 8180 and NX 5800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAM370 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 FYI, the Kenwood TK-805D can be programmed without a computer, which is convenient. Generally an online search will find how that is accomplished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQG411 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 I have an ICOM IC-F4021T that works fine with the repeaters in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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