Tough , water resistant GMRS HT

[WRQK522]

I’m looking for a more rugged GMRS radio . The most rugged GMRS radio I have is the GMRS pro . I’m just not sure it will hold up . The screen being the first thing to break is my guess. I have looked for items that might protect the screen but can’t find any .

If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate them.

 

 

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[WRUU653]

On the pricier side but good quality the Wouxun KG-S88G. It’s IP67, it has a screen though it is smaller and it’s superheterodyne. On the cheaper side the Baofeng UV-9G. It is also IP67, smaller screen, not superheterodyne but duel band, more frequencies on RX. It’s cheep enough that if something happens you aren’t breaking the bank. 

[WRHS218]

I bought an old style (non tempered glass) screen protector for a tablet and cut screen protectors for all of my radios. While a screen protector will not stop a broken screen from a direct impact it will help and it keeps my screens scratch free. I have dropped several of my radios and still have pristine screens. As far as radios go, depending on you radio budget, the KG-905G is built like a tank and the aforementioned KG-S88G is my go everywhere radio, compact and tough.

[WRUU653]

9 minutes ago, WRHS218 said:

I bought an old style (non tempered glass) screen protector for a tablet and cut screen protectors for all of my radios. While a screen protector will not stop a broken screen from a direct impact it will help and it keeps my screens scratch free. I have dropped several of my radios and still have pristine screens. As far as radios go, depending on you radio budget, the KG-905G is built like a tank and the aforementioned KG-S88G is my go everywhere radio, compact and tough.

I have considered trying this. I’m glad to know someone had success with this. Did you use a regular glass cutter?

[WRHS218]

12 minutes ago, WRUU653 said:

I have considered trying this. I’m glad to know someone had success with this. Did you use a regular glass cutter?

I just used a good pair of scissors with the older film type screen protectors. Not perfect, but they work and can be replaced easily. I think BTWR sells one for the 935G.

[WRUU653]

16 minutes ago, WRHS218 said:

I think BTWR sells one for the 935G

I have one of those on my radio and it has saved me.

[WRXW653]

What level of abuse are hoping the unit to tolerate?

[WRXW945]

I have a few Baofeng UV-9g radios and they work very well.  Good price point and very water resistant.  Like WRUU653 said not superhetrodyne so squelch isn't great, but if you're in a low radio traffic area, it's not a big deal.

[WRUE951]

Well,, you could always go with a Hytera PD727, HP682 etc. and make the radio GMRS.  Complete IP68 water submerse able water proof and great analog/DMR capable radios..  And pretty much bullet proof against abuse.