I live in an urban area. So let me define what I mean by "best". Best would include the following characteristics:
High sensitivity and excellent resistance to desense in the presence of strong RF emissions. Excellent selectivity so multiple strong signals won't cause false images.
I just want GMRS and do not need wideband receive...I don't need NOAA weather either. (250 watt NOAA station a few miles away...it shows up all over the dial on lower performing radios I have) There are high power digital signals here in the 468 mhz area or so that also enter the mix. Incredibly close vhf pagers too...and county dispatch.
Are there over the counter GMRS mobile radios that would work? I find the Wouxun KG-905G a fantastic performer for me here. It really has an excellent receiver!
But...5 watts only. I want something with more power for more distant use...but I certainly don't need it now and may not actually ever buy one. But it would be very valuable info for me on whether I should buy over the counter or watch ebay for older Motorola commercial gear.
I apologize for the radio nerd question. Thanks!!!
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I live in an urban area. So let me define what I mean by "best". Best would include the following characteristics:
High sensitivity and excellent resistance to desense in the presence of strong RF emissions. Excellent selectivity so multiple strong signals won't cause false images.
I just want GMRS and do not need wideband receive...I don't need NOAA weather either. (250 watt NOAA station a few miles away...it shows up all over the dial on lower performing radios I have) There are high power digital signals here in the 468 mhz area or so that also enter the mix. Incredibly close vhf pagers too...and county dispatch.
Are there over the counter GMRS mobile radios that would work? I find the Wouxun KG-905G a fantastic performer for me here. It really has an excellent receiver!
But...5 watts only. I want something with more power for more distant use...but I certainly don't need it now and may not actually ever buy one. But it would be very valuable info for me on whether I should buy over the counter or watch ebay for older Motorola commercial gear.
I apologize for the radio nerd question. Thanks!!!
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