Can ham radios talk to walkie talkies?

Can a Ham Radio Talk to a Walkie-Talkie? Technically speaking, yes, a Ham radio can talk to a walkie-talkie. Most handheld ham radios are built to operate on the 70 cm band, which includes frequencies very close to the FRS and GMRS walkie-talkie frequencies.
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Can you use a ham radio as a walkie-talkie without a license?

You need a license to transmit on a ham radio, but not to listen. The penalties for transmitting on a ham radio without a license include seizure of equipment, fines, and civil/criminal penalties.
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Can a ham radio talk to a CB radio?

Can a Ham Radio Talk to a CB Radio? The short and quick answer to whether you can talk to CB radio with your ham radio is: Yes, you can. CB radios operate in the HF range on the 11m band. Ham radios can communicate in the HF range on the 10m and 12m band, both of which are pretty close to the citizen's band.
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Can a ham radio talk to an FRS radio?

Well-Known Member. FRS and GMRS can talk, but a ham radio can only receive FRS and GMRS if it has a wide enough receiver. GMRS cannot transmit on ham frequencies legally and ham radio cannot transmit on GMRS frequencies legally.
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Can two way radios communicate with other radios?

Two-way Radio Compatibility

Communication is simplest when both radios are the same brand because transmission signals and channel numbers can vary from brand to brand. (Radios from different brands can still talk, but some research might be required to make it work.)
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Baofeng UV-5R ham radio, talking from Atlanta to Seattle



Can a walkie-talkie talk to a CB?

Walkie-talkies cannot talk to CB radios. This is due to many reasons involving frequency that keep them from communicating with each other. They are similar but also very different. Keep reading to learn more about the communication barriers between walkie-talkies and CB radios.
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How far can an 8 watt ham radio transmit?

Most airband radios are 5 - 8 watts and typically have a range of around 200 miles.
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Can a ham radio operators use GMRS?

You may wonder if you need a GMRS license if you already have a ham radio license. The answer is yes, they are separate licenses with separate callsigns. If you get a GMRS license and a ham license you will have two separate callsigns for each service.
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How far does ham radio reach?

As I've mentioned, Ham radios have an average range between 2 miles and 18 miles. But, if you've recently purchased a Ham radio (especially a handheld unit), the manufacturer might claim that you can get substantially more range than 2-18 miles. In fact, many 2-way radio units claim as much as 36 miles of range.
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Why is it illegal to use a ham radio?

Federal law generally prohibits radio broadcasts without a license issued by the FCC. Anyone found operating a radio station without FCC authorization can be subject to a variety of enforcement actions, including seizure of equipment, fines and other civil and criminal penalties.
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Can ham radios pick up police?

Yes and no -- many ham radios are "wide band receive" capable, meaning they can receive outside of the ham bands. These extra receive frequencies sometimes include police frequencies. In some states, it is illegal to listen on those frequencies, but an exception is made for amateur radio operators and some others.
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Do truckers use ham radios?

CB or Not CB

Truckers have long been associated with Citizens Band (CB) radio. A section of the 11-meter amateur radio band was set aside by the FCC in 1958 as a poor man's business radio band, and by the 1970s CB rigs were in every truck.
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Is ham radio traceable?

While enthusiasts are unlikely to trace you, another potential group that may attempt to locate a broadcast location is law enforcement. Under F.C.C. guidelines, it is possible to use HAM radios in an illegal manner, either through operating without a license or improper use of the radio.
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Do I need an FCC license for walkie talkie?

If you are using a walkie-talkie labeled “FRS/GMRS” or one labeled “GMRS” then yes, you do need an FCC license. FRS, or Family Radio Service, channels, are free to use, but GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation does require a license.
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What walkie talkie can I use without a license?

The Motorola DLR1020 is our first no FCC license radio. It's a two-channel walkie talkie, meaning that you can segment your business' staff into two different groups. That means you can have a dedicated channel just for management. It only uses one watt of power to push out the signal.
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Which is better ham or GMRS?

GMRS is only for two-way communication between immediate family members. ham radio service is for general purpose and can be used to communicate with public safety services in case of any emergencies.
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Do I really need a GMRS license?

The FCC requires a GMRS license as a way to regulate frequencies that are used by two-way radio devices. Before operating a GMRS radio, a consumer must have a valid license.
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Are Baofeng walkie-talkies illegal?

While it's true many of the Baofengs are wide open on any frequency in the 136–174Mhz and 400–520Mhz range, and it is illegal to import, market and sell these devices, it is not illegal to own or operate these devices if you are a licensed Amateur radio operator and you are operating only on amateur radio frequencies.
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Can you transmit on a Baofeng without a license?

The baofengs are easy to program for FRS/GMRS frequencies. Also, it is perfectly legal to transmit on ham frequencies without a license in an emergency.
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What frequency can I talk on without a license?

Almost all GMRS radios also support FRS frequencies, which can be used without a license. Channels 8-14 on a typical 22 channel consumer radio reserved exclusively for FRS. These channels can be used license-free, but are limited to a half watt of transmit power and will have limited range.
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What is the longest range ham radio?

The absolute maximum distance that you can talk over with a ham radio is around 4000 miles (6400 km). This would only be possible during something like an emergency if both antennas were high enough, such as up on top of mountain peaks or skyscrapers.
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How far will a 50 watt ham radio transmit?

They assume a 5 watt handheld, 50 watt mobile, 5/8 wave mobile antenna with 6 dB gain and 5/8 wave, 6dB gain omnidirectional base antenna at 50′. Urban Environment – Around 1/2 – 1 mile from handheld to handheld, up to 2 miles mobile to handheld, and up to 5 miles or more, base to mobile, with base antenna at 50′.
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How far do police radios reach?

Commercial radios like FRS/GMRS are advertised to have up to 30-40-mile range. The higher the wattage of your radio is will give you a boost in range respectively. Police radios operate in a 700/800 MHz UHF band. This gives them a considerable amount of range which is pretty good in urban areas.
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