2 Comments for What is the best and smallest handheld two way radio with the longest range?

• 1. wires  |  February 15th, 2011 at 9:03 am

  Commercial handheld radios are pretty much limited to 4 watts of power for UHF and 5 watts for VHF. The unlicensed radios are typically limited to 1/4 watt. You can’t get any serious range going handheld to handheld. The lower power and small antenna limits the reach. Depending on terrain (buildings, trees, water, hills, etc) you might get 5 miles or so. The unlicensed radios claim 1 mile but seldom get this far. You would need to use a repeater to boost the signal strength and range. You can pay for repeater access from a 2-way radio shop. You can also become a ham and use a ham repeater. Kenwood radios are a good value. Motorola is good but tends to be pricey. Icom is also a good brand. There are many other brands available.

• 2. nuttyschuffychuff  |  February 15th, 2011 at 9:08 am

  Hi

  Definitely the smallest hand held portable radio with the highest output power is Motorola GP344 and Motorola GP388, specs:

  The Small Popular Radio is the simple two-way radio solution for professionals who need to stay in contact. The GP344 can easily increase productivity by keeping users communicating, yet streamlines their radio use allowing them to concentrate on the job at hand. With the Popular Radio, communication couldn’t be easier

  Dimensions: 101.5mm x 55.5mm x 30.5mm
  Power Output: 5 Watts

  For more information please visit:
  http://www.comm-spec.com/radio/100069/Motorola-GP344-VHF-UHF-4-5Watts
  http://www.comm-spec.com/radio/100072/Motorola-GP388-VHF-UHF-4-5Watts

  Hope that helps, if not, come and talk to us on live help :)

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