Motorola MS355R FRS Waterproof Two-Way Radio Pack

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Motorola MS355R FRS Waterproof Two-Way Radio Pack

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tl;dr - Don’t need a license so long as you do not use the repeater function. Decent range (certainly not 35 miles). Decent run time on AA batteries.

Motorola MS355R FRS Waterproof Two-Way Radio Pack

TECHNICALLY, one should have a GMRS license to use these radios. That “R” on the end of the model number (MS355R) means they support GMRS repeater use (listed in specs). If one strictly follows the current rules, that one feature means these are classified as GMRS radios, not FRS. As this model was originally produced before the 2017 rule changes, things are fuzzy. The repeater feature is turned off by default and must be turned on manually in the settings. These radios meet all the other rule…