like the below inquiry, i am looing for a "good" 2 way radio; i had motorola frs60s but they were stolen; i would like to find some that are "silent" (no beeps when done talking, ability to mute call beeps, etc.); also don't want to spend a fortune
i have been unable to find any that are like that

it would be nice to have a "hunter" radio that had these (& other) features

I have a set of Cobras model 315WX with the specs you are looking for plus they have a vibration alert rather than a tone alert!!!!!! Works great for deer hunting.........Brampton Mike

The new motorolas have a feature that you can turn the roger beep off. i have been happy with my t5100's.

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Motorolas T6400.5 mile range and has all the features you are asking for.Catch them on sale for about 40 or 50 dollars.

The original post was about FRS radios. The 6400's must be GMRS radios. How much cost and hassle to license these radios? I am trying to decide between FRS, with a range of maybe 2 miles, and GMRS which have to be licensed, but go up to at least 5 miles.

Any personal experience would be appreciated

If I were you I'd get the Motorola 5820's. I reccomend them radios over any other radios for 5 or 2 mile use. Plus right now motorola is offering a $20 rebate on them. You can get a pair at most outdoor store for $80 after rebate. Cobra, Midland, audiovox, remington, etc, these other brands aren't as good as the motorolas.
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With the GMRS radios good up to 5 miles, just how much is the fcc liscence. I'm looking for anyone that knows, because the fcc websight, is a little smarter than I am, because I can't find it. Any help is appreciated because I have a set and am looking to get set up.

which ever one you choose, use them at a pre-agreed time, except emergencies. I lost a bear as big as a VW bug when my brother-in-law called me seconds before this bear would have stepped into view 10 yds away.

Bill, you may want to either turn yours off except for a specific time or buy the newer models with vibrator capability which vibrates instead of squawking when your partner calls you.

<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle> My Cobras have the vibration alert feature & it works great...a wee bit thrilling as well when it started vibrating away in my pocket!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> Brampton Mike <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>