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- Best FRS/GMRS two-way radio Motorola EM1000 *Est. $45
- License-free two-way radio TriSquare TSX300 *Est. $80
- Two-way radio with GPS Garmin Rino 110 *Est. $145
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License-free two-way radio
- No FCC license required
- Offers greater privacy and no interference
- Features similar to those of cell phones
- Provides the same range as FMS/GMRS radios
- Advanced functions difficult to learn and use
- Expensive
The TriSquare TSX300 has the greatest number of current reviews of any other two-way radio. It is tested and reviewed in detail by Popular Communications, S.W.A.T. magazine and a senior member of Two-Way Radio Forum. Sports Afield also provides a brief review in its coverage of the newest outdoor gear. Owners of the TriSquare TSX300 have posted their experiences at Amazon.com.
The TriSquare TSX300 is the latest in two-way radio technology. Operating over the 900 MHz band, the same band as many cordless phones, TriSquare TSX300 users experience more privacy with no interference from other two-way radio users. Also, an FCC license isn't required. Included in its list of features is two-way text messaging, call waiting, caller ID, an NOAA Weather Receiver, backlit keypad and voice-activated transmission. Its range is the same as other types of two-way radios, up to 20 miles, depending on conditions. The one feature it doesn't have is a GPS locator. If this option is important to you, the Garmin Rino 110 (*est. $145 each) offers it at a substantially higher price. You must also purchase an FCC license at a cost of $85 to legally use any channel on the Rino 110.
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The senior member and reviewer on this forum tests the TriSquare TSX300 and rates it a nine out of 10. The basic operational functions are easy to access and use, but the more advanced features may require additional study of the owner's manual. Under test conditions, the TriSquare TSX300 performs almost identical to FRS/GMRS two-way radios.
Review: Product Reviews, Contributors to TwoWayRadioForum.com
2. Popular CommunicationsDetails/Subscribe
This article goes into great detail comparing TriSquare eXRS (eXtreme Radio Service) to FRS/GMRS radios. Bates criticizes FRS/GMRS radios for making exaggerated range claims and offering privacy codes that offer no privacy at all. After testing the TriSquare TSX300, he provides very technical descriptions and explanations of how eXRS works and how it provides true privacy with no interference from other users.
Review: An Innovative License-Free Alternative to FRS/GMRS Radio, Bernard Bates, Mar. 2008
3. S.W.A.T. MagazineDetails/Subscribe
S.W.A.T. Magazine provides an in-depth comparison of the TriSquare TSX300 eXRS radio to FRS/GMRS two-way radios and finds the TSX300 the superior choice. The TSX300 offers advanced features which aren't found on any other two-way radio. Audio is clear and private without interference from other users. In side-by-side testing of the TSX300's range against an unidentified FRS/GMRS radio, the TSX300's proves itself comparable. Testing details are not provided, however.
Review: Offbeat: TriSquare TSX300 eXRS Two-Way Radio, Eugene Nielsen, June 2008
4. Sports AfieldDetails/Subscribe
The TriSquare TSX300 is tested by a reviewer at Sports Afield but isn't compared to any other two-way radio. The reviewer is impressed with the clear audio, interference-free use and added features such as voice-activated transmission and text messaging. He also likes this radio's compactness and user-friendly features.
Review: New Gear Review, Gerald Almy, April/May 2008
5. Amazon.com
More than 20 owners have posted their opinions of the TriSquare TSX300, and the majority says it works as advertised and is better than FRS/GMRS radios. There are a few negative comments about the limited range in congested areas as with FRS/GMRS radios and a few reports of a short battery life.
Review: TriSquare TSX300, Contributors to Amazon.com
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