Garmin Rino 650 radio setup question???

[steeliedrew]

So I was out with my elk hunting buddy messing with the Rino 650's. We were on logging roads and split up about a mile apart and tried to contact each other. we weren't able to reach each other. I pulled up the rino 650 user manual and noticed it says that in order for us to operate on the GMRS channels 1 through 7 and  channels 15 through 22 that we need an FCC license. The GMRS channels are the ones that offer 5 watt transmission power whereas channels 8 through 14 which are FRS channels only offer 1/2 watt transmission power.

So those of you who use Rinos...what are your radio settings? Headed to camp on Tuesday and hoping to get this dialed in.

Thank you,

Drew

[bobcat]

Very few people ever get that license and the law is not enforced that I ever heard of. I'd use the channels that give you the most range. But even then, a mile could be too far unless there are no obstructions in the way.

[steeliedrew]

Oh ok. I just figured it didn't work on those channels unless I had the license. I'm pretty new to radios. Haha. Maybe there were just too many trees between us.

[Crunchy]

The range with increase dramatically on those channels .