Uniden GMRS480 Eco Terra GMRS 2-Way Radio (Single)

Product Description

The Uniden GMRS480 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio is a lightweight, palm-sized radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication. This compact, state-of- the-art device is equipped with many features. When range is a key factor, and being out in the weather is a part of life, the weather resistant eco terra is the solution.

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The small, lightweight Uniden GMRS480 allows you to keep in touch with others for up to five miles. With 15 channels and 38 privacy codes, this two-way radio screens out interference from other radios. The radio has 8 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) channels and 7 Family Radio Service (FRS) channels.

The GMRS480 features 7 weather channels to provide up-to-the-minute reports and alerts on weather conditions. It has a vibrate alert to let you know immediately of an incoming message and five distinct call tones so you will know exactly who in your group is transmitting a message. It's also water-resistant and has a backlit, holographic display that makes the radio practical for almost any environment.

This radio requires three AA batteries (not included) to operate. Other features include temperature display, a keypad lock, monitor function, removable belt clip, and channel scan. The Uniden GMRS480 is covered by a one-year warranty.

Note: A $45 FCC license is required to use GMRS frequencies. One license covers the entire family.

Customer Reviews:

a great radio for a great price.......2007-02-21

this uniden gmrs works good the antena is detacheble so you can install an external antena to use as mobile in your car.

Excellent unit.......2002-05-12

First of all, sorry for my english.

I agree with most of what have already been said here, I've tested the unit and seem to have a very good long range coverage, for me I could say that easily triples standard FRS coverage. One feature that has not been described here is an useful monitor button that when you hold it for a few seconds it cancels the squelch and keep it that way (doesn't have to keep pushing the monitor)and that gives you add'tnl coverage. At long distances signal could be poor to break the squelch but if you open the line you could clearly hear the other party. When using any radio in adverse circunstances try to get into high and open places, if you get onto a building or a mountain you would be impressed the coverage of the unit. I use this mainly for vacations at Isla de Margarita and from my apartment I cover all Porlamar city and it's surroundings and even talk miles away with a small mountain in the middle.

The vibrate option is very nice, when you'r fooling around malls nobody notes that someone's calling you cause when activated in cancels the ringer sound. Unit looks very sturdy.

The cons: Lettering on the radio tend to erase by the use and sweat.

Don't doubt getting this unit.

Great radio.......2002-03-09

This radio is ideal for the money. I tested these radio's in the city and got almost 4 miles in range. I had one outside and my friend had the other one in his truck driving away from me. We were able to keep constant communication the whole time. He was driving through busines and residential areas. These will be great from car to car and out in the mountains.

Uniden GMRS480 is a 2 watt unit.......2002-01-22

I bought 2 of these radios a few days ago. I am not sure how the idea got around that this is a 1/2 watt unit, because it is a 2 watt unit, and it DOES require an FCC license. The manual and the FCC registration says it is a 2 watt unit. I was very skeptical of this radio, because it seemed like I was getting alot of radio for less money, but I am glad I bought it now. We are getting around 1.5 mile range in the neighborhood, and about 2.5 miles out in the country were there are less obstructions. My father has 2 motorolas (5100 model). We tested these units against the Unidens head to head. The Uniden GMRS480 sounded much better than the Motorola 5100s every time. The secret is to not hold you mouth too close to the radio when you speak. No need to speak loud either. The Uniden's were not "tiny micy" sounding at all. I would have given this unit a rating of "5", but I must tell you that the thermometer is not very useful. I believe that it cannot get a correct temperature reading when you are holding the radio. It can be around 40 degrees outside, and if you are holding the radio, it will read in the upper 70's. I guess if you sit the radio down and don't touch it, it may get a "true" temperature reading. The SCAN function works, but is kinda weird in my opinion. You have to hold down either of the up/down channels for several seconds to get it to scan. Therefore, you actually change channels 1 thru 15 many times, and then the unit goes in to scan mode. Also, you can't use the radio while it is on the charger, which really disappoints me. But the batteries (NiMH), lasted us on the farm on one charge, Sat, Sun, & Monday, with the unit turned on all during the daylight hours. By Monday evening they still had 2 out of 4 bars left on the battery meter. The weather band is good, it picked up the NOAA channel about 50 miles away. Seems pretty weather resistant, but I try not to get anything wet that is electronic. Good thing that the radio is simple to figure out and use, because I could have written a better manual. You can download the manual from the Uniden web site before you buy it. It is only a few pages. The folks at Uniden have been very helpful in answering my questions. They have responded to every email I have sent them. I recommend the Uniden GMRS480, but since it is GMRS and 2 watt, it does require an FCC license.

Nice unit for the money.......2001-12-19

First off yes you do need an FCC license for this unit. And don't let the zebra guy below this steer you away from this unit. If you'll notice, every review he's written is on FRS/GRMS hybrids and he gives 1 star to every single one of them (in this case he voted twice thus dilluting the ranking for this unit.) His heart's in the right place in trying to keep users law-abiding, but his overzelousness is too much in my opinion when he probably doesn't even own one yet gives it 1 star while launching into a speech.

I got a pair of these for my Dad to use in his motorhome and on camping trips since he wanted something besides just his CB and with greater range than regular FRS units. On the interstate we've been able to get up to 2.5 miles apart (tested by calling out mile marker signs to each other) in relatively flat terrain with a clear signal. Not too bad in my opinion since nobody should realistically expect 5 miles (kind of like how FRS radios rated for 2 miles rarely reach a mile in ideal conditions.) It's well made yet cheaper than some of the competitors with similar specs that I looked at, particularly Motorola models.

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Favorable review for this TV

The Best TV for Hurricane Power Outages

Nice TV

Audiovox TFT5000 Weather-Resistant Portable/Countertop 5" LCD TV with AC Adapter

Manufacturer: Audiovox Electronics
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Product Features:

Color 5-inch portable LCD TV with headphone jack; 7.5 x 6.5 x 3.6 inches (W x H x D)

Folding telescopic antenna improves TV reception

Weather-resistant design lends the set to outdoor use at stadiums and camp sites

Integrated desk stand for easy positioning; includes AC charger and AC/DC adapter

Runs for about 10 hours on 4 AA alkaline batteries

ASIN: B0002HLY6U

Customer Reviews:

Favorable review for this TV.......2007-01-05

This little TV is wonderful. We have power outages a lot, so it comes in handy when we do. Also, when we have heavy rains the satellite dish doesn't get a signal. The reception is great, the picture is steady with no horizontal or vertical lines. The unit is sleek, stylish and stable.

The Best TV for Hurricane Power Outages.......2005-10-23

This Tv is great. I have been through two hurricanes with this tv as my lifeline to the world. The tv runs on only 4 batteries and they lasted an incredible 12 hours. This Tv is a MUST for anyone who needs a battery operated tv. The picture is truly beatiful.

Nice TV.......2005-02-28

The picture display on this tv looks execellent. The sound is clear and big. The unit is a little bulky but not as big as 5 inch tv use to be about 2 years ago. The product features says the unit runs on 4 AA batteries. The unit I received runs on 4 D batteries. Also on some web sites shows the unit to have a am/fm radio which is not true. The battery life is very good I ran the the unit about 9 hours before changing the batteries. I really don't like the purple knobs but you get use to it.

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AOpen DVD 1648/AAP - DVD-ROM drive - internal - 16x - 5.25" - IDE

Manufacturer: AOpen
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Binding: Electronics

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Enjoy the highest transfer rate ever, the result of AOpen's constant efforts toward R&D. The first 16X speed DVD-ROM drive is introduced. As one "Principal Member of DVD-Forum", AOpen has remained focused on providing high-quality optical storage devices that meet the needs of customers in a range of fields.DVD-1648 provides leading performance of 16X DVD-ROM and 48X CD-ROM functions. The sustained data transfer rate of DVD media is up to 21350 KB/sec, by comparison, which is around 148X CD-ROM drive. Additional enhancements include the digital servomechanism and CAV technology keeps the drive on track.This AOpen product is manufactured and tested under strict ISO9001-certified facilities, AOpen quality assurance standards, and complying with the world's most rigid safety standards. The DVD-1648 offers a consistently high level of quality, compatibility, reliability and outstanding performance. This drive can give you the edge you need in entering the world of multimedia.

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Allied Telesyn 20PK 802.11G WRLS CARDBUS ( AT-WCC200G-020 )

Manufacturer: Allied Telesyn International
ProductGroup: CE
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54 Mbps | 802.11g Standard | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0002ED4YS

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Archos 8x4x24 MiniCDRW for Mac, FireWire Interface (IEEE1394)

Manufacturer: Archos
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System support: Win 95, 98, NT, Linux

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ASIN: B000059TD3

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Amazon.com Product Description

Zenith's flat-screen C36V23 is a fully integrated HDTV set, offering both high-definition pictures and improved over-the-air reception of digital TV broadcasts using Zenith's fourth-generation 8-VSB chipset, which also lets you receive over-the-air data broadcasts. The set's ATSC tuner receives and decodes full 1,920 x 1,080 resolution HDTV broadcasts--without the need for a costly external set-top box. The set also includes a built-in NTSC tuner for high-quality standard-definition program reception.

A 36-inch flat, fine-pitch picture tube provides distortion-free viewing with less glare than you get from conventional curved picture tubes. Picture quality and viewing are enhanced by an internal line doubler, a three-line digital comb filter, and 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio control through a user-friendly graphic interface. A full complement of component-video, composite AV, S-video, and RF inputs ensures compatibility with both digital and analog video sources. When viewed with a progressive-scan DVD player, your discs will look as great as can be.

Product Description

Zenith Electronics is focused on the digital future, building on a proud heritage of leadership in entertainment products for the home and professional markets for many decades. Beginning with the advent of radio, the Zenith name has been synonymous with quality and innovation. A pioneer in electronics technology, Zenith has invented countless industry-leading developments, including the first wireless TV remote controls, the first portable and push-button radios, and the first HDTV system using digital technology.

Customer Reviews:

DON'T BUY ZENITH OR LG.......2007-02-16

Prior to buying the TV we had a 27" CRT TV that lasted 19 years. So we decided to buy a new TV since it was getting old. So in 1/17/2004 we bought a 40" Projection TV with a 2 years extended warranty. The TV has been performing great and we have been very happy with it until just last week when we noticed "blue shadows" all over the screen.
After looking over the manual and adjusting the convergence, no success.

To fix this TV outside of its warranty will cost over $1,000 dollars, and with prices on TV's dropping it makes no sense to send it in for repair. It has basically become a disposable TV. We are very disappointed that our TV has only lasted 3 years. I'm sending it to Goodwill.

I'm very disappointed that Zenith will not stand behind their products. My only mistake was not researching Zenith TVs prior to buying since I had full faith in the brand.

I found other people on the internet with the same exact problem !!

I'm sorry to say this was my last Zenith TV.

Be careful !! Zenith is owned by LG, so LG TV's will also be of the same low quality.

Don't buy me.......2006-06-20

This is a terrible purchase and Zenith knows it. I originally paid over a thousand for this TV. Within 3 months a purple haze formed in the background, back to the shop. Within the next three months the haze was back, apparently something was loose. Within the next six months the TV began to emit a squealing sound at random moments and it still does. I've told Zenith about it on three separate instances, all very early on within the customer experience. They say they're a six sigma company yet don't seem interested in the feedback? I had a Sony 27 never a problem with haze or sound. I'll never buy a Zenith again.

A Great HDTV.......2003-11-24

I just bought this tv, C36V23 yesterday, and I must say I am more than happy with it. I shopped around for several weeks, looking at all kinds and brands, LCD, Plazma, Flat Screen, HDTV ready, integrated etc.. First of all, I must say that I hardly ever stray from Sony when it comes to TV's infact this is my first non-Sony tv and I am very happy with it. It comes with the HDTV tuner built right in, which is a nice feature, it picks up off-air digital channels and hdtv broadcasts beautifully, regular analog cable isnt the best quality picture, but that is expected and normal on all tv's. I cant wait to get digital cable or directv, I couldnt imagin all my chanels being as clear as the off air ones that i get now. It is very easy to use, i figured out and set it up in no time without even looking at the manual. I like the look of Sony's on screen display a little better, but the Zenith is very nice also and all in all had the same features if not a little more actually, it had an excellent picture and great style. I haven't experienced the delay problem the other writer mentioned in the audio and I do use component video cables with my progressive scan dvd and it sound and looks fantastic. Overall, I would reccomend this tv to anyone who wants a great package deal, easy to use and if you shop around, you can't beat the price for the quality.

Needs lots of help!.......2003-07-11

I decided to try the Zenith model when we replaced our Sony - not because it wasn't working fine, but because it could not handle our newer "accessories." I did not check this review site but saw this model in the store and liked the quality. This Zenith lasted six months and one day would not turn on. Was then in the shop for 3 months while they replaced the entire board. Now is back, but not the same. With an expensive antennae system, the TV cannot pick up local channels not offered through cable. The old Sony has no problem receiving them. ...local[store] has been horrible to deal with, the only thing that saved us was the corporate office after working hard to find someone there. The 1 star rating I found here is appropriate.

Watch out Dolby Digital users.......2002-11-19

Nice Tv except if you plan on playing a DVD using the component video inputs and your surround sound receiver. There is a delay in the video. Its like your watching and old Bruce Lee movie the lips move then you here the sound. It is most noticable when you use the TV speakers and your surround system at the same time. There is an echo first the sound goes through the TV then your system. I did this by accident the first time its pretty weird. There doesn't seem to be a problem when using the s-video input. Maybe a slight delay. This TV is fine if you plan on using the TVs speakers only. I asked Zenith about this problem and there very vague answer was "Thank you for your e-mail. That's a compatible problem between the unit and the surround sound". Be careful Home theater buffs.

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