5 Watt Radio

    

- One radio with shatterproof screen

- Steel Gator Clip

- Metal-reinforced back-up leash

- Lithium-ion battery (replaceable) and USB-C charging cable

- 7.5cm antenna (pre-installed)

- 17cm antenna option

                               Radio Service  

GMRS (USA only)

                            Power  

5 Watt

                            Range  

Line-of-Sight: 35+ miles
Mountains: 1 to 8 miles
Forest & Hills: 0.5 to 5 miles
Rivers: 0.5 to 3 miles
City: Up to 1.5 miles

                            Waterproofing  

IP67 (Waterproof up to 1 meter submersion)

                               Channels  

22 + 8 repeater channels

                            Privacy Codes  

121 (CTCSS and DCS)

                            Battery Life  

4-6 days
Li-ion 7.4V 1800mAh

                            Base Features  

Privacy Codes, Channel Lock, High/Low Power Modes, Scan Mode, Roger Beep

                            Advanced Features  

Dual Channel Watch, NOAA Weather Channels, NOAA Emergency Alert Monitoring, GMRS Repeater capable

                            Attachment System  

Steel Gator Clip or Carabiner Loop Attachment

                            Operating Temperature  

-20° to 120° F

                            Charging Temperature  

10° to 100° Fahrenheit

                            Headset Connector  

M3 Waterproof Connector

                            Compatible Accessories (Not Included)  

Waterproof Hand Mic for 5 Watt Radio,
Carabiner Loop Attachment for 5 Watt Radio,
Dashmount for 5 Watt Radio,
Extra Battery for 5 Watt Radio

                            Antennas  

7.5cm and 17cm, removable SMA-male connector

                            Weight  

9.1oz

                            Radio Body Dimmensions  

10.3 cm tall x 6.2 cm wide x 3.4 cm thick

We’re  excited to introduce our GMRS radio with IP67 waterproofing, 5 days of  battery life, and 5-watts of power for optimal range. This radio is  fully compatible with our award-winning FRS Mountain Radio.

Designed  and tested in the mountains and rivers of the Colorado Rockies, the  radio is rugged with protective rubber padding and a shatterproof LED  screen. Each radio is hand-tested to IP67 waterproofing standards (1  meter submersion) and includes a water-shedding design for quick  communication in white-water.

The 5 Watt Radio maximizes two  critical aspects of a backcountry radio: battery life and range. The  radio includes a specialized 1800 mAH battery that achieves around 5 days on a single charge,  even in frigid conditions (-20°F). The radio transmits the highest GMRS  power (5-watts) permitted under FCC regulations. The max range is over  35 miles, however, 2 to 8 miles is typical in backcountry terrain. For more info on range, please see our range testing video.

Easily  attach the 5 Watt Radio to packs and other gear using the integrated  steel gator clip (with 360° rotation) and backup leash. The radio is  also compatible with our Carabiner Loop Attachment which  comes with either the Quantum ultralight climbing carabiner or locking  carabiner that we crafted with our local Colorado partner, Trango.

The  5 Watt Radio includes useful features for the backcountry, including  access to 11 weather channels and NOAA weather alerts, as well as  dual-channel monitoring and transmitting. The radio’s GMRS designation  unlocks 8 repeater channels to relay & extend your transmission  range, as well as a removable antenna.

Each radio comes with a compact and high-performance 7.5cm antenna installed, and our longer 17cm antenna is included in each box. The 17cm antenna moderately improves range and boosts weather channel reception.

Compatible accessories:
Waterproof Hand Mic – especially popular for Backcountry Skiers

Carabiner Loop Attachment – a modular version of our original Mountain Radio attachment system with an ultralight carabiner or locking carabiner option.

Extra 5 Watt Radio battery – for long trips without charging access

Dashmount for the 5 Watt Radio – designed with Overlanders in mind

We designed the 5 Watt Radio with specific adventure sports in mind. See our team’s recommended radio by sport here.

Don’t have a GMRS license? No problem, the process is simple and affordable. Please note, this radio is not allowed for use in Canada. Checkout our blog post here.

Read about our 2 year warranty and commitment to sustainability. If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us or refer to the FAQ page.