The GMR5-X is a 5-watt GMRS handheld radio with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof housing. It is sold here as a 2-pack. The 3600mAh USB-C rechargeable battery is almost twice the size of the one in the GMR5.
It works with GMRS radios and with FRS radios on channels 8-14. It has 22 GMRS channels and 8 GMRS repeater channels. Weather channels and a weather alert function are built in, along with an FM radio. It can also receive VHF and UHF in listen-only mode.
Other features include VOX hands-free transmitting, noise cancellation, an A/B channel switch, a backlit display, a removable antenna and a swivel belt clip. A 2-pin port accepts Rugged 2-pin headsets and audio accessories. A GMRS license is required.
- Transmit power
- 5 watts
- Battery
- 3600mAh, USB-C rechargeable
- Water/dust rating
- IP67
- GMRS channels
- 22 channels, plus 8 repeater channels
- Weather
- Weather channels and weather alert function
- FM radio
- Built in
- Listen-only bands
- VHF 134–176 MHz, UHF 400–480 MHz
- Bluetooth
- Connects to Rugged Radios BT2, RW-H52, RW-H32
- Accessory port
- 2-pin, compatible with Rugged 2-pin headsets and audio accessories
- Antenna
- Removable, upgradeable
- Voice features
- VOX, noise cancellation
- Display
- Backlit
- Channel switch
- A/B switch between two programmed channels
- Carrying
- Swivel belt clip
- Compatibility
- All GMRS radios, including Rugged G4, G1, GMR45, GMR25, GMR2, GMR2 PLUS and GMR5, and GMRS radios from other makers such as Motorola, Midland and Uniden. Also FRS radios on channels 8-14.
- Certification
- FCC and CE certified
- License
- GMRS license required
- In the box
- 2 x GMR5-X radios, 2 x belt clips, 2 x USB-C charging blocks, 2 x USB-C charging cables