Uniden

Uniden is a respected manufacturer of wireless communication products. However, when comparing consumer walkie talkies, the Uniden brand is often forgotten or ignored. Uniden FRS/GMRS two way radios are generally underrated. It's unfortunate, because many of these models are some of the toughest, most durable and feature-packed consumer grade handhelds around for general outdoor use. The entire line is available at Buy Two Way Radios.

The chart below compares all of the current Uniden FRS/GMRS radios and some of their commonly searched features. Click on the name or image of each radio for details on a particular model. For a complete feature comparison, click the Add to Compare button on any product listing at Buy Two Way Radios and choose any two specific Uniden models or any other radios on our site.

Uniden FRS/GMRS Two Way Radio Comparison Chart

Model	USB	Vibrate Alert	VOX	Privacy Codes	Weather Channels	Earpieces	Submersible	Range*
GMR2035-2								Low
GMR2050-2C	✔							Low
GMR3050-2C	✔		✔	✔				Low
GMR3055-2CK	✔		✔	✔	✔			Mid
GMR3055-2CKHS	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔		Mid
GMR4055-2CK	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			Mid
GMR4055-2CKHS	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		Mid
GMR4060-2CKHS	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		Mid
GMR4088-2CKHS	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		Mid
GMR5088-2CKHS	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	High
GMR5095-2CKHS	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	High

*Uniden advertises FRS/GMRS radio range in miles, however your actual range may vary as it depends on a number of variables. In this chart, we to refer to range as Low, Mid or High. For more information watch our short video Radio 101 - The Truth About FRS/GMRS Two Way Radio Range.

We talk about using two way radios for hunting. We also review the Motorola RDM2080d MURS two way radio.

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Topic Discussion 1:32
We'll talk about using FRS and GMRS two way radios for hunting. We'll identify what features are important to have in a two way radio when out hunting and make a few recommendations on the best radios for use on hunting trips. Some recommended radios include the Midland GXT1050VP4, Motorola Talkabout MS355R, Midland GXT895VP4, Motorola Talkabout MR355R, Uniden GMR5099-2CKHS, the Uniden GMR4099-2CKHS, and the Midland XT511 Base Camp Two Way / Emergency Crank Radio. For tips on using your two way radios, watch our new Radio 101 video series hosted by Anthony.

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Today we review the Motorola RDM2080d MURS Two Way Radio.

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This has been an exciting year for GMRS two way radios. Major manufacturers such as Cobra, Midland and Motorola have announced or launched a number of new models for 2012 with new designs, upgrades and features. Not to be outdone, Uniden has recently updated their product line as well, with such models as the GMR3799, GMR4099 and GMR5099. In fact, they are still at it. Uniden just introduced two new entries in their GMR Series of two way radios, the GMR4040-2CKHS and GMR5089-2CKHS.

Updated June 6, 2020.

There are a number of GMRS two way radios on the market today that are advertised as weatherproof for outdoor use, and many of them are. However, there are varying degrees of such protection, and these different levels are not always considered or even known to consumers, who are largely unaware of rating standards such as Japan Industrial Standards (JIS) and Ingress Protection Code (IP). The terms weatherproofing, water resistance and water proofing can become confusing and unintentionally misleading, because many consumers think of them as interchangeable. Such misunderstanding can lead to a frustrating experience when radios purchased for their ruggedness in rough, outdoor weather turn out not to be all that resilient to the elements, or not resilient at all.

There is a big difference between weather resistant, weather proof, water resistant, and water proof. It's important know what each one means and what it doesn't. That is why the JIS and IP ratings exist. These are standards of measurement to determine and define levels of resistance of an object (in this case, a two way radio) to a liquid such as water. The different ratings determine the level of waterproofing (and with IP, dust proofing as well) the radio can handle.

To simplify the terms somewhat, a weather resistant radio can likely handle a little cold and damp air, but a weather proof device is protected from slightly harsher elements. A Water resistant radio can handle some rain and splashing, but a water proof radio will not allow the liquid to enter the enclosure if the device is immersed in it or, in some cases, even submersed.

A radio that is rated submersible to JIS and IP specifications means that it can withstand complete submersion in water to a specified depth for a specified period of time (usually up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes).

When choosing a two way radio for outdoor or all-weather use, it is important to know and understand the difference between the words weather and water and between the terms resistant and proof. To make it even easier, we created this simple Guide to Weatherproof GMRS Two Way Radios below.

	Weatherproof GMRS Radios	Rating	Details
	Garmin Rino 610	IPX7	Waterproof Submersible
	Garmin Rino 650	IPX7	Waterproof Submersible
	Garmin Rino 655t	IPX7	Waterproof Submersible
	Midland GXT1000VP4	JIS4	Water Resistant
	Midland GXT1050VP4	JIS4	Water Resistant
	Midland GXT5000	IP67, MIL-STD 810 C, D, E, F	Waterproof Shock and Dust Proof
	Midland T290VP4		Water Resistant
	Midland T295VP4		Water Resistant
	Motorola Talkabout MS350R	IP-67	Water Resistant Submersible
	Motorola Talkabout MT350R	IP54	Weatherproof
	Motorola Talkabout MT352R	IP54	Weatherproof
	Uniden GMR-2240-2CK	JIS1	Weather Resistant
	Uniden GMR-2875-2CK	JIS7	Water Resistant
	Uniden GMR4099-2CKHS	JIS2	Weather Resistant
	Uniden GMR-3699-2CK	JIS7	Water Resistant Floats
	Uniden GMR5099-2CKHS	JIS7	Water Resistant Floats, Submersible
	Wouxun KG-805G	IP55	Water Resistant