Radioddity offered to send me their new GM-30 handheld GMRS radio to test, and I ended up liking it so much, I’ve purchased 2 more out-of-pocket to date. Follow along in this video where I review and share my thoughts on this affordable but feature-rich GMRS handheld radio.
Video Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
1:38 – What’s in the Box
4:10 – Features
9:05 – Performance
9:48 – Range Test
14:51 – Power Test
17:11 – RF Field Strength Test
20:15 – Battery Life Test
21:24 – Areas for Improvement
24:18 – Final Thoughts
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