Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio

Details

Sold in-store only at Ascent Outdoors, 2201 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA. Call or visit to check availability. This product cannot be purchased online.

The Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio is a 5-watt GMRS radio with extended range, multi-day battery life and full IP67 waterproofing. Built and tested in the Colorado Rockies, it is made for hunters, anglers, paddlers, overlanders and backcountry athletes, and it is fully compatible with the FRS Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio.

At 5 watts, the highest output allowed for handheld GMRS radios, it has a max line-of-sight range of over 35 miles, with 2 to 8 miles more typical in backcountry terrain. It survives one meter of submersion and has a water-shedding design for clear communication, even in whitewater.

Key features

• 5-watt GMRS radio, FRS compatible
• IP67 waterproof, hand-tested to one meter of submersion
• 1800 mAh battery lasts 4 to 6 days on a charge, even in frigid conditions
• Protective rubber padding and shatterproof LED screen
• Comes with a compact 7.5 cm antenna installed, plus a 17 cm antenna to moderately improve range and weather channel reception
• Dual-channel monitoring, NOAA weather alerts and 8 GMRS repeater channels
• Steel gator clip with 360° rotation and back-up leash

What's included

• One Expedition Radio
• Steel gator clip
• Metal-reinforced back-up leash
• Lithium-ion battery (replaceable)
• USB-C charging cable
• 7.5 cm antenna (pre-installed)
• 17 cm antenna

Specs

• Radio service: GMRS (FRS compatible)
• Power: 5 watt
• Channels: 22
• Range: line-of-sight 35+ miles; mountains 2 to 8 miles; forest/hills 0.5 to 5 miles; rivers 0.5 to 3 miles; city up to 1.5 miles
• Waterproofing: IP67 (1 meter submersion)
• Privacy codes: 121 (CTCSS and DCS)
• Battery: rechargeable Li-ion 7.4V 1800 mAh
• Battery life: 4 to 6 days
• Features: privacy codes, channel lock, high/low power modes, scan mode, TX beep, dual channel watch, NOAA weather channels, NOAA emergency alert monitoring, GMRS repeater capable
• Attachment: steel gator clip and metal-reinforced back-up leash; Carabiner Loop Attachment sold separately
• Headset connector: M3 waterproof connector
• Antenna: 7.5 cm and 17 cm, removable, SMA-male connector
• Weight: 9.1 oz
• Dimensions: 10.3 cm tall x 6.2 cm wide x 3.4 cm thick
• Charging: USB-C (cable included)
• Region: for use in the United States

Compatible accessories

• Waterproof Hand Mic (glove-friendly)
• Acoustic Headset (surveillance-style wired headset)
• Carabiner Loop Attachment (ultralight or locking Trango carabiner options)
• Universal Mount
• Whip Antenna (improves signal strength and audio clarity by up to 30%)
• USB Power Adapter
• Replacement Battery

GMRS licence

Operating this radio on GMRS requires a GMRS licence, which is quick and affordable to get. Not legal for use outside the US.

Warranty

3-year warranty for personal use and 1-year warranty for commercial use.