Where Can I Use FRS?
Almost anywhere! Within the U.S., an FRS radio is legal to use on land and sea for all kinds of personal communications. ICOM's IC-4008A is one of the few, if not the only, FRS radios built to JIS-5 water resistant standards.
FRS is not recognized by Canada authorities. FRS radio use is prohibited in Canada.
Here are just a few of the activities that lend themselves perfectly to FRS communications:
Outdoors
- Hiking
- Biking, street or mountain
- Camping
- Car to car
- Family gatherings
- Scouting
- Climbing
- Running/jogging
- Golfing
- Horseback riding
- Amusement parks
- Sporting events
Indoors
Shopping
- School
- Upstairs/downstairs in the home
- Inside/outside at home
- Garage or workshop
On the Water
- Ship to shore
- Water skiing
- On the skiff
- Trailer boat loading/unloading
- Beachcombing
- Fishing
- Kayaking/canoeing
- Floating/rafting
- Sunbathing
- Crewing
Even on the side of a cliff! This is one unobtrusive, lightweight little radio.
The only way to experience the clean, 100% free sound of the IC-4008A FRS radio is to try one. Locate your nearest ICOM dealer right on this website. There's also a list of ICOM dealers with their own websites you can check out. Experience the peace of mind and convenience that FRS offers today.
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