Whats the range?
All (decent) FRS radios transmit at 1/2 watt (500mw). This is a lot of power for a handheld. Being UHF, line-of-sight has much more to do with range than distance. While the manufacturers generally list “2 miles”, I’ve heard reports of FRS failing at 1/4 mile in a steel building, and working for more than 30 miles in open terrain from one hilltop to another. So, likely to be plenty enough for around the average (non-steel framed) residence; probably even good around a country home with outbuildings. Ok, everybody feel free to comment/contribute, or modify and re-post!
I’ve used them from 30′ but it is still only a watch battery. My living room is 20′ wide with the couch on one wall and the Hitachi TV opposite, NO problem ever. Some TV’s receive better than others. Q: Although the remote works, it doesn’t work from anything farther then 10 feet away. I put a brand new battery in it and it’s the same thing. A: I have had it work at up to 30’ sometimes less. Depends on the strength of the battery and the brand of tv receiving the signal. Some receive better than others. I have a Hitachi and my living room is 20’ wide with the tv on one wall and couch on the opposite wall. Every remote I try works fine. Q: My remote only blinks spariodically. doesn’t seem to work right. A: Replace the battery. Q: Doesn’t seem to work on my TV. A: Try standing directly in front about 5′ and aim straight at the sensor. Try it with the “power” button. Once you get it, try moving back further. Q: I saw the word “mute” show upon the screen but the other buttons on the remote
