Radio Care
•To clean the radio housing, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water.
•Don’t use cleaners or solvents on the radio, they can harm the body and leak inside, causing permanent damage.
•Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry,
Spirit Talk Range
Spirit radios can communicate at distances of up to 5 miles. But, range will decrease as the surroundings become more obstructive.
Buildings and vehicles as well as trees and heavy foliage will limit range.
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Flat Ground with no Obstructions | Up To 5 | Miles | Up To 5 Miles |
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Medium Range |
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Near Residential Buildings | Up To 2 | Miles | Up To 2 Miles |
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Steel and Concrete Reinforced Buildings | Up To 150,000 Sq. Ft | Up To 250,000 Sq. Ft | |
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Up To 8 | Floors | Up To 20 Floors | |
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Note: The talk ranges above are averages based on field study using two watt radios. Actual radio range may vary.
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