5 Watt Radio
$180.00 USD
We are excited to introduce our GMRS radio with IP67 waterproofing, 5 days of battery life, and 5-watts of power for optimal range. This radio is fully compatible with our award-winning FRS Mountain Radio.
Designed and tested in the mountains and rivers of the Colorado Rockies, the radio is rugged with protective rubber padding and a shatterproof LED screen. Each radio is hand-tested to IP67 waterproofing standards (1 meter submersion) and includes a water-shedding design for quick communication in white-water.
The 5 Watt Radio maximizes two critical aspects of a backcountry radio: battery life and range. The radio includes a specialized 1800 mAH battery that achieves around 5 days on a single charge, even in frigid conditions (-20°F). The radio transmits the highest GMRS power (5-watts) permitted under FCC regulations. The max range is over 35 miles, however, 2 to 8 miles is typical in backcountry terrain. For more info on range, please see our range testing video.
Easily attach the 5 Watt Radio to packs and other gear using the integrated steel gator clip (with 360° rotation) and backup leash. The radio is also compatible with our Carabiner Attachment which comes with either the Quantum ultralight climbing carabiner or locking carabiner that we crafted with our local Colorado partner, Trango.
The 5 Watt Radio includes useful features for the backcountry, including access to 11 weather channels and NOAA weather alerts, as well as dual-channel monitoring and transmitting. The radio’s GMRS designation unlocks 8 repeater channels to relay & extend your transmission range, as well as a removable antenna.
Each radio comes with a compact and high-performance 7.5cm antenna installed, and our longer 17cm antenna is included in each box. The 17cm antenna moderately improves range and boosts weather channel reception.
Compatible accessories:
Waterproof Hand Mic – especially popular for Backcountry Skiers
Carabiner Attachment – a modular version of our original Mountain Radio attachment system with an ultralight carabiner or locking carabiner option.
Universal Mount – multiple mounting options for any outdoor adventure.
Whip Antenna - improve signal strength and audio quality in challenging conditions
USB Power Adapter - standard charging block for your radio if you need one
Replacement Battery for 5 Watt Radio
We designed the 5 Watt Radio with specific adventure sports in mind. See our team’s recommended radio by sport here.
Don’t have a GMRS license? No problem, the process is simple and affordable. Please note, this radio is not allowed for use in Canada. Checkout our blog post here.
Read about our 2 year warranty and commitment to sustainability. If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us or refer to the FAQ page.
- One radio with shatterproof screen
- Steel Gator Clip
- Metal-reinforced back-up leash
- Lithium-ion battery (replaceable)
- USB-C charging cable
- 7.5cm antenna (pre-installed)
- 17cm antenna option
GMRS (USA only)
5 Watt
Line-of-Sight: 35+ miles
Mountains: 1 to 8 miles
Forest & Hills: 0.5 to 5 miles
Rivers: 0.5 to 3 miles
City: Up to 1.5 miles
IP67 (Waterproof up to 1 meter submersion)
22 + 8 repeater channels
121 (CTCSS and DCS)
4-6 days
Li-ion 7.4V 1800mAh
Privacy Codes, Channel Lock, High/Low Power Modes, Scan Mode, Roger Beep
Dual Channel Watch, NOAA Weather Channels, NOAA Emergency Alert Monitoring, GMRS Repeater capable
Steel Gator Clip or Carabiner Loop Attachment
-20° to 120° F
10° to 100° Fahrenheit
M3 Waterproof Connector
7.5cm and 17cm, removable SMA-male connector
9.1oz
10.3 cm tall x 6.2 cm wide x 3.4 cm thick
DESIGNED FOR
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Range
Max GMRS Range with 5 Watt Power
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Durability
Rugged design and waterproof to 1 meter
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Ease of Use
Simple buttons and 360° Steel Gator Clip
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Battery Life
4-6 days on a charge & cold resistant (-20°f)
TOP PRESS
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2024 Gear of the Year
“These radios were gladiators against poor treatment and environments.” -
Next Great Gear Addition for Anglers
“Used them at places like the Madison River’s Bear Trap Canyon, where they performed admirably even with tall canyon walls twisting every half mile” -
Biggest Upgrade to My Kit
"Using a radio that drastically increases my safety margin thanks to its increased range and battery life makes this upgrade absolutely worth it." -
Designed for Heavy-Duty Use
"Audio quality is really really good, largely thanks to greater 5-watt power and upgraded hardware in the radio."
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Customer Reviews
- NBNick B.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars5 days agoSo glad I spent the extra money!
I went with the 5 Watt Rocky Talkie and could not be happier. I did extensive research on just about every walkie talkie I could find and every time I came back the this unit.
What was important to me?
-Range: This unit has interchangeable antennas so depending on the situation I can get a little more range, if needed, with the whip antenna.
-Ease of Use: can my wife and kids pick these up and start using them right away…YES!
-Durability: Walkie Talkies get dropped, it’s unavoidable. I have only had them a short time and both have hit the ground. They still work great.
-Waterproof: I went fly fishing, dropped one in the river, pulled it out with mo problems. The mic didn’t even get distorted from the water.
-Size: I needed it to be compact. Some Walkie’s are huge and not practical in most situations. These are compact (they are a bit heavy, but I see this as a positive, as they are a quality built product).
They are not filled with a ton of useless bells and whistles, just the essentials. If this is what you want/need stop looking and purchase. I have seen comments that they are expensive, but something is only expensive if it doesn’t bring value. These units are packed with value!!!! (This IS NOT a paid review. I paid full price for both units.)
- SSskye s.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoBest radio I’ve tried so far!
I’ve bought a few radios for snowmobiling and splitboarding but haven’t had good luck. Started with the Midland GTX1000 GMRS, which had troubles talking to other brands and the handset isn’t waterproof so it stopped working after a few days of use. I then bought a Baofeng and while cheap, was so confusing to use I returned it. Not what I’m after. The Rocky (only used two days), is easy to setup for any channel, works well and has intuitive controls. Exactly what I was after! Hopefully it keeps working well for years to come because I think radios are the most important safety tool we have for most situations, so it’s key to be able to rely on them.
- JLJonathan L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoGreat so far!
Works great! Use it around our property which has some hills and tons of trees over 1.5 miles very happy with our purchase!
- SBSteve B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoExceptional range
We got these so we could keep in touch while cross country skiing. No matter how far apart or what hill (or hills) are in between the reception is crystal clear and static free. These are a terrific light weight addition for safety. The FCC license was easy to get and is good for 10 years.
- TMTracy M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoVery well thought out. And TOUGH!
This is my first GMRS only radio as I have been a ham for a long time. Something about this little guy looked appealing so I gave it a try and I love it. Very very robust and I spend a lot of time in the shower talking on local GMRS repeaters so the water shedding feature is amazing. Some of my dual band handhelds are water proof but the water clogs up the mic and renders them useless, not this little guy it just trucks right along! Thank you Rocky Talkie!