Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
**UPDATE!! There are reports that the newest batches that are shipping ARE NOW LOCKED***
Get an Abbree AR-8118 UNLocked GMRS radio here: go.notarubicon.com/8118
If that one is sold out (I warned you!), you can get this one for a few $ less, but it does not come with the antenna: go.notarubicon.com/ar8118
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In this video I review the new very low-cost Abbree AR8118 Mobile GMRS radio. This 25 watt GMRS radio not only has a very low price, but it is also unlocked - something that is very uncommon on GMRS radios. I go over all the features of the new AR 8118 GMRS version radio (this radio is also available in a ham radio version), I tell you the pros and cons of this mobile two-way radio and I test the power output.
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0:00 Intro
1:18 What's in the box
4:10 Microphone
5:06 Tour of the radio
6:13 GMRS channels
7:56 It's unlocked
10:13 Features and menus
16:03 Programming software
17:47 Power test
19:04 Should you buy it?
**UPDATE!! There are reports that the newest batches that are shipping ARE NOW LOCKED***
Get an Abbree AR-8118 UNLocked GMRS radio here: go.notarubicon.com/8118
If that one is sold out (I warned you!), you can get this one for a few $ less, but it does not come with the antenna: go.notarubicon.com/ar8118
Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- go.notarubicon.com/69420
In this video I review the new very low-cost Abbree AR8118 Mobile GMRS radio. This 25 watt GMRS radio not only has a very low price, but it is also unlocked - something that is very uncommon on GMRS radios. I go over all the features of the new AR 8118 GMRS version radio (this radio is also available in a ham radio version), I tell you the pros and cons of this mobile two-way radio and I test the power output.
►Want to help support my channel? Click the JOIN button and become a member for as low as $1.99/mo (cancel any time) - Click here for more info: youtube.com/@TheNotaRubicon/join
►► Or just click the $Thanks button at the bottom of the video
NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive money or something of value in return.
0:00 Intro
1:18 What's in the box
4:10 Microphone
5:06 Tour of the radio
6:13 GMRS channels
7:56 It's unlocked
10:13 Features and menus
16:03 Programming software
17:47 Power test
19:04 Should you buy it?
