eXRS Frequently Asked Questions

What is eXRS?
What is the range of eXRS radios?
Why doesn’t TriSquare advertise the range in miles like FRS/GMRS models do?
What are the advantages of eXRS radios over FRS/GMRS radios?
How many channels do eXRS radios have?
What is a channel?
What is the difference between a group channel and a private channel?
What is meant by frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS)?
What licenses or fees must the user pay?
FRS and GMRS are FCC allocated radio services.What is eXRS?
Can eXRS be used for business?
What has TriSquare done to make eXRS environmentally friendly?
What is the output power of eXRS radios?
Am I likely to experience interference from other eXRS users?
Should I expect interference from other devices in the 900MHz ISM band like cordless phones?

What is the differences between the TSX100 and TSX300?
The main difference between the TSX100 and TSX300 models is the number of channels. The TSX100 has 1000 channels that are fully compatible with the first 1000 channels of the TSX300. The TSX300 includes the same 1000 channels as the TSX100 but has additional channels for a total of 10 billion channels.

Other differences between the TSX100 and TSX300 are in the advanced features offered on the TSX300 such as test messaging, Caller id, vibrator alert and NOAA weather. See the products page for a complete list of features for both models.

Are eXRS radios FCC certified?
Are eXRS radios legal in Canada?
What batteries can be used with eXRS radios?
What is the battery life of eXRS radios?