Availability & Waterproof Alternatives
The GMRS-9R appears to be discontinued or at least in very limited production.
If you're specifically after the GMRS-9R for its IP67 waterproof rating, there are a few current alternatives worth considering:
- The Baofeng UV-9G is a very similar radio and is still readily available.
- BTECH GMRS-PRO IP67 GMRS Radio (Amazon) is the most feature-rich waterproof option, with IP67, GPS, Bluetooth programming, text messaging, and a compass. It's a significantly more capable radio.
- Wouxun KG-S88G Plus GMRS Radio (Buy Two Way Radios) is another IP67 option from a brand with a reputation for build quality.
- Wouxun KG-805G GMRS Radio (Buy Two Way Radios) is rated IP55 (splash-proof rather than submersible) but is a solid, well-regarded radio with a superheterodyne front end. It charges via drop-in cradle rather than USB-C, though a USB-C battery upgrade (Buy Two Way Radios) is available separately.
If waterproofing isn't a hard requirement, there are more options at lower price points—check the catalog for the full list.