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product_id: 19210146
title: "M538-HT MURS Wireless VHF Transceiver - Handheld 2-Way Radio License Free - Multi Use Radio Service"
brand: "dakota alert"
price: "$280.53"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/19210146-m538-ht-murs-wireless-vhf-transceiver-handheld-2-way-radio
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
---

# Full duplex two-way communication 2-mile long-range VHF signal 5 channels + 38 privacy sub-channels M538-HT MURS Wireless VHF Transceiver - Handheld 2-Way Radio License Free - Multi Use Radio Service

**Brand:** dakota alert
**Price:** $280.53
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📶 Stay connected, stay ahead — communication that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M538-HT MURS Wireless VHF Transceiver - Handheld 2-Way Radio License Free - Multi Use Radio Service by dakota alert
- **How much does it cost?** $280.53 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/19210146-m538-ht-murs-wireless-vhf-transceiver-handheld-2-way-radio)

## Best For

- dakota alert enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dakota alert brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Extended Reach:** Crystal-clear VHF transmission up to 2 miles ensures no message gets lost, even on sprawling job sites.
- • **Built on Legacy:** Crafted by Dakota Alert, a trusted USA brand with 30+ years of wireless expertise, ensuring durability and reliability.
- • **Seamless Team Sync:** Instant, license-free communication across multiple MURS units keeps your crew connected without hassle.
- • **Privacy You Can Trust:** 38 privacy sub-channels plus an earphone jack guarantee secure, discreet conversations.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** User-friendly design means zero FCC licensing and minimal setup—get your team talking in seconds.

## Overview

The Dakota Alert M538-HT is a handheld, license-free MURS VHF transceiver offering up to 2 miles of reliable two-way communication. Featuring 5 channels with 38 privacy sub-channels and an earphone jack, it ensures secure and private conversations. Designed for professional environments like warehouses and construction sites, it combines ease of use with trusted Dakota Alert quality backed by over 30 years of wireless industry experience.

## Description

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## Features

- 👥 TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION: The Dakota Alert M538-HT Radio acts as a transceiver, allowing it to transmit and receive messages from other MURS units such as M538-BS Base Station and MURS Alert Transmitter, enabling efficient communication with your staff.
- 📡 LONG-RANGE OPERATION: This VHF (Very High Frequency) radio operates in 151.820~154.600MHz frequencies and can receive alert messages from other MURS units (e.g., MURS Alert Transmitter) even if it is 2 miles away (open air, line of sight).
- 🔒 SECURE CONVERSATIONS: The M538-HT Transceiver features 5 channels with 38 privacy sub-channels, ensuring simple wireless conversations. It also has an earphone jack for private listening.
- 👍 EASY TO USE: Conveniently communicate with employees in warehouses or construction sites using multiple MURS radios. The M538-HT is easy to operate and doesn't require an FCC license.
- 🇺🇸 USA-BASED WITH EXPERIENCE: Dakota Alert is a South Dakota-based company with over 30 years of experience in the wireless driveway alarm industry. We ensure top quality with all of our products.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Dakota Alert
- **Color:** black
- **Number of Channels:** 5
- **Special Feature:** 2-way voice communications, Alert icon provides a visual display that an alert signal has been received, MURS is license free, Rechargeable AA batteries (included) last for about 40 hours on a charge, real time monitoring
- **Frequency Range:** 151.820~154.600 MHz
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 2 Miles
- **Voltage:** 9 Volts
- **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant
- **Number of Batteries:** 6 AA batteries required.
- **Item Weight:** 1 Ounces

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable communications, easy operation, outstanding vendor support.
*by M***R on October 12, 2009*

We currently use three of these handheld units and plan to purchase a fourth. Here in rural southwestern Ohio, where there are lots of hills and woods, the 1 watt output of these radios provide a one mile range reliably. While traveling in convoy on long and unobstructed stretches of highway, the range is greater. They are used infrequently and have provided communications for five weekend long events over the past two months. For well under one hundred dollars, I did not expect much. These units exceeded my expectations.While the manual that comes with the radio is not very detailed, vender support is outstanding. I had a question regarding charging the batteries and received a reply within one business day. They recommended charging for 24 hours when new or totally depleted and overnight for normal daily use. These radios use commonly available rechargeable AA batteries and not the expensive type found on many amateur and commercial handheld radios. In other words, no special order for replacement rechargeable batteries. Also, at need, regular alkaline batteries may be used. (Attempting to charge the alkaline type batteries will damage the unit) The rechargeable batteries supplied work surprisingly well. We keep our transmissions short and to the point and regularly operate for two days and more per charge, especially if we turn them off for the night. These radios are extremely easy on the batteries while receiving and only draw the batteries down appreciably while transmitting.I hope to acquire the matching Dakota Alert MURS transmitters to provide wireless and portable security at remote locations. Allowing us to monitor the area around the vehicles or camp while in the woods etc.These radios are not water resistant nor do they provide military grade shock resistance. These radios are not "industrial strength", but neither is the price. They do provide all five of the unlicensed MURS frequencies while many others only provide one or two operating frequencies. They are affordably priced with great customer support from the vendor, Home Controls / Home Security 4 Less. In summary, good value for the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Big & Clunky, Not Weatherproof!
*by A***R on January 29, 2025*

This radio is big & clunky to wear on a belt or waistband, due to the weight of it and the long antenna. Easy enough to use. Do NOT leave in the weather - it is not weatherproof!

### ⭐ One star for Amazon - Radio is quality product
*by R***N on April 11, 2022*

Received used, previously returned unit - Bad Experience - waste of time to return. Too bad because these are OK radios and work well, if you can receive a new one from Amazon when you order.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*