GMRS or CB

[FoD]

Was curious to see if GMRS is replacing (ed) CB as two way and thoughts on GMRS

Thx

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[Glocker]

I don't have an answer for you. But I'm running a radio programmed with FRMS and GRMS, and I will be adding a CB for a little bit more of a reach for "just in case" purposes.

On my last 4x4 outing, we used FRMS for comms between trucks and for our spotter. It was nice to have!

 

[RVA Overland]

I wouldn't say it replaced or will replace any time soon. CB has been around and is cheap, but the sound quality is much better with GMRS and FRS systems and the availability of handheld units makes it great for spotters. Unfortunately its getting to the point if going on group outings you may need both depending on the group.

 

[JonB]

CB radios remain popular for road travel mainly because they’re cheap and easy to install. Most GMRS radios sold now are hand—held units which put out only slightly more power than CBS and do not have exterior antennas. There are mobile, high-power GMRS radios that will work with external antennas but now you’re in the $100-200 range.

Technically, you need an FCC license to operate a GMRS radio. When I last got mine years ago it cost $70.

 

[Housemanager]

CB radios remain popular for road travel mainly because they’re cheap and easy to install. Most GMRS radios sold now are hand—held units which put out only slightly more power than CBS and do not have exterior antennas. There are mobile, high-power GMRS radios that will work with external antennas but now you’re in the $100-200 range.

Technically, you need an FCC license to operate a GMRS radio. When I last got mine years ago it cost $70.

Depends on what you want. Truck to truck on the road you may want MURS. No license required and it is high band so it will "travel" further than GMRS, and possibly cheaper.

 

[JonB]

Depends on what you want. Truck to truck on the road you may want MURS. No license required and it is high band so it will "travel" further than GMRS, and possibly cheaper.

Good point.

 

[Secousse]

Hi folks, I just wanted to let you know that I'm trying to "crowdsource" radio-related information in this new thread, and your contributions would be more than welcome! ?

? CB, FRS, GMRS, MURS & HAM recommended frequencies and channels ?

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