CB & Handheld Radios
Do any of you use (or just listen to) a CB radio when travelling? If so, what kind do you use? I'm thinking of using a magnetic antennae to mount on the roof of my pickup. Any suggestions on brands an...
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ktmrfs wrote:w8lpn wrote:
Another Ham here. I do use a CB when travelling though. In the past have got some useful info. I do use ham radio also when travelling though. As far as vehicle to vehicle and spotting FRS is a good option as well but you wont get real far range on those since they are only 500mW.
yup the downside FRS.
I believe GMRS allows 5 watts much better for range.
Also MURS with an outside antenna is good for vehicle to vehicle, but the low frequency really takes a hit inside a vehicle. Experienced that first hand last summer accidentally using MURS frequency for car to car instead of GMRS/FRS. But MURS is limited to 2 watts IIRC.
Yea GMRS does allow for 5 watts handheld and 50 watts mobile/base. Down side to GMRS is that you need to have a license. No test but the license is $65.00 for 5 years and covers the entire family. So it does have perks over FRS for sure.
