Mobile Communication Preference

[Steven]

Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

When the minivan turns into an adventure buggy each weekend, it is good to have a way to talk to your fellow adventurers. Some guys like to rely on their cellphones, others use CB radios, while a few get the amateur radios. Regardless of your preference, if your group uses a form of communication that you do not have, you’re screwed.

What type of communication technology do y’all use or is more common in your area?

Follow-up question: what is your area?

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[freddiegs]

Located south of the DFW area we use CB's and couple of us have extra handheld CB's that can be handed out for those with no comms. Their are a couple of people that have ham radios but most don't seem interested in transitioning yet.

 

[Steven]

@smarshall what do you use?

@Hibypass do you have any plans to switch to another form of communication?

 

[smarshall]

@smarshall what do you use?

@Hibypass do you have any plans to switch to another form of communication?

I haven'y done any large organized groups so a few GMRS radios (and yes I have my license before anyone asks) have been adequate so far. I just recently got my Ham technician license so will probably be going that route when the time comes.

 

[Abend]

My local club uses CB, so that's what I have installed. I've had my amateur radio license since I was 12, but nobody I know uses ham radio for running trails so I didn't bother to install a second radio for that. The kids find listening to the truckers a great form of entertainment, so I guess CB does have some other benefits.

Edit: Just noticed this was in the Texas forum, please pardon the unintended intrusion from this Northerner.

 

[Pig-Pen]

i grew up constantly reminded of the 7 Ps! havent heard that in over 20 years!

the group i go with uses handheld radios. Rugged radios. they always pass out flyers with 30% off coupon code (ecto30)
they work great. cost about $50 each iirc

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[Bryce]

The 4x4 club I ride with uses FRS radio for trail comms. I have a CB in my Jeep and a lot of Jeep events use that. I have a Ameture Radio License and have a little $20 Baofeng 2m/70cm HT in the Jeep, also, but not sure how much that's listened to now days. Cell works fine in most populated areas. If Ims solo and get into a real bind, I do have a Spot Satellite Messenger that I also use on Off Road Motorcycle trips.

 

[jeepingib]

I have a CB that I should install, but so far I have not seen the need for it like I did when I first started wheeling. It was pretty much the first step back in the 90's. But now I use the Bluetooth and call the person directly. It's integrated into the vehicle and everyone has a phone, while not everyone has a CB or GMRS. Located in College Station.

 

[DanW]

I use CB and GMRS but prefer GMRS by a wide margin for its range and clarity. The license is good for 10 years, requires no test, and family members are covered by it.

 

[Powerwagon1]

I use a CB on the road and find it very useful on trips, Also carry a Baofeng hand held in case its needed (SHTF) ! Its important to be versatile with others running different radio setups.

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