Comms....CB Radio or GMRS?

[Schrute_Farms]

What type of radio is everyone running? Should I install a CB or GMRS radio in my Jeep? Do I need both?

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[CTMopar]

Everything is basically GMRS now. Jeep Jamboree and many off road parks are exclusively GMRS/FRS now.

 

[Cllowe]

Spend a tad bit of time and get your ham ticket. I run a dual band yeasu in mine.

 

[Dkretden]

GMRS. The “license” is cheap, no test, 10 years and covers immediate family.

I personally find the quality better than CB.

 

[JL MADDOG]

If I understand this correctly, GMRS radios require the user to have a license from the FCC. Correct?

If so, does anyone have a link to where you apply? I've been all over .gov sites looking for it.

Thanks!

UPDATE: Found the site, entered my FCC registration request and am now waiting on the FCC so I can apply for the GMRS license.

 

[davewald]

https://jeepjamboreeusa.com/cb-replaced-by-frs-gmrs-two-way-radios/

 

[Ruby Mike]

Spend a tad bit of time and get your ham ticket. I run a dual band yeasu in mine.

Ditto, yeasu 400 dual band and 50 watts. Incredible radio. I can hit a repeater anywhere in the desert near me.

 

[RickC137]

GMRS will be superior to CB in every way for local and trail rides. More power, Frequency Modulation (FM), compatible with bubble pack radios, repeater capable.

I also have a Ham ticket and run an Icom IC-2730a in my truck. It is capable (if needed) of comms across the VHF/UHF spectrum.

Jeep Jamboree and Midland are all over the GMRS switchover. Lots of options out there and a 10 year/$35 license makes it all legal. Enjoy.

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