IronScott
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- Scott
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- 2019 JLU Sahara, 1992 Jeep YJ, 2002 Chevy Silverado
My local offroad club uses CB and GMRS. I didn’t want to commit to mounting a CB, so I bought this Midland handheld (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000K2YR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) which works perfectly within a group ride. It can also be connected to an external antenna, such as a Firestik, for longer range.
I also just bought a GMRS radio and purchased the 10-year license. Seems like our local groups are almost all moving to this. I got this BTECH (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWOLZ8L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it seems to be well-made but I haven’t been able to use it on a trail yet. Portable and solid.
Permanently mounted options are great but portable options are a good way to start until you learn what you like and need.
BTW, I’m not sure about HAM, but with GMRS you only need a license (no test required - just a $70 fee for 10 years) if you talk. Listening requires no fee.
I also just bought a GMRS radio and purchased the 10-year license. Seems like our local groups are almost all moving to this. I got this BTECH (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWOLZ8L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it seems to be well-made but I haven’t been able to use it on a trail yet. Portable and solid.
Permanently mounted options are great but portable options are a good way to start until you learn what you like and need.
BTW, I’m not sure about HAM, but with GMRS you only need a license (no test required - just a $70 fee for 10 years) if you talk. Listening requires no fee.
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