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I know GMRS is better in pretty much every way aside from requiring a license... but how common are they in the real world?
I have been looking into a new radio that has all the controls int he remote for my Ranger. The first one I found, a Midland said it was a GMRS so I had to check that out and see what it was.
I want to:
1. Hear traffic updates from semi trucks (like one around me asks oncoming trucks what is happening during a traffic jam "yeah, there is a bad wreck west of exit 454..."
2. Communicate with others on trail rides/convoys
3. Talk to the CB in my F-150
Are semi trucks switching over? I know Jim is getting one but how common are they vs a CB in offroad land?
The CB in my '150 isn't that special, I could probably upgrade it to match the Ranger but it is a downside.
The best radio in the world isn't worth much if I am the only one that has one... either way.
I have been looking into a new radio that has all the controls int he remote for my Ranger. The first one I found, a Midland said it was a GMRS so I had to check that out and see what it was.
I want to:
1. Hear traffic updates from semi trucks (like one around me asks oncoming trucks what is happening during a traffic jam "yeah, there is a bad wreck west of exit 454..."
2. Communicate with others on trail rides/convoys
3. Talk to the CB in my F-150
Are semi trucks switching over? I know Jim is getting one but how common are they vs a CB in offroad land?
The CB in my '150 isn't that special, I could probably upgrade it to match the Ranger but it is a downside.
The best radio in the world isn't worth much if I am the only one that has one... either way.