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A GMRS Radio over a CB Radio???

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by russbrill, Apr 18, 2020.

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  1. Apr 19, 2020 #21
    Ridgeline

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    oh if people want to get rid of static, please petition the FCC to allow fm on the Cb bands.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2020 #23
    russbrill

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    A lot of the Jeep clubs are doing just that, they're dropping CB like a hot rock!
    Here's an example The Jeep Expeditions Group™ - Exploration, Education, Conservation & Preservation.......... Live The Adventure - JEEPEXPEDITIONS.ORG ...

    73,
    Russ
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2020 #23
    russbrill

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    Having FM on CB still won't provide access to building or mountain top repeaters for users to enjoy or use for an emergency. And, it doesn't address the antenna situation, GMRS Antennas have better gain and are smaller in size compared to 27 MHz antennas.
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2020 #24
    Ridgeline

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    Well FM is the mode of operation, it has to do with the "quiet" of the signal as you mentioned.

    There are 10 meter repeaters so yes they can be used.

    No it doesn't but then your comparison is skewed.
     
    Ridgeline, Apr 20, 2020
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  6. Apr 20, 2020 #26
    russbrill

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    Instead of us having this back and forth debate, you could purchase a Midland MXT115VP3 GMRS Two Way Radio Value Pack Kit, you'll will need an NMO Magnet Mount for the 3 Db Gain antenna if you decide to use it. You can purchase the NMO Magnet Mount here Midland MicroMobile MXTA12 Antenna Mag Mount …

    You and a friend with the same setup, can test out GMRS and see if it's for you. That's the only way to really see how it works...

    73,
    Russ
     
    russbrill, Apr 20, 2020
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  7. Apr 20, 2020 #26
    not4hire

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    VHF has supplanted a large amount of CB use up here. For many years it was mostly just oilfield and logging (VHF radio is a requirement on some back roads, even for recreational users), but a lot of OTR use VHF only now. I went many years without a CB, even in the US.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2020 #27
    supertrucker79

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    Just get a ham license. Run a QRP rig for portability and have a 100W amp at your QTH or mobile antenna on your truck. Work the 2m and 10m bands. Maybe the 20m and 40m with a pole off the back of your cab as a kind of sloper to the tail of the trailer.
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2020 #29
    russbrill

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    I'm with you Supertrucker79, I want more Hams on the bands, but only if they're really in to Radio, not because they feel they have to do it...

    73,
    Russ
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2020 #29
    craig_sez

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    Seeee theres the vibe..The jeep clubs comment...Almost as if they are up to something..
    Reminder that this is "Truckers report"
    Not the back woods boyz tree n hill club.....Maybe concern your selves in jeep clubs and discuss with them your solution..
     
    craig_sez, Apr 21, 2020
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  11. Apr 21, 2020 #30
    craig_sez

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    Guess who sounds like they work or related to midland and pushin product....Guess my vibe was right after all..
     
    craig_sez, Apr 21, 2020
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