A GMRS Radio over a CB Radio???

Actually, that's incorrect. Simplex on UHF when using a Gain antenna is about 3 to 5 miles. You will cover a much greater area using a repeater that's located on a tall building or a mountain top.

The folks Down Under have been using UHF CB since the 70's, check it out UHF CB - Wikipedia … I know, they have more channels than the U.S., but if people started using GMRS and created a demand for more channels, I believe the FCC would allocate more. Remember, that's how we got 40 channel CB's...

 

Why would you get a "Weird Vibe" from talking about an alternative radio service.. Are you that uncomfortable coming out of your 27 MHz zone

 

Not VHF/UHF Collinear antenna designs.. The GMRS Collinear antennas that don't require a Ground are a 5/8 over 5/8 wave antenna design with about 5.5 DBi (3.2 DBd) of gain at 34 inches long.. On 27 MHz a 5/8 wave antenna is about 21 FEET Long!!!

 

Okay, a little disclaimer from me... I do not work for Midland, I do not own a radio shop, I started with CB as a teenager (had a great time), l got my Novice Amateur Radio License in 1990, and moved up over the years to Extra Class. I do not HATE CBers (I used to be one). Anything else you want to know???

 

I like to promote things I think can be a better solution for the everyday person. Most people don't love radio, it's a tool to them. Folks that use radio as a tool don't want to run out and get a Ham License or spend lots of money on all sorts of special installation methods to get it to work. They just want it to WORK without all the drama. I think GMRS is the radio service that will just WORK for the average person without all sorts of extra effort on the users part.

That's where I'm coming from...

73,
Russ