GMRS Truckers/Highway Channel

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by russbrill, Apr 24, 2020.

  1. russbrill

    russbrill Medium Load Member

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    Is anyone starting to hear any Driver activity on GMRS???
     
  2. Ridgeline

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    Not here, I’ve had it on both of my offices.
     
  3. russbrill

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    That's too bad, I hear activity in Sacramento, but they don't sound like Drivers..
     
  4. Ridgeline

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    Yep hardly any activity so far, it will catch on.
     
  5. russbrill

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    Here's the current link to the Larsen antenna Larsen NMOWB450C | UHF High Gain Antennas (theantennafarm.com)
     
  6. russbrill

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    And this is why GMRS is a good alternative to 27 MHz, NO Skip!!!
     
  7. russbrill

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    Has anyone tried GMRS as an alternative to CB??? Or is this just another wasted thread :rolleyes:
     
  8. Timin770

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    I've carried handhelds on the road. Quiet as far as drivers go, but I've heard a couple repeater groups
     
  9. Night Stalker10

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    I could be wrong, but I don't think truckers will ever completely abandon the CB band. I got a feeling most drivers aren't going to be too excited about buying a license to start with, just to get the most power and use of their GMRS radios. Plus the noise toys (if you like them or not) have always been a big part of CB radio. Also CB radios are easily available to buy at truck stops vs GMRS radios.
     
  10. russbrill

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    Hmm, do you remember the original reason for the "CB Handle"??? Wasn't it an alternative way to ID when you didn't have a license???
    BTW: I think there's already LOTS of unlicensed activity on GMRS, there are far more radios being sold than licenses :)
     
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