What are you guys running as far as radios? I'm running a president Andy and switch from a fire stick 48 inch and a 102 in whip. looking at putting in VHF radios, and a sat com system in the future.
Radios??
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I’m running a Cobra 15 LTD Classic, Yaesu FT-2800, Baofeng UV5R, Icom IC-7100, and looking at getting a midland MTX- 275.
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I run ham (x3), GMRS, and CB in order of preference.
We have a good communication section (Overland Communications) that should answer most any question you may have.
And a little thread I put together that may (or may not) be helpful:
www.overlandbound.com
We have a good communication section (Overland Communications) that should answer most any question you may have.
And a little thread I put together that may (or may not) be helpful:
US Comms - An Introduction to your Communication Options
What comms are right for you? This depends on who you want to talk to and what they are using. Trail/Convoy comms: CB is probably still the most common form of communication between off road groups and is still required for many organized events. MURS (no license) is another option, though it...
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I run a Cobra 29LX and have a pair of Midland GXT1000 GMRS , so the field is wide open as to what you like and your needs are.
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Unfortunately haven’t got my Ham license. I have a Cobra 75wxst that I really like. Slim and compact so there isn’t a whole bunch of stuff in the Jeep cockpit. Need to pick up so walkies too
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Just a few - Uniden Bearcat 980SSB CB, a Midland MXT105 GRMS, a Kenwood TM-V71A Ham, a Garmin Inreach Mini, and Weboost Reach cell booster. Then I also have handheld versions of CB, GMRS, and Ham for family.
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The ham or GMRS licenses are not expensive and good for 10 years, you may want to consider it as an option.
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You can now take Hamm license test online, can also get all info needed to study and take practice test online.
Getting Licensed
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
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There was a test session close to you a few weeks back. I’ll see what I can dig up, I know there is another ON Sanctioned session coming up, just don’t know when.
List of Exams in your area
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HAM, GMRS, CB, APRS
Not all at the same time but I can operate HAM and GMRS at the same time then I have another radio section in the vehicle that I swap back and forth from APRS to CB as needed.
My radios are a mix of cheap Chinese stuff and surplus Motorola gear.
Not all at the same time but I can operate HAM and GMRS at the same time then I have another radio section in the vehicle that I swap back and forth from APRS to CB as needed.
My radios are a mix of cheap Chinese stuff and surplus Motorola gear.
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I'm running an old radio shack CB that I bought 20 years ago, yes it still works lol. Along with the CB I carry two 5 watt hand held BTech GMRS radios. Hopping to get some satellite comms before the summer is over.
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In a previous post there is a link to learn more about ham and GMRS licensing, You could also check out this link: General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) for details. With the GMRS license there is no test, just registering and paying the license fees.
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Overland Bound Comms Frequency Guide
Is a great introduction to all your Coms needs...
another good article for GMRS can be found
How To: GMRS - ZA FCC LICENSE
Lastly here is your all in one place for information regarding communication
OB Approved - US Comms - An Introduction to your communication options
What comms are right for you? This depends on who you want to talk to and what they are using. Trail/Convoy comms: CB use has declined among off road groups though still may be useful around logging areas. MURS (no license) is another option, though it is not widely used. GMRS (license...
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Overland Bound Comms Frequency Guide
Is a great introduction to all your Coms needs...
Thank you!
another good article for GMRS can be found
How To: GMRS - ZA FCC LICENSE
Lastly here is your all in one place for information regarding communication
OB Approved - US Comms - An Introduction to your communication options
What comms are right for you? This depends on who you want to talk to and what they are using. Trail/Convoy comms: CB use has declined among off road groups though still may be useful around logging areas. MURS (no license) is another option, though it is not widely used. GMRS (license...
I’m studying for the test on hamstudy.org it’s free and pretty helpful
