SonoranWanderer 403 Posted January 13, 2022 If I was going to go with a pure, part 95E certified GMRS 50w radio, the Wouxun KG-1000G GMRS for $369 would be my pick (a serious GMRS power-user radio). Although when you factor in the programming cable and an antenna, it's not actually cheaper than the Midland MXT500. I also like the detachable head. I really don't want a radio body anywhere in the front of my cab. But I am not going to, because I have other 50w radios that can also do GMRS 😎 https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-1000g.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearhead 412 Posted January 14, 2022 When I started wheeling everyone used CB, which was replaced by HAM because of clarity and range issues. Now GMRS has apparently usurped HAM because of that pesky test, lol! 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,439 Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 9:04 PM, gearhead said: When I started wheeling everyone used CB, which was replaced by HAM because of clarity and range issues. Now GMRS has apparently usurped HAM because of that pesky test, lol! It's interesting, because up here EVERYBODY still uses CB. 😅 So obviously we're keeping those. I hope my ham radios can be tuned to pick up and transmit GMRS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 3,839 Posted January 29, 2022 1 hour ago, dzJeepChic said: It's interesting, because up here EVERYBODY still uses CB. 😅 So obviously we're keeping those. I hope my ham radios can be tuned to pick up and transmit GMRS! your Baofeng works fine on the GMRS frequencies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,439 Posted January 29, 2022 1 hour ago, theksmith said: your Baofeng works fine on the GMRS frequencies. I'm counting on my ol' pal @theksmith to help me set it up. 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLugz 27 Posted February 15, 2022 I still like my Rugged Radio 45W and it was considerably cheaper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Bowers 118 Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) I got the 275 too. I keep the head unit under the driver seat. I got 2 two hand held unites, they are really inexpensive and have good range. I got a strong mag mount and put a 3” fat stubby antenna on the roof (mine is steel.) It just clears my garage door and seems to make a solid ground plain. it works great with my Baofeng HAM if needed. The setup stands right up to a auto carwash! (It sits behind a crossbar.) Edited November 24, 2022 by Mick Bowers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ob1jeeper 484 Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) The whole GMRS thing baffles me. Perhaps slightly more range that a CB, but a significant downgrade in range from Ham... I simply fail to understand the reasoning for wanting an inferior product at the same costs of using a Ham... JMHO & $0.02 Obviously some must disagree... YMMV Edited November 24, 2022 by ob1jeeper 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearhead 412 Posted November 25, 2022 7 hours ago, ob1jeeper said: The whole GMRS thing baffles me. Perhaps slightly more range that a CB, but a significant downgrade in range from Ham... I simply fail to understand the reasoning for wanting an inferior product at the same costs of using a Ham... JMHO & $0.02 Obviously some must disagree... YMMV Great point. It seemed like Ham was the standard for a while. I remember buying a single band VHF mobile HAM and thinking 'yes! last radio I will ever have to buy!' lol. Not having to take a test for GMRS may be a factor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbuckner 134 Posted November 25, 2022 Since I can monitor GMRS on Ham radio, I will not invest more money in GMRS communications ..... still have a CB that works great ,,, The TJ has only so much room for electronics. I want save some room for Starlink RV, so I can email everyone on the trail and monitor my Amazon orders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
