GMRS vs Citizens' Band (2-way Radios)

KargoMaster · 11-04-2007, 05:10 PM

So I'm wondering how long we'll be able to continue with CB radios on our rigs... They seem like a dying breed in the US...

I want a WATERPROOF (not water resistant) radio that I can turn the hose on if needed. Can't seem to find one. Heck, it's getting harder and harder to find ANY.

GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios are getting more and more range... but they're still "line-of-sight," but they are nice and compact, can be carried on a person instead of a rig... (might be nice security for those walks through the woods in the middle of the night to get to the "bathroom" ...watch your step!) but if you want to go legit... $85 for a 5 year GMRS license from the FCC??

Guess I'll just buy several CB radios and some quick-disconnect wire connectors... :o

carwash · 11-04-2007, 06:07 PM

a bunch of peeps i know and talk to run race radios... FM i believe... say they are the whip.

i am looking for something like you are talking as well, but the problem is, yer only gonna talk to other people that have the same radio as you... makes it a little more difficult.

94Dodge Truggy · 11-04-2007, 07:32 PM

I am tired of fighting cb's in the truggy with all the tuning or grounding issues and waterproofing.

JasonCJ7 · 11-04-2007, 11:27 PM

I have been running the same CB for about 4 yrs now. It is a $35 Midland from wal-mart. My rig sits outside with no top or windshield and it wirks fine. I put the quick disconnects on the wiring and have had to use it to switch from my first jeep to the current one. Antennas were a different story until I found a good location inside my rig where it would not get broken. Then I spent $20 or so on a Firestick, tuned it once and I have a great range with it.

Hybrid · 11-07-2007, 03:31 PM

What is a firestick? Does it increase your range?

carwash · 11-07-2007, 05:02 PM

its a very durable CB antenna, short and stubby, but allows long range, so they claim...

http://www.firestik.com/

94Dodge Truggy · 11-07-2007, 05:06 PM

Short and stubby huh?

JasonCJ7 · 11-12-2007, 01:41 PM

Actually the Firestick is an antenna made by the Wilson CB company and they come in various sizes. Mine is 5ft. They are easily tuned to match your radios.

11-04-2007, 05:10 PM	#1
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	GMRS vs Citizens' Band (2-way Radios) So I'm wondering how long we'll be able to continue with CB radios on our rigs... They seem like a dying breed in the US... I want a WATERPROOF (not water resistant) radio that I can turn the hose on if needed. Can't seem to find one. Heck, it's getting harder and harder to find ANY. GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios are getting more and more range... but they're still "line-of-sight," but they are nice and compact, can be carried on a person instead of a rig... (might be nice security for those walks through the woods in the middle of the night to get to the "bathroom" ...watch your step!) but if you want to go legit... $85 for a 5 year GMRS license from the FCC?? Guess I'll just buy several CB radios and some quick-disconnect wire connectors... :o __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway... Last edited by KargoMaster; 11-04-2007 at 09:44 PM.

11-04-2007, 06:07 PM	#2
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	a bunch of peeps i know and talk to run race radios... FM i believe... say they are the whip. i am looking for something like you are talking as well, but the problem is, yer only gonna talk to other people that have the same radio as you... makes it a little more difficult. __________________

11-04-2007, 11:27 PM	#4
JasonCJ7 Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty Twp., Ohio Posts: 182	I have been running the same CB for about 4 yrs now. It is a $35 Midland from wal-mart. My rig sits outside with no top or windshield and it wirks fine. I put the quick disconnects on the wiring and have had to use it to switch from my first jeep to the current one. Antennas were a different story until I found a good location inside my rig where it would not get broken. Then I spent $20 or so on a Firestick, tuned it once and I have a great range with it. __________________ 78 CJ-7, 350 V8, T-18a Tranny, Twin Stick Dana 300, Scout 44's, 4.27 Gears, 36" TSL's, Welded rear and Full Spool Front, Hi-Steer with GM Knuckles

11-07-2007, 03:31 PM	#5
Hybrid Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 134	What is a firestick? Does it increase your range? __________________ '84 Cherokee body welded to an '86 Blazer frame , fuel injected 350, 700r4 trans, np208 t-case, 44 front and a welded 14 bolt in the rear on 35" boggers, radiator in the rear, and a full cage

11-07-2007, 05:02 PM	#6
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	its a very durable CB antenna, short and stubby, but allows long range, so they claim... http://www.firestik.com/ __________________

11-04-2007, 07:32 PM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I am tired of fighting cb's in the truggy with all the tuning or grounding issues and waterproofing.

11-07-2007, 05:06 PM	#7
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Short and stubby huh?

11-12-2007, 01:41 PM	#8
JasonCJ7 Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty Twp., Ohio Posts: 182	Actually the Firestick is an antenna made by the Wilson CB company and they come in various sizes. Mine is 5ft. They are easily tuned to match your radios. __________________ 78 CJ-7, 350 V8, T-18a Tranny, Twin Stick Dana 300, Scout 44's, 4.27 Gears, 36" TSL's, Welded rear and Full Spool Front, Hi-Steer with GM Knuckles