GMRS/FRS RADIO REQUIRED!
CB radio is dead and “GMRS” is becoming the new communications standard for off-roading and all NotARubicon run communications are now on GMRS Channel 16 – Everyone attending any of our public events must have a GMRS or FRS radio
If you already have a Baofeng UV-5R or similar radio, just set it to frequency 462.575 – although technically, using a UV-5R to transmit on GMRS violates the FCC rules (even if you have a GMRS license), we wont ask if you don’t tell!
If you need an easy to use, inexpensive GMRS radio, we recommend the Wouxun KG-805G – The KG-805G is a fully-legal, FCC Part 95E compliant long-range GMRS hand-held radio capable of communicating 5-10 miles (in ideal conditions).
To use a radio like this you will need a GMRS license, which is quick and easy to purchase (NO TEST!) – A 10-year GMRS license for your entire family costs only $35. For step-by-step instructions on getting your GMRS license, click here: How To Purchase Your GMRS License
If you are not sure that you want to throw your CB into the trashcan just yet or don’t want to spend the money for a “full GMRS” radio and a license, then we recommend a low-cost “bubble pack” family-radio such as the Radioddity Walki-Talki. The Radiooddity FS-T2, is 100% legal to use, is very simple and easy to use, and requires no license – however the range is only about a half-mile – and a set of two only costs about $35. Just set it to Channel 16, and you’re set!
Finally, if you want to replace your mobile CB radio with a full-power GMRS radio with a 50+mile range, then we recommend the Wouxun KG-1000G 50 Watt GMRS Mobile Radio. The KG-1000G is similar to a HAM radio, but but much easier to use — The lower-cost 20-watt Wouxun XS20G is also a good choice for a mobile radio. No HAM license is required for either of these radios – but you will need a GMRS license, which as mentioned above is very easy to purchase and is good for your entire family, for 10 years
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I would like to go on a trip. I have a Rubicon.
I have been a ham radio operator for 50+ years. I know more about the rules of ham radio and all radios since ham radio is clearly better than you. Because of my vast expert knowledge I am warning you that if you operate on radios, Zenu will come for you and eat your sou….
erhm.. sorry, my grandpa was writing this post but just was eaten by a demon. He has looked so sad for 50+ years they say. But now he must be resting in ham heaven.
Sincerely, NOT a sad ham.