PLEASE READ THIS FIRST BEFORE COMMENTING. This video has obviously reached a much different genre of enthusiasts then what out channel is aimed for. It's reaching the "radio heads". The content in this video is geared to benefit those who simply want to communicate with the people they're traveling with, not someone 1k miles away. We don't have a desire to get involved in a whole other pastime or hobby. We just want basic communication. Unfortunately we had to set all comments coming in to be reviewed before making public. Many comments coming in are either; extremely technical. Again, most of our subscribers and followers just want "out of the box" communication. Some comments are incredibly rude. We will not put up with that nonsense on our channel. And, this is the big one, WATCH THE VIDEO! We're amazed at how many people chastised us for not stating there's a license required for GMRS. Please refer to 7:10 in the video. Please read through this list: Our CB antenna has been tuned by a professional shop. Our helper's antenna, the same. No, we can't mount antennas on the roof. We're constantly having to squeeze under tree limbs and rocks. The rear bumper is the only practical spot for us. The GMRS radio we installed is 15W, not the 25 or 50 many have assumed. We are not going through a repeater. In the video we joked about being afraid to take the Ham test. The truth is, at this time we have no desire to go Ham. After watching the entire video and reading this post, if you have a constructive comment please post it.

I am an extra class amateur, but am moving to GMRS, because I want to be able to communicate with my family and the personal communications on GMRS meet our needs. Nice video, thanks.

I'm a ham as well and encourage everyone to have some type of backup communication! GMRS is a fantastic solution and all families should have it. I still like my CB as well, but due to power limits and solar conditions, there's only so much distance you can get with it. Either way, I'm really glad to see folks like yourselves informing the masses about alternative forms of communication. Great job on the install too!

You guys are awesome contributors to the wheeling hobby. Always enjoy your videos. Quick tip I learned in the navy on radios, place the mic to the side of your mouth so it still picks up the sound waves but avoids the force of air coming out of your mouth onto the mic potentially interfering with your comms. When the mic is directly in front of your mouth, the mic will pick up both air noise and sound. Cheers.

The Ham test is very easy. 2meter and 70 cm are great . Now there's Digital to ware you can talk across the country and world. CB is still great with a better antenna. I did like your video on the other option. My 12 year old grandson passed his FCC test and got all 34 questions correct.

I love having my ham license and I'm going to apply for the gmrs one but I will always keep the good ol CB in all of my vehicles also! Nice video.

Fantastic video! I am convinced! I have a CB in my truck and it is as I would call, it basically functional. It works if I am in a convoy with other people with hardwired setups and squelch all the way up. The thing that has me interested here is that I find myself wheeling with more new people these days without radio setups in reasonably close proximity. These GMRS radios can communicate with the blister pack hand helds on FRS / GMRS so it makes it easy to let new people borrow a cheap hand held for the day. This is going on my wish list!

Thanks for a great video. I have a Midland 40 watt GMRS using the same 6db antenna. Love it, crystal clear, excellent range. For family and group offroad activities it's perfect. 1 license covers the entire family and it's easy to use, basically plug and play. Ham is awesome but for the layman its intimidating and soooooo many people dont want to bother with the class and test, including me.

Thank you for a great video. I'm an Extra Class ham operator. I earned my license around 1997. I have CB and HF mobile. I haven't given GMRS a try, but, thanks to your video, I am going to look into that facet of the communications hobby. Safe travels.

Your video inspired me to not only buy the same GMRS radio but do a hidden installation! 👍👍

I’m an old CBer as well as a ham. Enjoyed your video. Radio forever. KF7WZS. Each has it’s place and are fun to use. I’ll be investigating GMRS soon.

In the last two weeks I've watched a lot of tests and they always go to the top of hills. Thank you for driving across flat ground. I'm thinking of buying GMRS to talk with a house 6 miles away (as a car drives, I don't know how far, straight) I don't want to buy two radios just to find out it doesn't work. Thank you

I thought you guys were on the MXT400. After watching this definitely going to the route of the MXt275 clean setup and more than enough tail gunner power for my needs. Thanks for being so thorough with the review.

KD4AFP here. "Ham" radio is great and has been in my blood for 30 years. CB got that blood going for me in the early '70s. Midland's GMRS mobile radios provide another dimension to radio communications that has been lacking for years in the handheld-only GMRS market. Properly licensed stations (as I have) can upgrade antennas for better range. If needed, GMRS is authorized to operate w/ 50 watts ERP. Do I make contacts on GMRS as I do on HAM radio, or even CB? No - it does however provide a reliable way for stations to communicate over decent ranges with the right setup.

Thanks for the review I just purchased the 275 and will be installing in my Jeep TJ this weekend. Have license and ready to test this out

Great video. I am a ham operator but enjoy cb more and can pretty much talk on any frequency out there with the radios i have. I also have my GMRS license and wish more people used it.

Great job on the review and installation of the GMRS ration 👍👍 btw, it was no easy task applying for the GMRS license online with the FCC Update: just got my GMRS License. Applied 2/10/20 at 11 PM got notification, granted 2/12/20 3AM. WOW that was quick 🤗

i do both, avid CBr and GMRS with the license. i use my GMRS for property management, due to living in the woods of Maine, winter snow plowing, and maintaining contact with my elderly parents, and use the CB for chit chat with friends and fun. bot radios have good uses. repeaters are very important, and a lot of repeaters are needed in the area to talk.

I have a C.B. with a Wilson 5000 antenna and in my car I can talk 12 miles without any problems. My friend I talk to at 12 miles is also in a mobile. Your radio is only as good as your antenna. By the way the "HAM RADIO" test isn't hard to pass, if I can do it anyone can. Get the current book, study it until you feel good about it and take the test. The book has the same questions with the same answers you will be asked on the test, telling you why this one or that one is right. Almost forgot if I am on the C.B. and I am on ssb, then I can talk about 25 - 30 miles away.

Well - thank you. We completed our purchase or two radios, cables and 1/2 wave antennas (no Ground Plane). Installed in our Corvettes and bingo, similar results to yours. After years of 1 to 1 1/2 mile range with the CB, we are GMRS. We are now introducing to the Corvette Club and seeing a couple members already finding your and our testing as satisfactory to make the change. I really appreciate the review and testing of the units, as that is what sold me.

Great video. Love the chemistry between you both. Love the way you hid the base unit in the console. Very inventive and neat. Awesome review and tests. Thank you.

I enjoyed the work that went into this video. Good information. Was very glad that you mentioned a license is needed to operate GMRS. Actually, I stay quite diverse in my Jeep. I'm a general class Amateur radio operator and have handhelds also that can be programmed for family service radio and general Mobile Radio Service. I also play around a little bit with MURS. Stay safe on the trails. Thanks for all the effort that went into this presentation.

As always.. love your videos. I’ve been considering both ham and CB. I’m part of a local Jeep off roading group that run cb’s. But I thought that for traveling the country ham would serve me best. Thank you for this alternative, I’ll research it more.

I am a Ham Operator, AND I enjoy CB & GMRS. MY wife and I are avid campers, (5th wheeler.). So. I have separate rigs for my truck, our trailer, AND rigs I set up outside! Yeah, way too much money on "toys", but we can't take it with us, & we're not going to be someone else's piggy bank. We've been able to use our rigs in emergency rescue situations four times, so we feel that made the expense worthwhile. Really enjoyed your video and am now a subscriber!

Nice video. Easy, clear instructions and reviews. Awesome!

The Ham test is very easy to pass. Even a 10 year old girl past the test with flying colors. Give it a try,it only takes a little study. Thanks for your video.

Great video I love both cb and gmrs radio

Although I'm probably what you would call a "radio head," I found your video to be informative, detailed, extremely helpful and well done. Even though I LOVE my CB radio, and am not ashamed to admit it, lately GMRS has been something I've become interested in. Without going overly detailed, I know the UHF band (where GMRS is classified) in general is just more distance friendly, watt for watt. GMRS is just more refined and sophisticated. That won't kill my love for CB, but it certainly will give me something else to play with and learn about.

Don't give up on ham. Great video as always guys.

In years past, on my mobile CB, I was able to connect to Alaska from N Calif. In daytime. '68 GMC has 4 ton of iron and steel providing excellent ground plane mass

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

Your results were very interesting. My friend and I did a similar test. Both vehicles using tuned roof mounted cb antennas vs in vehicle handheld gmrs radios. We found the cb to have much more distortion but longer range. I was unfamiliar that they even made vehicle mount gmrs radios, good video

I liked your video with one exception,,,,,ham radio is again getting better with more and more taking the test and passing it...plus it is more powerful and that gives distance....we do have travel channels too...but anyways,nice video!!!!

New subscriber, great video! I wouldn't mention it since others have, but YOU did open the door at the end-- go for ham! Experiment with it, and look into the distance that the HF bands can accomplish. 99% of HF requires a test for the General (2nd up) license, but the propagation is very impressive. Midland, Cobra, Yaesu, Kenwood, I-COM, etc should hire you guys to do installs and reviews; loved the whole video!

Nice clean install! It's nice to see someone do a proper installation of a radio and antenna set-up.

Thanks guys, great video!

I would easily bet that your CB antenna is out of tune. (I have been a “CBer” for 40 years and a ham operator for about 15 yrs) no condemnation at all that’s not what I’m saying. It’s just information. Also thank you so very much for getting a license and doing the right thing. In today’s world that is very admirable.

I think I will be adding GMRS to my comms. That was cool.

GMRS radios for outdoor adventures are great. been using them for years, car to car on the way to camping spots. Setup a antenna on pole at the camper with a mobile. We can stay in contact out on the lake or hiking in the hills or in town with a HT. GOOD VIDEO AND INSTALL. I am also a Ham operator, but not very practical, unless you just want to talk to hams. With a GMRS license it covers your whole family, kids, grand kids, parents, in laws, brothers, sisters, etc. They also make 50 watt mobiles for GMRS.

im cb all the way ...

I operate on GMRS & HAM currently. Think about installing a Ham radio for monitoring repeaters in the area. And 146.520 simplex operations while traveling. No license is required for "Monitoring" ham radio traffic. More incoming information is always a good thing for disaster preparedness. Also it will allow you to slowly learn & enjoy ham radio. Loved your video :)

I’m 18 and have my general class amateur radio license. The test really isn’t that bad and you can talk around the world too

Outstanding video. It's nice to see some more gmrs love on KZfaq.

One can never have too many options! Thanks for promoting the license requirement for GMRS! Yes, as one commenter here stated, when SHTF who's going to check licenses. But my counter to that is that just as one needs a driver's license, one should also have the correct license for whichever radio service they routinely use. In my tiny Toyota Camry I have a dual-band 2m/70cm installed with the radio body under the pax seat, a dual-band DMR radio remote head installed on a flexible stalk, which can do both ham and GMRS, and an HF radio also remote mounted on that same flexible stalk, and am soon going to be adding a 220MHz (1.25cm) ham radio once I figure out where I'm going to put it! 73 de N4GIX / WQWU626 / Bill Leaming

Thank You so much. Especially for the links too.

Thank you both, for telling your "followers" about the GMRS License that is required unlike CB operations. Safe travels.

Well this definitely helps me as I have been doing some lite research on what radio system I wanted to venture into. CB was really on the bottom of the list and I too didn't want to take any tests. I am unable to mount in the same place due to a safe in my console but no worries. I have been leaning towards Midland so this just solidifies it for me.

Thank you for the video. I was looking for a video on cb vs gmrs range from average people. Covered what I was looking for.

Great video! I had a CB in my previous vehicle, but I've been considering GMRS for my new one. Years ago, I had some hand-held FRS radios but GMRS seems much better. Subscribed.

Very clean install, nice work.

Thanks for the info and video . I'm an enthusiast to both CB and GMRS but I lean towards CB , just my opinion . Good clean install , and a nice rig . It's nice to see a couple on a channel together enjoying a hobby and the woman involved , plus we know youre in charge ma'am 😁 . Keep it up , look forward to keeping up with your channel . I just subscribed 👍

That range test was the selling point

Don’t be at all afraid of the Technician Ham exam. Only 35 basic questions and need only 27 to pass. Prep using you tuber classes (w4eey or Dave cassler) and usually only $15

Thanks Mark, just what I need...another project on my plate! I guess I'll schedule this one for my March "things to do" list. See you guys at Overland West? ;-)

I just did this install, the video and parts list was very helpful. Only difference is I ended up mounting the antenna on right right side of the CBI bumper in that hole that seems like it was made for an antenna.

I'm a ham and you've already been bombarded with why ham can be better. But in regards to your install, it was awesome and super clean and creative. I loved it. That Midland radio is pretty cool also.

As a full-time RVer, current CBer, current HAM licensee, and GMRS licensee, I think you did a great job with this. The proof is in the pudding. I have been entertaining mobile GMRS radios, but did not want to part with the cash to buy 2 of them. If it really becomes a thing, I will. But for now, 2 handheld work just fine. But the range was pretty nice on the mobile units. Well done.

We have a ham Radio due to the remote travels we take. GMRS Technology is amazing. May need to finally pull the trigger. Only hesitation is the current lack of others that are using the GMRS platform.

Ok, you've talked me into it

Love it guys...love you both...very funny

A LOT of mobile ham radios are 50,75 even up to 80 watts for VHF and even with just a short 1/4 wave mag mount antenna will have a lot better range than a 15w GMRS radio. It's worth it to take the test! I did it with very poor short term memory from a TBI, you can do it too!

Great video and information. I think I’ll pick up one of these radios for solid family communications as well. I already have a CB in my vehicle with a Firestick antenna. The range isn’t what I’d like it to be, though. GMRS is very promising for my needs. By the way, the ham exam isn’t too hard. I studied for it for about a week, and passed it on the first try. Still waiting for FCC to issue my call sign, so I can communicate on the local 2 meters/70 cm frequencies as well.

My son and I have CB radios in our cars. Both have wilson 1000 antennas and bearcat 980ssb radios. No problem 8-10 miles. 12-15 tops when frequency is quiet and squelch off. Like another person said. It is the antenna setup that does the work for you. I do use the gmrs radios for camp they are wonderful radios to have also.

The huge advantage of GMRS are GMRS repeaters; in 2017 FCC opened up GMRS to text messaging and GPS location info usage - that's still not there but I for one am studying how to implement it (and no, am not going to replicate the HAM packet radio stack to GMRS - will keep the substrate super dirt simple and just go with, say, analog Morse Code as encoded/decoded by a Raspberry Pi Zero SBC and then hang dedicated computer servers listening on repeaters, filtering out and processing text messaging traffic - where said server will be connected to Internet and use an SMS gateway to relay text messages to cell phones)

I have an old Cobra from the 70s it's cobra XLR 138. AM with upper and lower sideband. I used talk everywhere on it especially when skip came in hello Australia, Hawaii, Canada. All I need now is my 102 inch whip.

Great reception over the flat Iowa corn field terrain with GMRS. Of note is the 50W power allowances of some GMRS channels. And repeaters that can enable coast to coast communications with GMRS. But, CB is my goto for local info and road conditions. GMRS is for family and friends to maintain contact over relatively flat and open terrain. Obstructions are not your friend. And it didnt cost me a dime for the license, applied for online.

I never had one my dad did but tried to talk all my friends and brothers to get one thought it be cool just to keep in touch

Great video

Great video! I have GMRS handhelds; I need to apply for my license.

The cb is is better for greater distance. But a lot of the time that greater distance is hindered by static noise or skip. But these gmrs radios are crystal clear up to 3 miles. Then they drop off sharply after that. Both radios have a place in your vehicle. Thanks for the video

Excellent video! I got a couple of VHF/UHF HTs and figured I'd study and get my tech license and one radio (VHF/UHF) for the car. Wrong! Now my head is spinning. I need a CB (preferably with SSB) and a CB HT or 2. I need a GMRS and a GMRS HT or 2. I need a VHF/UHF ham and a least already have 2 HTs.. I need a HF set for frequencies on ham (to get many miles) and a stinking general ham license to go with that. It's all a little much, and I'm overwhelmed. To cover all my situations, I truly need 4 different types of radios! I did enjoy your video though. 🙂

Lot of great comments. I am interested in seeing how the new FM side of CB will be implemented and how it might improve that low power range.

It's hard to beat ham radio for versatility and coverage.

I am not going to beat the Ham Radio drum but it is one more way to communicate in an emergency. Personally I prefer having a cellphone, CB Radio, Ham Radio, and a Satellite Phone in my truck. I keep some FRS radios for when we are around others that prefer them so in the end, use what you have. The "GoBox/Bag" for me is about medical and communication. Ok lots of food too. Great video and a very good example of the differences between GMRS and CB. Thanks for pointing out the licensing requirements.

Liked and subscribed just for mentioning the GMRS FCC license!

Nice! I’m switching to GMRS

Eric Letts awesome comment, I also run the same antenna and the Wilson 1000 is a good antenna

GMRS is a really good way to go. 15 watts is pretty powerful on GMRS, the 0.65ish meter band. And 7 miles using simplex isn't bad. The placement of your antenna however is letting the metal from your vehicle interfer with your signal. Having said that though, If you're happy with the 7 miles I wouldn't change it. Your vehicle has a beautiful reflective plane one it's roof that would redirect any downward radiated power from your antenna.... outward. There is more to it than this, but in effect, it's like skipping a rocks off the water verses letting them just sink into the water. Putting your antenna on the roof with metal below on all sides will improve your signal and distance for both receiving and transmitting. Y'all did a great job with this video. I'd love to see y'all do one where you explore GMRS repeaters.... If you liked the distance you got with radio to radio... You'll totally love what the repeaters will do for you. In our area the GMRS repeater has about a 35 mile radius, giving about a max coverage of 70 miles in the extremes. Using ham 2 meter band and 70 cm (GMRS is nearly identical to 70 cm), it's very normal to get 25 miles using a repeater. 25 miles is the norm with exceptions being much further. GMRS can expect similar results. And when repeaters are linked, which is the case with many ham repeater, than you talking about ranges in the several hundred miles. There are always the exceptional radios. Like the little radio on top of Mount Mitchell NC, THE HIGHEST POINT on the east coast. A couple years ago, using a 2 meter mobile radio I talked to the 6600 repeater that has a 10 watt transmitter that relayed my signal to a guy that was 250 miles away. It was like talking to someone in the same room.

Nice Video I use both daily. An FCC license is required to operate GMRS system. Licenses are issued for a ten-year term.

thank you for this real world comparison of GMRS radio with CB. while GMRS radio does make a great alternative to CB, and can outperform CB in a lot cases (But not all circumstances) the thing we love about GMRS is the Family aspect. Your GMRS License covers all of the members of your family, including children, spouses, parents, in laws, etc. As Hams, we can't share the radio hobby like we can in GMRS. Another point, which you weren't able to get to in your video, is that with repeater coverage, you can get from ten miles or so, to well over 100 miles. here in North Georgia, we enjoy a vast network of digitally Linked GMRS repeaters which provides coverage of approximately 31000 square miles, including parts of the North georgia mountains, as well as all of the metro Atlanta region. I would love to link to your video on our North Georgia GMRS Network channel, and invite you to explore our website at NGGMRS.org for a lot more information on GMRS radio, Linking, and networking information. And if your in the area, please tune in to one of our Thursday Night Nets at 8:00 PM. and visit our Facebook page facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/?ref=group_header, as well as our KZfaq page to see one of our live streams of our Thursday evening Nets. Thanks again Wanderlost Overland! Great job.

Nice install tips and range test. As a self-proclaimed radio nerd I think you made a good choice for your communication needs. BRAVO! Also... haven't I seen one of you on America's Test Kitchen?

For those interested, there is a vhf band available, MURS, with no licensing. I'm sure someone mentioned it in the comments. Nice video

Hi ! Great Video! I am a user of Midland equipment and am glad to know that they offer a 15w version with a remote head! I have 2 of the 4 watt versions I found on LETGO and F.B Merchandise that were originally offered at Walmart. Same Midland Quality, but, no longer offered at Brick and Morter Walmarts. I am a life long Ham Radio operator(1976), CB user, and all around communications tinkerer. I would be curious if you did another experiment, because Technically, a fairer comparison would be your 15 Watt Midland against a 12 Watt SSB CB unit. It would be closer to Apples to Apples. Also, use a Wilson 1000 or equivalent good quality CB antenna. I also realize a big deal is that using a CB for off road VS GMRS is that the antenna for GMRS can be considerably shorter and less prone to branch damage Than a CB antenna for similar gain. An alternative would be a 102" bumper mounted CB antenna that is anchored to the front door gutter, looking like a 1950s patrol car with the big whip clipped to the front gutter.. lol I think the GMRS would still win out, but the SSB would give greater distance than the regular(AM),CB. When using SSB CB, it is recommended to use Channels 36 to 40 Upper Sideband(USB) or Lower Sideband (LSB) all units MUST be on the Same Sideband to communicate. The Only other consideration is use of Clarifier knob to understand( or clarify) the other person. Kudos for getting a GMRS license! Most people won't even bother, even though they know it is required. Now that you have your GMRS license in hand, you might want to check out The ZELLO app for your Smartphone. It is a PTT (Push to talk) app where, for free, you can make talk channels to talk to people in your group for free.... as long as you are in range of cell towers. Now, there are some channels on ZELLO that GMRS repeater operators have linked the app to their GMRS (NWI GMRS, for example) Repeaters, allowing any licensed GMRS user to use the system with your smart phone giving you massive range with multiple repeaters linked together. This may be handy in some situations. There are also other off roaders that use Zello as well. The app has the capability of searching for other channels by name. (I.E. GMRS, jeep users of Tim buck too...etc.) so you may be able to find other off roaders as well. Also! Make sure you use your GMRS Callsign at beginning of conversion, at the end before signing off and if you are conversing more than 10 minutes CONTINUOUSLY. Put a label on the dash somewhere that states the Callsign like aircraft have their tail numbers on the dash of their aircraft so you can remember it and not have possible hassle from F.C.C or other users. Your installation is really well done concealing all wires and controls! I am keeping my eye out for small SSB CB units to mount a similar way, but I would be totally surprised if one was available anywhere. Keep up the great videos! Another video you might consider would be to go over the features in detail of this Midland Radio, you may find it to be even handier to use on the trail. 73 (Best Wishes) Myron, Wd9akg, WRDN293 (GMRS) KBRN5232 (Old CB call, back in the day)

I’m just now being introduced to your channel. Your videos are kinda quirky & cheesy... BUT I LOVE IT! Very entertaining & unique! 👍🏾👍🏾

Good side to side comparison of CB and GMRS! About 2 years ago I was going to install a GMRS in the Jeep, but had signed up for Easter Jeep Safari and found out that you really should have a CB for that, so put one one. Since that time we have installed a 2m / 10cm Ham radio , and now have 3 handhelds. Don't fear the Ham test; my wife, with no technical background passed Technician Class on the first try, and as she like to brag, I aced it. As Global Mobile said: "...always within range of a 4 meter repeater..." Not that it's of interest to you Toyota types, but Jeep Jamboree has made CB optional this year (it was mandatory) and announced a partnership with Midland Micromobile; I'm guessing that GMRS will be mandatory in 2021.

What a lovely happy couple you seem to be. Always loved 2-way radio. A ham since age 14, now 55. If I had to take the test again I could not do it. My only complaint about GMRS is why did they allocate so few channels?

I Hope mobile GMRS rigs of this type becomes a thing in Canada we only have low power handhelds. I am impressed by the compact well optimized GMRS mobile antenna as compared to the slightly larger but compromised CB stick since a properly optimized CB antenna needs to be 102 inches, too cumbersome for most.

Thanks for a great video, and don't let the captious comments of Trolls get you down. Keep up the good work!

I'm working with AM . With none of those Bells and Whistles . The most complicated , the more that can go wrong .

This video is more for off-roaders, campers ect. I myself am a hobbyist. I love talking skip and being able to talk for miles from an HT. You talked 3 miles on a CB. I have talked to Europe on one. But the sky is the limit on ham. You can take it as far as you want!

I've been watching and learning from your videos for quite some time now. Wonderful video topics, content, and presentation! Many thanks to you both. I have a question regarding your speaker placement and routing of the speaker extension cable. Can you explain how you did the install, and where you routed the cable through to the overhead speaker? "Thank you" in advance.

Another great video guys. You have been my go to source for all things 4Runner Overland Build. Can you do a video on your propane tank mount that i see there?

I wonder how much the output wattage difference matters between the CB and GMRS? Great info. Thanks for sharing.

The ham test is easy. You’ll do just fine 🤘🤘

Antenna and elevation is king

I am going to get a GMSR system but for highway road conditions while traveling channel 19 is a wealth of information from travelers (truckers) coming from where you want to go

In Nevada having a HAM radio when off roading is a necessity. I've been to places where there was not a cell tower, gas station, or structure with a land line phone for over 100 miles. You either need a ham radio or a sat phone to call for help. I could easily cover hundreds of miles using a 2 meter VHF radio via a repeater on a mountain top. Thousands of miles on HF. Also under normal circumstances you need a ham license to transmit, unless there is an emergency then you may use a ham radio unlicensed.

I have the exact same setup with the MXT275. I also have a hard mounted Midland 822 CB and it's range is horrible. My group has mostly switched to GMRS as even the handheld ones are better than a hard mounted CB.

Love all your videos and looking to replicate your GMRS install. I haven’t seen any others where you show how you removed the center console. Can you post a link to another video where that’s described? Keep up the great work !

Great info! I’m seriously thinking of going GMRS. After using Citizens band radio (CB) for over 35 years as an over the road truck driver.