Overlanding Communications: Why GMRS - Rugged Radios GMR45 install

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Offroad/Overlanding Communications is a major topic on social media right now. I see questions all the time about which comms is the best option - CB, ham or GMRS. For many reasons, GMRS is becoming the most popular option for offroad and overlanding communications. In this video we take a look at why and install the new GMR45 radio from Rugged Radios.
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@67wildwolf 2 жыл бұрын

simple! Hope Rugged has all there FCC problems in the past .Thanks for the great video

@EverymanOverland 2 жыл бұрын

You finally got a mic! Sounds so much better, and I'm sure going forward all your videos will sound better. I've wanted to send you a comment about it forever now, but didn't feel it was my place... But good on you, great video as always!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've been using a lav mic for my gear review videos for a while now.

@EverymanOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, I must have missed it in your gear review videos. I've just noticed in your adventure videos that you don't use one, and I've always been curious why. I just started making videos a few months ago, and that was one of the first things I bought was a lav mic and voice recorder. It just makes such a difference. They're a pain for sure, and I wish dinnertime would make a mic with the cable designed to go inside your shirt, but... All the same, keep up the good work, we enjoy your videos, I don't miss any of them.

@chriskenmotsu9 2 жыл бұрын

@OzarkOverland, haven't got a gmrs radio yet but going to, I'm also going to run my high powered cb that I have while traveling abroad during my truck driving career, very much appreciated your overview on the gmrs radio, love your channel 👍 I enjoy watching your camping overlanding adventures, keep doing what your doing brah, hang loose see you on the next adventure, stay safe and safe travels brahda 👍 🤙✌ 👊

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

When you get a GMRS, get a Midland. Much better than the Rugged Radios.

@robertwicker196 2 жыл бұрын

hopefully they will come out with a 45 watt with the controls on the handset, that is the only reason I haven't upgraded to the 45 watt from the 15 watt. I really like the controls on the hand set. My kids give me a hard time and make fun of me but our whole family has GRMS radios in their vehicles and I always have a few hand helds to share. It makes traveling so much better.

@donalderickson-si8ww 4 ай бұрын

my rugged radio 45 watt rockes thanks guys

@domslivin 2 жыл бұрын

Have you had a chance to test the range of the stealth antenna? I'm curious to know how much range you lose with it being so small?

@msubulldogdotcom 2 жыл бұрын

This would post the day my midland shows up. Love my ham radio, but GMRS for the masses is the way to go. One day the FCC will do away with type certification or allow multiple certifications so you can talk on all the bands (with appropriate licensing of course) with only 1 radio installation.

@White_buffalo_4r 2 жыл бұрын

Would be super nice but I have to say it's hard to beat HAM communication. KT4RCH Personally seems annoying to have to pay for each license you would think that since you have to take a test for HAM and you don't for GMRS that you should be covered. Oh well though it is what it is they want their money lol.

@ThomasTribeTrails 10 ай бұрын

hey, you think an Auxbeam 6 or 8 gang controller could run power to the GRMS radio? Select the sticker that is a radio and power it up. Right?

@regularperson7 2 жыл бұрын

The group I run with has a promo code with midland. Since your code and theirs is for the same % off which would you (or others on here) go with? Midland or rugged?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The Midland MXT400 is cheaper and served me well. the RR has a little more power. So far I've been happy with both.

@nightfall22 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@kennethtew2740 2 жыл бұрын

The fee is actually $70 for GMRS and is good for 10 years. I just got mine

@msubulldogdotcom 2 жыл бұрын

The fee is set to drop to $35, but don't think the FCC has said when it will take effect yet.

@kennethtew2740 2 жыл бұрын

@@msubulldogdotcom Well that is good news for everyone in the future. I didn't mind paying $70 for a 10 year license.

@aaronanthony1363 2 жыл бұрын

I'll pay when it drops 😅

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I thought that had already gone into effect. Well crap!

@aaronanthony1363 2 жыл бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures it may have, I honestly haven't looked into it. Either way your video will age just fine.

@darksideemt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna get some hand held gmrs radios before the big trip out to Rendezvous.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The XTalker T290 is what you want.

@rd9865 Жыл бұрын

I don’t go out with groups, I do a lot of boondocking and overlanding. I’m looking for something for incase of an emergency to get help if needed. Is this the right way to go??

@OzarkOverlandAdventures Жыл бұрын

You want a Garmin InReach or Zoleo. They are satelite messengers. A GMRS radio won't do you much good if you're solo.

@2gunslefty 4 ай бұрын

The connector in the back isn’t for. A mic it’s for a intercom, hook up. If you look at the pins it’s different

@jk_wrangler13 2 жыл бұрын

Do have to have a call sign with gmrs like you with ham radio?

@kennethtew2740 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, when you get your license they give you a call sign.

@jk_wrangler13 2 жыл бұрын

@@kennethtew2740 ok I was thinking they did. That's part of the reason why I haven't got mine. It just seems funny you have to say 10# and 5 letters just to talk.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I've honestly never heard anyone say their call sign on GMRS.

@mcelveen04 4 ай бұрын

From what I understand, as long as you are not interfering with EMS or any emergency channels they really don’t care what you do

@BackWoodsYeti 2 жыл бұрын

you will be switching back Matt every rugged radio i have checked out all seem to be a rebranded Chinese knock off. way over priced in my opinion

@blackbilly1965 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Harrison

@sonnicman 2 жыл бұрын

2:00 Oh you're looking for the FCC? This is the FAA we handle aircraft. FCC is the second office on the left after the FBI. If you reach CIA you've gone too far. I think for the general public, GMRS is now the way to go. Although highly cost-prohibitive, satellite radio hands down is the way to go if you absolutely HAVE TO reach someone in an emergency. For example, it's a backup in an aircraft in the event I lose all coms and need to communicate with air traffic control or god forbid I crash land and have to call for help.

@rp3823 2 жыл бұрын

Well, if that wasn’t the easiest “install” ever. No notes on wire or cable gauge/ length, or voltage points. Just adhere a magnet, and you’re done. … I’m disputing the use of “install” in the title, as opposed to “modification” or adaptive “product review.” 🙃

@blackops8996 2 жыл бұрын

Rugged radio are same as beofeng

@shawnruzek5378 2 жыл бұрын

Are ya'll aware of the fines the FCC has received for selling radios that are not licensed for use on GMRS? Make sure if you have bought anything from them that it is properly certified for GMRS use. Don't rely on the outside box labeling.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

these have the FCC ID on them.

@joerivs80 2 жыл бұрын

GMRS isn’t $35 yet. It’s still $70. The government passed it to be $35 but the FAA hasn’t lowered the price yet. Just FYI. Even $70 for ten years isn’t too bad anyways.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's a bummer.

@Tgauchsin 2 жыл бұрын

It’s dropped to $35 now…

@joerivs80 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tgauchsin awesome. Thank you.

@twotunnel 2 жыл бұрын

Too much advertising... No Goog,

@charlesbochar8681 2 жыл бұрын

Good?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Advertising?

@AJGray-gm9ss Жыл бұрын

I Have a RM25uv and replaced with a RM45... If you are looking for a GOOD user manual for operations of any Rugged Radio, You WILL NOT find it... Rugged radio support SUCKS... If you want simplicity BUY a MIDLAND and be happy...

@OzarkOverlandAdventures Жыл бұрын

That’s why I went back to Midland. Much better radios!!

@twotunnel 2 жыл бұрын

Rugged is priced too high.

@twotunnel 2 жыл бұрын

Power is up to you. Not because the other brand sends you something different.

@TheEnderman67 2 жыл бұрын

This is what he wanted to spend and it works for him. Stop being a big baby and get your panties in a bunch elsewhere, Nancy

@twotunnel 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to learn about GMRS, watch "NotaRubicon Production" he won't try to sell you an overpriced radio.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for 4 comments on this video. 😂 I’m not trying to sell you anything.

@gabrielreyes8476 Жыл бұрын

Was going to buy a Rugged.....and then I learned that Rugged does not play well with others. Rugged only will talk to Rugged; it, apparently, is a proprietary thing. Rugged will not talk to Midland or Baofeng, ect. Yes, it's GMRS, but its Rugged GMRS. Someone please tell me that I'm wrong or provide proof otherwise? I've seen it with my own two eyes :/

@OzarkOverlandAdventures Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. I removed this radio and went back to Midland and am very happy now.

@adamharris2674 7 ай бұрын

OK please elaborate on this. I JUST installed a Rugged GMR45 in my KRX and this better not be true. Cant find anyone else saying this and Rugged has videos specifically saying "Can talk to other brands" Whats up here?