CB and FRS Radio

FRS/GMRS mobile transceiver

Hi guys: Is there such thing as a mobile two-way radio that can use the frs and gmrs channels just like a regular handheld family radio? I would like to find one that can go in the car and looks like a mobile CB radio but is able to work on the frs/gmrs channels.  Read More →

Temporary radio installations

Jimmy asks: If I accidentally touch a CB radio antenna, or if it is touching anything else, will it blow a fuse or break anything? I will be putting in a CB transceiver in my car, but since it is just for temporary use, I will have the antenna inside the car. I know it won’t have much range, but it might touch something and I want to know if that... [Read more of this review]

Do I need an antenna for my CB radio to get reception?

A newbie CBer has asked this question, he said: Do I need an antenna for my CB radio to be able to get some radio reception on the CB band? Also, can I get any CB radio reception if I keep my antenna inside the car?  Read More →

License needed for an FRS/GMRS radio?

I would like to buy a Motorola T7400R Talkabout Radio. This two-way radio has both FRS and GMRS features. Will I need to get an FCC license for this transceiver even if I only use the FRS radio channels and not the GMRS ones?  Read More →

Higher-powered FRS radio

I have found a dual-band 5-watt two-way radio which transmits on both the VHF Marine band and is set up for FRS channels as well. If this radio could use 5 watts on the FRS band, what range of communications could I hope to get?  Read More →

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