I suppose the difference would be that all CBs are two-way radios, but not all two-way radios are CBs.Originally Posted by Hiram357
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I suppose the difference would be that all CBs are two-way radios, but not all two-way radios are CBs.Originally Posted by Hiram357
so if it depends on the 2way radio then??? cuz i was thinking of putting a CB in the Jeep... but was debating between that or just getting a 2way handheldOriginally Posted by The G Team
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box.
I'd be inclined to get a set of good FRS radios. Some of them have really good range. CB have better range if there is anyone out there to hear you.
Happy Trails!
but would a 2way be able to communicate with a CB and a CB with a 2way??Originally Posted by Mainiac1957
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box.
OK, let's try again. 2 way radio is a generic term, like "vehicle"--a Jeep is a vehicle, but not all vehicles are Jeeps. CB, FRS, GMRS, 10 Meter, 2 Meter, 6 Meter, Marine band are all 2 way radios that communicate on different frequencies. Many Geocachers use FRS (Channel 2, I believe) radios--the are relatively cheap, very small, and have a decent range. CB has a better range, but the mobile units are very large to carry hiking. The ham bands, like 2 meters have even more range, and some are very compact--the propblem is cost and you need to obtain an FCC license (take a test ) to legally transmit with them (you can always listen). Make sense?Originally Posted by Hiram357
P.S. FRS/GMRS will not communicate with a CB--CBs are AM, FRS/GMRS are FM.
These are some of the reasons I own a Garmin RINO 130, pretty much does it all and even has weather bands that will give your up-to-date forecasts 24-7 Also I believe the FCC gave garmin a waiver on having the license....at least in Canada, not sure about the USA
The point to point positioning is also a great feature with these units if there are other RINO users in your group
What if the Hokey Pokey is what its all about?
Have Fun & Be Safe!
I belive the Rhino uses FRS frequency? FRS requires no license in the US--GMRS does. The radios I have do both FRS and GMRS. GMRS just has a bit more range and some additional channels--there is no test for a GMRS license--just a $70 fee for the whole family.Originally Posted by Smitty & Co.
So, since we're on subject here...
Does anyone know there are "official" FRS/GMRS geocaching channels?
Better yet, what are those channels?
I think it'd be neat if we all used them more, I know there are many times we've barely missed other cachers while out on the trail.
I'm pretty sure it is Channel two.Originally Posted by brdad
That's right! And the alternate channel?Originally Posted by The G Team