Trail Radios.

[epriev]

I'm getting back to wheeling in group after about 8 years going my own way.

At the time CB was what most have. Is that the case now? About the time I stopped going to group event, some were pushing ham radio. I know that require a license if you want to be legal.

So what does the Jeep wheelers use these days?

Thanks.

 

[wayoflife]

These days, GMRS is what most people are running but I would run whatever all your friends are running.

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

These days, GMRS is what most people are running but I would run whatever all your friends are running.

This ^

Comms are a whole other rabbit hole if you really get into it and some even consider it a primary hobby. I've just acquired whatever my friends have had over the years which started with CB, then GMRS, and other VHF radios. Now I've got at least one of each type

 

[Aceisback]

Used to be all CB on channel 7 for the Jeep groups. Then it migrated to the Baofeng UV-5R or similar, then the clubs I’m currently in went to the Midland MXT275 type hard mount radios.
I have all three “just in case” and usually take three of the handhelds along with me for those who show up without anything.

 

[CalSgt]

My group switched from the cheap handheld GMRS to cheap handheld ham radios. We even started to use them when we’re hauling campers or RV’s on the highway too, easier and quicker than using cell phones

 

[TonyT]

I ditched the CB setup years ago and don't miss it at all.

I run a GMRS setup in the Jeep and have a Baofeng UV5R for backup or to lend out if someone doesn't have a radio.

If you're not sure what groups will have you can cover all your bases (VHF/UHF/GMRS) with a UV5R till you figure out what you want.

 

[meljr]

2 Baofeng UV-5R+ programmed for FRS/GMRS, NOAA weather and WoL frequencies, 40 channel SSB/CB, Jeep connected SOS and WiFi, Starlink satellite, an iPhone and iPad. I think that about covers it

 

[meljr]

2 Baofeng UV-5R+ programmed for FRS/GMRS, NOAA weather and WoL frequencies, 40 channel SSB/CB, Jeep connected SOS and WiFi, Starlink satellite, an iPhone and iPad. I think that about covers it View attachment 424866

Come to think of it, if I had that many antennas on my camper van, it would be diagnosed with Van-Ariel disease. Oh snap! I do.

 

[NPC 6060⁸42]

Come to think of it, if I had that many antennas on my camper van, it would be diagnosed with Van-Ariel disease. Oh snap! I do.

Digging that Spitfire. Used to have one years ago blast to drive especially in Southern Cal. 30 plus years ago. These days with crazy people driving massive SUVs not so much.