Question about CB Radios

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Whenever I make long convoy trips with multiple vehicles, I usually hand out a Motorola Talkabout 2-way radios to each of the navigators just to keep everyone in check


Between family and shop units, I have about 10 always on charge


Anyhoo, I was just wondering if a standard 40 Channel CD Radio would be compatible with the 14 Channel 2-way radios



I'm guessing it should work as long as they're on the same channel, but I just wanna make sure before I order one

[Mark W]

No. Completely different frequency bands.

Mark...

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Really?


I asked a few people selling CB's on EBay and I got conflicting answers from all of them

[ParadiseCruiser]

The Talkabouts operate in the FRS/GMRS bands at 462 MHz... CBs operate on 11 meters at 27 MHz.

Completely incompatible.

Cheers, R -

[Mark W]

Originally Posted by 98 SNAKE EATER

Really?


I asked a few people selling CB's on EBay and I got conflicting answers from all of them

Yep, really. Whoever said otherwise was either confused about what you were asking, ignorant about radios, or simply telling you what they thought would get you to bid on their auction.



Mark...

[78-FJ40]

I always carry a couple on runs to ensure that the lead and drag have communication, but Like Mark said, they are incompatible with CB's.

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Well that sucks



Oh well, thanx for the info

[Miescha]

Along these same lines, I take it the VHF marine radios are also on different frequencies - correct?

If so, its really too bad, the marine radios have 5 watts on the handheld units and 25 watts on the installed units.

If looking to buy something purely for trail use, is there any benefit to the max 5 watt installed CB over the 5 watt handheld FRS 2-way deals that are generally sold in pairs for really cheap with dual chargers and all the necessary stuff?