GMRS works in the 462 - 467MHz range. Close to 70cm band used by HAM radio operators.
Plenty of repeaters around the country.
GMRS are generally cheaper than HAM radios, unless you consider Midland radios which are obscenely expensive for what they are.
The best thing about the GMRS "license" is that it's good for 10 years and it covers your entire family. It's not required to hold an individual license as in HAM's case.
Family includes spouse, parents, grandparents, uncles/aunts, cousins, nephew/niece, etc.
As one can imagine a family can chip in for the license costs therefore reducing the cost per person.
There is no limit on the number of cousins you can have.
50W max transmit power should be plenty for any off road needs.
Plenty of repeaters around the country.
GMRS are generally cheaper than HAM radios, unless you consider Midland radios which are obscenely expensive for what they are.
The best thing about the GMRS "license" is that it's good for 10 years and it covers your entire family. It's not required to hold an individual license as in HAM's case.
Family includes spouse, parents, grandparents, uncles/aunts, cousins, nephew/niece, etc.
As one can imagine a family can chip in for the license costs therefore reducing the cost per person.
There is no limit on the number of cousins you can have.
50W max transmit power should be plenty for any off road needs.
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