GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios transmit at over 2 watts of power but no more than 50 watts. FRS radios come with a fixed antenna and cannot be modified to amplify their signal to reach further distances. FRS (Family Radio Service) radios transmit at 2 watts or less of power. Channels 15-22 are allowed up to 50 watts of power. Channels 8-14 have a power restriction of. Channels 1-7 have a power restriction of 5 watts. The frequencies are pre-programmed into 22 channels. FRS and GMRS share the same frequency band (462-467 MHz). Midland currently offers MicroMobile® two-way radios in 5 watts, 15 watts, and 40 watts with the two most popular models within the off-road community being the MXT275 (15 watt) and MXT400 (40 watt) radios.įRS and GMRS are public frequencies just like CB (citizen’s band). With GMRS frequency, the FCC allows up to 50 watts of power. CB radios are only allowed to transmit at a maximum of 4 watts by law. The main difference between CB radio and the MicroMobile® is the power capability which translates to better range and sound quality. Due to its popularity, four additional radios have been added to the MicroMobile® line. In 2015, it began developing the first MicroMobile® Two-Way Radio (the MXT100) and released it to the public the following year. Because of this, Midland began looking at alternative public frequencies to create products around and identified GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service). Midland Radio Corporation had been receiving the same type of feedback over the past few years. The comments below came from the most recent Jeep Jamboree Facebook post highlighting CB radios. Over the past few years, the number of complaints Jeep Jamboree USA has received about CB radios, specifically about its range and voice clarity has steadily increased. This year Jeep® Jamboree participants are still welcome to use their CB radio, but in 2021 all trail communication will be through FRS/GMRS two-way radios.
With the sponsorship comes a transition with CB being replaced by FRS/GMRS two-way radios. Midland Radio Corporation is the official 2020 communications sponsor of Jeep® Jamboree USA. CB to be Replaced by FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios in 2021īetter Range and Voice Clarity top reasons for the change.
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