GMRS radios useful for Vanlife?

[KuxW04]

Anybody uses GMRS radios for vanlife ?

These are fancy walkie-talkies who can transmit line of sight for longer distances than what you can buy at Walmart.
You can have a small but powerful station installed in your van and external antenna and be able to receive / transmit up to 50 miles away in perfect conditions.

My primary use would be in emergencies, if there is no cell reception AND if anybody is listening on any channels.
Also, would be interested to just listen to chatter while I travel.
I understand this is getting a bit more popular nor, even thoug truckers still use CB radios.

Thanks

 

[Carla618]

Anybody uses GMRS radios for vanlife ?

These are fancy walkie-talkies who can transmit line of sight for longer distances than what you can buy at Walmart.
You can have a small but powerful station installed in your van and external antenna and be able to receive / transmit up to 50 miles away in perfect conditions.

My primary use would be in emergencies, if there is no cell reception AND if anybody is listening on any channels.
Also, would be interested to just listen to chatter while I travel.
I understand this is getting a bit more popular nor, even thoug truckers still use CB radios.

Thanks

Sounds similar to a CB base station used with the powerful walkie talkie you mentioned.

Base stations were fun. My brother had one with a powerful antenna.

 

[Gr8ful]

I'm sure you know you need a FFC license but in case someone doesn't here's the website https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs

 

[Gr8ful]

Here's a pair of handheld radios with 36 mile range, 50 channel both FRS/GMRS freq. The FRS doesn't need a license. They seem to get good revies. Sam's Club has them for $69.99 per pair. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...000VP4_2_Way_Compact_Communication.html/specs