How to Choose Overland Communications: Part 1

from Blue Ridge Bonfire · host Blue Ridge Overland Gear

Check out our video on 3 levels of overland Trip : https://youtu.be/UGPGJO3uMr0 Have you ever been interested in buying comms equipment for overlanding, but kept getting confused by all the jargon? We've been there! And so we created this video series, so you can make a quick, informed decision about what communication devices will work best for the style of trips that you take. In Part 1 of this video series we talk about communications for a Level 1 Trip, that is, a Trip that has only limited time Off-Grid, and is still Tow Truck Accessible.  We focus on the common basic radio type of CB, FRS, and GRMS.  Not sure what those mean, well watch and find out! Topics Discussed in this Video: 0:00 Three Levels of Overland Trip 1:36 Cellphones 3:19 CB Radios 6:05 FRS Radios 8:07 GMRS Radios 10:59 What to look for in a Handheld Radio 12:44 Recap How to get a GMRS License:          https://midlandusa.com/why-do-i-need-a-gmrs-license-how-do-i-get-it GMRS vs FRS:           https://midlandusa.com/gmrs-or-frs-radio-how-to-choose/ CB Lingo in Popular Culture          https://midlandusa.com/trucker-lingo-movie-classics/ Part 2 will be coming soon!

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Check out our video on 3 levels of overland Trip : https://youtu.be/UGPGJO3uMr0 Have you ever been interested in buying comms equipment for overlanding, but kept getting confused by all the jargon? We've been there! And so we created this video series, so you can make a quick, informed decision about what communication devices will work best for the style of trips that you take. In Part 1 of this video series we talk about communications for a Level 1 Trip, that is, a Trip that has only limited time Off-Grid, and is still Tow Truck Accessible. We focus on the common basic radio type of CB, FRS, and GRMS. Not sure what those mean, well watch and find out! Topics Discussed in this Video: 0:00 Three Levels of Overland Trip 1:36 Cellphones 3:19 CB Radios 6:05 FRS Radios 8:07 GMRS Radios 10:59 What to look for in a Handheld Radio 12:44 Recap How to get a GMRS License: https://midlandusa.com/why-do-i-need-a-gmrs-license-how-do-i-get-it GMRS vs FRS: https://midlandusa.com/gmrs-or-frs-radio-how-to-choose/ CB Lingo in Popular Culture https://midlandusa.com/trucker-lingo-movie-classics/ Part 2 will be coming soon!

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