Quote Originally Posted by mdwyer View Post
This might be kind of a thread-jack, but why haven't 4x4 people moved to FRS radios?

The biggest reason I can think of is the FRS requirement for fixed antennas: You aren't allowed to have an FRS radio with a detachable antenna. This would cut your range down quite a bit -- which is actually the intention of the law -- but how much range do you really need when wheeling?
i dont know why they dont use FRS...some do use it actually..

maybe todd can chime in on that??

and actually i find it really helpful to have a long range antenna for my VX..

not only for wheeling but more for when im up in the mountains camping or exploring...

never know when your going to have an emergency and need to be able to contact rangers huh?