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I was lead to believe that I didn't have to worry about "Tuning" these new antennas and therefore purchased the 6db gain antenna for both off road and freeway driving. The off roading is usually mountainous (east coast). The doughnut explanation helped me see the effect and describe the different size antenna, thanks. I didn't (don't) have a frequency in mind that I think I'll use often so I have always wanted to get the best out of all channels. Being new to the GMRS stuff (ole CB'er) I was thinking my best buy (using) would both FRS & GMRS ensure greater useage of the radio. So the question is, "Should I look at tuning the FRS side frequencies over the GMRS if I find I use the FRS side more?"

Works OK in the woods and running the roads with a couple friends. I do understnad your comment tho. Getting out into the woods and wet environments create oxidation on any exposed metal and rust just keeps a-creeping. I constantly have to clean my antenna connections for better TX RX power.

Jeep Jamboree USA (jeepjamboreeusa.com) will drop the CB communication systems for the FRS/GMSR starting next season. Folks will need to acquire these units in order to talk with others on the trail and to communicate with the officials at certain times. I am trying to get a good grip on the full use of these radios before next year. Midland is the pushing manufacture of course. Edited to clean up my poor english/typing skills

The DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART is located on page 26 of the Owners Manual that can be downloaded from Midland.