GMRS Digital Question...

[Roadrunner74]

Would someone be willing to give a simple breakdown of analog vs digital signals and what is the current state of GMRS as it pertains to these two types of transmission? My limited research shows that most HT broadcast in analog... will GMRS be moving into a more digital platform? Thx

-RR

[BoxCar]

Any changes to the type of emissions authorized would have to come from the Commision through either petition or upon self determination by a majority of the commissioners. In other words, don't hold your breath unless digital is allowed in Europe or several manufacturers petition the change.

[n4gix]

This very question has been discussed numerous times over the past few years. There are some very good reasons for not allowing digital on GMRS repeater frequencies, the chief of which the lack of infrastructure and the guaranteed interference with existing analog repeaters.

[Roadrunner74]

Thanks guys... definitely answers my question and any others I might have had pertaining to this subject. My concern was whether or not I'd have to be upgrading to a digital system in the near future... and that doesn't appear to be the case

-RR