Could FM CB supplant FRS?

[WQAI363]

Offroaderx is absolutely right, FRS may sound as a better option than CB Radio but sounding good does not mean that it is so. One needs to comprehend the characteristics of each radio service and way the radio waves move through the atmosphere. FRS or GMRS simplex may be fine farms or indoor applications where VHF HI or VHF Low fails. I seriously doubt the FRS would be a replacement for CB radio. I guess if you in group in close proximity convoy it would ideal. But nothing like making call out for anyone who may know why I-95 is backed up 5 miles. You're not going random strangers to give you a heads up on FRS as it was on CB back in the day.

[GrouserPad]

On 6/13/2025 at 7:22 AM, WRCR724 said:

How did you come about with this determination? Do you have a FM CB radio and monitor it for others operating in the FM mode? If so, then you would be someone using FM CB. Or did you conduct a survey and have the results published somewhere? I genuinely would like to know how you came to your conclusion because I know of three people who have a Cobra 25ltd in their dump trucks. 

FM CB. FM. He said no one used FM CB. and he would be correct. 

[marcspaz]

I may have mentioned this earlier in the thread... but I think the FCC is 40 years too late in approving FM on CB. I'm glad a manufacturer stepped up and got the change made, but it's just too late.

[WRTC928]

10 hours ago, marcspaz said:

I may have mentioned this earlier in the thread... but I think the FCC is 40 years too late in approving FM on CB. I'm glad a manufacturer stepped up and got the change made, but it's just too late.

I have read that manufacturers wanted it approved so they could sell the same units in the US and Europe. I have no idea if that's true, but it makes sense. If it's true, the manufacturers wouldn't care if the FM feature goes unused and US users would have no incentive to use it.

[WRCR724]

22 hours ago, GrouserPad said:

FM CB. FM. He said no one used FM CB. and he would be correct. 

And that's what I was talking about as well. Did you not see me mention FM in my post? Go back and read it again in case you missed it. 

And I also said that I know of three people who are using it in their dump trucks. So, someone (3 people actually) is using it.