What kind of two way radios do farmers use?

Retevis Solutions
Feb 18,2023
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It is not easy to communicate on many acres of land, especially when the mobile phone signal is unstable or even has no mobile phone signal. Two-way radio has become the preferred communication tool for these farmers.

Four of the most commonly used two-way radios by farmers.

CB Radios for farmer use

CB Radios offer an easy communication system that's already in place. Many farmers already have CB equipment, so sticking with CB might be the simple solution for any farming communications. CB radio is also the most traditional radio communication tool used by farmers.

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CB's have been around for over 50 years. This means many people still have, and use CB radio systems today. If you want the most common choice and the ability to communicate with an already established radio network, CB's are the way to go.

Benefits of CB radios for farmers:

Many people already have CB radios
Operations are easy
No license required

Disadvantages of CB radios for farmers:

Taller antennas
Limited output power
No privacy

GMRS radios for farmer use

GMRS radio is the new trend in farm two-way radio communication. like CB radios, GMRS give you access to anyone else with a gmrs, GMRS are increasingly becoming the more popular choice for network communication on closed farms, as GMRS allow you to only talk to people you know, although you can loosen this restriction if you wish.

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GMRS radios can work effectively off of an antenna that's only INCHES tall, instead of FEET tall(CB antena) , and GMRS does not require large metal objects means that GMRS has been the most common solution for farming communications in recent years.

Benefits of GMRS radios for farmers:

Antennas as short as 5 inches
Very compact
High Power
Longer range
FM Mode means no static and clearer transmissions

Disadvantages of GMRS radios for farmers:

Can't talk to CB's
Slightly more complicated
10 year license（$35 for 10 years for whole families. Click to know How to get gmrs license）

FRS for farmer use

FRS radios are the choice of many small family farms. It allows you and your family to maintain instant communication on your own family farm. Unlike GMSR, its distance is limited, but the great advantage of FRS comes from the fact that it does not require any license, that is, you can buy it and use it. There is no usage threshold, and the product price is usually low. It is a good choice for small-scale family farms with limited budget.

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Benefits of FRS radios for farmers:

Can talk to GMRS
Cheap price
No license

Disadvantages of FRS radios for farmers:

Short Range
Fixed antenna
Only available for portable

Whether it is CB radio, GMRS radio or FRS radio, they are all to meet the communication needs of the farm. Different farms have different needs, and the final choices are also different. For farmers, there is no absolute best, only the most suitable.

You can comprehensively choose the most suitable radio to meet the communication of the farm according to the size of the farm, the terrain, the future development plan of the farm, and the business type of the farm.

If you need any help in choosing the right radio for your farm, feel free to contact us via email: info@reetvissolutions.com.