I’ve been looking for a more powerful Mobile Radio for my RZR XP 1000 to replace my CB Radio, simply because the CB Radio is only 4W and has too much noise and too long an antenna. GMRS Mobile Radio would be the best solution for use at UTV, replacing CB radio.
Why GMRS Mobile Radio?
Now I finally found a suitable mobile radio: Retevis RA87. This is a GMRS Mobile Radio, I’m used to using CB radio without license, so I’ve been looking for a similar license-free mobile radio, unlike HAM, ham need to take a test to get a license. GMRS radio is not like HAM, ham need to take a test to get the license. The cost is not high, $30 for a 10-year term. And after getting the license, other people in the family can also use it.
The RA87 is a 40w high power transmitter. This is another reason why I chose it. 40w transmitter power not only gives UHF radio the same range as CB radio, but GMRS radio belongs to the UHF frequency band, and its penetration ability is much higher than that of CB radio. in the same working environment, the sound of RA87 will be much clearer. In the same working environment, RA87 will have a clearer voice, even in the place of dense buildings or rocks.
The CB Radio Antenna is better than the 5/8 Wave Antenna, which is 1.47 meters in length.RZR XP 1000 2-SEAT Overall Vehicle Size : 302.2 x 162.6 x 187.3 cm. The 5/8 Wave Antenna is too long to be used on the UTV. I previously used a 0.71 meters antenna, and the sound quality of the radio was very poor, with lots of noise.GMRS wavelength: A full wavelength at 462 MHz = 300 / 462 = 0.649 meters. A 5/8 wave antenna is 0.649m x 5/8 = 0.405m. A 1/4 wave antenna is 0.649m x 5/8 = 0.405m. wave antenna is 0.649m x 1/4 = 0.162m. Whether you’re going to the sand or traversing the mountains, choose the 0.405m antenna with the best signal;
Retevis RA87 GMRS Mobile Radio kit for UTV
It contains an RA87 and single-section magnetic GMRS antenna.Choose the magnetic suction antenna to remove the antenna when covering your car without puncturing the car cover. If your UTV is in the garage, you can mount the antenna directly on the evening of the rear bucket without the magnetic base option.
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