is there a 2-way handheld (or portable at least) radio that works on marine stations AND the CB truckers use?

Question

I'm not very familiar with all types of 2-way radios. The MARINE, LAND and AIR 2way radios EACH works on DIFFERENT FREQUENCYs, right?

are there handheld units that work both land and marine?

thanks

Answer 1

you can make just about any handheld 2 way radio work on any frequency really. if you have a motorola gp series then it would be awsome even an general electric those are the ones i had and they worked for fire and police and ambulance when i was in emegency services and i took them to a radio shop to get them tuned to the right frequencies as well as some had to get a tiny crystal chip in them then all i had to do was change the channel and get another place like channel one was me and fire 2 was cops and 3 was the ambulance.

Answer 2

I would make sure you test that thing before you buy it as 50$ is kinda cheap. I have several cb radios one is a handheld and they arent very good either way you look at it. I do like midland though and if you only need about a mile of radius (2 if your lucky) pick that thing up and take it.

Answer 3

actually, yes, but it is very expensive, do google for a company called Yesu. I think that's how it is spelled. It's a radio that is used by shortwave people for search and rescue operations for FEMA and EMS.

Answer 4

Yes but:

1.) they're bulky

2.) you need an Am. Radio Operator's license to buy one.

Answer 5

yes