Can You Use One Antenna for Multiple Off-Road Radios?
Posted by Michael Crudele on
We get this question from off-road enthusiasts often: Can I use one antenna for both of my off-road radios, like CB, 2 meter, 70 cm and/or GMRS?
Unfortunately, the answer is NO, you cannot. CB radios typically operate at 27-31 or 40-47 MHz, 70cm radios operate at 440 MHz and CBRS operates at 465 MHz and no one has found a way to put both functions into one antenna.
We recommend the following antennas and NMO mounts for off-road communication:
- Best Antenna for 27-31 MHz CB radio
- Best Antenna for 40-47 MHz CB radio
- Best Antenna for 140-148 MHz 2 meter radio
- Best Antenna for 420-450 MHz 70cm radio
- Best Antenna for COMBINATION 2 meter AND 70cm radio
- Best Antenna for 450-470 MHz CBRS radio
Here are the best NMO thru-hole / roof mounts for off-road vehicles: (Please double check your RF connector before you buy)
- NMO Mount with UHF Male / PL-259 connector
- NMO Mount with BNC Male connector
- NMO Mount with N-Male connector
- NMO Mount with Mini UHF Male connector
- NMO Mount with Standard SMA Male connector
Here are the best NMO heavy-duty magnetic mounts for off-road vehicles: (Please double check your RF connector before you buy)
- NMO mag-mount with UHF Male / PL-259 connector
- NMO mag-mount with BNC Male connector
- NMO mag-mount with N-Male connector
- NMO mag-mount with Mini UHF Male connector
- NMO mag-mount with Standard SMA Male connector
We hope this information helps you out. Enjoy your next off-road adventure!