Hey there,

New post from Jake Morrison on IGNA Online — this one is for everyone who has ever lost their buddy around a blind corner with zero cell signal.

Trail Communication Setup for Off-Road Adventures: CB Radios, GMRS, and Satellite Messengers

Jake breaks down the full communication stack for trail riding:

• CB Radio — still the universal trail standard, with gear picks and antenna tuning tips
• GMRS — better range, better audio, and how to use repeaters for mountain terrain (plus the 5 FCC license)
• Satellite Messengers — Garmin inReach vs SPOT vs PLBs for when everything else fails
• Budget builds at three tiers — from a 5 entry setup to a full overlanding stack

Whether you are running Moab on CB channel 4 or setting up a GMRS repeater network for a backcountry trip, this guide has you covered.

Read the full guide

Cheers,
The IGNA Online Team