Govt daft idea of the day (turning off FM radio)

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Agreed NR. Its not for me either.

Good thing about the UV5r is that you can still keep an eye on your old calling frequency, while actively using another ( Dual Watch DW Feature)

Yes the AM and FM notations doe indicate the transmission type ( mode) In case of confusion the FM on CBs is on a different and non compatible frequency to FM Broadcast band.

In the hamlet in which I live, CB is the de-facto communications tool among the farmer types and their families. And from here CB can also reach the nearest other villages which are 5 miles or so away in either direction. I have a base radio that is both HAM and CB capable on all modes which has variable power output from 0.1w to 25w. Its the 0.1w that is of most use in covert communications.