Ever wondered why there isn’t one radio that can do everything — GMRS, CB, HAM, and even encrypted or military channels? In this video, we break down the technical, legal, and practical reasons why a “do-it-all” radio doesn’t exist. From FCC certification limits to antenna theory and radio modes (FM, AM, DMR, SSB, and more), we’ll cover what really separates GMRS, HAM, and CB radios — and what happens if you try to combine them. ? Perfect for beginners trying to understand: Why GMRS and CB can’t exist in one unit What an “unlocked” radio really means How frequency, wavelength, and antenna length affect range and performance Why your radio might “tune” to a channel but still can’t hear anything ? Chapters 00:00 – Why there’s no “do-it-all” radio 00:34 – Legal barriers: FCC certification & radio type acceptance 01:48 – Antenna theory: HF vs. VHF vs. UHF explained 03:25 – Why CB and GMRS can’t share one antenna 04:04 – How wavelength affects antenna length (examples) 05:00 – Why HF radios don’t work well handheld 05:18 – Understanding modes: FM, AM, DMR, P25, SSB 06:00 – Why same frequencies don’t always mean compatibility 06:44 – RX-only vs. TX-capable (receive vs. transmit) 07:22 – Final thoughts & key takeaways Citizen Survival Plan programs radios for beginners so you can get started quickly and with confidence. Radios are shipped ready to go with GMRS, Ham, Weather, and emergency channels - already programmed for your address! ?https://citizensurvivalplan.com/collections/emergency-radios ?https://citizensurvivalplan.com/products/programmed-emergency-radio-local-comms-k5plus ?https://citizensurvivalplan.com/products/programmed-emergency-radio-local-comms-uv25 ?https://citizensurvivalplan.com/products/btech-uv-50x2-mobile-radio-custom-programmed ▶️ Related Videos Difference Between a Walkie Talkie and a Real Radio https://youtu.be/jXbPSYogIEc How to Pick an Emergency Radio & Which to Avoid https://youtu.be/Pzq1Es9Kl6Q Radio Rules the FCC Doesn't Care About & Why https://youtu.be/vCtU_PM9_wE Radio Basics for Preppers https://youtu.be/SLyZy5OuirM GMRS Tips for Beginners to Maximize Your Range https://youtu.be/Ra-hxyRhvxc How GMRS Repeaters Work & How to Connect to One https://youtu.be/XFvJcJD4-Is How to Program your GMRS Radio: Step-by-Step Setup Tutorial https://youtu.be/S-B0-2isrrg How Radio Offsets Work https://youtu.be/h1sAqRih2so Radio Bands Explained https://youtu.be/3rz10lRc-HQ Every GMRS Radio Setting Explained https://youtu.be/y7zEixMDTTI ? Subscribe to Citizen Survival Plan for more emergency radio tips. https://youtube.com/@citizensurvivalplan?si=YLjUzgiD48Qv1Z-y