-=> JIMMY ANDERSON wrote to TONY LANGDON <=-   
      
    JA> Good question. Probably just different segments of the allowable bands.   
    JA> Perhaps came 'online' at different times.   
      
   Here, the most likely thing is they'd simply change the CB specs.  It's been   
   done before.     
      
    JA> fcc.gov lists the channels and such and also talks about radios being   
    JA> marketted for use in FRS, GMRS, etc. Maybe it's a money making thing?   
    JA> :-)   
      
   That could be the main reason.  When the smaller FRS style radios came to   
   Australia, the manufacturers simply built them to UHF CB specs, diversifying   
   the range of radios for that band.  The government authorities had to do   
   nothing but issue type approvals for the new radios, which is something they'd   
   be doing anyway. :)  For me it's been a bonus, because my gear, initially used   
   for hobbyist activities is compatible with these new radios, meaning I can   
   easily contribute to running public events.  When I'm officiating at junior   
   fire brigade competitions, I bring one of my radios, so I'm in contact with the   
   key officials, which has proven handy at times.  99% of the time I monitor   
   only, but I have been a backup when a designated person has been away from   
   their radio at the wrong time.   
      
    JA> ... This message uses 100% recycled electrons   
      
   Of course. :D   
      
      
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