They sure do make JVC and Kenwood consumer products, as well as communications, medical and audio-visual. JVC and Kenwood merged back in, oh, 2014-5. I will never forget that merger, cause I lost some of my travel reimbursement but picked up better health/optical/dental insurance. Also, the new HR lady I gained was AWESOME.

I think the Kenwood and JVC consumer/auto lines will eventually merge, but so far, they are separate entities at the consumer level, they are not so separate at the corporate level in that they joined forces to make a better impact in the OEM auto market. Oddly, some new cars are coming with JVC/Kenwood sound systems, but the agreement is that the auto maker can claim the system is their design, so some of their sales are 'invisible'.

I recommend a GMRS/FRS setup, not the CB/FRS route. I know that having a CB in there from time to time can be a helpful item, but GMRS radios really work a lot better. I hope to have maybe a dozen more Kenwood GMRS radios by the time midsummer gets here. If not, the Midland MXT105 (or even 115) are good options.

SEE YOU THIS FALL!