CB Radio (merged thread)
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Traveler III
I merged several of the CB threads into this one large thread. That should make finding previously posted information a bit easier.
Influencer II
I have loved radio since the late 1970's....as a teen, with a 23 channel AM/SSB mobile rig, (27mhz) a car battery in my bedroom and a "huge" 1/2 wave ringo antenna outside my window I spoke to the world !...and it blew my mind....about 2 years ago i developed an interest in radio again, this time on "handhelds" as there are so many bands now available in handheld units...and the thrill of going to a hilltop, with 4 or 5 watts unit, a finely tuned antenna and making a long distance contact...well...it's freakin awesome !....i emailed my local radio authority and paid my $25.00 AUD for the Amateur radio handbook, was advised to contact my local amateur radio club for the license, i dealt with the president of the club, and was told they needed $200.00 up front, $74.00 for the exam, and $52.00 per year for the license...so you can imagine what i told the "president"...the search continues for another club, and get on with ham radio, as a mix of both, CB and Ham is the way to go in my opinion, contrary to all the literature !...cheers
Off-Road Ranger I
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Wow! I got my first license when I was 14. I think there was a 5$ fee for the examiner. Maybe another $5 or $10 dollar fee for a 5 year license. I didn't join a club until we moved to Alaska. I think the annual membership dues were $20, but had nothing to do with my federally issued license. Since then I don't think I have paid for any examinations for upgrades.
I hope you find a good club!
Been a while since I have talked to Australia on 20M.
Had to upgrade. Thanks again.
Exact combo I have on the Jeep!! I upgraded my antenna to a K40 for highway use. Still have my firestik for trail use.
Advocate II
Prett cool set up scubasteve. I have mine behind the tire Carrie but a lot of people say it's not good back their. Did you make that bracket for the tag or did you buy it? Thanks
Advocate II
Nice setup you got now!!!!Had to upgrade. Thanks again.
Advocate II
Thank you!
Yeah I heard tire carrier isn't the best due to signals getting reverberated. The bracket is made in California by a company called CoolTech. You get the bracket, a good 18' coax cable, and an antenna of your choice from their selection. All of it was about $100 I think. It was super easy to install since the instructions are straight forward with picture. Don't even need to drill into the Jeep. Just the plastic tag frame.
Here is the link!
http://www.cooltechllc.com/wrangler-parts-accessories/47-ultramount-cb-antenna-system.html
I've been on some narrow trails with lots of trees. I don't run a spring under the antenna. And the antenna will bend like crazy while the mount stays solid.
Advocate II
Awesome brother! Good looking out and thank you again.
Advocate II
As a teen, when cellphones were just going mainstream in the 1990's, we used to all use CB radios to stay in contact out on the trail. Over time those fizzled out, as did the amount of folks around town who had rigs for trail rallying. Anyway, I just got back into it and installed a new Midland set up in the rig in the spring. I was wondering if anyone else was using one?
I dont use a midland but a uniden pro520 xl mostly due to its compact size. This past trip Id say at least half the guys had cbs and others with frs radios. gonna add ham to the mix pretty soon
Back when we effectively hitch hiked with NWOL, we got a handheld BaoFeng UV-5R in anticipation of eventually getting our own vehicle. Now that we have a rig, lookin' forward to actually using it! LOL
Influencer II
Luis,
I use a Midland Handheld as well. I've got nothing but good things to say about it.
https://midlandusa.com/product/75-822cb-radio/
All, thus far, thanks for getting back to me on this one. I actually have a place up in VT which gets no cell service whats-so-ever, so a CB is a must.
I've got a Uniden Bearcat in my truck, but it almost never gets used. The only reason I'm keeping it is for when someone in my group doesn't have any other communication options. I also use it for NOAA weather radio occasionally.
Ham & GMRS are much more useful and versatile, but CB is a good backup to have. Me? When I'm on the trails with a group, I usually have 3-4 different radios (or at least channels) being monitored at any given time!
Ham & GMRS are much more useful and versatile, but CB is a good backup to have. Me? When I'm on the trails with a group, I usually have 3-4 different radios (or at least channels) being monitored at any given time!
Influencer II
When at home...i set it up on the rack and connect to a mast antenna...get's me out enough mate !
Traveler III
Here's a compilation of several previous CB discussions. I'll move your thread to the Communications forum.
CB Radio (merged thread)
Steve
CB Radio (merged thread)
Steve
Thanks Steve, still new here - I looked for a CB thread, but I guess I didn't look deep enough. My apologies.
