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97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
Again I keep coming with questions. This time Im looking for a cb that will hopefully install under stereo in that slot. What do you really need, I dont want to mortgage the house, But I want a capable unit.
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CB? Capable? non-sequitur ...
There's a dedicated Comm subforum ->
Communication & Navigation
Antenna is usually more important than the rig.
Many folk/clubs have moved to 2m amateur radio (VHF), simple test, one time license fee (cheap), mucho superior results.
cheers,
george.
There's a dedicated Comm subforum ->
Communication & Navigation
Antenna is usually more important than the rig.
Many folk/clubs have moved to 2m amateur radio (VHF), simple test, one time license fee (cheap), mucho superior results.
cheers,
george.
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Agree, solid, small, reliable. The setup can be simple, mine is stuck to the console with velcro and uses a mag mount, easily removable.
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Depends on what you want to do, and who you want to talk with. Locally most use CB, doesn't really do any good to have a different radio than those who you want to talk with.
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Hence, why I said many clubs have gone to 2m. So, by implication use what others around you have (and try to convince them to move to 2m...)
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Do you want to talk to truckers ?
Do the people in your group already have CB ?
If not then you should consider one of these Amazon.com: Baofeng Black UV-5R V2+ Plus (USA Warranty) Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Improved Stronger Case, Enhanced Features: Electronics
Way more range and clarity then any legal CB setup you will run. Plus you don't need to run cable for an antenna, tune, or any of the time consuming extras. You are technically supposed to have a license to run them. It is not difficult to get and the course work is actually enjoyable if you like to learn how things work. Radio is actually quite a fascinating technology to learn about. Everyone in my group runs these little radios. They cost less than $40 and you can clip them to the back of the seat or throw them in a cup holder when not in use.
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I have the Cobra 18WXSTii . The only thing I don't like about having it in the lower socket under my new stereo head is that the mic cable is a bit close to the shifting knob, at least with my size hands on a 1994.
I wired it the same time I did my replacement subwoofer and when I got my slee rear bumper. There's some pictures of the whip antenna and spring mount thing here: slee cb antenna mount - fixing the swr problems
I have it because most other 4wd folks do and in most 4x4 clubs it's required. It's not the best, but it's the most common. Barring edge cases, you need to have an FCC license to use 2m, and for CB you don't. So while 2m is "better", it doesn't and possibly will never have the footprint of CB because of the license requirement and the sheer number of CB units installed already.
I wired it the same time I did my replacement subwoofer and when I got my slee rear bumper. There's some pictures of the whip antenna and spring mount thing here: slee cb antenna mount - fixing the swr problems
I have it because most other 4wd folks do and in most 4x4 clubs it's required. It's not the best, but it's the most common. Barring edge cases, you need to have an FCC license to use 2m, and for CB you don't. So while 2m is "better", it doesn't and possibly will never have the footprint of CB because of the license requirement and the sheer number of CB units installed already.
Just to ask - is this for trail comms? Are who are you going to be talking to? All the people I travel with have CB and its worked out really well for us, but it does have its limitations. if you are joining the CB group then you will be happy with CB I think. Easy to install, easy to tune, easy and cheap all around. If you are the first in your group to choose a radio then a HAM might be the way to go as its just more flexible. The middle ground is GMRS, its a little more expensive but it doesn't require a license and has the added bonus of being of greater range than CB, more channels and security options, and MANY more ears as lots of people have hand held units. PLus cheap handheld units are great for spotting duty. I kinda wish I went this route as an intermediate between CB and HAM, but it IS a lot more money for a good in car system.
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Hence, why I said many clubs have gone to 2m. So, by implication use what others around you have (and try to convince them to move to 2m...)
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Why would I want to do that? Do you also tell people that they are running the wrong type of tires, etc, bet you are really popular on the trail!
Again depends on what you want, 2m is good for exclusivity, CB is more widely used. I enjoy chatting with others (kinda why I have a radio) have met some cool people that way, its unlikely that we would have met otherwise.
I don't think I've ever seen a thread here that asks for CB information and makes it past 5 posts before turning into a CB/HAM/two-way communication debate.
A cheap cb with a decent antenna will work better than a expensive cb with a cheap antenna. Properly tuned you can get decent range but not bear the range the HAM stuff offers.
I take offense to that, we sometimes argue about tires too.
Get 2, then at least one other guy in your group will have one.
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Ham pisses in the face of CB. And it's not just a trail coma item it can be a life saving tool. I've had to make two emergency traffic calls via ham. Try Doing that with CB... Good luck.
I have both radios in my rig. But the CB is off 99% of the time. Tired of hearing a guy in Texas who calls himself 'ice cream' blast his 1000 watt modified radio across the US
I have both radios in my rig. But the CB is off 99% of the time. Tired of hearing a guy in Texas who calls himself 'ice cream' blast his 1000 watt modified radio across the US
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^This one. Simple, inexpensive and good quality. It is too small to fit in a double din spot though. Fits great in the ashtray location.
It's what I have in my current 80. Great little radio. You can be all set with antenna etc for under $100
Or if you're set on having on in the double din location, I had a Cobra Soundtracker in my last 80 that was installed in the double din slot. It was a good radio too and similar cost to the Uniden.
You and ASPW and damn near everyone!
Baofeng UV5Rs are $25 delivered on Amazon right now and they will blow away any CB radio setup.
CB radio is a defacto standard here in the northeast, but we have gradually made the change over to 2m ham. Every year we pick up another few members who get their tickets. "Because everyone else has one" is not a good enough reason to have crap communications. CB radio is like Dixie cups and string compared to ham.
CB radio is a defacto standard here in the northeast, but we have gradually made the change over to 2m ham. Every year we pick up another few members who get their tickets. "Because everyone else has one" is not a good enough reason to have crap communications. CB radio is like Dixie cups and string compared to ham.
