CBs

[tjflex]

I was thinking that we really should make it mandatory for every truck to have a "working" CB as a safety feature. Communication on the trail is hard enough, trucks without CBs make it impossible. By working (Steve) , I mean not just mounted but able transmit and receive. How many times did I hear "I have one, it just doesn't work".

I know some want to go with the radios, but time and money make this an issue for most of the members.

CB - $100
Antenna - $100 (Larson or equivalent)(cheap ones useless)
Tuning

For just over $200, we won't be loosing anyone and we will be able to stopping when problems occur.

Case point: Getting Jan's Cruiser down from Loadstone. Jan and Marcin had little Motorolas. Marcin in front for pulling Jan on level and up hills. Mat attached in rear (Jan has no brakes) to slow the downhill parts. Marcin and Jan can communicate with each other, but not with Mat. Problem? You tell me.

Craig

 

[Blue Bandit]

I got mine from http://www.freewaycom.com/ in Abbotsford.
Great service!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on the install

PS. am I allowed to name a place?

 

[MARCIN]

How about a groub group buy? I am in asap. Can anybody recomend any local radio places?

 

[thebizbucket]

I was going to say put together a group buy. I know there are a couple CBs that fit into my ashtray, let me find the model from the 80's forum. See if anyone else wants one then look for a deal..

 

[nickw]

Depending on how much they are I might want one (in ashytray ones).

Cheers
Nick

 

[thebizbucket]

Quick search. I think that the UNIDEN PRO 510 or the COBRA 19DX would fit in my ashtray. Both list for 40 usd on this site:

http://www.copper.com/cgi-bin/product_display.cgi?categories=RADIOS-CB+MOBILE

At that price I wonder how much there is to be saved doing group..


Cobra obviously sounds more badass than the uniden Any votes on which one ?

 

[tjflex]

What ever you guys decide, remember, the antenna and tuning are the most important factor.

Craig

 

[BC_FJC]

Here is Burnaby Radio's web page direct to CB link
http://www.burnabyradio.com/dhtml/cb/http://www.burnabyradio.com/dhtml/index.htm

And ComWest on Main St. (Web page is currently being worked on)
http://www.com-west.com/

Hope this helps

 

[Scalp]

Well I pulled an old CB out of Millson's garbage can and that will have to do for me. I've already spent too much money on VHF that nobody else will get their license for!
Besides, how can we make CBs mandatory if we can't even get half our members to join or renew their TLCA membership?
~Bill

 

[Greg_B]

Well I pulled an old CB out of Millson's garbage can and that will have to do for me. I've already spent too much money on VHF that nobody else will get their license for!
~Bill

Wave your hands, create 48 hours of time in a 24hr day, then let me know...

Other then that...I guess I will look into mine this winter

gb

 

[Mud_Guppie]

I've been building a "time stretching" machine from old Land Cruiser parts
It's been in the works for a few years now. As soon as I get some spare time to finish it, we can all get our VHF Licenses, finish our Cruiser projects and help Garry C. get his Cruiser done.

 

[Rod McD]

Time Machine out of Cruiser parts,I can see how that's possable.But a machine to help get Garry C's Cruiser done,now your just being silly.

 

[Scalp]

By the time Garr gets his project done, they'll revolk his driver's license because he'll be about 85 and ready for a wheel chair.
~Bill

 

[Rod McD]

your right Bill,so mabe if he starts now on a Cruiser inspired wheel chair he might be able to do some wheelin.

 

[bj70_guy]

Garry C has a Cruiser???

 

[Scalp]

It'll be a Hand Cruiser instead of a Land Cruiser but will have big 4 on the floor mag wheels, custom s*** bucket seat, and will do wheelies if he leans back real far!

 

[crawlin cruiser]

has anyone called a CB shop saying we are a club and will have many members buying crap there? like marcin said what about a group buy? We dont all need to buy the same thing, just spend alot of money.

 

[Fantom]

I picked up mine in Mission at PM Radio (I think that's the name), he did the tuning once installed and the service was excellent and knowledgeable. I know that it's a bit far for a lot of people but it's an option. I you guys want me to call him I can, just let me know how many people need/want one (incl. antenna, etc.). I am sure we can work out a good deal.

 

[Scalp]

There's also ComWest Radio on Main St. near S.E. Marine Dr. in Vancouver. Stan there helped out quite a bit when I was trying to get the club into VHF radio and gave us a special price on the I-Com V8 unit we bought for the Xmas raffle prize that Paul won. We should at least give him a call and see what he can do.
~Bill