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11-04-2008, 10:34 PM | #1 |
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CB radio's - who has them?
I hate how I can't search for words less than 3 letters. I just want to know who's got CB's and see some pictures of your installs.
I know for sure at least one member here has one. I talked with him before the hack, and he had installed an antenna in place of the old AM/FM antenna. But I lost the PM's obviously - doh!
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11-04-2008, 11:04 PM | #2 |
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y do people still use cb's? i see why semi drivers do cause it keeps then in touch with whats goin on with scales and police. but with all the technology y would u want a cb? get a cell phone.
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11-04-2008, 11:13 PM | #3 |
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Hmm, maybe I want to know where the cops are too, or why the traffic is stopped up ahead, or to get NOAA weather reports, or if I'm in an area that *gasp* doesn't have cell phone service (thanks - I do have one), or just to chat while I'm on the highway (which is most of my commute), or just because I like CB's?
So fart on that! lol
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11-04-2008, 11:55 PM | #4 |
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nah, cb's are okay for the average joe i suppose...however, having been on the road alot with my dad when he was driving comercial trucks...some people should not have them.
for example, anyone in a jacked up 4x4 that has a handle that starts with "Big" and a short or compound name...example: Big Rick, Big Jimmy Joe, ect. or anyone under the age of 20 in general...or anyone that gets their kicks by being a douche or trying to find a woman to hook up with. that being said, anyone who wants to use a cb for the reasons sodium mentioned, by all means. while i wish i had one in my car on more than one occasion, i dont have room for it.
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11-05-2008, 01:48 PM | #5 |
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i guess they could be useful, but the range isnt great and there have always been a ton of idiots on cb's when i was around em so it seemed like a waste of a time.
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11-05-2008, 02:38 PM | #6 | |
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11-05-2008, 02:59 PM | #7 |
Anyone have pics of their setup (CB)?
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11-05-2008, 09:23 PM | #8 |
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While I can't disagree that there are a ton of idiots on the airwaves, the comment about short range is only true with a lot of qualifiers. I have personally talked all over the world on a CB (Australia, Columbia, Peru, Japan, Italy, etc). Range will depend on general atmospheric and solar conditions, on antenna quality and proper setup, and on a quality radio. A CB may not be your cup of tea, but they can be fun.
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11-05-2008, 10:13 PM | #9 |
I would love to pick up a CB radio but my problem is the same as sodium's (I think). I'm trying to figure out a way to install the antenna without creating too much extra drag.
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11-05-2008, 10:45 PM | #10 |
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I'm already decided on where my antenna's are going. Right in front of the side view mirrors. One will be my new AM/FM antenna, the other for the CB.
I'm going to a CB shop tommorow, I'm not sure how reputable it is though... I'm going to buy 2 Wilson FGT's.
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11-05-2008, 10:53 PM | #11 | |
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11-05-2008, 10:59 PM | #12 |
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I have a handheld Midland CB because there are still some places in the western states where cell phone service is spotty. If I take my Jeep off the main road, the CB might be the only way I can call for help.
If the prices ever come down for the handsets and airtime, I'll get a satellite phone.
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Pictures of my test-fit setup. The final setup for the antenna is the same mount, FireStik for the quick-disconnect and a 3' FireStik antenna. I haven't taken updated pictures of the antenna configuration yet.
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But honestly, I think a single 2' antenna replacing the stock AM/FM antenna would get you better performance. The roof where the stock AM/FM antenna is mounted is a huge, flat sheet of metal that can easilly serve as a ground-plane (though not safely support without warping and eventually tearing!) for a full-height 108" whip antenna. Drag is a complete non-issue, get a proper light-weight spring and flexible antenna, you're good to go.
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11-06-2008, 07:25 AM | #14 | |
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And besides, the AM/FM is just recieving signal, how will it interfere with my CB?
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11-06-2008, 08:42 AM | #15 |
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I'm an avid off-roader and use it frequently on the trail. It still has a place among the big rigs as well as dangerous situations on the trail
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11-06-2008, 09:30 AM | #16 |
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I love CBs. My brother had one in the 1980s with a "linear" signal amplifier. They were illegal as hell - too much power. That setup would light up a flourescent light held close to it. We once were parked ouside my mom's house in Richmond, Virginia talking to a guy in Topeka, Kansas!
Very awesome for emergencies!
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11-06-2008, 05:08 PM | #17 |
Does anyone know of a flat panel CB antenna? OR does anyone know why this wouldn't work?
<---don't know much about antennas
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11-06-2008, 05:16 PM | #18 |
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Flat panel? What do you mean, like an antenna that is a 2'X2' piece of sheet metal?
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