would a CB radio be useful?

takotruckin · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:43 pm Post subject: would a CB radio be useful?

i was wondering if anyone here uses a cb radio while off roading? i got one for christmas and cant decide whether to put it in the baja or the truck.

USMCord1 · Razorback Joined: July 22, 2005 Posts: 1538 Location: Az

Use in both, the CB is a great way of talking with others expecially if you get split up, that and a GPS.
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Jowlz · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject:

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takotruckin · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:00 pm Post subject:

thats what i was thinking. got a 3 foot antenna with it. now i need to figure out how to mount it.

Nicksan · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2004 Posts: 2777

Yup, it would be. Ive had a CB in my baja from the time I got it running. I have one in my van also.
Get the tallest antenna you can fit. The 48" SS and the 102" SS from radio shack are the best mobile antennas, even better than Firestik coils. I have the 102 on my baja. Whatever antenna you get, Dont forget to tune it to the (CB)radio.

http://www.everhardtantennas.com/tuning.htm

http://jeephorizons.com/tech/cb_ant_basic.html

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Tim10 · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:45 pm Post subject:

Depends on how you use your car... some times it's just another piece of clutter.

We have one on our rail... cool toy...

Check to ensure that you have the same frequencies as hand helds... many folks don't know there are real CBs out there.
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ft_irwin_73baja · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:40 am Post subject:

Dont forgett to have your CB "Peaked and Tuned" at the local radio shop.
Most pawn shops that sell lots of CBs can hook you up with that and don't forgett that they are a great source of inexpensive radios.

I think everyone that is in a baja club should have radios, they would be indespensible on long runs from pointA to pointB and reduce the need to stop, get out and talk about whatever issues the run is having...but that may just be the Army side of me talking, can't have a people running around without comms. now can you? Rolling Eyes

Really though I know of rednecks in GA and AR that have been in some trouble out hunting/playing around and gotten help from others by getting on the radio calling out to anyone who can pick them up on the radio.
If your on the interstate don't forgett to get on there and ask the truckers for a "Bear Report" so you know about the speed traps those pecker heads are running that day.
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hotratz · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:21 am Post subject:

I've always had CB radios in my Bajas and my 4x4. VERY handy. But lately with the introduction of the FRS/GMRS radios I tend to like them better.

I have both but usually most of the folks in my club use the FRS radio.
They don't require external antennas and are very portable. The one I use now is the Garmin Rino that is a combination FRS/GMRS and a GPS unit.

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90volts · Samba Member Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 2637

do they still make the vintage types- the long flexible springmounted type? i've got the a springmount on my buggy but with a regular telescoping radio antenna. i wanted to keep the look vintage 70s.
interchangable for size would be nice? was thinking of getting the big oype that bends and attaches to the front of the car, then switching to a shorter normal version for closer to home

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clayster89 · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:11 pm Post subject:

i was going to put a radar in my baja for the pigs but i guess im leaning more towards the cb so i can haul ass down the highway and ask truckers if there is any pigs out Twisted Evil

hotratz · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:57 pm Post subject:

takotruckin · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:14 pm Post subject:

would this be a decent antenna to use?

http://www.shakespeare-marine.com/antennas/specs/5246.htm

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takotruckin · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject:

thats what came with the cb for christmas

Nicksan · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2004 Posts: 2777

Unfortunately that antenna will not tune to CB frequencies. I would recommend taking it back and picking up a CB antenna you will also need an SWR meter unless the CB has one built in. The SWR meter lets you tune the antenna. That first link has some good quick release and fold down antenna mounts.

CopperBaja · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:43 pm Post subject: Since we're on the subject

What is the tallest antenna you can legally use on your bug? Is there a restriction per state???

I was thinking of an 8' antenna, w/ a drop down....or one of the....firestick I think it is that is flexible, so I could lower it and tie it off during transport.

I like the idea of a tall antenna, with a flag at the top. I seen an ad in Hot VWs this month.
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CopperBaja · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:47 pm Post subject:

Also...

I just purchased a Cobra 19DXIII. Is this a good one? I got it cheap, so I didn't do any research.

I want to run 2. One in my truck and one in the bug. Should I put this one in my truck or bug? Do I need a better one for the bug, since it sits lower?
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