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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dr_Kevorkian, Jun 10, 2010.

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  1. Jun 13, 2010 at 9:34 AM
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    oh hell, i won't pass that test... i tried to study that book of yours and it lost me after "Welcome to Amateur Radio..."

    :yay:
     
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  2. Jun 13, 2010 at 9:38 AM
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    yah, i was planning to go to Ontario this morning, but i got some client pics to work on...
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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    the CB is a unidell b-pro510xland for the instalation, i just need remove the headunit- climat control facia and get out the the ashtray(i don't need it anymore) and use the lighter power, placed the cb in this position get a good way to get mic wire by the cig hole.
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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    r3m1,
    Thanks. I found the
    $65 Uniden PRO510XL Pro Series 40-Channel CB Radio. Compact Design. Backlit LCD Display. Public Address. ANL Switch and 7 Watts of Audio Output. Unique PLL Circuit. S/RF LED Meter. , Black
    Uniden PRO510XL CB Radio

    Amazon.com for $38.91
    Looks like a good way to go.
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2010 at 1:09 AM
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    will someone please tell me whats up with CB vs Race radios... I'm think of getting something for my truck but don't know one from the other please explain them to me and keep in mind I know notthing about one or the other.... Thanks in advance
     
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  6. Sep 2, 2010 at 12:42 PM
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    race radio uses frequencies in the private band that Ham radios can tap into... the audio quality of those radios is far superior to CB radios and range can be 2 to 3 times farther...

    but it all depends on what type of wheeling you are into... most of the desert wheelers are running race/Ham and a good number of 4x4 crawlers are running CB....
     
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  7. Sep 2, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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    Get a decent one with a 5/8 Firestick antenna and get your antenna tuned. I'd have a radio shop mod your CB with a "supertune". Youll get way better range and clarity along with being able to mod with click beeps etc. Supposedly a no no by FCC but I know a ton of people with supertunes, mostly applys to truckers drowning each other out on the road, but for off road use its common. Bunch of good info on the web on that topic :). Im using a basic Cobra 19 ultra w/ 5/8 stick and 6' of cable with awesome clarity, range.
     
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  8. Sep 2, 2010 at 1:04 PM
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  9. Sep 2, 2010 at 5:06 PM
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    Cool thanks mike now I searched for race radios but haven't had much luck other than two way .... how do I tell one from the other is rac radio the right name
     
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  10. Sep 2, 2010 at 5:07 PM
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    Actually CB is in the 11 meter band... really to tap in to it you need a CB! :)

    FRS - you can monitor those on a HAM but unless you can tune your radio down to .5 Watts you can't (legally) transmit on that band...

    I have programmed my HAM to transmit at .5 watts on all FRS frequencies so I'm cool :)

    The only thing is, if you are doing FRS for wheeling - it typically sucks!!! ;)

    Plus, why would you use a $100-200 radio to do the job of a $10 radio. I just like to have those freqs programmed in so that when we have a FRS'r in our group or when I go running/hiking with friends. But once again, if I am hiking/running with friends, why bring the Osama Bin Laden radio when a radio the size of a spring roll would do the same job!?

    BTW the only reason why you may use a HAM to tx on FRS is to use an antenna that is remotely mounted to the top of your truck.
     
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  11. Sep 2, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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    http://www.pciraceradios.com
     
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    I am a proud papa!!!

    Although it was all of his effort, I hope I helped to inspire Iamsir2u
    (KJ4WZI to any on a radio)!!!!

    Josh, I hope it is okay to share this (let me know if it is not - I will remove it):



    Woot!!! Now if we can get everyone else licensed!!!
     
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  13. Sep 2, 2010 at 7:27 PM
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    dangit Paul, become a test administrator... hehehehe
     
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  14. Sep 2, 2010 at 7:31 PM
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    I'll come over an tutor you... but I need to know the weather better. I am thinking about taking up meteorology. Can you help?!!! ;)
     
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  15. Sep 2, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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    you just made me spit out my tea... hahahaha
     
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  16. Sep 2, 2010 at 7:48 PM
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    is there any way i can get info on race radios, is it a ham radio or what?:confused: sorry if i am not understanding if its already been said, it has been a long day:yawn:
     
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  17. Sep 2, 2010 at 7:51 PM
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    race radios are preset with certain frequencies...

    http://www.pciraceradios.com

    but since a number of folks use Ham radios to tap into those frequencies, conversations about race radios often branches off into a Ham radio convo...

    :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Sep 2, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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    ok thanks, next question do you need a license to operate?
     
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  19. Sep 2, 2010 at 8:03 PM
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    race radio, no

    Ham radio, yes
     
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  20. Sep 2, 2010 at 8:05 PM
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    sweet thanks, right now i have a cb radio in my car, but never use it since its only local truckers on it, but race radios seems like something worthwhile
     
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