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Do you have a CB?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by xaqori, Dec 6, 2012.

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Do you have a CB?

Poll closed Jan 5, 2013.

  1. Yes

    84 vote(s)
    64.1%

  2. No

    47 vote(s)
    35.9%
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  1. Dec 7, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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    Namyo

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    I has this..

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    Namyo, Dec 7, 2012
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  2. Dec 7, 2012 at 12:58 PM
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    stewartx

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    Yes, I have a CB in my truck and use it quite often. Also have a ham radio (at home) and license, currently not used at all. Far more locals in this area (car drivers, truck drivers, off-roaders, etc - the people I most often need or want to contact in my vehicle) have CB radios.

    In my opinion, ham radio falls far short of the hype - a waste of time (for the license) and money (for the equipment). Many seem to get into it to impress others, not really communicate with others.
     
    stewartx, Dec 7, 2012
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  3. Dec 7, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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    Yep but nobody around me ever seems to have a working one so I haven't been able to use mine much. I'll try and get a pic later.
     
    Ice Horse, Dec 7, 2012
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  4. Dec 7, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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    This is true. I know a few people with HAMs who don't even really use them. They are very expensive too. I do plan on getting one asap but I actually have a good use for it.

    Most importantly I use radios at work all the time, and we operate on commercial 460 band. I often times use my vehicle while at work, and I would be able to switch from my handheld to the mobile. Sometimes if I have other people in the car using radios as well, we get major feedback together. So now we can all turn our radius down and use the vehicle one.

    Other benefits include a scanner capability which I've always wanted a scanner just to listen for fun. And then my last reason would be communicate off road or listen at the races.
     
    ProForce, Dec 7, 2012
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  5. Dec 7, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    Yes and no. Yes I have CB. But no, it's not installed.

    I do have my Ham radio installed in my truck, a Yaesu FT-8800R and yes I use it quite frequently.

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    JCBigler, Dec 7, 2012
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  6. Dec 7, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Yes. Use it every day.

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    LUSETACO, Dec 7, 2012
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  7. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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    No. But I might like a compact CB if it could help me in a jam or to assist others. Just have to find out what is good, what is good enough, and what to avoid. I supposa a ham rig would be better IF I KNEW SOMEONE ELSE WAS OUT THERE TO COMMUNICATE TO.

    So I guess the next stem would to see what others that I migh go wheeling with use.
    So
     
    Desert Drifter, Dec 7, 2012
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  8. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    I have a portable cb now that I sometimes use at work and its in my truck for off roading and long trips on the highway. I want a nicer model with a speaker.
     
    toughtaco, Dec 7, 2012
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  9. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    Will have one soon. Think I'm getting a cobra 75 wxst
     
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  10. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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    HAM is a Yaesu 8800
    CB is a Cobra 75 WXST

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    CB antenna is a firestik firefly 2 using a fire ring coax
    HAM antenna is a Larsen 2m/70cm NMO

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  11. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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    Yes I have a cb in all my trucks except the 2010 because I can't figure out where I want it to be where it will be out of the way and won't have to cut anything.
     
    Jo Dog, Dec 7, 2012
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  12. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:45 PM
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    snowsk8air2

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    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    not yet, need to get one though. just need to find somewhere sneaky to hide it so its out of the way :spy:
     
    snowsk8air2, Dec 7, 2012
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  13. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    How do you like that one? Can you clarify something for me... I need a ham that can receive AND transmit on 464.xxx I'm not sure the exact frequency but I know the first part. The manual for most of these say they receive up to 470 but can only transmit up to 450. Does this model transmit up to 464.xxx or can it be modded to do so?

    Edit: its 464.5500 and we use PL tones as well. I need a ham that can communicate with my work radios.
     
    ProForce, Dec 7, 2012
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  14. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    ProForce

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    Holy crap :eek: that's a lot to look at!!! But nice truck though :thumbup:
     
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  15. Dec 7, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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    You will be able to listen but not transmit on that frequency unless you have the necessary license to do so. Refer to the image below to determine what license you will need to get.

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    MrGrimm, Dec 7, 2012
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  16. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    I dont even see 460+ on that chart anywhere. We use either the Kenwood pro talk TK-3200 or the Motorola ht-750 or ht-1250 and all those handhelds run that frequency. None of us have a licence and we use them everyday. You can buy those at any radio shop without license. So if I need a license I'll get whatever license I need no problem. I just need to find a radio that and tx and rx on 464.5500
     
    ProForce, Dec 7, 2012
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  17. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    that frequency is on a business band..

    check your PM
     
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  18. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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    I like it very much.

    464.550 MHz is part of the Private Land Mobile Radio Service also called business band. It requires an FCC license and is not covered by the amateur radio licensing system. Like wise, you can not use a type accredited Ham radio to broadcast on the business band frequencies. Likewise it's illegal to use the GMRS service for business use (as it is with amateur radio as well).

    If you are using it for business purposes, then you will need to be licensed through one of the business radio services and use a radio built to operate in those frequencies, or just use a CB. :rolleyes:
     
    JCBigler, Dec 7, 2012
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  19. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:25 PM
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  20. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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    So your saying that my entire company is breaking fcc regulations? Regal cinemas (Edwards) also uses this exact frequency. I know this cuz we often communicate with them. And I know for sure that the movie theater employees are not fcc license cuz I'm dating one if them :cool:
     
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