Tinman454
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Any recommendations for a good CB radio and we’re did u mount it in the truck pics would be awesome. Thanks
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Most guys seem to prefer the kenwood. I have a TAD and like it, but it's over 10 years old. I wired a power point into my lower center console and just leave the radio in there. Have to open the lid to see the channel I'm on, but prefer not to have the radio out in the open.I also install my radio in other vehicles at times so I just run a mag mount antenna on the roof when I need it.i stick that in the lower console as well when not needed along with the Mic.Just thread the antenna off the mount and stash that behind the rear seat.
skip the cb and go with a gmrs way better transmission and you can have private channels with you and your buds. I get many miles with a low priced midland mx105. I have a buddy that lives at least 6 air miles with a city between us and he has a 105 too and we can talk clear as a bell. Another buddy lives about 14 miles with a mountain between us and he has a 115 midland and we can talk.
I used to be deep into CB stuff in the 70's, before went into Military. Just had a standard Cobra "screwed" into the dash, and a slight boost, so I was good for a few miles, with CB being line of sight and all. Nothing like that in the pretty truck but My Honda MC does have a CB built in. Bike is a year when still done on the Gold Wings, and OK,. Just a small unit built into Harmon Radio but I monitor when on Highway. Heck, Is still remember my Call Sign/letters from when U had to have a license Many Moons ago. (Johnny B: U got yerself a nice Ham setup?)...I think it mostly comes down to personal preference. Things I've come to learn through the years. CB's simply never go out of style. CBing is survival of the fittest. And if you buy cheap gear, chances are, you won't be heard from ever again. And to think, I've been doing this CB stuff since 23 channel radios were the "in thing". lol
Amateur radio. Yeah, I did that once. Then they multi classed the tickets by dropping the code portion of the test (AFTER I busted my butt to learn it no less). Then you have to deal with repeaters, or those god syndrome suffering individuals who run/own them. Most times, these would be the same folks who run radio groups. Yeah, easy to hard pass on that. But I did keep my TS 570 D/G.
GMRS/FRS. It all boils down to wideband/narrowband UHF FM communications. FRS, be within a mile to hold a conversation. GRMS, fixed station use functions. Mobile or handheld, real limited. More limited with buildings and terrain in the way. Yeah, pass on this one too.
CB radio, it truly is the melting pot of communications. You have kiddies, truckers, old timers, newbies, competition groups. You even got lot lizards. CB's simply never go out of style. Because everyone, at some point and time, wants to run one. The finer details of CB's? They can easily cover a lot of real estate. EASILY. And the band, can take pretty much whatever you throw at it. CB's can be as much fun, as they can be frustrating. Face it, some folks are really cool. Some, seriously suck. THAT is the CB band in a nutshell!
Me, I'm cool with my CB stuff. I'm also cool with over 220 countries confirmed from my mobile setup on the 11 meter band... Shows I covered some serious real estate...
CB's are so 70's.Any recommendations for a good CB radio and we’re did u mount it in the truck pics would be awesome. Thanks
Nope, no ham setup. I still got some amateur gear, but it pretty much collects dust. Cobra, yeah, can't go wrong with a good Cobra radio. I got a 29 XLR and 29 GTL. And yes, they too are talkers. I can honestly say, I have way too many radios. I know this, cause my wife tells me so too. lolI used to be deep into CB stuff in the 70's, before went into Military. Just had a standard Cobra "screwed" into the dash, and a slight boost, so I was good for a few miles, with CB being line of sight and all. Nothing like that in the pretty truck but My Honda MC does have a CB built in. Bike is a year when still done on the Gold Wings, and OK,. Just a small unit built into Harmon Radio but I monitor when on Highway. Heck, Is still remember my Call Sign/letters from when U had to have a license Many Moons ago. (Johnny B: U got yerself a nice Ham setup?)...
I feel your pain. I have been looking at a few different types of setups. But, most know, center of roofline is the best radiation for a signal. The link below actually will place the antenna in a position that will have a weak spot to the rear of the truck. But, even center of roof will have a weak spot in the rear end for signal. I can't drill for rooftop because of the sun/moon roof. So, this is the cost effective move for me. Hope this helps your search too...I'm watching this one!
I've got a CB and 2M Ham in my Land Cruiser. I have a Uniden CMX760 on a FireStick that works great. I only really use is for trail ride coordination.
I think I'll go with another Uniden concealable as all the controls are on the mic and everything else is tucked away. All you see is the mic and cord.
Trying to figure out what to do as far as antenna placement with the Power Wagon. I have a sunroof so the rooftop could be a challenge. With all the cameras, Bed Rail behind the cab would also not work.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
That's why I have mine. Just for the resource roads. Next time I think I'll just get a hand held Motorola 7550 programmed. I know a few guys that have them and the range is good enough to hear who's coming in plenty of time and easier to pack around. Add a car charger in case I forget to turn it off or charge it ahead of time and I can take it out camping or quading etc in my bag. Pricey though.Thanks for all the suggestions mainly I want it to run back logging roads were you need to call out your mile markers. A few people have died over the years from hitting logging trucks
I've got an 8 track player if you need it.Thanks for all the suggestions mainly I want it to run back logging roads were you need to call out your mile markers. A few people have died over the years from hitting logging trucks
That,a C.B and a big yellow light huge cross on the grill and I’m all set eh !I've got an 8 track player if you need it.