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95YJMan
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Post subject: CB  Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:22 pm |
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I don't really want to install a CB into my Jeep was looking into Handheld CBs like this one:
http://www.midlandradio.com/comersus/st ... oduct=3107
Is this just as good as any other CB like the one you would install on your dash, like the ones that aren't handheld? Would I be able to talk with other Jeepers out on the trail, like at thristle park and the badlands?
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Sparky
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:53 pm |
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I'm not sure as I've never used one, but I would assume that at places like giraffe genitals and the badlands you are close enough to the other people that it would work just fine.
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:41 pm |
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that post was from me by the way...rob left his name signed in on my computer AGAIN!!
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kennedy
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:41 am |
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They would work fine, the range isn't quite as good, though. For what you are wanting it should work, biggest thing is keeping track of it "floating" around the inside of your jeep, unless you can make some sort of holder or hanger for it.
You can also go to Radio Shack or a CB shop and get a cheap magnetic antenna, and an adapter, which would more than double the range. Just stick the antenna on your hood off to the side and run the cable in through your passenger door.
_________________ Jeeper4Life wrote: noone means any harm and that it's all in fun.. but then there's kennedy.. '46CJ2a/buggy project in the works, yeah, still have those parts. '14 Chebby Silverado, 4x4 '88 GMC S15 Trail Gypsy A sweet lawn mower Motorcycles: '14 HD FLHTCU, '92 HD FXRS, '26 HD JD, '02 Suzuki DRZ400, '56 Cushman Eagle, '48 Simplex ServiCycle, '72 Honda MiniTrail50, '81 Yamaha YR250, Probably some other stuff "Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I'll remember. Involve me and I'll understand." - Confucius  ....................................................   "Concern yourself with what is right and you'll never second-guess that decision" I'm not really an  , I just play one on the internet!
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:06 am |
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My friend's used one for quite a while with no problems at all.
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Chuck
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:09 am |
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Just curious as to why you don't want to install one in your jeep? They're small, install easily....cheap (flea market)
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LukeJeep
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:58 am |
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I paid good  for a handheld and I hated it. It had OK range on the highway...actually no better than a 2 way radio....but on the trail it had NO range. It was also just a bulky pain in the rear to use on the trail. I highly recommend against a handheld.
I got some cheap Uniden after I fried my nice $200 one that I had mounted to the back of my console. I just put a cig lighter plug on it and that was the best setup I had. Pull it out, plug it into the lighter and go. Worked outstanding. _________________ 08 Mitsubishi EVO X 05 Mitsubishi EVO VIII 05 Duramax Diesel crew cab 4x4 - mule 05 Honda Insight - tube chassis alcohol dragster 07 VW Jetta 00 TJ - stolen 
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95YJMan
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:22 am |
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Chuck wrote: Just curious as to why you don't want to install one in your jeep? They're small, install easily....cheap (flea market)
Just me being lazy and didn't want to mess with it. Plus just to have something portable would be kinda cool.
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kennedy
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:13 pm |
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the only advantage on the trail that I can really see is that if you were  ting someone through a blind area you could communicate with them still. _________________ Jeeper4Life wrote: noone means any harm and that it's all in fun.. but then there's kennedy.. '46CJ2a/buggy project in the works, yeah, still have those parts. '14 Chebby Silverado, 4x4 '88 GMC S15 Trail Gypsy A sweet lawn mower Motorcycles: '14 HD FLHTCU, '92 HD FXRS, '26 HD JD, '02 Suzuki DRZ400, '56 Cushman Eagle, '48 Simplex ServiCycle, '72 Honda MiniTrail50, '81 Yamaha YR250, Probably some other stuff "Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I'll remember. Involve me and I'll understand." - Confucius .................................................... "Concern yourself with what is right and you'll never second-guess that decision" I'm not really an , I just play one on the internet!
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:20 pm |
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Kennedy hit it dead on. Anytime I wheel I take my handheld with for the ter or that dude that shows up without a radio. But with the attached antenna the range is fair at best. I would recommend a hard mount with a good quality antenna. If you need help setting it up give me or John a ring. 
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:27 pm |
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I have a quick disconect wiring harness on mine and only put it in when i go on a trip. If you move the passanger seat back stuff it along the center console and move the seat up it stays in place with no holes in my dash.
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:51 pm |
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I have a cb I built into my jeep, and I also have a hand held for when Im ting, or for searching over a ledge / obstacal and radio back for others to stop if it goes no where.. You dont get the distance like you can with the fixed ones but it works
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kennedy
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:49 pm |
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Watchamaklit wrote: Kennedy hit it dead on. Anytime I wheel I take my handheld with for the ter or that dude that shows up without a radio. But with the attached antenna the range is fair at best. I would recommend a hard mount with a good quality antenna. If you need help setting it up give me or John a ring. thats what I alway did with mine in the TJ too... worked out great.
Plus once on a long road trip my main CB quit working, so it made a great back-up _________________ Jeeper4Life wrote: noone means any harm and that it's all in fun.. but then there's kennedy.. '46CJ2a/buggy project in the works, yeah, still have those parts. '14 Chebby Silverado, 4x4 '88 GMC S15 Trail Gypsy A sweet lawn mower Motorcycles: '14 HD FLHTCU, '92 HD FXRS, '26 HD JD, '02 Suzuki DRZ400, '56 Cushman Eagle, '48 Simplex ServiCycle, '72 Honda MiniTrail50, '81 Yamaha YR250, Probably some other stuff "Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I'll remember. Involve me and I'll understand." - Confucius .................................................... "Concern yourself with what is right and you'll never second-guess that decision" I'm not really an , I just play one on the internet!
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Chuck
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:30 am |
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kennedy wrote: Watchamaklit wrote: Kennedy hit it dead on. Anytime I wheel I take my handheld with for the ter or that dude that shows up without a radio. But with the attached antenna the range is fair at best. I would recommend a hard mount with a good quality antenna. If you need help setting it up give me or John a ring. thats what I alway did with mine in the TJ too... worked out great. Plus once on a long road trip my main CB quit working, so it made a great back-up So what they're saying is....buy two, a dash mount with permanant or magnetic mount antenna, and buy a handheld as a trail radio/backup for the highway :-)
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'78 CJ7 project....350, NV3500, NP241, fiberglass tub, show and shine
'72 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible - the family fun car
'05 Chevrolet 3500 dually, duramax, stock
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:08 am |
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