What does everybody have for their CB setups?
- Thread starter Garner Monroe
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When we did wheeler lake @inkedrose I think it was insisted I took a radio anyways. I think it sat off in my cupholder the whole time
We all have the Beofeng. They rarely get used. We turn them on just in case and they sit in the cup holder just like @lBasket
Basket? Basketttt? Basssskkkkeeetttt???!! Hit horn in case of emergency lol
I have 2 older handhelds and the one new one. I did find that if you know the gmrs channel you can set the older radio to the channel and it will work. It just won’t store it in memory.
I don't understand - set the channel, press the PTT button, talk. Release to hear response.
Probably means all the squelch and privacy code stuff, that's where we always have disconnects in Moab
Because now the channel is locked, or has a privacy code, or because someone else has those settings set they cant hear me but I can hear them or vice versa.
Turn on switch to channel. Push the button on the mic to talk adjust volume so it’s loud enough to hear but not too loud.
I still have my old Midland 75-822 CB that I bought years ago. I like it because it can be either handheld or used with a permanent mount quite easily.
That said, I have just gotten my GMRS license and bought a Retevis RA86 GMRS radio that can be mounted remote and all controls are in the mic.
Haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet, but it looks promising.
That said, I have just gotten my GMRS license and bought a Retevis RA86 GMRS radio that can be mounted remote and all controls are in the mic.
Haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet, but it looks promising.
DirtDawg
TJ Enthusiast
No CB on mine (or my buddy's TJ) but instead, Btech UV25 mobile units with an external Comet dual band antenna. Those inexpensive Chinese radios operate within designated FCC band frequencies and beyond those, allowing GMRS as well as Rugged Radio "race frequencies". With dual band and all regional repeater frequencies programmed (keep a cheat sheet for quick reference), we have the ability to reach out well beyond short distance range of CB or GMRS in the case of a medical emergency or to report a wildfire. We use the same setups in our Can-Am Maverick Sport Xrc units (in combo with headsets connected to passive junction boxes). IMO, CB (or GMRS) units are OK for group communication but fall well short of using legal FCC repeaters in combo with a HAM license. Although reporting such emergencies is legal without an FCC license, understanding communication basics and how to obtain and program repeater frequencies has a learning curve that is well worth the time and effort...
That is a cool setup, I just don't like cutting into my Jeep. Everything is stock. What did you do about the airbag being in the way?
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