If you run in a group you miss about half the fun not having a CB.

 

You should have a cb in your rig to communicate with everyone in your group. From things like which turn to take on the trail, to warning of dangers. When caravanning you communicate things like which exit to get off on, and generally what is happening. Once you go out with a group and a cb, you will see why you need it.

 

peer pressure

 

Communication is safety. I favor ham for its many advantages, but CB has its value, especially with Jeeps.

 

If you don't go with a club or group, I don't see any reason for a CB. I live in Eastern Wa. and I have been running a Cb since 2004 up here and I have talked on it just very few times. I dont go with a group and the ones I go hunting with all use FRS little hand helds. I leave mine on all the time (CB)just in case, cuz you never know when some one from out of town or a trucker is looking for dircections. CB's are just not used the way they used to be. It may be different in other areas, but up here no one uses CB,s any more., and if you were to depend on it if you got in trouble, you would be in trouble.
I don't know about WY. That is what I think.
Mike
W7mcm

 

The emergency channel should still be monitored by people who will help if you are in range.

If you convince everyone to get them or buy a bunch yourself you can run with frs radios. They are more usefull out of the Jeep but in a tight group they will do fine. All the clubs I run with go CB though. I really think it is so you look cool with your antenna though . No really it is more about range. If you lose the tail on a trail for something like a break down you can let them know for miles that they should wait as well as the other stated reasons.

 

I in my case I joined a 4x4 club and a cb was strongly suggested...

I had no other need for a cb so I went with the midland cb and the gate mount with a firestix antenna

It works really well and is super easy to take out in between off road trips

Matthew

 

CB's are a lot of fun while traveling in a group. I haven't got one in the Jeep yet but plan to eventually. I do a lot of group riding on motorcycles and its nice to know what is happening up ahead. Plus as said previously, the conversations during the ride is half the fun of the trip.

 

Thanks for all the info guys

 

It don't even have to be a fancy CB as long as you install it correctly and ground it correct and finally SWR it . Plenty good enough!!! That way you sound clear and receive good !!