what is the point of having a cb
10-11-2010, 08:00 PM
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10-11-2010, 08:03 PM
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It's like a chat room that you just talk and listen to everybody else on the same channel. It's pretty simple really. You can ask questions about what is further up the trail and if it's safe, or radio in that you or a Jeeper near you requires help, or alert others that there is a recovery happening on a certain trail, and to stay clear for the next hour or so. It's a useful tool. I have one as well, but when not on the trail i'm sure i would use it a ton more if it had weather channels on it.
10-11-2010, 08:20 PM
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Most places you can off road do not have cell coverage either, so it's just another way to call for help if needed.
There's also VHF, which is a better quality sound and goes farther, but requires a license. The club I'm a part of will usually place someone at the front and the back that have VHF due to their range and sound quality.
Lastly, there are the small hand held ones, but they have very limited range, don't believe the packaging that says 25 mile range, in a forested or hilly area, you'd be lucky to get a 1/2 mile out of it. They also have very poor sound quality.
There's also VHF, which is a better quality sound and goes farther, but requires a license. The club I'm a part of will usually place someone at the front and the back that have VHF due to their range and sound quality.
Lastly, there are the small hand held ones, but they have very limited range, don't believe the packaging that says 25 mile range, in a forested or hilly area, you'd be lucky to get a 1/2 mile out of it. They also have very poor sound quality.
10-11-2010, 08:42 PM
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Most places you can off road do not have cell coverage either, so it's just another way to call for help if needed.
There's also VHF, which is a better quality sound and goes farther, but requires a license. The club I'm a part of will usually place someone at the front and the back that have VHF due to their range and sound quality.
Lastly, there are the small hand held ones, but they have very limited range, don't believe the packaging that says 25 mile range, in a forested or hilly area, you'd be lucky to get a 1/2 mile out of it. They also have very poor sound quality.
There's also VHF, which is a better quality sound and goes farther, but requires a license. The club I'm a part of will usually place someone at the front and the back that have VHF due to their range and sound quality.
Lastly, there are the small hand held ones, but they have very limited range, don't believe the packaging that says 25 mile range, in a forested or hilly area, you'd be lucky to get a 1/2 mile out of it. They also have very poor sound quality.
is this what you mean by vhf
w w w .thegpsstore.com/Standard-Horizon-Eclipse-GX1000S-DSC-VHF-Black-P2015.aspx
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10-11-2010, 10:08 PM
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Check out the link, a lot of the groups that participate in the flea market can get you info on how to get an FCC license.
Pat
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