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JK Enthusiast
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From: Edmond, OK
what do you guys use for communication? are the hand held cb's any good? on the off road 101 group they were talking about this and some guys are using the midland hand held. seems like a good option, but i don't know the pro's and con's of these devices and was curious as to what you guys use.
JK Jedi
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From: Denver, CO
what do you guys use for communication? are the hand held cb's any good? on the off road 101 group they were talking about this and some guys are using the midland hand held. seems like a good option, but i don't know the pro's and con's of these devices and was curious as to what you guys use.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Rogers, AR
As Jeff said, a handheld CB is just fine but most of us run installed CBs. You'll get better range and quality with a better CB. The handheld units are better than nothing though. Installing a CB is one of the most simple things you'll do to your Jeep, and I'm sure just about any of us could help you if you need help.
one thing i'm still unclear on - are there hand helds available without installation of any kind? seems like when some people refer to hand helds they are talking about a cb with all the controls on the hand mic and a box hidden elsewhere. i was looking for a solution that is totally unwired. does this exist and is this what you guys are referring to when you say hand held? i'm going to go with the installed cb option, but won't have it by this friday and was wondering if there was a quick temporary fix.
anyway, looking forward to friday to whoever is going. i'll be at hogan's at 9:00. if something changes my cell phone is 918-645-2600.
john
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From: Denver, CO
thanks for the info guys. it doesn't look too complicated and i've seen the write-ups and what others have done. just wondered if there was new technology out there that enabled people to communicate on the trails without having to install something in the jeep.
one thing i'm still unclear on - are there hand helds available without installation of any kind? seems like when some people refer to hand helds they are talking about a cb with all the controls on the hand mic and a box hidden elsewhere. i was looking for a solution that is totally unwired. does this exist and is this what you guys are referring to when you say hand held? i'm going to go with the installed cb option, but won't have it by this friday and was wondering if there was a quick temporary fix.
anyway, looking forward to friday to whoever is going. i'll be at hogan's at 9:00. if something changes my cell phone is 918-645-2600.
john
one thing i'm still unclear on - are there hand helds available without installation of any kind? seems like when some people refer to hand helds they are talking about a cb with all the controls on the hand mic and a box hidden elsewhere. i was looking for a solution that is totally unwired. does this exist and is this what you guys are referring to when you say hand held? i'm going to go with the installed cb option, but won't have it by this friday and was wondering if there was a quick temporary fix.
anyway, looking forward to friday to whoever is going. i'll be at hogan's at 9:00. if something changes my cell phone is 918-645-2600.
john
JK Jedi
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From: Lacey, WA
one thing i'm still unclear on - are there hand helds available without installation of any kind? seems like when some people refer to hand helds they are talking about a cb with all the controls on the hand mic and a box hidden elsewhere. i was looking for a solution that is totally unwired. does this exist and is this what you guys are referring to when you say hand held? i'm going to go with the installed cb option, but won't have it by this friday and was wondering if there was a quick temporary fix.
john
JK Super Freak
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From: Springfield, MO
I have the Midland 75-322, and it is a handheld that converts to a vehicle mount. All you have to do is plug it into a cigarette lighter outlet and then plug the external antenna in and you are in business. I use a magnetic antenna base and I can remove the CB in seconds and secure it in the Tuffy console.
