CB Radio or PRS
04-10-2004, 08:02 PM
#1
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CB Radio or PRS
Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My question
is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
winter.
Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
TW
anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My question
is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
winter.
Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
TW
04-10-2004, 08:58 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
Definitely go with a CB since that is what is most commonly used on the
trail between Jeepers, especially on organized trail runs. Most clubs and
organized trail rides list a CB on the mandatory equipment list.
Jerry
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"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
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> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
trail between Jeepers, especially on organized trail runs. Most clubs and
organized trail rides list a CB on the mandatory equipment list.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
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"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
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> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
04-10-2004, 08:58 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
Definitely go with a CB since that is what is most commonly used on the
trail between Jeepers, especially on organized trail runs. Most clubs and
organized trail rides list a CB on the mandatory equipment list.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
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"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
news:c5a0jp$kf6$4@news.wave.co.nz...
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
trail between Jeepers, especially on organized trail runs. Most clubs and
organized trail rides list a CB on the mandatory equipment list.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
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N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
news:c5a0jp$kf6$4@news.wave.co.nz...
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
04-10-2004, 08:58 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
Definitely go with a CB since that is what is most commonly used on the
trail between Jeepers, especially on organized trail runs. Most clubs and
organized trail rides list a CB on the mandatory equipment list.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
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"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
news:c5a0jp$kf6$4@news.wave.co.nz...
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
trail between Jeepers, especially on organized trail runs. Most clubs and
organized trail rides list a CB on the mandatory equipment list.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
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"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
news:c5a0jp$kf6$4@news.wave.co.nz...
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
04-10-2004, 08:58 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
Definitely go with a CB since that is what is most commonly used on the
trail between Jeepers, especially on organized trail runs. Most clubs and
organized trail rides list a CB on the mandatory equipment list.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
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"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
news:c5a0jp$kf6$4@news.wave.co.nz...
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
trail between Jeepers, especially on organized trail runs. Most clubs and
organized trail rides list a CB on the mandatory equipment list.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
news:c5a0jp$kf6$4@news.wave.co.nz...
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
04-10-2004, 09:29 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW wrote:
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
> question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
range that the PRS(FRS here in the US). Also, here at least, I don't think
you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio. If you get a CB, get the
best antenna you can. A cheap radio and a good antenna is a lot better than
a great radio and a cheap antenna.
What Jerry said about the CB for club runs in true. If, however, you are
going to be out by yourself and want a radio to call help if needed I would
suggest you consider getting a HAM license and go that route. With the HF
radios especially you can talk a lot farther than you usually can with a
CB. Just a thought.
Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.
--
Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
> question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
range that the PRS(FRS here in the US). Also, here at least, I don't think
you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio. If you get a CB, get the
best antenna you can. A cheap radio and a good antenna is a lot better than
a great radio and a cheap antenna.
What Jerry said about the CB for club runs in true. If, however, you are
going to be out by yourself and want a radio to call help if needed I would
suggest you consider getting a HAM license and go that route. With the HF
radios especially you can talk a lot farther than you usually can with a
CB. Just a thought.
Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.
--
Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
04-10-2004, 09:29 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW wrote:
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
> question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
range that the PRS(FRS here in the US). Also, here at least, I don't think
you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio. If you get a CB, get the
best antenna you can. A cheap radio and a good antenna is a lot better than
a great radio and a cheap antenna.
What Jerry said about the CB for club runs in true. If, however, you are
going to be out by yourself and want a radio to call help if needed I would
suggest you consider getting a HAM license and go that route. With the HF
radios especially you can talk a lot farther than you usually can with a
CB. Just a thought.
Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.
--
Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
> question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
range that the PRS(FRS here in the US). Also, here at least, I don't think
you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio. If you get a CB, get the
best antenna you can. A cheap radio and a good antenna is a lot better than
a great radio and a cheap antenna.
What Jerry said about the CB for club runs in true. If, however, you are
going to be out by yourself and want a radio to call help if needed I would
suggest you consider getting a HAM license and go that route. With the HF
radios especially you can talk a lot farther than you usually can with a
CB. Just a thought.
Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.
--
Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
04-10-2004, 09:29 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW wrote:
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
> question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
range that the PRS(FRS here in the US). Also, here at least, I don't think
you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio. If you get a CB, get the
best antenna you can. A cheap radio and a good antenna is a lot better than
a great radio and a cheap antenna.
What Jerry said about the CB for club runs in true. If, however, you are
going to be out by yourself and want a radio to call help if needed I would
suggest you consider getting a HAM license and go that route. With the HF
radios especially you can talk a lot farther than you usually can with a
CB. Just a thought.
Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.
--
Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
> question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
range that the PRS(FRS here in the US). Also, here at least, I don't think
you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio. If you get a CB, get the
best antenna you can. A cheap radio and a good antenna is a lot better than
a great radio and a cheap antenna.
What Jerry said about the CB for club runs in true. If, however, you are
going to be out by yourself and want a radio to call help if needed I would
suggest you consider getting a HAM license and go that route. With the HF
radios especially you can talk a lot farther than you usually can with a
CB. Just a thought.
Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.
--
Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
04-10-2004, 09:29 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW wrote:
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
> question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
range that the PRS(FRS here in the US). Also, here at least, I don't think
you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio. If you get a CB, get the
best antenna you can. A cheap radio and a good antenna is a lot better than
a great radio and a cheap antenna.
What Jerry said about the CB for club runs in true. If, however, you are
going to be out by yourself and want a radio to call help if needed I would
suggest you consider getting a HAM license and go that route. With the HF
radios especially you can talk a lot farther than you usually can with a
CB. Just a thought.
Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.
--
Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
> question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
range that the PRS(FRS here in the US). Also, here at least, I don't think
you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio. If you get a CB, get the
best antenna you can. A cheap radio and a good antenna is a lot better than
a great radio and a cheap antenna.
What Jerry said about the CB for club runs in true. If, however, you are
going to be out by yourself and want a radio to call help if needed I would
suggest you consider getting a HAM license and go that route. With the HF
radios especially you can talk a lot farther than you usually can with a
CB. Just a thought.
Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.
--
Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
04-10-2004, 09:34 PM
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
"Charlie" <nospam@all.com> wrote in message
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> Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
>
> 26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
Heh, remember the "Jesus nut" on your RVN-era Huey? ;)
Jerry
--
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news:_b1ec.6258$Pw1.3014@fed1read05...
> Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman
>
> 26. If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to.
Heh, remember the "Jesus nut" on your RVN-era Huey? ;)
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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