CB Channel Consensus
#81
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
years ago.
"Gordon" <theo@bestway.net> wrote in message
news:dcqkb2$vpq$1@spnode25.nerdc.ufl.edu...
> My old CB're days go back to the early 70's. Base station pushing 300
> watts
> with a Jam Ram antenna about 50 ft in the air. The neighbors hated me!
> Had
> a Johnson mobile. Nice and reliable.
>
>>G<
>
>
> "Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:4b1c1$42eff957$42a1cc8c$5748@FUSE.NET...
>> The GMRS/FRS radios offer a clearer signal and less static and NO skip
> than
>> CB.
>>
>> CB has been popular for 30+ years now (and been around long before that)
> and
>> everyone is familiar with it. If the CB'ers were to try GMRS/FRS they
> would
>> be amazed at the difference.
>>
>> But what it really comes down to is what is everyone else using? If you
>> have both bring both.
>>
>> I have access to both and foolishly brought neither last time.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Gordon" <theo@bestway.net> wrote in message
>> news:dcodmg$11s8$1@spnode25.nerdc.ufl.edu...
>> > Here in the states, many folks are using hand held 2-ways. ( 8 GMRS, 7
>> > FRS
>> > and 7 shared channels )
>> >
>> > http://store1.yimg.com/I/cellpoint_1857_6521553
>> >
>> >>G<
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> > news:42EF8C80.C6FDDA78@sympatico.ca...
>> >> Our bunch from this group usually run on 16, but most off roaders here
>> >> in Ontario run on CH 5.
>> >>
>> >> When we are bush running, I ask the local loggers what channel they
>> >> are
>> >> on and use that normally so they know when we are on the trails and
>> >> the
>> >> other way around.
>> >>
>> >> Mike
>> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> >>
>> >> Poe wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>> >> > channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB
> back
>> >> > in my jeep. listening to 19 is fun but its not a good channel for
>> >> > communication, too much chatter. Where can I find others like me?
>> >> > Was
>> >> > there a consensus on a Jeep channel?
>> >> >
>> >> > Poe
>> >> >
>> >> > Brampton, Ontario
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
years ago.
"Gordon" <theo@bestway.net> wrote in message
news:dcqkb2$vpq$1@spnode25.nerdc.ufl.edu...
> My old CB're days go back to the early 70's. Base station pushing 300
> watts
> with a Jam Ram antenna about 50 ft in the air. The neighbors hated me!
> Had
> a Johnson mobile. Nice and reliable.
>
>>G<
>
>
> "Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:4b1c1$42eff957$42a1cc8c$5748@FUSE.NET...
>> The GMRS/FRS radios offer a clearer signal and less static and NO skip
> than
>> CB.
>>
>> CB has been popular for 30+ years now (and been around long before that)
> and
>> everyone is familiar with it. If the CB'ers were to try GMRS/FRS they
> would
>> be amazed at the difference.
>>
>> But what it really comes down to is what is everyone else using? If you
>> have both bring both.
>>
>> I have access to both and foolishly brought neither last time.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Gordon" <theo@bestway.net> wrote in message
>> news:dcodmg$11s8$1@spnode25.nerdc.ufl.edu...
>> > Here in the states, many folks are using hand held 2-ways. ( 8 GMRS, 7
>> > FRS
>> > and 7 shared channels )
>> >
>> > http://store1.yimg.com/I/cellpoint_1857_6521553
>> >
>> >>G<
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> > news:42EF8C80.C6FDDA78@sympatico.ca...
>> >> Our bunch from this group usually run on 16, but most off roaders here
>> >> in Ontario run on CH 5.
>> >>
>> >> When we are bush running, I ask the local loggers what channel they
>> >> are
>> >> on and use that normally so they know when we are on the trails and
>> >> the
>> >> other way around.
>> >>
>> >> Mike
>> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> >>
>> >> Poe wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>> >> > channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB
> back
>> >> > in my jeep. listening to 19 is fun but its not a good channel for
>> >> > communication, too much chatter. Where can I find others like me?
>> >> > Was
>> >> > there a consensus on a Jeep channel?
>> >> >
>> >> > Poe
>> >> >
>> >> > Brampton, Ontario
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
#82
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
what actually is the PDX area? I'm in seattle, and grew up in Walla Walla,
Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
jbjeep wrote:
>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>license to use) instead.
>
>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>
>>>Brampton, Ontario
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Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
jbjeep wrote:
>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>license to use) instead.
>
>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>
>>>Brampton, Ontario
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#83
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
what actually is the PDX area? I'm in seattle, and grew up in Walla Walla,
Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
jbjeep wrote:
>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>license to use) instead.
>
>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>
>>>Brampton, Ontario
--
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Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
jbjeep wrote:
>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>license to use) instead.
>
>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>
>>>Brampton, Ontario
--
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#84
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
what actually is the PDX area? I'm in seattle, and grew up in Walla Walla,
Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
jbjeep wrote:
>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>license to use) instead.
>
>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>
>>>Brampton, Ontario
--
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http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200508/1
Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
jbjeep wrote:
>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>license to use) instead.
>
>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>
>>>Brampton, Ontario
--
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#85
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
what actually is the PDX area? I'm in seattle, and grew up in Walla Walla,
Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
jbjeep wrote:
>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>license to use) instead.
>
>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>
>>>Brampton, Ontario
--
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http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200508/1
Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
jbjeep wrote:
>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>license to use) instead.
>
>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>
>>>Brampton, Ontario
--
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#86
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
KQX4357
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Greg wrote:
>
> Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
> more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
> years ago
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Greg wrote:
>
> Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
> more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
> years ago
#87
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
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Greg wrote:
>
> Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
> more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
> years ago
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Greg wrote:
>
> Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
> more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
> years ago
#88
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
KQX4357
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Greg wrote:
>
> Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
> more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
> years ago
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Greg wrote:
>
> Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
> more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
> years ago
#89
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
KQX4357
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Greg wrote:
>
> Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
> more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
> years ago
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Greg wrote:
>
> Mine too, I still remeber my call #s, XM12671, funny how i can't remeber
> more then one password on the net but I can remember a call sign from 30+
> years ago
#90
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Re: CB Channel Consensus
Sorry. Greater Portland Metro area.
Salem north thru Vancouver, and Banks east to Camas/Washougal.
On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 02:42:12 GMT, "Robb S via CarKB.com" <forum@CarKB.com> wrote:
>>what actually is the PDX area? I'm in seattle, and grew up in Walla Walla,
>>Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
>>
>>jbjeep wrote:
>>>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>>>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>>>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>>>license to use) instead.
>>>
>>>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>>>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>>>
>>>>>Brampton, Ontario
Salem north thru Vancouver, and Banks east to Camas/Washougal.
On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 02:42:12 GMT, "Robb S via CarKB.com" <forum@CarKB.com> wrote:
>>what actually is the PDX area? I'm in seattle, and grew up in Walla Walla,
>>Wa. and can't quite pinpoint that one in my head.......Help???
>>
>>jbjeep wrote:
>>>Well, out here in the PDX area we commonly use 24, up around Seattle area its
>>>commonly 4, 5, or 6 It really depends on your local area. OBH commonly runs on Ch
>>>28. But then again many of us dont hardly use the cb anymore and use HAM radio (need
>>>license to use) instead.
>>>
>>>>>Long ago there was a discussion about CB channels. Someone suggested
>>>>>channel 16 (4x4) there were some others as well. I'm putting a CB back
>>>[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>>>>>
>>>>>Brampton, Ontario