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

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
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
>

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
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.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
>

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
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.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
>

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
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.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
>

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
--
Jerry Bransford
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N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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