Jerry Bransford

"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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Jerry Bransford

"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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Jerry Bransford

"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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twaldron

Charlie wrote:
> Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
> range that the PRS(FRS here in the US).

I get about the same reliable range from my FRS as my CB. The FRS is
UHF/FM and therefore line of sight, where the HF/AM CB should tend to
wrap the terrain a little better. I have/use both. I find the FRS to be
much more of a pleasant communication device to use.

Also, here at least, I don't think
> you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio.

My FRS rigs have mag mount external antennas which help in getting the
signal out. You CAN use an external antenna, it just has to be factory
attached and non-removeable so you can't boost your signal by futzing
with the antenna gain. Why this band is so restricted, antenna-wise,
with such a low wattage is beyond me.

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.

While true, it's going to be hard to convince your contact in Japan to
come and pull out your rig. :)

> Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.


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__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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twaldron

Charlie wrote:
> Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
> range that the PRS(FRS here in the US).

I get about the same reliable range from my FRS as my CB. The FRS is
UHF/FM and therefore line of sight, where the HF/AM CB should tend to
wrap the terrain a little better. I have/use both. I find the FRS to be
much more of a pleasant communication device to use.

Also, here at least, I don't think
> you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio.

My FRS rigs have mag mount external antennas which help in getting the
signal out. You CAN use an external antenna, it just has to be factory
attached and non-removeable so you can't boost your signal by futzing
with the antenna gain. Why this band is so restricted, antenna-wise,
with such a low wattage is beyond me.

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.

While true, it's going to be hard to convince your contact in Japan to
come and pull out your rig. :)

> Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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twaldron

Charlie wrote:
> Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
> range that the PRS(FRS here in the US).

I get about the same reliable range from my FRS as my CB. The FRS is
UHF/FM and therefore line of sight, where the HF/AM CB should tend to
wrap the terrain a little better. I have/use both. I find the FRS to be
much more of a pleasant communication device to use.

Also, here at least, I don't think
> you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio.

My FRS rigs have mag mount external antennas which help in getting the
signal out. You CAN use an external antenna, it just has to be factory
attached and non-removeable so you can't boost your signal by futzing
with the antenna gain. Why this band is so restricted, antenna-wise,
with such a low wattage is beyond me.

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.

While true, it's going to be hard to convince your contact in Japan to
come and pull out your rig. :)

> Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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__________________________________________________ _________

twaldron

Charlie wrote:
> Of those two the CB would probably be better. Generally it will have more
> range that the PRS(FRS here in the US).

I get about the same reliable range from my FRS as my CB. The FRS is
UHF/FM and therefore line of sight, where the HF/AM CB should tend to
wrap the terrain a little better. I have/use both. I find the FRS to be
much more of a pleasant communication device to use.

Also, here at least, I don't think
> you can use an external antenna with an FRS radio.

My FRS rigs have mag mount external antennas which help in getting the
signal out. You CAN use an external antenna, it just has to be factory
attached and non-removeable so you can't boost your signal by futzing
with the antenna gain. Why this band is so restricted, antenna-wise,
with such a low wattage is beyond me.

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.

While true, it's going to be hard to convince your contact in Japan to
come and pull out your rig. :)

> Remember though. Antenna. GOOD antenna.


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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TW

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
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> 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.***.net/jerrypb/
>

Thanks Jerry. Our club does not list CBs as mandatory equipment, but as
"good to have". I rarely go alone out that far simply because I don't have
a winch to get myself out of trouble. Till that time I will mostly go for
club runs or with buddies. I am leaning towards a CB, but the FRS/PRS are
so small in size comparatively that it would be easy to fit just about
anywhere. Locally, both CBs and PRS are a max 5W power units and can be
had with external antenna.

TW

TW

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:PK0ec.6230$Pw1.1167@fed1read05...
> 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.***.net/jerrypb/
>

Thanks Jerry. Our club does not list CBs as mandatory equipment, but as
"good to have". I rarely go alone out that far simply because I don't have
a winch to get myself out of trouble. Till that time I will mostly go for
club runs or with buddies. I am leaning towards a CB, but the FRS/PRS are
so small in size comparatively that it would be easy to fit just about
anywhere. Locally, both CBs and PRS are a max 5W power units and can be
had with external antenna.

TW

TW

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:PK0ec.6230$Pw1.1167@fed1read05...
> 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.***.net/jerrypb/
>

Thanks Jerry. Our club does not list CBs as mandatory equipment, but as
"good to have". I rarely go alone out that far simply because I don't have
a winch to get myself out of trouble. Till that time I will mostly go for
club runs or with buddies. I am leaning towards a CB, but the FRS/PRS are
so small in size comparatively that it would be easy to fit just about
anywhere. Locally, both CBs and PRS are a max 5W power units and can be
had with external antenna.

TW