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Re: CB Radio or PRS
I did. To which messages are you referring ?
Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ "Thor" <ke4lbh@comcast.net> wrote in message news:2bcec.11593$wP1.30026@attbi_s54... > keep reading > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message > news:n7cec.1107$bJ7.11359329@news-text.cableinet.net... > > ?? > > > > He only asked the question once, and in his follow up said > "But I am still > > leaning towards a > > CB because of AM signal not requiring line of sight for > attain maximum > > result." > > > > -- > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ > > > > "Thor" <ke4lbh@comcast.net> wrote in message > > news:W1cec.11531$wP1.29964@attbi_s54... > > > TW > > > > > > Are you going to keep asking the same question over and > over > > > in a different way until somebody agrees with you and > tells > > > you to buy the prs system? > > > > > > Buy both. CBs can be bought at most garage sales for > less > > > than $20 and their range is superior to the other > system. > > > But if you want a handi-talky get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
I did. To which messages are you referring ?
Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ "Thor" <ke4lbh@comcast.net> wrote in message news:2bcec.11593$wP1.30026@attbi_s54... > keep reading > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message > news:n7cec.1107$bJ7.11359329@news-text.cableinet.net... > > ?? > > > > He only asked the question once, and in his follow up said > "But I am still > > leaning towards a > > CB because of AM signal not requiring line of sight for > attain maximum > > result." > > > > -- > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ > > > > "Thor" <ke4lbh@comcast.net> wrote in message > > news:W1cec.11531$wP1.29964@attbi_s54... > > > TW > > > > > > Are you going to keep asking the same question over and > over > > > in a different way until somebody agrees with you and > tells > > > you to buy the prs system? > > > > > > Buy both. CBs can be bought at most garage sales for > less > > > than $20 and their range is superior to the other > system. > > > But if you want a handi-talky get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
I did. To which messages are you referring ?
Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ "Thor" <ke4lbh@comcast.net> wrote in message news:2bcec.11593$wP1.30026@attbi_s54... > keep reading > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message > news:n7cec.1107$bJ7.11359329@news-text.cableinet.net... > > ?? > > > > He only asked the question once, and in his follow up said > "But I am still > > leaning towards a > > CB because of AM signal not requiring line of sight for > attain maximum > > result." > > > > -- > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ > > > > "Thor" <ke4lbh@comcast.net> wrote in message > > news:W1cec.11531$wP1.29964@attbi_s54... > > > TW > > > > > > Are you going to keep asking the same question over and > over > > > in a different way until somebody agrees with you and > tells > > > you to buy the prs system? > > > > > > Buy both. CBs can be bought at most garage sales for > less > > > than $20 and their range is superior to the other > system. > > > But if you want a handi-talky get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW;
I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told the rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the SS whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one. Bob "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message news:c5ajm4$p5j$2@news.wave.co.nz... > > "Charlie" <nospam@all.com> wrote in message > news:_b1ec.6258$Pw1.3014@fed1read05... > > > > 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. > > > > HAM license..... Thats a touchy subject for me. I have been reading up on > it and it looks very interesting. However, I don't know how practical it > would be to install it in the TJ. I might get a unit and put it in the > basement for personal enjoyment. > > We can get external antenna with FRS/PRSs in NZ. One of the local > suppliers is importing units from Australia (www.gme.com.au) and Uniden. I > like Uniden's X150 Pro at this stage. I was worried about lack of metal > roof and what it would do to the reception for a CB. On a TJ, am I better > off installing the antenna in the front (thus all metal hood in close > proximity) or in the back? > > Thanks > TW > |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW;
I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told the rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the SS whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one. Bob "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message news:c5ajm4$p5j$2@news.wave.co.nz... > > "Charlie" <nospam@all.com> wrote in message > news:_b1ec.6258$Pw1.3014@fed1read05... > > > > 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. > > > > HAM license..... Thats a touchy subject for me. I have been reading up on > it and it looks very interesting. However, I don't know how practical it > would be to install it in the TJ. I might get a unit and put it in the > basement for personal enjoyment. > > We can get external antenna with FRS/PRSs in NZ. One of the local > suppliers is importing units from Australia (www.gme.com.au) and Uniden. I > like Uniden's X150 Pro at this stage. I was worried about lack of metal > roof and what it would do to the reception for a CB. On a TJ, am I better > off installing the antenna in the front (thus all metal hood in close > proximity) or in the back? > > Thanks > TW > |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW;
I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told the rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the SS whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one. Bob "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message news:c5ajm4$p5j$2@news.wave.co.nz... > > "Charlie" <nospam@all.com> wrote in message > news:_b1ec.6258$Pw1.3014@fed1read05... > > > > 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. > > > > HAM license..... Thats a touchy subject for me. I have been reading up on > it and it looks very interesting. However, I don't know how practical it > would be to install it in the TJ. I might get a unit and put it in the > basement for personal enjoyment. > > We can get external antenna with FRS/PRSs in NZ. One of the local > suppliers is importing units from Australia (www.gme.com.au) and Uniden. I > like Uniden's X150 Pro at this stage. I was worried about lack of metal > roof and what it would do to the reception for a CB. On a TJ, am I better > off installing the antenna in the front (thus all metal hood in close > proximity) or in the back? > > Thanks > TW > |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW;
I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told the rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the SS whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one. Bob "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message news:c5ajm4$p5j$2@news.wave.co.nz... > > "Charlie" <nospam@all.com> wrote in message > news:_b1ec.6258$Pw1.3014@fed1read05... > > > > 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. > > > > HAM license..... Thats a touchy subject for me. I have been reading up on > it and it looks very interesting. However, I don't know how practical it > would be to install it in the TJ. I might get a unit and put it in the > basement for personal enjoyment. > > We can get external antenna with FRS/PRSs in NZ. One of the local > suppliers is importing units from Australia (www.gme.com.au) and Uniden. I > like Uniden's X150 Pro at this stage. I was worried about lack of metal > roof and what it would do to the reception for a CB. On a TJ, am I better > off installing the antenna in the front (thus all metal hood in close > proximity) or in the back? > > Thanks > TW > |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
Get the CB and a decent permanent mount antenna for the gift. It iwll
make you much more compatible on trail runs. Then, go out and pick up a pair of FRS handheld radios too! No big deal, decent ones go on sale all the time! I picked up a pair of audiovox handhelds with a drop in charger for $49 two years ago and they work great. Car to car over rough terrain on the trails they are reliable out to about 1/2 mile. On the highway, 1 mile is not unusual. In my vehicle I have a 25 watt 220 mhz ham rig permanently mounted which easily gets me into repeaters 40 + miles away, and I carry one of those 4 watt CB handhelds that can be plugged into the 12 volt accessory socket for close in chat with non hams, and a pair of FRS radios for convenience when hiking or whatever. Remember, it is only money, and toys are more important than money! Rob wb1aex "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
Get the CB and a decent permanent mount antenna for the gift. It iwll
make you much more compatible on trail runs. Then, go out and pick up a pair of FRS handheld radios too! No big deal, decent ones go on sale all the time! I picked up a pair of audiovox handhelds with a drop in charger for $49 two years ago and they work great. Car to car over rough terrain on the trails they are reliable out to about 1/2 mile. On the highway, 1 mile is not unusual. In my vehicle I have a 25 watt 220 mhz ham rig permanently mounted which easily gets me into repeaters 40 + miles away, and I carry one of those 4 watt CB handhelds that can be plugged into the 12 volt accessory socket for close in chat with non hams, and a pair of FRS radios for convenience when hiking or whatever. Remember, it is only money, and toys are more important than money! Rob wb1aex "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke |
Re: CB Radio or PRS
Get the CB and a decent permanent mount antenna for the gift. It iwll
make you much more compatible on trail runs. Then, go out and pick up a pair of FRS handheld radios too! No big deal, decent ones go on sale all the time! I picked up a pair of audiovox handhelds with a drop in charger for $49 two years ago and they work great. Car to car over rough terrain on the trails they are reliable out to about 1/2 mile. On the highway, 1 mile is not unusual. In my vehicle I have a 25 watt 220 mhz ham rig permanently mounted which easily gets me into repeaters 40 + miles away, and I carry one of those 4 watt CB handhelds that can be plugged into the 12 volt accessory socket for close in chat with non hams, and a pair of FRS radios for convenience when hiking or whatever. Remember, it is only money, and toys are more important than money! Rob wb1aex "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke |
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