CB Radio or PRS
04-11-2004, 11:36 AM
#61
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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
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 $49 two years ago and they work great. Car to car
over rough terrain on the trails they are reliable out to about 1/2
mile. On the highway, 1 mile is not unusual. In my vehicle I have a
25 watt 220 mhz ham rig permanently mounted which easily gets me into
repeaters 40 + miles away, and I carry one of those 4 watt CB
handhelds that can be plugged into the 12 volt accessory socket for
close in chat with non hams, and a pair of FRS radios for convenience
when hiking or whatever. Remember, it is only money, and toys are
more important than money!
Rob
wb1aex
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
04-11-2004, 11:37 AM
#62
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Posts: n/a
Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW;
Sorry about that, the URL just gets you to the opening page. Go to
Catalog, then scroll down to Miscellaneous Accessories. There you will find
the CB antenna mounts.
Bob
"Robert Brace" <rlbrace@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:hydec.79928$oR5.6828@pd7tw3no...
> 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
> >
>
>
Sorry about that, the URL just gets you to the opening page. Go to
Catalog, then scroll down to Miscellaneous Accessories. There you will find
the CB antenna mounts.
Bob
"Robert Brace" <rlbrace@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:hydec.79928$oR5.6828@pd7tw3no...
> TW;
> I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It
> works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for
> thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length
> stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told
the
> rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground
> plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the
SS
> whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one.
>
> Bob
>
>
> "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
> news:c5ajm4$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
> >
>
>
04-11-2004, 11:37 AM
#63
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Posts: n/a
Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW;
Sorry about that, the URL just gets you to the opening page. Go to
Catalog, then scroll down to Miscellaneous Accessories. There you will find
the CB antenna mounts.
Bob
"Robert Brace" <rlbrace@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:hydec.79928$oR5.6828@pd7tw3no...
> TW;
> I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It
> works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for
> thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length
> stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told
the
> rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground
> plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the
SS
> whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one.
>
> Bob
>
>
> "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
> news:c5ajm4$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
> >
>
>
Sorry about that, the URL just gets you to the opening page. Go to
Catalog, then scroll down to Miscellaneous Accessories. There you will find
the CB antenna mounts.
Bob
"Robert Brace" <rlbrace@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:hydec.79928$oR5.6828@pd7tw3no...
> TW;
> I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It
> works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for
> thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length
> stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told
the
> rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground
> plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the
SS
> whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one.
>
> Bob
>
>
> "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
> news:c5ajm4$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
> >
>
>
04-11-2004, 11:37 AM
#64
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW;
Sorry about that, the URL just gets you to the opening page. Go to
Catalog, then scroll down to Miscellaneous Accessories. There you will find
the CB antenna mounts.
Bob
"Robert Brace" <rlbrace@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:hydec.79928$oR5.6828@pd7tw3no...
> TW;
> I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It
> works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for
> thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length
> stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told
the
> rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground
> plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the
SS
> whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one.
>
> Bob
>
>
> "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
> news:c5ajm4$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
> >
>
>
Sorry about that, the URL just gets you to the opening page. Go to
Catalog, then scroll down to Miscellaneous Accessories. There you will find
the CB antenna mounts.
Bob
"Robert Brace" <rlbrace@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:hydec.79928$oR5.6828@pd7tw3no...
> TW;
> I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It
> works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for
> thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length
> stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told
the
> rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground
> plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the
SS
> whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one.
>
> Bob
>
>
> "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
> news:c5ajm4$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
> >
>
>
04-11-2004, 11:37 AM
#65
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: CB Radio or PRS
TW;
Sorry about that, the URL just gets you to the opening page. Go to
Catalog, then scroll down to Miscellaneous Accessories. There you will find
the CB antenna mounts.
Bob
"Robert Brace" <rlbrace@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:hydec.79928$oR5.6828@pd7tw3no...
> TW;
> I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It
> works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for
> thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length
> stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told
the
> rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground
> plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the
SS
> whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one.
>
> Bob
>
>
> "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
> news:c5ajm4$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
> >
>
>
Sorry about that, the URL just gets you to the opening page. Go to
Catalog, then scroll down to Miscellaneous Accessories. There you will find
the CB antenna mounts.
Bob
"Robert Brace" <rlbrace@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:hydec.79928$oR5.6828@pd7tw3no...
> TW;
> I have the one shown in the URL http://www.teraflx.com/index2.htm It
> works fine with a Cobra 75WXST CB radio (out-of-sight-out-of-mind for
> thieves) and a Cobra A300 3ft fiberglass whip. I also have a full length
> stainless steel whip I install when going into a remote area. I'm told
the
> rear mounting location uses the top lip of the steel tub for the ground
> plane for broadcast efficiency. I get a SWR of from 1.0 to 1.2 with the
SS
> whip and around 1.4 with the 3ft one.
>
> Bob
>
>
> "TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
> news:c5ajm4$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
> >
>
>
04-11-2004, 12:11 PM
#66
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: CB Radio or PRS
> I've got a pair of handheld FRS radios in the console for use out in
> the woods went we're looking for Geocache's, and a cell phone too.
> Wonder what they ever did before the age of electronics!
All right, geocaching!!! I just mounted a new handheld Garmin GPS in
my TJ on Wednesday and am getting ready to try geocaching. Having fun
with it? To keep the thread on topic, my wife and I both got cheap
Uniden hand-held CBs and they seem to have a few miles' range without
an external antenna on the Jeep tub...they were like $18 each at
Wal-Mart a few years back. Perfect for Jeep club rides, then instantly
stowable out of sight when you're back in town. Also, they use the
lighter socket for power and require zero wiring.
Matt
> the woods went we're looking for Geocache's, and a cell phone too.
> Wonder what they ever did before the age of electronics!
All right, geocaching!!! I just mounted a new handheld Garmin GPS in
my TJ on Wednesday and am getting ready to try geocaching. Having fun
with it? To keep the thread on topic, my wife and I both got cheap
Uniden hand-held CBs and they seem to have a few miles' range without
an external antenna on the Jeep tub...they were like $18 each at
Wal-Mart a few years back. Perfect for Jeep club rides, then instantly
stowable out of sight when you're back in town. Also, they use the
lighter socket for power and require zero wiring.
Matt
04-11-2004, 12:11 PM
#67
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: CB Radio or PRS
> I've got a pair of handheld FRS radios in the console for use out in
> the woods went we're looking for Geocache's, and a cell phone too.
> Wonder what they ever did before the age of electronics!
All right, geocaching!!! I just mounted a new handheld Garmin GPS in
my TJ on Wednesday and am getting ready to try geocaching. Having fun
with it? To keep the thread on topic, my wife and I both got cheap
Uniden hand-held CBs and they seem to have a few miles' range without
an external antenna on the Jeep tub...they were like $18 each at
Wal-Mart a few years back. Perfect for Jeep club rides, then instantly
stowable out of sight when you're back in town. Also, they use the
lighter socket for power and require zero wiring.
Matt
> the woods went we're looking for Geocache's, and a cell phone too.
> Wonder what they ever did before the age of electronics!
All right, geocaching!!! I just mounted a new handheld Garmin GPS in
my TJ on Wednesday and am getting ready to try geocaching. Having fun
with it? To keep the thread on topic, my wife and I both got cheap
Uniden hand-held CBs and they seem to have a few miles' range without
an external antenna on the Jeep tub...they were like $18 each at
Wal-Mart a few years back. Perfect for Jeep club rides, then instantly
stowable out of sight when you're back in town. Also, they use the
lighter socket for power and require zero wiring.
Matt
04-11-2004, 12:11 PM
#68
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
> I've got a pair of handheld FRS radios in the console for use out in
> the woods went we're looking for Geocache's, and a cell phone too.
> Wonder what they ever did before the age of electronics!
All right, geocaching!!! I just mounted a new handheld Garmin GPS in
my TJ on Wednesday and am getting ready to try geocaching. Having fun
with it? To keep the thread on topic, my wife and I both got cheap
Uniden hand-held CBs and they seem to have a few miles' range without
an external antenna on the Jeep tub...they were like $18 each at
Wal-Mart a few years back. Perfect for Jeep club rides, then instantly
stowable out of sight when you're back in town. Also, they use the
lighter socket for power and require zero wiring.
Matt
> the woods went we're looking for Geocache's, and a cell phone too.
> Wonder what they ever did before the age of electronics!
All right, geocaching!!! I just mounted a new handheld Garmin GPS in
my TJ on Wednesday and am getting ready to try geocaching. Having fun
with it? To keep the thread on topic, my wife and I both got cheap
Uniden hand-held CBs and they seem to have a few miles' range without
an external antenna on the Jeep tub...they were like $18 each at
Wal-Mart a few years back. Perfect for Jeep club rides, then instantly
stowable out of sight when you're back in town. Also, they use the
lighter socket for power and require zero wiring.
Matt
04-11-2004, 12:11 PM
#69
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
> I've got a pair of handheld FRS radios in the console for use out in
> the woods went we're looking for Geocache's, and a cell phone too.
> Wonder what they ever did before the age of electronics!
All right, geocaching!!! I just mounted a new handheld Garmin GPS in
my TJ on Wednesday and am getting ready to try geocaching. Having fun
with it? To keep the thread on topic, my wife and I both got cheap
Uniden hand-held CBs and they seem to have a few miles' range without
an external antenna on the Jeep tub...they were like $18 each at
Wal-Mart a few years back. Perfect for Jeep club rides, then instantly
stowable out of sight when you're back in town. Also, they use the
lighter socket for power and require zero wiring.
Matt
> the woods went we're looking for Geocache's, and a cell phone too.
> Wonder what they ever did before the age of electronics!
All right, geocaching!!! I just mounted a new handheld Garmin GPS in
my TJ on Wednesday and am getting ready to try geocaching. Having fun
with it? To keep the thread on topic, my wife and I both got cheap
Uniden hand-held CBs and they seem to have a few miles' range without
an external antenna on the Jeep tub...they were like $18 each at
Wal-Mart a few years back. Perfect for Jeep club rides, then instantly
stowable out of sight when you're back in town. Also, they use the
lighter socket for power and require zero wiring.
Matt
04-11-2004, 03:19 PM
#70
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Re: CB Radio or PRS
I suggest the CB. In my humble opinion, the FRS is a great temporary
solution, but a very poor permanant solution. The FRS is useful if you are
driving your Jeep, and you wife is driving the motorhome or camper, and you
want to have communications between you on the trip down the highway. FRS is
a workable solution if you want to go wheeling with a buddy that is radio
challenged, and you don't wheel with him on any sort of regular basis. But,
as a primary means of communication while wheeling, the FRS just is not very
serviceable. The problem is, 1, it must remain on all of the time, and by
the end of the day the batteries are pretty much toast and need to be
replaced or recharged, 2. the range is severely limited by terrain that you
will encounter on the trail but not on the road (trails are frequently
closed-in spaces while the highway is mostly open space for the operable
range of the FRS radio)
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
news:c5a0jp$kf6$4@news.wave.co.nz...
> Hi All, I have just been offered a radio for my TJ by my DW as our
> anniversary present. She wants me to buy it in the next week. My
question
> is should I go with a CB Radio or a PRS? I intend to mount it permanently
> and not get he handheld variety. Some of the trail areas around here have
> no cell phone coverage, so a two-way radio is very handy. I asked a
> retailer here and he said PRS would have no problems with an external
> mounted antennae. According to him, CBs need the roof to act a ground
> plain for the antennae to attain full gain.
>
> My idea was to mount the antennae either on the front or the rare bumper.
> I do have a hardtop, which I intend to keep as we are now moving towards
> winter.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas and expertise.
> TW
>
solution, but a very poor permanant solution. The FRS is useful if you are
driving your Jeep, and you wife is driving the motorhome or camper, and you
want to have communications between you on the trip down the highway. FRS is
a workable solution if you want to go wheeling with a buddy that is radio
challenged, and you don't wheel with him on any sort of regular basis. But,
as a primary means of communication while wheeling, the FRS just is not very
serviceable. The problem is, 1, it must remain on all of the time, and by
the end of the day the batteries are pretty much toast and need to be
replaced or recharged, 2. the range is severely limited by terrain that you
will encounter on the trail but not on the road (trails are frequently
closed-in spaces while the highway is mostly open space for the operable
range of the FRS radio)
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message
news:c5a0jp$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
>