CBs in Jeeps
 

Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
Thoughts?!?!
Allen
83 CJ7

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!

Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear for
you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out and
hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell phone
reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more efficient
in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.

Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half the
fun. =)

Tirya
--
TDC Inca Jeeper
A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!

Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear for
you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out and
hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell phone
reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more efficient
in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.

Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half the
fun. =)

Tirya
--
TDC Inca Jeeper
A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!

Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear for
you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out and
hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell phone
reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more efficient
in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.

Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half the
fun. =)

Tirya
--
TDC Inca Jeeper
A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

Agree. Many clubs insist on one when trail riding. The Jeep Jamboree
suggests that everyone has a CB.
Andy
"Tirya" <Tirya@spamfree.addy> wrote in message
news:dHJvb.77932$Dw6.376659@attbi_s02...
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> > Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> > cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn
thing
> > anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> > you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> > OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> > Thoughts?!?!
>
> Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear
for
> you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out
and
> hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell
phone
> reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more
efficient
> in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
> want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.
>
> Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half
the
> fun. =)
>
> Tirya
> --
> TDC Inca Jeeper
> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

Agree. Many clubs insist on one when trail riding. The Jeep Jamboree
suggests that everyone has a CB.
Andy
"Tirya" <Tirya@spamfree.addy> wrote in message
news:dHJvb.77932$Dw6.376659@attbi_s02...
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> > Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> > cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn
thing
> > anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> > you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> > OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> > Thoughts?!?!
>
> Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear
for
> you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out
and
> hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell
phone
> reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more
efficient
> in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
> want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.
>
> Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half
the
> fun. =)
>
> Tirya
> --
> TDC Inca Jeeper
> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

Agree. Many clubs insist on one when trail riding. The Jeep Jamboree
suggests that everyone has a CB.
Andy
"Tirya" <Tirya@spamfree.addy> wrote in message
news:dHJvb.77932$Dw6.376659@attbi_s02...
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> > Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> > cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn
thing
> > anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> > you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> > OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> > Thoughts?!?!
>
> Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear
for
> you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out
and
> hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell
phone
> reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more
efficient
> in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
> want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.
>
> Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half
the
> fun. =)
>
> Tirya
> --
> TDC Inca Jeeper
> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

No flame here... it's a reasonable question.

A CB is more dependable than a cell phone in the boonies, works better over
longer distances than FRS and doesn't require a license like GMRS. CB also
has the benefit of being capable of being installed in the Jeep rather than
relying on batteries and remembering to bring the durn thing. As for the
noise issue, if you buy a decent one with a front-firing speaker or add a
remote speaker, you'll be able to hear the thing. A cell phone is good for
emergencies on the road, but if you're travelling in a group, you'll want to
be able to communicate with everyone at the same time.

Of course, if you don't travel or wheel in a group, you probably don't need
one.

---------------------------------------------
Mike Polo
remove noharvest. to reply

The word bipartisan usually means some larger-than-usual deception is being
carried out.


George Carlin
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

No flame here... it's a reasonable question.

A CB is more dependable than a cell phone in the boonies, works better over
longer distances than FRS and doesn't require a license like GMRS. CB also
has the benefit of being capable of being installed in the Jeep rather than
relying on batteries and remembering to bring the durn thing. As for the
noise issue, if you buy a decent one with a front-firing speaker or add a
remote speaker, you'll be able to hear the thing. A cell phone is good for
emergencies on the road, but if you're travelling in a group, you'll want to
be able to communicate with everyone at the same time.

Of course, if you don't travel or wheel in a group, you probably don't need
one.

---------------------------------------------
Mike Polo
remove noharvest. to reply

The word bipartisan usually means some larger-than-usual deception is being
carried out.


George Carlin
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

No flame here... it's a reasonable question.

A CB is more dependable than a cell phone in the boonies, works better over
longer distances than FRS and doesn't require a license like GMRS. CB also
has the benefit of being capable of being installed in the Jeep rather than
relying on batteries and remembering to bring the durn thing. As for the
noise issue, if you buy a decent one with a front-firing speaker or add a
remote speaker, you'll be able to hear the thing. A cell phone is good for
emergencies on the road, but if you're travelling in a group, you'll want to
be able to communicate with everyone at the same time.

Of course, if you don't travel or wheel in a group, you probably don't need
one.

---------------------------------------------
Mike Polo
remove noharvest. to reply

The word bipartisan usually means some larger-than-usual deception is being
carried out.


George Carlin
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

A decision to drive within the confines of road law could have saved you the
$$$ of the CB, RG58 cable, PL259, and antenna.. offroaders use them to warn
each other of upcoming obstacles and for general chatter.. now, it seems to
me that CB has always been used in that way.. of course, not all obstacles
are 'bears in the air'..

--
History is only the past if we choose to do nothing about it..

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

A decision to drive within the confines of road law could have saved you the
$$$ of the CB, RG58 cable, PL259, and antenna.. offroaders use them to warn
each other of upcoming obstacles and for general chatter.. now, it seems to
me that CB has always been used in that way.. of course, not all obstacles
are 'bears in the air'..

--
History is only the past if we choose to do nothing about it..

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

A decision to drive within the confines of road law could have saved you the
$$$ of the CB, RG58 cable, PL259, and antenna.. offroaders use them to warn
each other of upcoming obstacles and for general chatter.. now, it seems to
me that CB has always been used in that way.. of course, not all obstacles
are 'bears in the air'..

--
History is only the past if we choose to do nothing about it..

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

AH! That makes perfect sense. I guess I never really thought about it that
way.
Allen


"Tirya" <Tirya@spamfree.addy> wrote in message
news:dHJvb.77932$Dw6.376659@attbi_s02...
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> > Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> > cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn
thing
> > anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> > you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> > OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> > Thoughts?!?!
>
> Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear
for
> you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out
and
> hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell
phone
> reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more
efficient
> in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
> want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.
>
> Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half
the
> fun. =)
>
> Tirya
> --
> TDC Inca Jeeper
> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

AH! That makes perfect sense. I guess I never really thought about it that
way.
Allen


"Tirya" <Tirya@spamfree.addy> wrote in message
news:dHJvb.77932$Dw6.376659@attbi_s02...
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> > Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> > cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn
thing
> > anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> > you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> > OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> > Thoughts?!?!
>
> Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear
for
> you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out
and
> hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell
phone
> reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more
efficient
> in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
> want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.
>
> Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half
the
> fun. =)
>
> Tirya
> --
> TDC Inca Jeeper
> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

AH! That makes perfect sense. I guess I never really thought about it that
way.
Allen


"Tirya" <Tirya@spamfree.addy> wrote in message
news:dHJvb.77932$Dw6.376659@attbi_s02...
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> > Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> > cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn
thing
> > anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> > you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> > OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> > Thoughts?!?!
>
> Wheeling. It's a lot easier to tell if the trail in front of you is clear
for
> you to come up/go down/whatever if you have a CB, rather than getting out
and
> hollering. A lot of places that are good for wheeling are bad for cell
phone
> reception, plus if you have a group of more than two, a CB is more
efficient
> in communicating "We're turning left at this fork" or "What trail do y'all
> want to do now?" or "Bathroom break" than a cell phone.
>
> Besides, the chatter on the CB during a wheeling trip is sometimes half
the
> fun. =)
>
> Tirya
> --
> TDC Inca Jeeper
> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

On or about Sat, 22 Nov 2003, ABanks5@columbus.rr.com of ABanks5@columbus.r...:

> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.

Cellular coverage isn't universal in all parts of the country. If your
phone can't find a tower, it can't connect you to anyone.

Consider a half-dozen Jeeps strung out over a quarter mile of trail.
You're the last guy in the line and you find the only rock in the swamp.
You're high-centered in mud, and 20' further from the nearest tree than
your winch line will reach. How do you call your buddies for help?

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

On or about Sat, 22 Nov 2003, ABanks5@columbus.rr.com of ABanks5@columbus.r...:

> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.

Cellular coverage isn't universal in all parts of the country. If your
phone can't find a tower, it can't connect you to anyone.

Consider a half-dozen Jeeps strung out over a quarter mile of trail.
You're the last guy in the line and you find the only rock in the swamp.
You're high-centered in mud, and 20' further from the nearest tree than
your winch line will reach. How do you call your buddies for help?

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

On or about Sat, 22 Nov 2003, ABanks5@columbus.rr.com of ABanks5@columbus.r...:

> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.

Cellular coverage isn't universal in all parts of the country. If your
phone can't find a tower, it can't connect you to anyone.

Consider a half-dozen Jeeps strung out over a quarter mile of trail.
You're the last guy in the line and you find the only rock in the swamp.
You're high-centered in mud, and 20' further from the nearest tree than
your winch line will reach. How do you call your buddies for help?

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

"3. C.B. radio ( this is a must if you are going on any organized
trail rides )": http://www.4x4now.com/4whtbcr.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

"3. C.B. radio ( this is a must if you are going on any organized
trail rides )": http://www.4x4now.com/4whtbcr.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

"3. C.B. radio ( this is a must if you are going on any organized
trail rides )": http://www.4x4now.com/4whtbcr.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

....to communicate on the trail.

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

....to communicate on the trail.

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

....to communicate on the trail.

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

CB = Good communication on large group / club rides, and possible able to
help in an emergency. Anyone can use one openly ( both a good and bad
thing )

CELL PHONE = Good an ordering pizza as long as you are not in the boonies.
Most places in Utah I wheel have very limited coverage, and the cell phone
is useless. It is too easy to get out of range to be used as a back country
emergency device

FRS = (Family Radio Service, like those Motorola hand held radios) We use
this often for family communication. Easy to just loan to someone in the
other jeep, or take with you on a hike. Ok for lightweight communication,
~2 mile range on open land, but drop into a slick rock hole and them may not
work 100 yards.

HAM RADIO = What I trust in my own jeep for emergency communication.
Requires a FCC license. I can easily have a crisp conversation over 100
miles away, and often talk 200 miles on a simply 2 meter radio. Repeaters
are common all over the country, and those will send your signal much father
and are common frequencies where other users and trained emergency personnel
can listen. Excellent for emergency communication, and communication with
other hams. Also non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
a licensed ham. Also important to know that in case of true emergency
anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

CB = Good communication on large group / club rides, and possible able to
help in an emergency. Anyone can use one openly ( both a good and bad
thing )

CELL PHONE = Good an ordering pizza as long as you are not in the boonies.
Most places in Utah I wheel have very limited coverage, and the cell phone
is useless. It is too easy to get out of range to be used as a back country
emergency device

FRS = (Family Radio Service, like those Motorola hand held radios) We use
this often for family communication. Easy to just loan to someone in the
other jeep, or take with you on a hike. Ok for lightweight communication,
~2 mile range on open land, but drop into a slick rock hole and them may not
work 100 yards.

HAM RADIO = What I trust in my own jeep for emergency communication.
Requires a FCC license. I can easily have a crisp conversation over 100
miles away, and often talk 200 miles on a simply 2 meter radio. Repeaters
are common all over the country, and those will send your signal much father
and are common frequencies where other users and trained emergency personnel
can listen. Excellent for emergency communication, and communication with
other hams. Also non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
a licensed ham. Also important to know that in case of true emergency
anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

CB = Good communication on large group / club rides, and possible able to
help in an emergency. Anyone can use one openly ( both a good and bad
thing )

CELL PHONE = Good an ordering pizza as long as you are not in the boonies.
Most places in Utah I wheel have very limited coverage, and the cell phone
is useless. It is too easy to get out of range to be used as a back country
emergency device

FRS = (Family Radio Service, like those Motorola hand held radios) We use
this often for family communication. Easy to just loan to someone in the
other jeep, or take with you on a hike. Ok for lightweight communication,
~2 mile range on open land, but drop into a slick rock hole and them may not
work 100 yards.

HAM RADIO = What I trust in my own jeep for emergency communication.
Requires a FCC license. I can easily have a crisp conversation over 100
miles away, and often talk 200 miles on a simply 2 meter radio. Repeaters
are common all over the country, and those will send your signal much father
and are common frequencies where other users and trained emergency personnel
can listen. Excellent for emergency communication, and communication with
other hams. Also non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
a licensed ham. Also important to know that in case of true emergency
anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yyJvb.29688$kL2.16321@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed.
Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

>HAM RADIO = <snip> non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
a licensed ham.

Not exactly. A non-licensed third party is permitted to participate in a
transmission made for that third party if under the immediate supervision and
control of the Control Operator for that station, not just any licensed ham.
[FCC rule 97.115]

Also important to know that in case of true emergency
>anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.

Also, not exactly. The rules permit a non-licensed person to transmit on a ham
station in an emergency situation invilving the immediate safety of human life
and protection of property, but only if normal communications systems are not
available (i.e., phone, cell phone, CB, etc.). [FCC Rules 97.401-407.]

Moral: Get a Ham license. Its not that hard, and a Ham radio is far more
effective for obtaining emergency assistance in remote areas than either a CB
or a cell phone. Personally, I have all three in my jeep.





Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

>HAM RADIO = <snip> non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
a licensed ham.

Not exactly. A non-licensed third party is permitted to participate in a
transmission made for that third party if under the immediate supervision and
control of the Control Operator for that station, not just any licensed ham.
[FCC rule 97.115]

Also important to know that in case of true emergency
>anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.

Also, not exactly. The rules permit a non-licensed person to transmit on a ham
station in an emergency situation invilving the immediate safety of human life
and protection of property, but only if normal communications systems are not
available (i.e., phone, cell phone, CB, etc.). [FCC Rules 97.401-407.]

Moral: Get a Ham license. Its not that hard, and a Ham radio is far more
effective for obtaining emergency assistance in remote areas than either a CB
or a cell phone. Personally, I have all three in my jeep.





Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

>HAM RADIO = <snip> non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
a licensed ham.

Not exactly. A non-licensed third party is permitted to participate in a
transmission made for that third party if under the immediate supervision and
control of the Control Operator for that station, not just any licensed ham.
[FCC rule 97.115]

Also important to know that in case of true emergency
>anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.

Also, not exactly. The rules permit a non-licensed person to transmit on a ham
station in an emergency situation invilving the immediate safety of human life
and protection of property, but only if normal communications systems are not
available (i.e., phone, cell phone, CB, etc.). [FCC Rules 97.401-407.]

Moral: Get a Ham license. Its not that hard, and a Ham radio is far more
effective for obtaining emergency assistance in remote areas than either a CB
or a cell phone. Personally, I have all three in my jeep.





Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

KQZ4357
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Robert Bills wrote:
>
> Not exactly. A non-licensed third party is permitted to participate in a
> transmission made for that third party if under the immediate supervision and
> control of the Control Operator for that station, not just any licensed ham.
> [FCC rule 97.115]
>
> Also important to know that in case of true emergency
> >anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.
>
> Also, not exactly. The rules permit a non-licensed person to transmit on a ham
> station in an emergency situation invilving the immediate safety of human life
> and protection of property, but only if normal communications systems are not
> available (i.e., phone, cell phone, CB, etc.). [FCC Rules 97.401-407.]
>
> Moral: Get a Ham license. Its not that hard, and a Ham radio is far more
> effective for obtaining emergency assistance in remote areas than either a CB
> or a cell phone. Personally, I have all three in my jeep.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

KQZ4357
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Robert Bills wrote:
>
> Not exactly. A non-licensed third party is permitted to participate in a
> transmission made for that third party if under the immediate supervision and
> control of the Control Operator for that station, not just any licensed ham.
> [FCC rule 97.115]
>
> Also important to know that in case of true emergency
> >anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.
>
> Also, not exactly. The rules permit a non-licensed person to transmit on a ham
> station in an emergency situation invilving the immediate safety of human life
> and protection of property, but only if normal communications systems are not
> available (i.e., phone, cell phone, CB, etc.). [FCC Rules 97.401-407.]
>
> Moral: Get a Ham license. Its not that hard, and a Ham radio is far more
> effective for obtaining emergency assistance in remote areas than either a CB
> or a cell phone. Personally, I have all three in my jeep.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

KQZ4357
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Robert Bills wrote:
>
> Not exactly. A non-licensed third party is permitted to participate in a
> transmission made for that third party if under the immediate supervision and
> control of the Control Operator for that station, not just any licensed ham.
> [FCC rule 97.115]
>
> Also important to know that in case of true emergency
> >anyone can use a ham radio to get assistance.
>
> Also, not exactly. The rules permit a non-licensed person to transmit on a ham
> station in an emergency situation invilving the immediate safety of human life
> and protection of property, but only if normal communications systems are not
> available (i.e., phone, cell phone, CB, etc.). [FCC Rules 97.401-407.]
>
> Moral: Get a Ham license. Its not that hard, and a Ham radio is far more
> effective for obtaining emergency assistance in remote areas than either a CB
> or a cell phone. Personally, I have all three in my jeep.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

> > non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
> a licensed ham. <<

"Take my wife....PLEASE!"

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

> > non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
> a licensed ham. <<

"Take my wife....PLEASE!"

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

> > non-licensed people can use the radio under supervision of
> a licensed ham. <<

"Take my wife....PLEASE!"

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

I wheel with a bunch of folks from this newsgroup and we are all getting
to know each other. A CB allows chatter and saves a lot of time
standing at the top or bottom of a climb, side of a bog, etc., shooting
the ----.

Same for upcoming things, If I have issues going through something with
my 33's, then I can warn the stock vehicles behind me to take the
bypass.

The CB is also good running in a convoy to the trail head. If someone
wants to pass from the rear we all have notice of him coming and if it
is safe we can ride the shoulder to give him room.

It also can help in a bad situation.

We did a week long summer run with a bunch from here and one came in
later in the week to join us. He got on the wrong trail and had his
axle shift back so his driveshaft fell on the ground. He's lost,
springs are hanging all over the place with a snapped center pin,
setting up to try and do something about it and he heard one of us on
the CB. He tagged her, she has a wicked powered unit and she sat on a
hill while we all fanned out trying to get a signal. One gent did, so
we all went that way. Took less than a half hour to pin him down with
signal strength. We made short work of getting him back running. 6 or
7 of us showed up. One guy even had a set of spring pins in his junk
box, that was cool.

Search and rescue will also listen in on CB if they know the missing
party has one. Channel 9 is still the unofficial emergency channel.

Cell phones are useless up here in Canada. Once you are 20 miles off a
main highway, no coverage. You also can't talk to everyone at once like
on a CB.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

I wheel with a bunch of folks from this newsgroup and we are all getting
to know each other. A CB allows chatter and saves a lot of time
standing at the top or bottom of a climb, side of a bog, etc., shooting
the ----.

Same for upcoming things, If I have issues going through something with
my 33's, then I can warn the stock vehicles behind me to take the
bypass.

The CB is also good running in a convoy to the trail head. If someone
wants to pass from the rear we all have notice of him coming and if it
is safe we can ride the shoulder to give him room.

It also can help in a bad situation.

We did a week long summer run with a bunch from here and one came in
later in the week to join us. He got on the wrong trail and had his
axle shift back so his driveshaft fell on the ground. He's lost,
springs are hanging all over the place with a snapped center pin,
setting up to try and do something about it and he heard one of us on
the CB. He tagged her, she has a wicked powered unit and she sat on a
hill while we all fanned out trying to get a signal. One gent did, so
we all went that way. Took less than a half hour to pin him down with
signal strength. We made short work of getting him back running. 6 or
7 of us showed up. One guy even had a set of spring pins in his junk
box, that was cool.

Search and rescue will also listen in on CB if they know the missing
party has one. Channel 9 is still the unofficial emergency channel.

Cell phones are useless up here in Canada. Once you are 20 miles off a
main highway, no coverage. You also can't talk to everyone at once like
on a CB.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

Re: CBs in Jeeps
 

I wheel with a bunch of folks from this newsgroup and we are all getting
to know each other. A CB allows chatter and saves a lot of time
standing at the top or bottom of a climb, side of a bog, etc., shooting
the ----.

Same for upcoming things, If I have issues going through something with
my 33's, then I can warn the stock vehicles behind me to take the
bypass.

The CB is also good running in a convoy to the trail head. If someone
wants to pass from the rear we all have notice of him coming and if it
is safe we can ride the shoulder to give him room.

It also can help in a bad situation.

We did a week long summer run with a bunch from here and one came in
later in the week to join us. He got on the wrong trail and had his
axle shift back so his driveshaft fell on the ground. He's lost,
springs are hanging all over the place with a snapped center pin,
setting up to try and do something about it and he heard one of us on
the CB. He tagged her, she has a wicked powered unit and she sat on a
hill while we all fanned out trying to get a signal. One gent did, so
we all went that way. Took less than a half hour to pin him down with
signal strength. We made short work of getting him back running. 6 or
7 of us showed up. One guy even had a set of spring pins in his junk
box, that was cool.

Search and rescue will also listen in on CB if they know the missing
party has one. Channel 9 is still the unofficial emergency channel.

Cell phones are useless up here in Canada. Once you are 20 miles off a
main highway, no coverage. You also can't talk to everyone at once like
on a CB.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay this should start a flame, but why the hell do people put CBs in
> Jeeps?!?! I love them and have one in my truck,..but that's only to spot
> cops. If you're in a jeep...especially a CJ,...ya can't hear a damn thing
> anyway and probably aren't going fast enough to get ticketed. Secondly,..if
> you're on a trail and wheeling, a cell phone would work much better
> OR,...you shouldn't be by yourself in the first place.
> Thoughts?!?!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7