Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

I use a GE 3-5900 handheld. It is has full power, runs off 12 volt battery
power, and utilizes a full size external magnetic antenna.

In the highway it sits on the center of the roof for maximum range and
off-road it sits on the hood cowling to protect it from low hanging
branches.

The unit normally sits, when in use, on the console but can go anywhere
within the range of its six foot power cord including hanging off the
built-in hook on the back of the transceiver.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2108758319

Shortwave would surely be nice but I don't have one nor do the guys I wheel
with.... I suppose I could have a few stations triangulate my position and
direct a rescue unit with GPS coordinates to me or I could call fellow
Jeepers on the CB and say ' I'm stuck in the bog next to the big red rock."

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:k5KdnaFxfLg_rsvYnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Personally, I use Yeasus handhelds and just clip them onto the ------er
>> for the
>> softtop.
>
> I find HTs to be underpowered and have a useless antenna.
>
> Once you've plugged in an antenna, microphone and power cord, where do you
> put it so it doesn't hit the floor. Plus, all the connectors will wear out
> quickly or develop bad solder joints. Just get a good 2 meter radio, like
> an Icom IC-2100H. You can remove one "jumper" and do MURS on it, also!

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

I use a GE 3-5900 handheld. It is has full power, runs off 12 volt battery
power, and utilizes a full size external magnetic antenna.

In the highway it sits on the center of the roof for maximum range and
off-road it sits on the hood cowling to protect it from low hanging
branches.

The unit normally sits, when in use, on the console but can go anywhere
within the range of its six foot power cord including hanging off the
built-in hook on the back of the transceiver.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2108758319

Shortwave would surely be nice but I don't have one nor do the guys I wheel
with.... I suppose I could have a few stations triangulate my position and
direct a rescue unit with GPS coordinates to me or I could call fellow
Jeepers on the CB and say ' I'm stuck in the bog next to the big red rock."

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:k5KdnaFxfLg_rsvYnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Personally, I use Yeasus handhelds and just clip them onto the ------er
>> for the
>> softtop.
>
> I find HTs to be underpowered and have a useless antenna.
>
> Once you've plugged in an antenna, microphone and power cord, where do you
> put it so it doesn't hit the floor. Plus, all the connectors will wear out
> quickly or develop bad solder joints. Just get a good 2 meter radio, like
> an Icom IC-2100H. You can remove one "jumper" and do MURS on it, also!

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

I use a GE 3-5900 handheld. It is has full power, runs off 12 volt battery
power, and utilizes a full size external magnetic antenna.

In the highway it sits on the center of the roof for maximum range and
off-road it sits on the hood cowling to protect it from low hanging
branches.

The unit normally sits, when in use, on the console but can go anywhere
within the range of its six foot power cord including hanging off the
built-in hook on the back of the transceiver.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2108758319

Shortwave would surely be nice but I don't have one nor do the guys I wheel
with.... I suppose I could have a few stations triangulate my position and
direct a rescue unit with GPS coordinates to me or I could call fellow
Jeepers on the CB and say ' I'm stuck in the bog next to the big red rock."

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:k5KdnaFxfLg_rsvYnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Personally, I use Yeasus handhelds and just clip them onto the ------er
>> for the
>> softtop.
>
> I find HTs to be underpowered and have a useless antenna.
>
> Once you've plugged in an antenna, microphone and power cord, where do you
> put it so it doesn't hit the floor. Plus, all the connectors will wear out
> quickly or develop bad solder joints. Just get a good 2 meter radio, like
> an Icom IC-2100H. You can remove one "jumper" and do MURS on it, also!

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

Agree with the battery connection. The battery's basically acting as a
giant capacitor and helps with spikes. The wire gauge's right on too. Too
darned small.
Drink
WP3JQ

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vt2dnXRyN8NEq8vYnZ2dnUVZ_hmdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> And then there's this http://www.omninerd.com/2006/03/07/articles/49
>
> 22 gauge wire? It he nuts!!!! How the hell can you even power a stock CB
> with #22
> without major power loss? You can't. To prove my point, measure the
> voltage at the
> other end of the wire with the unit off and on. You'll see at least a 1
> volt drop
> just from a stock CB. The CB users all state to use at least #14 or #12 to
> prevent
> voltage drop (read power loss). I ran #6 to the battery for all my stuff.
> Be sure
> to run an equal length of the same gauge ground wire to the battery. Don't
> expect
> the frame grounds to stay good forever. The ground mesh will rot and the
> nuts and
> bolts get corrosion on them over time. Be sure to fuse BOTH leads in case
> of a
> ground failure. All the starting current will try to find it's way back to
> the
> battery through your ground with dire consequences for your equipment.
>
> Also, feeding your radios from the battery gives much cleaner power then
> using
> the vehicles existing electrical system. You'll pick up lots of electrical
> noise using the cigarette lighter plug.
>
> -Scott, 28 years in 2-way radio

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

Agree with the battery connection. The battery's basically acting as a
giant capacitor and helps with spikes. The wire gauge's right on too. Too
darned small.
Drink
WP3JQ

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vt2dnXRyN8NEq8vYnZ2dnUVZ_hmdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> And then there's this http://www.omninerd.com/2006/03/07/articles/49
>
> 22 gauge wire? It he nuts!!!! How the hell can you even power a stock CB
> with #22
> without major power loss? You can't. To prove my point, measure the
> voltage at the
> other end of the wire with the unit off and on. You'll see at least a 1
> volt drop
> just from a stock CB. The CB users all state to use at least #14 or #12 to
> prevent
> voltage drop (read power loss). I ran #6 to the battery for all my stuff.
> Be sure
> to run an equal length of the same gauge ground wire to the battery. Don't
> expect
> the frame grounds to stay good forever. The ground mesh will rot and the
> nuts and
> bolts get corrosion on them over time. Be sure to fuse BOTH leads in case
> of a
> ground failure. All the starting current will try to find it's way back to
> the
> battery through your ground with dire consequences for your equipment.
>
> Also, feeding your radios from the battery gives much cleaner power then
> using
> the vehicles existing electrical system. You'll pick up lots of electrical
> noise using the cigarette lighter plug.
>
> -Scott, 28 years in 2-way radio

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

Agree with the battery connection. The battery's basically acting as a
giant capacitor and helps with spikes. The wire gauge's right on too. Too
darned small.
Drink
WP3JQ

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vt2dnXRyN8NEq8vYnZ2dnUVZ_hmdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> And then there's this http://www.omninerd.com/2006/03/07/articles/49
>
> 22 gauge wire? It he nuts!!!! How the hell can you even power a stock CB
> with #22
> without major power loss? You can't. To prove my point, measure the
> voltage at the
> other end of the wire with the unit off and on. You'll see at least a 1
> volt drop
> just from a stock CB. The CB users all state to use at least #14 or #12 to
> prevent
> voltage drop (read power loss). I ran #6 to the battery for all my stuff.
> Be sure
> to run an equal length of the same gauge ground wire to the battery. Don't
> expect
> the frame grounds to stay good forever. The ground mesh will rot and the
> nuts and
> bolts get corrosion on them over time. Be sure to fuse BOTH leads in case
> of a
> ground failure. All the starting current will try to find it's way back to
> the
> battery through your ground with dire consequences for your equipment.
>
> Also, feeding your radios from the battery gives much cleaner power then
> using
> the vehicles existing electrical system. You'll pick up lots of electrical
> noise using the cigarette lighter plug.
>
> -Scott, 28 years in 2-way radio

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

> WP3JQ

Except for echolink, I don't think my 2 meter or 440 will make it to Florida from Baltimore.

Stupid Uncle ruled on everything except the horse and buggy measure! (CW)

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

> WP3JQ

Except for echolink, I don't think my 2 meter or 440 will make it to Florida from Baltimore.

Stupid Uncle ruled on everything except the horse and buggy measure! (CW)

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

> WP3JQ

Except for echolink, I don't think my 2 meter or 440 will make it to Florida from Baltimore.

Stupid Uncle ruled on everything except the horse and buggy measure! (CW)

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

Scott in Baltimore wrote:
>> WP3JQ
>
> Except for echolink, I don't think my 2 meter or 440 will make it to
> Florida from Baltimore.
>
> Stupid Uncle ruled on everything except the horse and buggy measure! (CW)

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