Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

twaldron wrote:
> Chris Maness wrote:
> > Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
> > jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
> > features should I be looking out for.
> >
> > Chris Maness
> > KQ6UP
> >
>
> SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
> the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
> and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
> Jeeper using one.
>
> As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
> removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
> to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2 meter.
>
> tw
> --
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________

I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

twaldron wrote:
> Chris Maness wrote:
> > Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
> > jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
> > features should I be looking out for.
> >
> > Chris Maness
> > KQ6UP
> >
>
> SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
> the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
> and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
> Jeeper using one.
>
> As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
> removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
> to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2 meter.
>
> tw
> --
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________

I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

"Chris Maness" <Christopher.Maness@gmail.com> writes:

> twaldron wrote:
>> Chris Maness wrote:
>> > Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
>> > jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
>> > features should I be looking out for.
>> >
>> > Chris Maness
>> > KQ6UP
>> >
>>
>> SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
>> the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
>> and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
>> Jeeper using one.
>>
>> As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
>> removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
>> to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2 meter.
>>
>> tw
>> --
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
> I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
> hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.
>

The speaker is good if you have your top on and windows closed or are
traveling at low speed. I turned the volume way up on mine with the
top off at highway speed. The speaker blew within 10 minutes. I've
since wired the CB to the Jeep's stereo speaker through the CB's
ext. speaker jack.

I oringinally had a Cobra 4' whip. It broke and I replaced it with a
Firestik 3'. The reception is much better with the Firestik. I
couldn't say how it compares to other radios. I bought it for close
proximity conversation (i.e. trail chatter).
--

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

"Chris Maness" <Christopher.Maness@gmail.com> writes:

> twaldron wrote:
>> Chris Maness wrote:
>> > Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
>> > jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
>> > features should I be looking out for.
>> >
>> > Chris Maness
>> > KQ6UP
>> >
>>
>> SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
>> the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
>> and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
>> Jeeper using one.
>>
>> As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
>> removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
>> to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2 meter.
>>
>> tw
>> --
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
> I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
> hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.
>

The speaker is good if you have your top on and windows closed or are
traveling at low speed. I turned the volume way up on mine with the
top off at highway speed. The speaker blew within 10 minutes. I've
since wired the CB to the Jeep's stereo speaker through the CB's
ext. speaker jack.

I oringinally had a Cobra 4' whip. It broke and I replaced it with a
Firestik 3'. The reception is much better with the Firestik. I
couldn't say how it compares to other radios. I bought it for close
proximity conversation (i.e. trail chatter).
--

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

"Chris Maness" <Christopher.Maness@gmail.com> writes:

> twaldron wrote:
>> Chris Maness wrote:
>> > Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
>> > jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
>> > features should I be looking out for.
>> >
>> > Chris Maness
>> > KQ6UP
>> >
>>
>> SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
>> the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
>> and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
>> Jeeper using one.
>>
>> As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
>> removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
>> to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2 meter.
>>
>> tw
>> --
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
> I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
> hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.
>

The speaker is good if you have your top on and windows closed or are
traveling at low speed. I turned the volume way up on mine with the
top off at highway speed. The speaker blew within 10 minutes. I've
since wired the CB to the Jeep's stereo speaker through the CB's
ext. speaker jack.

I oringinally had a Cobra 4' whip. It broke and I replaced it with a
Firestik 3'. The reception is much better with the Firestik. I
couldn't say how it compares to other radios. I bought it for close
proximity conversation (i.e. trail chatter).
--

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris Maness wrote:

> twaldron wrote:
>
>>Chris Maness wrote:
>>
>>>Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
>>>jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
>>>features should I be looking out for.
>>>
>>>Chris Maness
>>>KQ6UP
>>>
>>
>>SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
>>the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
>>and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
>>Jeeper using one.
>>
>>As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
>>removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
>>to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2 meter.
>>
>>tw
>>--

>
>
> I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
> hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.
>

I haven't had a problem hearing it, but I can see how an external
speaker would help on the hwy. I might wire one up just as a test to see
the difference. I prefer to use the FRS or 2M on the road anyway and I
only use the CB during a trail ride.

tw

--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

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

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris Maness wrote:

> twaldron wrote:
>
>>Chris Maness wrote:
>>
>>>Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
>>>jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
>>>features should I be looking out for.
>>>
>>>Chris Maness
>>>KQ6UP
>>>
>>
>>SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
>>the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
>>and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
>>Jeeper using one.
>>
>>As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
>>removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
>>to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2 meter.
>>
>>tw
>>--

>
>
> I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
> hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.
>

I haven't had a problem hearing it, but I can see how an external
speaker would help on the hwy. I might wire one up just as a test to see
the difference. I prefer to use the FRS or 2M on the road anyway and I
only use the CB during a trail ride.

tw

--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

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

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris Maness wrote:

> twaldron wrote:
>
>>Chris Maness wrote:
>>
>>>Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
>>>jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
>>>features should I be looking out for.
>>>
>>>Chris Maness
>>>KQ6UP
>>>
>>
>>SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
>>the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
>>and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
>>Jeeper using one.
>>
>>As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
>>removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
>>to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2 meter.
>>
>>tw
>>--

>
>
> I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
> hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.
>

I haven't had a problem hearing it, but I can see how an external
speaker would help on the hwy. I might wire one up just as a test to see
the difference. I prefer to use the FRS or 2M on the road anyway and I
only use the CB during a trail ride.

tw

--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

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

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

twaldron wrote:
> Chris Maness wrote:
>
>> twaldron wrote:
>>
>>> Chris Maness wrote:
>>>
>>>> Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
>>>> jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
>>>> features should I be looking out for.
>>>>
>>>> Chris Maness
>>>> KQ6UP
>>>>
>>>
>>> SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
>>> the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
>>> and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
>>> Jeeper using one.
>>>
>>> As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
>>> removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
>>> to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2
>>> meter.
>>>
>>> tw
>>> --
>
>
>>
>>
>> I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
>> hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.
>>
>
> I haven't had a problem hearing it, but I can see how an external
> speaker would help on the hwy. I might wire one up just as a test to see
> the difference. I prefer to use the FRS or 2M on the road anyway and I
> only use the CB during a trail ride.
>
> tw
>

BTW, I use these for FRS:

<http://www.popularwireless.com/gmrsradioshack211850.html>

tw

--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

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

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

twaldron wrote:
> Chris Maness wrote:
>
>> twaldron wrote:
>>
>>> Chris Maness wrote:
>>>
>>>> Do jeepers use SSB on their CB radio? I'm shopping for CB's for my
>>>> jeep. I'm not into CB as I am a ham, so I'm just wondering what
>>>> features should I be looking out for.
>>>>
>>>> Chris Maness
>>>> KQ6UP
>>>>
>>>
>>> SSB is really used for DXing, so I'm not sure it would fit too well into
>>> the Jeeping world where you're only trying to contact closer trail mates
>>> and trail guides. Besides, you will be hard pressed to find another
>>> Jeeper using one.
>>>
>>> As I've said before, I use the Cobra WX75ST unit that is a completely
>>> removeable "Mr. Potatohead" type of radio. You can easily transport it
>>> to another vehicle if need be. That, an FRS and a Yaesu FT1500M for 2
>>> meter.
>>>
>>> tw
>>> --
>
>
>>
>>
>> I like those radios for the small space. Is the recieve any good? I
>> hear the audio is a little weak, and an external seaker is prefered.
>>
>
> I haven't had a problem hearing it, but I can see how an external
> speaker would help on the hwy. I might wire one up just as a test to see
> the difference. I prefer to use the FRS or 2M on the road anyway and I
> only use the CB during a trail ride.
>
> tw
>

BTW, I use these for FRS:

<http://www.popularwireless.com/gmrsradioshack211850.html>

tw

--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

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