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

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Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris the answer is no, Jeepers generally use the standard AM channels.

Just get whatever brand or type you want or can afford. If you have special
requirements or needs follow them.

Before the run starts find out what channel will be used and then have fun!



>> > 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
>>
>> Anyone have any opinions on the Cobra 18 WX ST II Mobile CB?
>
> Most of the talk on the CB is trail chatter and the folks with the
> mobile units don't seem to have any issues with them. I don't know
> which specific units I have seen or heard though..
>
> Mike

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris the answer is no, Jeepers generally use the standard AM channels.

Just get whatever brand or type you want or can afford. If you have special
requirements or needs follow them.

Before the run starts find out what channel will be used and then have fun!



>> > 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
>>
>> Anyone have any opinions on the Cobra 18 WX ST II Mobile CB?
>
> Most of the talk on the CB is trail chatter and the folks with the
> mobile units don't seem to have any issues with them. I don't know
> which specific units I have seen or heard though..
>
> Mike

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris the answer is no, Jeepers generally use the standard AM channels.

Just get whatever brand or type you want or can afford. If you have special
requirements or needs follow them.

Before the run starts find out what channel will be used and then have fun!



>> > 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
>>
>> Anyone have any opinions on the Cobra 18 WX ST II Mobile CB?
>
> Most of the talk on the CB is trail chatter and the folks with the
> mobile units don't seem to have any issues with them. I don't know
> which specific units I have seen or heard though..
>
> Mike

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris Maness wrote:
>
> On Dec 5, 7:45 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> So far I have found the old plain 23 channel units 'appear' to be the
>> best.
>>
>> For some reason these old units have 'way' more coverage area than the
>> new ones.
>>
>> I am comparing my vintage Cobra with a new Cobra and wow, the new one
>> was a bag of dirt for coverage with an antenna tuned properly even.
>>
>> We have found 'lost' Jeepers way out in the bush by having one person
>> with an old unit sit on a hill relaying messages to the folks with the
>> new units. Eventually someone with a new unit got close enough to pick
>> up the 'lost' person to get a direction fix on them and they got
>> 'found'.
>>
>> I am in Toronto Canada and have had a 2 way conversation with Martha's
>> Vineyard and there is one place where we off road in the near North of
>> Ontario Canada where I regularly pick up a gent on the pacific coast on
>> the 'sunshine coast' of BC. That sucker must be putting out big time!
>> I 'think' I heard mention of 5000 watts, but that isn't likely right.
>>
>> Anyhow, we run on CH 5 or CH 16 (4x4 eh) around here so a fancy radio
>> wouldn't help much.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> I have an old radioshack navajo base / mobil and it's reciever seem to
> be awesome, but it is just too big for my new jeep. There is no place
> to put it. The ANL works great -- no spark plug noise. I get a slight
> amount of altenator whine, but that's no big deal.
>
Wow! The old Navajo in the gray case? I must have sold hundreds back in
the 70's from my Main St. Radio Shack. I knew the were solid units, but
still running today, that's awesome!

--
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Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris Maness wrote:
>
> On Dec 5, 7:45 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> So far I have found the old plain 23 channel units 'appear' to be the
>> best.
>>
>> For some reason these old units have 'way' more coverage area than the
>> new ones.
>>
>> I am comparing my vintage Cobra with a new Cobra and wow, the new one
>> was a bag of dirt for coverage with an antenna tuned properly even.
>>
>> We have found 'lost' Jeepers way out in the bush by having one person
>> with an old unit sit on a hill relaying messages to the folks with the
>> new units. Eventually someone with a new unit got close enough to pick
>> up the 'lost' person to get a direction fix on them and they got
>> 'found'.
>>
>> I am in Toronto Canada and have had a 2 way conversation with Martha's
>> Vineyard and there is one place where we off road in the near North of
>> Ontario Canada where I regularly pick up a gent on the pacific coast on
>> the 'sunshine coast' of BC. That sucker must be putting out big time!
>> I 'think' I heard mention of 5000 watts, but that isn't likely right.
>>
>> Anyhow, we run on CH 5 or CH 16 (4x4 eh) around here so a fancy radio
>> wouldn't help much.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> I have an old radioshack navajo base / mobil and it's reciever seem to
> be awesome, but it is just too big for my new jeep. There is no place
> to put it. The ANL works great -- no spark plug noise. I get a slight
> amount of altenator whine, but that's no big deal.
>
Wow! The old Navajo in the gray case? I must have sold hundreds back in
the 70's from my Main St. Radio Shack. I knew the were solid units, but
still running today, that's awesome!

--
FRH

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Chris Maness wrote:
>
> On Dec 5, 7:45 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> So far I have found the old plain 23 channel units 'appear' to be the
>> best.
>>
>> For some reason these old units have 'way' more coverage area than the
>> new ones.
>>
>> I am comparing my vintage Cobra with a new Cobra and wow, the new one
>> was a bag of dirt for coverage with an antenna tuned properly even.
>>
>> We have found 'lost' Jeepers way out in the bush by having one person
>> with an old unit sit on a hill relaying messages to the folks with the
>> new units. Eventually someone with a new unit got close enough to pick
>> up the 'lost' person to get a direction fix on them and they got
>> 'found'.
>>
>> I am in Toronto Canada and have had a 2 way conversation with Martha's
>> Vineyard and there is one place where we off road in the near North of
>> Ontario Canada where I regularly pick up a gent on the pacific coast on
>> the 'sunshine coast' of BC. That sucker must be putting out big time!
>> I 'think' I heard mention of 5000 watts, but that isn't likely right.
>>
>> Anyhow, we run on CH 5 or CH 16 (4x4 eh) around here so a fancy radio
>> wouldn't help much.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> I have an old radioshack navajo base / mobil and it's reciever seem to
> be awesome, but it is just too big for my new jeep. There is no place
> to put it. The ANL works great -- no spark plug noise. I get a slight
> amount of altenator whine, but that's no big deal.
>
Wow! The old Navajo in the gray case? I must have sold hundreds back in
the 70's from my Main St. Radio Shack. I knew the were solid units, but
still running today, that's awesome!

--
FRH

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

That was a reversal, It was meant to say the license has value, and
that he wouldn't want to lose it, not following the rules with CB
players.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill, you are not following along, he already has a HAM license.

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

That was a reversal, It was meant to say the license has value, and
that he wouldn't want to lose it, not following the rules with CB
players.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill, you are not following along, he already has a HAM license.

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

That was a reversal, It was meant to say the license has value, and
that he wouldn't want to lose it, not following the rules with CB
players.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill, you are not following along, he already has a HAM license.