Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

The Oceanside clubs run channel 5, too.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Mike Romain 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/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

The Oceanside clubs run channel 5, too.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Mike Romain 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/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

The Oceanside clubs run channel 5, too.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Mike Romain 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/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

I bought the first 23 channel back in '66 from Radio Shack:
http://www.----------.com/cbRadio.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"Frank_v7.0" wrote:
>
> 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?
 

I bought the first 23 channel back in '66 from Radio Shack:
http://www.----------.com/cbRadio.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"Frank_v7.0" wrote:
>
> 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?
 

I bought the first 23 channel back in '66 from Radio Shack:
http://www.----------.com/cbRadio.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"Frank_v7.0" wrote:
>
> 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?
 

Single side-band (SSB) has never been used on any runs (including EJS and
Camp Jeep) that I have been on. The least common denominator is AM (regular
CB) and often below CH23. CH4 (4WD) and CH16 (for 4x4) seem to be popular.

I also have Cobra WXST75 and I like it. I am not happy with where I mounted
the box with the SO-239 connector so if you have a good place for it, I'd
like to hear it.

73s!

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Single side-band (SSB) has never been used on any runs (including EJS and
Camp Jeep) that I have been on. The least common denominator is AM (regular
CB) and often below CH23. CH4 (4WD) and CH16 (for 4x4) seem to be popular.

I also have Cobra WXST75 and I like it. I am not happy with where I mounted
the box with the SO-239 connector so if you have a good place for it, I'd
like to hear it.

73s!

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

Single side-band (SSB) has never been used on any runs (including EJS and
Camp Jeep) that I have been on. The least common denominator is AM (regular
CB) and often below CH23. CH4 (4WD) and CH16 (for 4x4) seem to be popular.

I also have Cobra WXST75 and I like it. I am not happy with where I mounted
the box with the SO-239 connector so if you have a good place for it, I'd
like to hear it.

73s!

Re: SSB CB Usage?
 

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> 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.

No problem. I will follow the CB rules.