| Author | Message | ||
     Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 169 Registered: 03-2003 |
What are the pro's and cons of hand held CB's? I will only use it on the trails and in close proximity to other vehicles and don't really want to install one in the dash etc... Does anyone have any advice? | ||
| Peter Matusov (Pmatusov) Senior Member Username: Pmatusov Post Number: 1469 Registered: 09-2002 |
if you want handheld, buy a bunch of FRS/GMRS walkie-talkies. I have two Cobra handheld GPS units - they work better than UHF, but - they are bulky, eat the batteries like there's no tomorrow, and the rubber duck antenna they come with is a joke. A small Cobra unit (not a handheld) is small and light enough to be strapped on behind the cubby box; signal-quality-wise, it is no worse than a full-blown SSB-enabled thing. | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Koby Post Number: 1249 Registered: 02-2002 |
It all depends on what everyone else has. Handheld CB can certainly be helpful. http://www.expeditionexchange.com/corva2003/DSC02902.jpg | ||
| Craig Dickson (Red90) New Member Username: Red90 Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2003 |
I use a handheld but you still need an external antenna if you want to get any reception beyond the truck in front and the truck in back. | ||
| Steve Rupp (Steve_rupp) Member Username: Steve_rupp Post Number: 239 Registered: 03-2003 |
Perry, I agree with you about not wanting to clutter up the dash. The only thing I want on the dash is the GPS. I don't like all the wires and other crap that gets in the way. As far as CB's go check this out: http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cb/c75wxst.htm This is what my brother and I use. Mount an antenna on you spare tire carrier with a quick disconnect and you'll never know it's there until you need it. Also it will transmit a hell of a lot better than a handheld. The hand helds have their place though. If you need to get out of your car to check something out you can carry it with you. I have both. They're both cheap. | ||
| marc olivares (Pugs) Senior Member Username: Pugs Post Number: 453 Registered: 12-2002 |
i actually just got a the cobra 75 that steve suggested and it works pretty well. mounted the power supply under the drivers seat and the mic i routed through the center cubby, no muss, no fuss and out of harms way. got it through amazon for about the same price as valco. marc | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Senior Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 560 Registered: 08-2003 |
I have the Cobra 75 also. It works great, and takes up no space at all. I mounted the small power box under the seat too. I like this setup because I don't want my disco to look like a trucker's rig. When you don't need it, just unplug it and put it in the glove box. Nobody will even know you have a CB when they look inside your truck. |
