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to CB or not to CB [message #265347] Mon, 03 November 2014 11:51 Go to next message
midlf is currently offline  midlf   United States
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I have all the equipment and materials to put a CB in the GMC. I'm wondering if it is worth the effort. I haven't used a CB since I stopped trying to do 20 over. (Life is too short to be in a hurry.)

Any use these days on the road? How about in a GMCMH caravan? What is your experience and current thinking.

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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Re: to CB or not to CB [message #265348 is a reply to message #265347] Mon, 03 November 2014 11:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Otterwan   United States
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They're kind of fun, and a good way to keep in touch if you're traveling with someone else who has one. Also one more avenue to get local help in an emergency. If something happens and your cell phone is dead or missing, odds are you can contact someone who could at least pass your location on the the local authorities.

1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."

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Re: [GMCnet] to CB or not to CB [message #265351 is a reply to message #265348] Mon, 03 November 2014 12:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powerjon is currently offline  powerjon   United States
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I listen to it when the traffic get heavy or there is a stoppage on the road and you can get local info when needed. I find it useful when needed.

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan

> On Nov 3, 2014, at 12:54 PM, David Orders wrote:
>
> They're kind of fun, and a good way to keep in touch if you're traveling with someone else who has one. Also one more avenue to get local help in an
> emergency. If something happens and your cell phone is dead or missing, odds are you can contact someone who could at least pass your location on the
> the local authorities.
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Re: [GMCnet] to CB or not to CB [message #265353 is a reply to message #265351] Mon, 03 November 2014 12:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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I plan on putting one in my truck... Just cannot figure out where I want to put it. The mini ones suck. Gotta get a Cobra 29LTD. (edited)

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
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Re: [GMCnet] to CB or not to CB [message #265356 is a reply to message #265353] Mon, 03 November 2014 12:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Otterwan   United States
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I got this on Ebay. Fits right in the dash.

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Re: [GMCnet] to CB or not to CB [message #265361 is a reply to message #265356] Mon, 03 November 2014 13:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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Get a Ham Ticket and be done with it. Tech class is very easy. No Morse Code. Lots of repeaters everywhere. Auto patch for emergency traffic in many places. Modern equipment can be hidden anywhere.
Ham Radio beats the heck out of CB for convoy. No foul mouth bad language.
Lots of GMCers have tickets.
Tom, KA4CSG

2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG

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Re: [GMCnet] to CB or not to CB [message #265363 is a reply to message #265361] Mon, 03 November 2014 14:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Broham is currently offline  Broham   United States
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PO installed on in my coach and I find it helpful. traffic and entertainment mostly however I have a blown taillight fuse and heard about it on my CB

Todd

Todd Owner of a 1976 Eleganza II 26’ other toys: 93 Vette 84 Goldwing and gone but not forgotten 72 CB750 Chopper 96 Caprice Classic 34 Ford roadster 94 Fleetwood

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Re: [GMCnet] to CB or not to CB [message #265369 is a reply to message #265361] Mon, 03 November 2014 15:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jw mills is currently offline  jw mills   United States
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AND the little 2 meter and 70cm hand held radio from China are small and
cheap.
BaoFeng UV-3R (2-Pack) $64.95
or
BaoFeng UV-B6 (2-Pack) (has a keypad) $77.95

I've got a couple of the UV-3Rs and they work nicely and are about the
size of a cigarette pack.
I've no interest in that site, didn't even get mine from there.

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Jim Mills
Greeley, CO
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On Mon, 2014-11-03 at 12:28 -0700, Thomas Phipps wrote:

> Get a Ham Ticket and be done with it. Tech class is very easy. No Morse Code. Lots of repeaters everywhere. Auto patch for emergency traffic in
> many places. Modern equipment can be hidden anywhere.
> Ham Radio beats the heck out of CB for convoy. No foul mouth bad language.
> Lots of GMCers have tickets.
> Tom, KA4CSG
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Re: to CB or not to CB [message #265405 is a reply to message #265347] Mon, 03 November 2014 21:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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Every time someone comes up with that question I suggest an alternate solution.

Go buy a megaphone.

They have about the same range ans CB and do not require any electrical power or any unsightly antennas and costs less. You can easily remove one from the coach and use it portable or in another vehicle. It is also highly directional so multiple people can use them at the same time on the same frequency.

TIC

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: to CB or not to CB [message #265415 is a reply to message #265405] Tue, 04 November 2014 08:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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Bahh Humbug!

CB radios are fun.

Ken Burton wrote on Mon, 03 November 2014 20:47
Every time someone comes up with that question I suggest an alternate solution.

Go buy a megaphone.

They have about the same range ans CB and do not require any electrical power or any unsightly antennas and costs less. You can easily remove one from the coach and use it portable or in another vehicle. It is also highly directional so multiple people can use them at the same time on the same frequency.

TIC

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"

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Re: [GMCnet] to CB or not to CB [message #265420 is a reply to message #265361] Tue, 04 November 2014 09:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gary Berry is currently offline  Gary Berry   United States
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I have one in the Stretch. I use it whenever I'm traveling with
friends with their Motorhomes. Invaluable when traveling in areas
without cell coverage. I have one in the dune buggy when out on the
sand with other buggy friends.

GaryB in Wa
1973 Stretch
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Re: [GMCnet] to CB or not to CB [message #265476 is a reply to message #265420] Wed, 05 November 2014 03:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gatsbys' Cruiser is currently offline  Gatsbys' Cruiser   United States
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I agree. The CB radio is fun.

Entertaining when the truckers are blabbing, Has warned me of smokies and accidents on many occasions. The other radios won't do that.

They are simple to install and don't cost that much. I think you can still get a 23 channel CB cheap but a 40 channel is better. If you really are into it, get a cb sidebander, maybe not many around though but were used for skip talk as well as extended range.

They even have antennas that stick to the glass so you dont have to run a cable or drill holes.... transmits to outside antenna through the glass, how about that? Can't get much simpler.

I was an avid cber in the 70's and the crowds have gone away but the truckers still travel with their CB's and can be helpful at times.

Since the cb's are so small now and can be a real entertainment value as well as a warning device, I'd say put it in. It won't take that long to install, what do you have to lose?

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Re: to CB or not to CB [message #265495 is a reply to message #265347] Wed, 05 November 2014 12:47 Go to previous message
midlf is currently offline  midlf   United States
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Thanks for the input. Seeing as I have it I'll install it.

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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