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08-18-2020, 02:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Marysville WA
Posts: 138
M.O.C. #26029
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CB radio
I was wondering do any of you out there still use a CB radio asking for a friend...
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08-18-2020, 02:48 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Some folks still do, I haven't for over 20 years.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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08-18-2020, 03:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Lamesa
Posts: 621
M.O.C. #26010
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I see someone with a CB traveling every now and again but not many at all. I got rid of my last one in the mid 90s and it was just for my Jeep when we ran across the mountains. Think I still have an old Midland stuck on a shelf out in the shop somewhere...
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Danny and Susan wife of 55 years
2019 Ram Laramie 3500 6.4 4x4 CC 4.10 SRW
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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08-18-2020, 04:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 611
M.O.C. #25842
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I've got a Midland handheld that I've had for at least 20 years. I only use it to listen to truckers tell which lane to be in when the traffic comes to a stop.
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08-19-2020, 04:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 362
M.O.C. #21337
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Running a President McKinley and a President Maryland antenna
awesome setup. Always good for some good road info and help if needed.
Mike
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RAM 3500 Mega Cab Cummins Diesel DRW
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08-19-2020, 07:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We have a hand held one in the truck. It is another tool to use when needed.
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08-27-2020, 06:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #25947
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I am still on 11 meter's (CB) also 10 thru 40 meter's, 2 meter's, 440 & 6 meter's. Its call ham radio.
73's good buddy
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Sawyer (The Lawyer) Buster Brown Fur - babies
46 years married (Dam I been in prison that long)
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08-28-2020, 06:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Winchester
Posts: 900
M.O.C. #19514
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We got one given to us by a friend in 2016 and paid to have it professionally installed (antenna, etc.). We rarely use it, just when traffic comes to a stop and the truckers talk about why it is stopped.
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08-28-2020, 08:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hudson
Posts: 480
M.O.C. #2446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by R.S.O'Donnell
I've got a Midland handheld that I've had for at least 20 years. I only use it to listen to truckers tell which lane to be in when the traffic comes to a stop.
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The very same reason to monitor and have it on. The days of trash talking have gone way side. It is not the radio of dirty mouth like it was back in the 70's.
Yes on the rare occasion you will hear 4 letter words. This is why I was turned off for many years. Back in the day when you had an FCC license for CB radio. People were more respectful. There were still the yahoo's.
I am now a Licensed Ham Radio no code operator. But there is no standard on a Frequency for RVers.
I Plan to take this up with national to at least have them designate a Frequency within the 200Mhz band and 400Mhz band for meet up and then take the talk to a different frequency for chat.
Similar to VHF Marine Band. VHF CH16 for Coast Guard emergency and mayday contacts, chats move, go to a different channel for conversation.
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Old 3255RL It is a weekend warrior and less than 15K miles. Mostly sits at the house. Home is where the heart is.
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08-28-2020, 09:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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gave up on cb and ham radio years ago. I use google :-)
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08-30-2020, 02:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
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I have one but only turn it on if I need info. Too much trash talk and law breakers running linear amps which blast everyone else out of the water.
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2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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08-30-2020, 02:11 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Fullerton
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #22148
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I have a CB on my Honda Goldwing and use it all the time when I ride with a group of motorcycle riders. Otherwise, I haven’t used one since the mid-90’s while RV’g.
D.
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Fullerton, CA
2016 Montana Legacy, 3160RL
2015 Ford F-250 SD 4X4
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08-30-2020, 03:32 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Santa Rosa Beach
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #18757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie 3931fb
I am still on 11 meter's (CB) also 10 thru 40 meter's, 2 meter's, 440 & 6 meter's. Its call ham radio.
73's good buddy
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Same here except for 6m.
We turn on the CB when there's a traffic tie up.
Like to use the 2m & 440 when travelling.
If you're in a totally dead zone, like in some areas in the Rockies, there's a good chance you can reach a ham repeater in the area during an emergency.
And there's a good chance in those situations to use your ham transceiver to access phone patch, where available on ham repeaters, to get a call through to 911 when you're in a cellphone null area.
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08-30-2020, 04:32 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Burnet
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #24564
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The CB is great when traveling with a group. We find a less used channel so don't have to listen to much trash. Cell phones are a great backup if someone gets out of range. Sometimes we use the CB to find out about traffic tie ups.
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08-30-2020, 05:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,664
M.O.C. #9969
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We still have on and also use it when traveling with friends. We're all GoodSam members and use channel 13 which is the unofficial GoodSam channel.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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08-30-2020, 06:43 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Mt. Vernon
Posts: 253
M.O.C. #6179
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie 3931fb
I am still on 11 meter's (CB) also 10 thru 40 meter's, 2 meter's, 440 & 6 meter's. Its call ham radio.
73's good buddy
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Happy to see a fellow ham out there! My husband is KA9VRX, holds an extra class license and is a volunteer examiner. I’m KB9NVJ and hold a technicians license. Hubby is on a radio all the time. We bought a new truck and have yet to get the ham unit installed. On the list of things to do!!
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08-30-2020, 07:02 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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HAMs should, well I think they should monitor 146.520 when on the road or anytime possible. Most radios now have the ability to monitor more than one frequency at a time. Please always have one set to 146.520.
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09-01-2020, 03:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Riverbank
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #17390
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We have a group of 6 that travels a lot together and all of us have a CB, great to provide information to the others if a mechanical issue arises or for giving information on where to turn or which off ramp to take. So far they have worked out great and I don't think any of us spent more than $60 for the radio plus antenna.
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09-16-2020, 05:53 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: ladson,SC
Posts: 201
M.O.C. #26644
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie 3931fb
I am still on 11 meter's (CB) also 10 thru 40 meter's, 2 meter's, 440 & 6 meter's. Its call ham radio.
73's good buddy
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73's and good Luck in the contest....CQ DX
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