CB Radio uses?

fiveofeen · 01-23-2005, 10:17 PM

Ok, might sound dumb. I always thaught CB's were cool as a kid and I see many folks on here with them. I'm just wondering what they are primarily used for. Chit chattin with truckers?? 10-4 niner

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epic37311 · 01-23-2005, 10:24 PM

Alot of things.
I had a 400 watt Boomer linear and I would drive to the top of Benton mountain just to outtalk everyone.
They are good for an emergancy situtation like getting stuck or to find out if any pigs are ahead of you radaring.
Also sometimes you can just turn them on and listen to local people cutting up or whatnot.
Recomended to at least try, find your local channel, and sit back and listen.

jimbo74 · 01-23-2005, 10:26 PM

its free communication between vehicles on a run, cbs are very limited in range, but work great from car to car, even if there are no cell phone repeaters around

fiveofeen · 01-23-2005, 10:28 PM

Yeah, I have the cell and the annoying 2 way. But CB's are soo cool. I do remember playin around with one as a kid. I think maybe I'll go garage salin' an look for one in the summer.

epic37311 · 01-23-2005, 10:31 PM

Hey Bro, If I ship ya one clipped and turned loose can you just send the shipping charge later to me? You will need antenna and coax

fiveofeen · 01-23-2005, 10:36 PM

I can pay shipping if your offerin to send me one for sure! Maybe its late, I wasnt quite sure if thats what your sayin'

epic37311 · 01-23-2005, 10:44 PM

PM'd ya

fiveofeen · 01-23-2005, 11:15 PM

word! You are one cool dude

epic37311 · 02-15-2005, 11:57 AM

Sent her out yesterday should have it tomorow if not no later than thurs. You get coax and a antana yet?

Stegall984R · 02-15-2005, 12:34 PM

pick up a 4foot fire stik. get it for about 20 bucks at a good truck stop... also when u get coax, pit up a 18foot legenth. fire stik recomends this. make sure you tune it too.... you'll be learning trucker slang in no time

AzStorm · 02-15-2005, 03:28 PM

Firesticks are cr@p!!
Get a GOOD antenna like a Wilson 1000 or 5000.
Better yet,get a Predator 10k!!

CB s are my thing along with ham radio (sometimes called HF).
Ive got a nice collection of base stations and mobiles and do some buying,selling and trading of the same.
Id gladly answer any ???'s you might have to get you started.

***Corey*** · 02-15-2005, 03:59 PM

We use CBs all the time on trail runs.
From the moment we leave the Safeway parking lot they are on so the "train" can be in touch as we motor on up to the mountains.

Since I still have not replaced one of my amps in the rig for my stereo, the CB is on all the time now on channel 17, the trucking channel.

I have gotten to know many local and long haul truckers names, and also there are a few "big base" stations on there as well that are local.

I use it for traffic before getting on Interstate 5 by SeaTac airport.
If the traffic is fubared as in a wreck (happens about once or twice a week like clock work) I take an alternate route home.

Very usefull for local traffic info.

But the best use of it is, is on trail runs so everyone knows what is going on.

Around here with my super tuned Cobra NightWatch 29, I get out over 25 miles talking to these guy's.
Pretty good for a CB.

On a good day when the "skip" rolls in, I can yak from Washington state clear back to Alabama and better.

It is also entertaining to hear the stuff some of these guy's say.
Heard some good jokes, but none that I will repeat in here

Stegall984R · 02-15-2005, 07:36 PM

how can you get out 25 miles on a CB. thats nuts..

also, how does the skip work ? I cant imagine talking to some one on the other side of teh country with a CB radio....

***Corey*** · 02-16-2005, 04:58 AM

I have a good antenna, my SWR match is below 1.25 on all channels, and I had the radio "modded" to 25 watts output.
That is called a super tune, and most CB shops can perform this on a radio that is capable of being modded.

Skip works by bouncing the transmission off of the ionosphere during the day time.
Some CB'ers live for that by shooting and recording who they talk to.

Do a search on Google for CB skip, and you should get many hits.

uboatcmndr · 02-16-2005, 09:50 AM

Fascinating!

I WANT ONE.

4x4Lamm · 02-16-2005, 11:02 AM

All the time, smokey, county mounty, bear in the air, kojack with a kodak, or just plain old,

"there is a cop on I-70 west, mile 343"

I have never been suprised by a cop on the interstate.

Lamm

4-RUNNIN' FREAK · 03-04-2005, 08:07 PM

Ok. I just bought one yesterday. http://www.rfwiz.com/VertexStandard/...00_InfoDat.htm
I was told on this site that I can't use it without a license from the FCC.
I don't know a lick bout this type of thing and the guy I bought it from didn't mention a license being needed unless I wasn't paying attention. Can anyone tell me what is involved in getting licensed? How much? What can I search for on the net? I want to use it and not be out $$$ I paid. He left the wires in his truck since he is upgrading and it only has the power wire. The dood is a long haul trucker friend of my dads in case anyone was wondering why he has a radio that I cannot use.

EDIT: some guys said it's not a CB, and the "other" forum where my original was bumped to isn't getting any traffic. I have a new toy and want to use it

Racer944 · 03-04-2005, 09:00 PM

I set up a deal a few weeks ago to buy this guy's CB, but unfortunately have had a lot of things pop up with school, frat, and g/f, so I'm still hoping to make my way down there to pick it up and get some friends to help install it, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

fiveofeen · 03-05-2005, 10:03 AM

i have everything but a mount. I might go buy a temp one today at radio shack. I can't wait. I'm gonna mod up a place to mount it. I wanted to put it under the stereo but that will block the speaker. I might use a plug in speaker or drill holes under the speaker to allow it to be heard.

WATRD · 03-05-2005, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4-RUNNIN' FREAK

EDIT: some guys said it's not a CB, and the "other" forum where my original was bumped to isn't getting any traffic. I have a new toy and want to use it

They said that because it's NOT a CB. That radio operates in a completely different frequency band and the only ones you are going to be able to talk to is boats and airplanes. It certainly won't communicate with CB's on the trail.

CB's operate in the 11 meter band, that is 26 and 27 mhz. That radio operates up in the 400 mhz range.

Do a Google search on "VHF License" and "UHF License" to learn the licensing requirements. In some cases, a VHF or "marine" radio like that is illegal to operate on the land.

fiveofeen · 03-05-2005, 05:06 PM

well mine is in, I mounted the firestick on the rear roof. I will have pics up tomorrow. I managed to get a radio check and everything worked fine. I am only getting 1/2 mile tops of pickup though. And I keep hearing people talking in spanish. I live in Michigan so I have no clue on that. Its a 4ft firestik w/ a nice 18ft coax. I might not have it grounded good enough. Like I said, pics will be up later. Thanks for the help guys.

Expat · 03-09-2005, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzStorm

Firesticks are cr@p!!
Get a GOOD antenna like a Wilson 1000 or 5000.
Better yet,get a Predator 10k!!

Shoot...I was just about to order the Firestick 2. Can you please educate e in the difference between the Wilson and the Firestick. I noted on another thread that one Wilson had 32% better dB gain than the Firestick

Appreciate any advice/info you can offer me.

Thanks
Mark

Bob_98SR5 · 03-09-2005, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiveofeen

Ok, might sound dumb. I always thaught CB's were cool as a kid and I see many folks on here with them. I'm just wondering what they are primarily used for. Chit chattin with truckers?? 10-4 niner

you know, i thought i'd be exposed to the wonderful world of truck talk, but in reality, it was pretty quiet. and those that did talk were mostly speaking espanol. eeeeeevery once in awhile you'd hear some interesting conversation, but most of the time, static and silence.

bob

epic37311 · 03-09-2005, 04:54 PM

I think it's a little bit differnt around here Bob Alot of people still use them. I guess it's just where you are at. But being in SE. Tennessee they are alot of trails very close, minutes away and are very active. They are alot of base stations here too.

fiveofeen · 03-10-2005, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

you know, i thought i'd be exposed to the wonderful world of truck talk, but in reality, it was pretty quiet. and those that did talk were mostly speaking espanol. eeeeeevery once in awhile you'd hear some interesting conversation, but most of the time, static and silence.

bob

Same here bob. I have managed to help one person find thier way back on direction. but other than that not much. I cant understand it most of the time. I think I need an amp. I get a lot of spanish though, really weird.

01-23-2005, 10:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
epic37311 Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Decatur TN Posts: 969	Alot of things. I had a 400 watt Boomer linear and I would drive to the top of Benton mountain just to outtalk everyone. They are good for an emergancy situtation like getting stuck or to find out if any pigs are ahead of you radaring. Also sometimes you can just turn them on and listen to local people cutting up or whatnot. Recomended to at least try, find your local channel, and sit back and listen. __________________ When I was younger I hated going to weddings. It seemed that all of my aunts and the grandmotherly types used to come up to me, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped that crap after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.

01-23-2005, 10:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
fiveofeen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,015	Yeah, I have the cell and the annoying 2 way. But CB's are soo cool. I do remember playin around with one as a kid. I think maybe I'll go garage salin' an look for one in the summer. __________________ Tim - www.TGTINT.com 1994 4Runner SR5 - 3.0 5spd - Eibach springs, CB, Hella 500's, M/T's, and a very nice tint job..

01-23-2005, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
epic37311 Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Decatur TN Posts: 969	Hey Bro, If I ship ya one clipped and turned loose can you just send the shipping charge later to me? You will need antenna and coax __________________ When I was younger I hated going to weddings. It seemed that all of my aunts and the grandmotherly types used to come up to me, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped that crap after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.

01-23-2005, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
fiveofeen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,015	I can pay shipping if your offerin to send me one for sure! Maybe its late, I wasnt quite sure if thats what your sayin' __________________ Tim - www.TGTINT.com 1994 4Runner SR5 - 3.0 5spd - Eibach springs, CB, Hella 500's, M/T's, and a very nice tint job..

01-23-2005, 10:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
epic37311 Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Decatur TN Posts: 969	PM'd ya __________________ When I was younger I hated going to weddings. It seemed that all of my aunts and the grandmotherly types used to come up to me, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped that crap after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.

01-23-2005, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	its free communication between vehicles on a run, cbs are very limited in range, but work great from car to car, even if there are no cell phone repeaters around

01-23-2005, 11:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
fiveofeen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,015	word! You are one cool dude __________________ Tim - www.TGTINT.com 1994 4Runner SR5 - 3.0 5spd - Eibach springs, CB, Hella 500's, M/T's, and a very nice tint job..

02-15-2005, 11:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
epic37311 Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Decatur TN Posts: 969	Sent her out yesterday should have it tomorow if not no later than thurs. You get coax and a antana yet? __________________ When I was younger I hated going to weddings. It seemed that all of my aunts and the grandmotherly types used to come up to me, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped that crap after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.

02-15-2005, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stegall984R Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: OmG, Hi2U !!! .... DANG, my chic's got some SEXY eyes.... among other things. WOOT WOOT !! Posts: 720	pick up a 4foot fire stik. get it for about 20 bucks at a good truck stop... also when u get coax, pit up a 18foot legenth. fire stik recomends this. make sure you tune it too.... you'll be learning trucker slang in no time

02-15-2005, 03:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
AzStorm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: HELL,AKA Phoenix,Arizona Posts: 344	Firesticks are cr@p!! Get a GOOD antenna like a Wilson 1000 or 5000. Better yet,get a Predator 10k!! CB s are my thing along with ham radio (sometimes called HF). Ive got a nice collection of base stations and mobiles and do some buying,selling and trading of the same. Id gladly answer any ???'s you might have to get you started.

02-15-2005, 03:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	We use CBs all the time on trail runs. From the moment we leave the Safeway parking lot they are on so the "train" can be in touch as we motor on up to the mountains. Since I still have not replaced one of my amps in the rig for my stereo, the CB is on all the time now on channel 17, the trucking channel. I have gotten to know many local and long haul truckers names, and also there are a few "big base" stations on there as well that are local. I use it for traffic before getting on Interstate 5 by SeaTac airport. If the traffic is fubared as in a wreck (happens about once or twice a week like clock work) I take an alternate route home. Very usefull for local traffic info. But the best use of it is, is on trail runs so everyone knows what is going on. Around here with my super tuned Cobra NightWatch 29, I get out over 25 miles talking to these guy's. Pretty good for a CB. On a good day when the "skip" rolls in, I can yak from Washington state clear back to Alabama and better. It is also entertaining to hear the stuff some of these guy's say. Heard some good jokes, but none that I will repeat in here __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-15-2005, 07:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Stegall984R Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: OmG, Hi2U !!! .... DANG, my chic's got some SEXY eyes.... among other things. WOOT WOOT !! Posts: 720	how can you get out 25 miles on a CB. thats nuts.. also, how does the skip work ? I cant imagine talking to some one on the other side of teh country with a CB radio....

02-16-2005, 04:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	I have a good antenna, my SWR match is below 1.25 on all channels, and I had the radio "modded" to 25 watts output. That is called a super tune, and most CB shops can perform this on a radio that is capable of being modded. Skip works by bouncing the transmission off of the ionosphere during the day time. Some CB'ers live for that by shooting and recording who they talk to. Do a search on Google for CB skip, and you should get many hits. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-16-2005, 09:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
uboatcmndr Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 417	Fascinating! I WANT ONE. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 Intakesilencer removal, deckplate mod, elbow removal, 1'' Roger Brown Bodylift', 1'' BAMACHEM Lift, OME N91S shocks and rear coils, OME N86 front shocks, tundra front coils, s/s brake lines, Sonoran panhard bar, Sonoran diff drop, Daystar bumpstops,TJM-17 front bumper, Stubbs Sliders, 255/85 BFG Mud Terrains, Sonoran Rear Bumper, Hella 500's

02-16-2005, 11:02 AM	#16 (permalink)
4x4Lamm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,573	All the time, smokey, county mounty, bear in the air, kojack with a kodak, or just plain old, "there is a cop on I-70 west, mile 343" I have never been suprised by a cop on the interstate. Lamm __________________ -1992 4Runner SR5, Destroyed by fire. Lots of mods. I will miss it. -1995 4Runner SR5 Limited, Also known as the money pit. Becoming a trail rig now. -2004 Tacoma SR5 TRD, My new daily driver. I love this truck!

03-04-2005, 08:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
4-RUNNIN' FREAK Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NNJ Posts: 3,951	Ok. I just bought one yesterday. http://www.rfwiz.com/VertexStandard/...00_InfoDat.htm I was told on this site that I can't use it without a license from the FCC. I don't know a lick bout this type of thing and the guy I bought it from didn't mention a license being needed unless I wasn't paying attention. Can anyone tell me what is involved in getting licensed? How much? What can I search for on the net? I want to use it and not be out $$$ I paid. He left the wires in his truck since he is upgrading and it only has the power wire. The dood is a long haul trucker friend of my dads in case anyone was wondering why he has a radio that I cannot use. EDIT: some guys said it's not a CB, and the "other" forum where my original was bumped to isn't getting any traffic. I have a new toy and want to use it __________________ '02 4Runner - '06 XRunner Breakdancing www.BadgeYourRide.com Check this out Multi-Touch Interaction Research http://mrl.nyu.edu/~jhan/ftirtouch/ Highest Xmax 6.5" subwoofer made Total Posts: 32,218 (75.35 posts per day) [/center] [/color] Still A Neon Last edited by 4-RUNNIN' FREAK; 03-04-2005 at 08:13 PM.

03-04-2005, 09:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
Racer944 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL WAR EAGLE Posts: 909	I set up a deal a few weeks ago to buy this guy's CB, but unfortunately have had a lot of things pop up with school, frat, and g/f, so I'm still hoping to make my way down there to pick it up and get some friends to help install it, I CAN'T WAIT!!!! __________________ Sean <>< 1995 4RUNNER 3.0 5SPEED FIPK, Borla, Stubb's Standard SKOs, 100W Hella 500's,PP Springs, 33x10.50 BFG AT, cute redhead http://community.webshots.com/user/racer944 http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/racer944/

03-05-2005, 10:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
fiveofeen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,015	i have everything but a mount. I might go buy a temp one today at radio shack. I can't wait. I'm gonna mod up a place to mount it. I wanted to put it under the stereo but that will block the speaker. I might use a plug in speaker or drill holes under the speaker to allow it to be heard. __________________ Tim - www.TGTINT.com 1994 4Runner SR5 - 3.0 5spd - Eibach springs, CB, Hella 500's, M/T's, and a very nice tint job..

03-05-2005, 05:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
fiveofeen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,015	well mine is in, I mounted the firestick on the rear roof. I will have pics up tomorrow. I managed to get a radio check and everything worked fine. I am only getting 1/2 mile tops of pickup though. And I keep hearing people talking in spanish. I live in Michigan so I have no clue on that. Its a 4ft firestik w/ a nice 18ft coax. I might not have it grounded good enough. Like I said, pics will be up later. Thanks for the help guys. __________________ Tim - www.TGTINT.com 1994 4Runner SR5 - 3.0 5spd - Eibach springs, CB, Hella 500's, M/T's, and a very nice tint job..

03-09-2005, 04:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
epic37311 Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Decatur TN Posts: 969	I think it's a little bit differnt around here Bob Alot of people still use them. I guess it's just where you are at. But being in SE. Tennessee they are alot of trails very close, minutes away and are very active. They are alot of base stations here too. __________________ When I was younger I hated going to weddings. It seemed that all of my aunts and the grandmotherly types used to come up to me, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped that crap after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.

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