CB's does anyone still use them?

[SavageEagle]

I have a handheld CB and a pair of Midland LXT-300 2-ways. I love my CB because it's the best source of traffic info available. It's also a lifesaver if you break down on I74 west at 3 in the morning! Granted it alerts crazys to your area, but it also allows you to get ahold of a trucker with a cell phone to call for help. Sometimes you don't break down in good cell phone area, I don't care if you have Verizon or not. And yea, 2 way radios are basiclly junk after a half mile in town. Tried to play car-hide-and-seek with those, yea, we went back to CB's!

 

[Jerry]

CB's are common among people who do alot of fourwheeling in their Jeeps or trucks; therefore, I can see some advantages to having a CB in a shtf situation because it may put you in touch almost immediately with some well equipped people with a valuable skill set.

 

[Mr.Hoppes]

Booney talk

I used to travel alot and from time to time you would hear booney talk, farmer A yacking away with farmer B.

Being in booney land now, the other night while milking my goats a couple booneys started up a chit chat on old ch12 found out alot about people who live within a mile of me.

I still think CBs are a good option for multiple vehicle use because without a license you can talk for miles and don't run out of batteries / power.

I also have never had so many children on a CB Radio as I have had with the FR's.


And yes some FR's d require a license to operate. And plenty ignore that for the time being.

Fromerly (( Little Dude )) KAWL 2690

 

[VN Vet]

I own two, but I don't have one mounted in my truck right now. Vehicles today do not make themselve available to easy mounting of CB radios without being in the way of something else.

If anyone has a good location for mounting one in a Toyota FJ, please let me know.
I guess I could look into a remote unit with controls on the handset. However, I don't have one of those. Yet.

 

[SavageEagle]

Not to thread jack, but how do you like that FJ? Ever gone off road?

I hope you like cutting up a new truck because I think either you're going to have to cut a hole, mount it on the ceiling, or your passenger will just be REALLY uncomfortable... You could always mount it in the center console I guess....

 

[VN Vet]

OK, lets don't change subjects but my JF is great. Power and 22 mpg plus cool looks. I have only taken it off road to get to camp sites, job sites but not to go mudding or rock hopping. I love it too much to mistreat it. I'd get me a good Jeep to do that stuff with.

The ceiling is an idea I have thought of given the room I have up there, but I have not done anything else but think about it. I think I'll look into a remote unit. Yep, passengers would be uncomfortable if I place the radio on their side. There is no room on my side of the cabin. Under the seat is not good either.

 

[jeremy]

I own two, but I don't have one mounted in my truck right now. Vehicles today do not make themselve available to easy mounting of CB radios without being in the way of something else.

If anyone has a good location for mounting one in a Toyota FJ, please let me know.
I guess I could look into a remote unit with controls on the handset. However, I don't have one of those. Yet.

I am considering this option for my truck. The only thing is I have not got to put my hands on one or find someone who has used it. However I have used Cobra CB's for years and am overly happy with their performance.

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[Old Syko]

Let's face it! This is posted in a survival and preparedness forum. In case of survival the old CB may well be your best form of communication. Hard wired systems will be gone but probably not until after the cell towers go away. It takes some education and understanding, not to mention specialized equipment to operate a ham setup. Pretty much any of us uneducated dolts can figure out how to operate a CB. A scanner will also be an asset. I own such radios not for regular use but instead for just in case.

Face the facts! In a SHTF situation all legality concerns are out the window. Being prepared is just making arrangements for the unknown.

What can it hurt to have a decent CB on hand?

 

[bigcraig]

While I do agree that a CB will be a great benefit in a SHTF situation, I don't own one, which is sad as I drive a truck for a living. lol

 

[paulgl26]

i got an ok set up on my truck
it is the best radar detector on highway
and i think it will be useful in an SHTF
i still see a lot of people using it and is very good when you travel in groups (caravan)
in a SHTF situation you don't want to be alone and you want to be able to communicate

 

[flagtag]

I have one in my truck. My son has a base. He also has a mobile on that he wants to switch to my truck (his is better).

How many shortwaves are there out there? If something did happen, how much traffic could they handle at one time? If someone at work (not necessarily in the same town, but local) needed to contact someone at home, would a shortwave be able to be used as a "bridge" to get the message to that home? Or vice versa?

CB's are cheaper to buy and opperate. More people should own (and use them) just in case. But, I also believe that more shortwaves are needed as well. Information could be passed across country more readily. CB's for local.

I believe there is a greater need right now (and in the near future) for more of BOTH. (especially if Biden if right! )

 

[wolfman]

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[jeremy]

Is there a type of antennae that can be mounted in the body? Just trying to keep the whips out of the way.

 

[SavageEagle]

Is there a type of antennae that can be mounted in the body? Just trying to keep the whips out of the way.

Not that will have a real strong signal. Unless something new has came out in the last 3 years that works that is. The problem is vehicle noise. The interferance from the motor will give you more static than signal. I tried running a steel rod-turned CB Antenna along the frame of my truck and connected it to my bumper. No dice. Tried running an antenna along the inside roof, same result.

The only real choice is to wrap a cut down CB antenna with as much copper wire as possible at it's base, wrap it in electrical tape and place it in the trunk. If it's a truck, same thing, but put it horizontal just under the top lip of the sidepanels in the bed.

None of these will get you a real strong signal as a regular mounted antenna would, but they are concealed or fairly concealed and work with as little interferance as possible.

 

[csaws]

Have a cb but no ant. or 4x4 to use it in...I guess I should buy both soon.

 

[jeremy]

I have a CJ I am trying to figure out where, how to mount my antennas in a not in my farging way fashion. I will have a CB, a scanner, a 2 way, and of course a stereo. The only antenna that is not in my way is the stereo one.

 

[gunrunner0320]

i have a c b in my truck talk to a few people here in Anderson there is some **** that gos on but not that bad. i like it when im on my way to work and back. they do come in handy i like it

 

[Richard]

i have a c b in my truck talk to a few people here in Anderson there is some **** that gos on but not that bad. i like it when im on my way to work and back. they do come in handy i like it

Gunrunner, what channel are you usually talking on?

I normally keep my CB turned off unless we're traveling but if there are folks chatting it up here locally I'll turn it on and tune it in.

 

[INMIline]

I want ears on my truck because I have the 10:36 and the 20 for a Lot Lizard!!

 

[SavageEagle]

I miss my CB. Although it may look funny on an Olds 88, I was thinking the other day about putting one on it. Then this thread gets resurected. It must be a sign....