Do people still use c.b. Radios while 4wheeling or do they use cell phones?
Do people still use c.b. Radios while 4wheeling or do they use cell phones?
SOS-1999TJ (March 19th, 2018)
CB's since they don't need the cell signal that is lost so often in the mountains.
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Chris in Florida
I thought so makes sense'i will have to pick one up.already have twin antennae probably only need 20 channels.
yeah, go with the cheap Cobra from Walmart...works great for the trails.
J.
I run a swap meet Cobra ..
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In a never ending search for the proper mix of dirt & rock !
Thanks for the info!maybe found one on cl for 25 bucks,does everyone run on a certain channel?also getting a list together of things I should have on a trail,any insight would be great.
highlift jack,snatch strap,first aid kit,good spare,xtra water/food,warm clothes/blanket,air source,misc. tools, just to name a few
Channel choice is decided by the person putting the run together. "We" have no formal / mandatory channel though channel 4 is our most commonly used channel.
SOS-1999TJ (March 19th, 2018)
Thanks for all the help,I think about the only thing I don't have is a strap for towing and a air supply.
Make sure you get a snatch strap and not a tow strap.
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Chris in Florida
Make sure you have good tow points front and back to attach a tow strap to as well.
Radio Service Center off of Sheridan can get you squared away with anything you need for your CB. Even sells used/tuned ones. Very smart guy.
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We do not remember days, we remember moments.
Cesare Pavese
Where abouts off Sheridan?ive got twin antennas maybe I can hook them up but need the parts maybe radio service center can help with needed parts.really glad to get the feedback.i will have to get tow hooks good thing is I have a couple weeks to get myself together! Tks again everybody
S. Sheridan and W. Kentucky - the owner knows his stuff!
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Chris in Florida
I have CB but recently passed my HAM technician license test. Waiting for my call sign.
Plan on having both on board.
CB, FRS, or HAM depending on the group. With FrontRange4x4 run, I use the CB. With a few buddies, they have FRS only. I'm a little interested in HAM, but mostly for the capability to patch through to a telephone in a time of need.
You can also do APRS with ham mapping your location and allowing people in range of a phone to see your position.
I use both CB and cell phone. CB for on-trail communication, and cell phone for navigation of the trails. I use apps like BackCountry Navigator (Android) or Motion-X GPS (iOS/Android), which allow you to use the .gpx or .kml trail files from TrailDamage. You can cache (pre-save) your map tiles so you always have a point of reference and are not dependent on cell signal for Navigation.
CB and cell phone here too. I've been surprised by how often I have a signal, and for talking to the group on a regular trail run the CB is fine.