CB Radio???
I was on the road today in my car and a question popped into my head.... Do trucks still use CB radios today with all of the tech available? Is it a good option to add along with an RV GPS for newb...
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MarkTwain wrote:nineoaks2004 wrote:
I just got one given to me, I just need and antenna and it is going in my TV. Handy when traveling, after 22 1/2 yrs in the Navy, they cannot come up with something I have never heard (or said) It is just nice to know what is ahead.
I recommend buying a Wilson Antenna. The length of the antenna will determine the effectiveness of your CB, i.e, clarity of transmission and distance. Little cute 14" antennas do not do the job.
I have very good reception on that hand held I posted about. 'Without' an outside antenna. These aren't your 70' CB's of days gone by that you needed a 100 ft antenna waving off your car to get reception! :B
You have to think about how far these cb's have come from the 70's. Especially the 'output' side of it.
These truckers today have kickers that are FAR more powerful then they were back in the day. I got reception from miles and miles away without an outside antenna. And yes I was surprised to see this.
