CB Radio install in a 2500 Dodge
I haven't used a CB radio in over 30 years. But every once in a while I'm with a group of folks and they do use CB to communicate on the trail. So I did some research and picked up a Cobra 75WXST comp...
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Hey RoyB
I still have one tucked away under the truck seat with the squelch turned all the way up. Its sitting on the trucker channel. With the squelch all the way up you have to be right on top of the transmitting unit.
Channels are still nasty as always...
Still get the best highway info from the truckers...
We also use the FRS radios for walking the streets and stores of Gatlinburg TN and around the camp grounds...
Also Cell Phone usually work no matter where we are...
I don't think I have ever heard another RV'er on the CB channels sinch I have been pulling my trailers since 2008.
Back in the 50's and 60's it was tops and the best way to go to keep in touch with your local group - not anymore...
RoyB King George
I still have one tucked away under the truck seat with the squelch turned all the way up. Its sitting on the trucker channel. With the squelch all the way up you have to be right on top of the transmitting unit.
Channels are still nasty as always...
Still get the best highway info from the truckers...
We also use the FRS radios for walking the streets and stores of Gatlinburg TN and around the camp grounds...
Also Cell Phone usually work no matter where we are...
I don't think I have ever heard another RV'er on the CB channels sinch I have been pulling my trailers since 2008.
Back in the 50's and 60's it was tops and the best way to go to keep in touch with your local group - not anymore...
RoyB King George
