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TIDALWAVE
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Topic: Radio and communication Posted: 21 Feb 2011 at 8:36am |
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I got rid of my old CB when I sold my Jeep Wrangler. However, while traveling out west (Montana) last year I found my cellphone was essentially useless over much of the state (not just in valleys). Talking to others who camp/travel a lot in the West, many of them had CB's for emergency use. So I now have a CB installed in my Pod-hauler. I didn't need a CB with side-band and all the bells and whistles which are available. I bought a CB which could be plugged into a 12V power socket rather than trying to wire into a circuit. Total cost with antenna was less than $100.
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iamsmonk
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Location: North Carolina
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 11:02pm |
Iteach5th: If you are serious about getting another CB radio, I have one that I will make you a deal on. It was a spur of the moment purchase for me but like many other things, the thrill didn't last long. I'm sure I still have all of the original items (instructions, mounting bracket and hardware, etc.) I do NOT have the original box it came in. If you are interested, I will go out to my building tomorrow and find it and get all it's details such as model number, brand and a price for you. It is mint condition, I only had it in the truck for a couple of weeks before packing it up in a box.
Sherrie
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Sherrie & Carol,
Henri, Jay & Tanner
2004 Dodge Dakota w/4.7 V8
2011 r-pod 177
Let's go camping!
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Iteach5th
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Location: Floral Park, NY
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 10:12pm |
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I used one for many years.. thinking about get another
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"Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford
2011 RP-177
2009 Jeep Cherokee
1982 Coleman Redwood pup
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Brin
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Location: Manassas, Va
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 9:54pm |
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Craig has one that we have listened to while on trips. It can get interesting esp when traffic problems present themselves.
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Terri and Craig and Panzer
2009 - 175 RPod
2000 Ford F250 XLT Extended Cab Diesel
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Hawkeyes
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Location: Iowa
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 9:51pm |
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The kids in our area have resurrected the CB and love using them again.
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Hawkpod
2013 Surveyor Sport 189
2017 Chevy Silverado
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techntrek
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Location: MD
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 9:09pm |
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I did for about 15 years, but haven't had one installed for the last 8. It definitely saved me a few dozen times, including getting directions around bad traffic and the 20 on the latest smokey. Terry here still uses his CB.
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Doug ~ '98 Coleman ('05-'09) ~ '10 171 ('09-'15) ~ 2008 Salem ('14-'23) ~ 2019 Keystone ('23-now) ~
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Iteach5th
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Location: Floral Park, NY
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 7:31pm |
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Anyone still use a CB while on the road?
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"Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford
2011 RP-177
2009 Jeep Cherokee
1982 Coleman Redwood pup
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