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CB and other comms
09 Sep 2020 14:18 #227989
by 300bhpton
Replied by 300bhpton on topic CB and other comms
Is it definitely a CB you are after? I'm starting to move to PMR446 these days. Decent handhelds of these can be had for £17-25 delivered. Handheld CB's alway looks pricey to me.
Have bought from these guys in the past:
www.thunderpole.co.uk/cb-radio.html
www.kcb.co.uk/
Have bought from these guys in the past:
www.thunderpole.co.uk/cb-radio.html
www.kcb.co.uk/
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09 Sep 2020 14:50 #227991
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic CB and other comms
Handheld "traditional" CBs are expensive in my opinion. PMR446 range from toys to business class. My sons marina use Motorola business PMR446 and in general use in a fairly open area with some metal sheds they max out at 500 metres. We have used similar within wooded areas and at 2-300 metres they drop out. Business class ones are quite robust and have good battery life.
Traditional mobiles are fairly cheap although there is always a debate as to whether to use UK or EU channels.I have had more success with these in terms of distance, they cover off-road sites well, the downside is that they are attached to the car!
I will be on traditional CB at the meet and could have PMR446, 2metres, 70cms and DMR if useful
de G1SEO
Martin
Traditional mobiles are fairly cheap although there is always a debate as to whether to use UK or EU channels.I have had more success with these in terms of distance, they cover off-road sites well, the downside is that they are attached to the car!
I will be on traditional CB at the meet and could have PMR446, 2metres, 70cms and DMR if useful
de G1SEO
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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09 Sep 2020 15:13 #227992
by 300bhpton
Replied by 300bhpton on topic CB and other comms
I'm seriously thinking about fitting a PMR set to my Jimny.
Currently using some Chinese handheld ham radios (Baofeng UV-5R) configured to the PMR446 channels and with the output power dialled down.
Using one of these and a Walkie-talkie style 2nd handset I've clocked 0.5 miles with clear 2 way communication. Both handsets where outside of vehicles however.
Using two of the UV-5R's in vehicles, best I've clocked is 0.9 miles going across a town and lots of buildings. I think an external aerial would help a lot. Also tested my CB on the same section and managed 1.4 miles, but slightly less clear overall, fitted with a Thunderpole Orbiter (1.55m) aerial.
Currently using some Chinese handheld ham radios (Baofeng UV-5R) configured to the PMR446 channels and with the output power dialled down.
Using one of these and a Walkie-talkie style 2nd handset I've clocked 0.5 miles with clear 2 way communication. Both handsets where outside of vehicles however.
Using two of the UV-5R's in vehicles, best I've clocked is 0.9 miles going across a town and lots of buildings. I think an external aerial would help a lot. Also tested my CB on the same section and managed 1.4 miles, but slightly less clear overall, fitted with a Thunderpole Orbiter (1.55m) aerial.
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09 Sep 2020 16:29 #227998
by Soeley
Black 2019 Jimny SZ5
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...ley-s-2019-black-sz5
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I have
THIS
comes with the car kit.
Black 2019 Jimny SZ5
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...ley-s-2019-black-sz5
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