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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Dunno what ya'll rate as "good", but a properly installed CB radio (meanin' the SWR has been adjusted, etc) should easily have a 4-5 mile range.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Interesting comments. I wonder why it would be so bad considering it is such and old technology and boosting a CB signal is not all that hard. I meanthe CBwas never made to have full blown converstations on in the first place.

My choice is to get the CB vs. buying an alternative. I have been doing some research and have not found any of the alternatives worth the $$ over the CB at this point. Wireless can be slow and just as choppy as a CB. I also hate having to recharge the wireless do hickies...I always forget and I know it....
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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I would compare it to a glass mount if you've had one of them poor with not much ground plane!!
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Thanks for the info. CB used to be a hobby of mine, I was curious as to what I can expect when I get my new Ultra.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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My riding buddy and I use the cb all the time. The range isn't great but it sure is nice to be able to visit back and forth. To check the SWR, would you have to get at the back of the radio?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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You could, or at the radio itself.
 
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