Who said the CB worthless?
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RE: Who said the CB worthless?
ORIGINAL: Sugar Daddy
If anyone is interested in an inexpensive, but effective CB system for the bike, I have the answer.
Sierra Electronics has a system based on a Cobra handheld CB walkie-talkie, it comes with handlebar mount, headset with mic, PTT switch, and power adapter to power it from the bike. The whole thing is only $200 and works real well. One of the guys on the trip I described was using one and we could communicate out to about3/4 ofa mile with out any trouble. When its not needed, the CB, mount,and accessories can be pulled off inminutes.
If anyone is interested in an inexpensive, but effective CB system for the bike, I have the answer.
Sierra Electronics has a system based on a Cobra handheld CB walkie-talkie, it comes with handlebar mount, headset with mic, PTT switch, and power adapter to power it from the bike. The whole thing is only $200 and works real well. One of the guys on the trip I described was using one and we could communicate out to about3/4 ofa mile with out any trouble. When its not needed, the CB, mount,and accessories can be pulled off inminutes.
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RE: Who said the CB worthless?
Here's the link for Sierra Electronics... I'm not associated with them other than being a customer. Good folks and reasonable prices!
http://www.sierra-mc.com/
http://www.sierra-mc.com/
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RE: Who said the CB worthless?
i always use my CB when ride with my friend which ride ultra also....
my problem is if we separate more than 1 km...i cant hear is voice neither him...
is it usual..??
my problem is if we separate more than 1 km...i cant hear is voice neither him...
is it usual..??
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RE: Who said the CB worthless?
Could be your squelch settings. May want to try taking it up or down on the squelch, a little at a time. Takes a bit to get it right for the optimum distance.
ORIGINAL: sanaga
i always use my CB when ride with my friend which ride ultra also....
my problem is if we separate more than 1 km...i cant hear is voice neither him...
is it usual..??
i always use my CB when ride with my friend which ride ultra also....
my problem is if we separate more than 1 km...i cant hear is voice neither him...
is it usual..??
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RE: Who said the CB worthless?
CB is better than nothing...probably the least dependable mode of communication,except maybe the tin cans and wet yarn setup....if you want reliable bike to bike comms,get an Amateur Radio license and a 2 meter or 70cm rig...jmpo...:>
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RE: Who said the CB worthless?
Find yourself a REAL cb shop (usually found around a major truck stop) and look at a Cobra model 19 and a good antenna! This is a very small radio ( about 2"x4"x6") and has a front mount mic jack that will adapt to a headset readily. The power can be "turned up" real easy to about 5 watts. Couple that with a Francis 2' fiberglass whip, a cigarette power adapter,and a removeable mirror mount for a big truck and you're in business. I carried one of these for years as a backup radio in my tractor trailer. If it is setup properly, the reliable talking range is about 5 miles.
Hope this helps,
TN Houndog
Hope this helps,
TN Houndog
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RE: Who said the CB worthless?
Personally, for my needs I find the factory CB to be more than effective. When I ride in large groups, we stay close enough together that the range is not a problem. However I will say that I've gotten over two miles of range in the past when a person I was riding with got lost. I'll take having them to not having them any day.
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From: indonesia
RE: Who said the CB worthless?
ORIGINAL: ko4qc
CB is better than nothing...probably the least dependable mode of communication,except maybe the tin cans and wet yarn setup....if you want reliable bike to bike comms,get an Amateur Radio license and a 2 meter or 70cm rig...jmpo...:>
CB is better than nothing...probably the least dependable mode of communication,except maybe the tin cans and wet yarn setup....if you want reliable bike to bike comms,get an Amateur Radio license and a 2 meter or 70cm rig...jmpo...:>
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RE: Who said the CB worthless?
My riding partner, who is verrrry thrifty, came up with a Midland 40 channel hand held, and it took a ear bud/mic, PTT combo. He velcros it to the mirror stalk. works pretty well for a rubber ducky antenna, maybe 1 mile. A word of caution though; hand helds are made to wear on a belt, but your body severely curbs the radiated signal. Putting it away from your body any amount will be on the plus side.
I think he has about $80 in it altogether. Not the finest quality but it works.
I think he has about $80 in it altogether. Not the finest quality but it works.