Do people still use CB often?
I'm not sure about "often", but it's still out there...
Do people still use CB often?
I'm not sure about "often", but it's still out there...
Interesting that you only wire up one antenna. I have never taken the time to substantiate this but, somewhere along the way in a technical conversation, it was mentioned that dual CB antenna's squishes the radiation pattern so that is more elongated forward and aft. Is this correct?
I've always viewed dual CB antennas as overkill personally and have an internal over-the-top roll of the eyes when I see strange mounting choices.
I employ a BC355N mobile scanner. I've locked out everything other than the CB band (and occasionally scan with close call for anything wireless) in the big truck. Some channels are busy during the day. Mostly, in metropolitan areas, channels are busy. I monitor the railroads with another scanner, they're busy there, too. Used to listen to airlines before the thing. Anyway, lots of various traffic according to where I am. Conversations, oversize loads, caravans and convoys, dumpbuggies, etc. GMRS seems to be busy. Plug in a good radio (BC335N hears better on a Comet dual band expanded antenna) and good antenna system and listen.
Comet CA-2x4sr, HRO, Newnan, Ga. Just run the tiny coax through the door. The uhf lip mount is Browning. Coax came with pl259 adapter. SMA is connector on coax. I banded a Wilson ext speaker on the Uniden, good weight. And banded an Yaesu 2800A to my RS trunk tracker, also a good weight. I use the fold out feet on both receivers to help keep all on the dash top. Can't drill holes or run screws. Spend part of my day resetting units in place after big bumps. Probably will replace all with a Powerwerx dual band I have and just strap it in overhead with Cobra 29 Chrome. Just to clear off the dash. Gotta stay under the six inch rule, otherwise nobody cares what I'm doing.Had the same idea and just today received the same unit as I was leaving to get loaded.
Q: Where have you mounted:
1). Receiver;
2). Which of several dual band Comets? (And, where/how);
3). and how did you run the coax?
I bought an MFJ-310 to try out. (What doesn’t work in big truck I also have pickup & travel trailer to equip).
Thx
Edit: antennas are mounted atop each door.Comet CA-2x4sr, HRO, Newnan, Ga. Just run the tiny coax through the door. The uhf lip mount is Browning. Coax came with pl259 adapter. SMA is connector on coax. I banded a Wilson ext speaker on the Uniden, good weight. And banded an Yaesu 2800A to my RS trunk tracker, also a good weight. I use the fold out feet on both receivers to help keep all on the dash top. Can't drill holes or run screws. Spend part of my day resetting units in place after big bumps. Probably will replace all with a Powerwerx dual band I have and just strap it in overhead with Cobra 29 Chrome. Just to clear off the dash. Gotta stay under the six inch rule, otherwise nobody cares what I'm doing.
I think they would be very useful in neighborhoods as long as people dont abuse it.Some people still use it but I think that every year fewer and fewer people use CB Radio.
Slowmover, where the heck you been?
You're one of the guys who use the same moniker on several venues, and I've been missing you on RV Airstream and Truckers CB channels. That is, IF you're the genuine Slowmover on those channels.
I was afraid the ChinaVirus got you.
In my area, not much. Most truck drivers no longer use them and locals have gone away. The band has mostly been taken over by illegal amplifier jockeys who want to talk long distance and wipe out the locals trying to talk. It's a sad state of affairs. If you were to get one, don't spend too much. My President Andy USA suits me just fine.Do people still use CB often?
Some people still use it but I think that every year fewer and fewer people use CB Radio.
I would think that there would be a bit of resurgence, with so many people in isolation. It is an inexpensive way to have some socialization.Hmm, I don't know about that, I would say it depends on where you live.. Here in most parts of California I'd say you're right, but I can still buy a brand new Wilson 1000 or K40 mobile antenna along with a nice 27 MHz radio, so there's still a demand out there..
The ones on religion are even better. No holds barredCan you imagine all the arguments on C.B. over politics? This post is technically not about politics, just saying!
The ones on religion are even better. No holds barred
As CB progressed from the early years, it was approaching cesspool status. It was totally out of control. The FCC erased call signs and eventually washed their collective hands of it and walked away.