what mhz range is generally CB on? just curious :)
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About 27 mhz. For example CB channel 19 is 27.185 mhz (AM). Since you ask for advice, any kind of range on CB really needs an outside antenna.
The 27mhz signals a CB uses suffer severe loss when the antenna is inside of a building or vehicle.
144-148mhz is the ham 2-meter band, the most widely used for ham repeaters.
Other CB like services in the us are:
MURS: 150-155 mhz (approx)
FRS/GMS: 460mhz range
49mhz = cheap walkie talkies, old cordless phones (frequently AM)
About 27 mhz. For example CB channel 19 is 27.185 mhz (AM). Since you ask for advice, any kind of range on CB really needs an outside antenna.
The 27mhz signals a CB uses suffer severe loss when the antenna is inside of a building or vehicle.
144-148mhz is the ham 2-meter band, the most widely used for ham repeaters.
Other CB like services in the us are:
MURS: 150-155 mhz (approx)
FRS/GMS: 460mhz range
49mhz = cheap walkie talkies, old cordless phones (frequently AM)
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KE5BCP
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http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Citizens_BandAuntBee09 said:
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AuntBee09 said:
I would get both.
I can talk a greater distance with my CB, but Im set up a little better with a Cobra 2000 Base station, and Antron 99 antenna.
wannabescannist
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Also remember that DX is easier on the Citizen's Band than with the FR/GMR services due to propagation.
AuntBee09 said:
The answer depends on what you want to do with it.
1. If you want to talk to truckers on the highway, get a CB.
2. If you want to talk to family members at the amusement park or on a hike, get FRS.
3. If you want to use it to conduct business or have your wife give you the grocery order on your way home from work, get GMRS (FCC license required).
4. If you want to chit chat and/or work DX, get a ham license. Morse code no longer required.
5. If you want to do all of the above, get one of each.
I'm reading this having operated on every band I'm legally entitled to, And I have to say that the CB in my area gets kind of rowdy, So I find it the most fun, But like earlier mentioned, You need Power X Antenna, So FRS is nice when you want something simple, MURS is nice as well.
commstar
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As I recall, what is now GMRS was at one time (years ago) referred to by the FCC as 'Class A Citizens Band' and 27 Mhz CB was 'Class C Citizens Band' ...... anyone else on this?
If you are reading something from the 80's or before then this might have some relevance.
Coolest thing I craziest/saw/heard on 27Mhz CB back in the day- a repeater using a gonset transmitter!
If you are reading something from the 80's or before then this might have some relevance.
Coolest thing I craziest/saw/heard on 27Mhz CB back in the day- a repeater using a gonset transmitter!
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