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CB question

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by bobklobb, May 15, 2012.

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  1. May 15, 2012 #1
    bobklobb

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    Can someone recommend a hand held CB for in vehicle use that has a reasonable range without adding an external antenna? Preferably one that has a 12volt charger.
     
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  3. May 15, 2012 #2
    WA4GCH

    WA4GCH Road Train Member

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    EXTERNAL ANTENNA IS A MUST ...... sorry ...
     
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  4. May 15, 2012 #3
    bobklobb

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    Oh. Is there one that mounts to the inside of the vehicle, like on the windshield with a suction cup?
     
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  5. May 15, 2012 #4
    Big_m

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    What you ask will not work very well. Very, very short range. Like a 1/4 mile on a good day.
     
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    WA4GCH

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    There may be but I dont know of it ...
     
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    bobklobb

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    I've been looking at the smaller magnetic mount antennas. How well do they work (If anyone here has one)?
     
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    WA4GCH

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    WELL ...... they work :biggrin_25513: but not very well .....

    I have used HT's since the early 60's so I know a bit about them ......
    The little antennas tht they sell for CB to make then into a emergency
    radio are as i said not very good ...
     

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  10. May 15, 2012 #8
    bobklobb

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    What kind of range do they have?
     
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    Tricky Rick

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    I don't know anything about the hand held radios, but my K30 by K40 magnet mount antenna works great on my cb. I got an antenna analyzer and trimmed the whip until I got a 1.1 SWR (about 4 inches). $20 off ebay with free shipping.
     
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  12. May 15, 2012 #10
    Big_m

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    Read some of the other post Drivers made about good to GREAT antennas, and radios that only get about 5 miles. And what you are looking at you may get about 1 mile with a good antenna outside. HT's (hand held) don't have alot of range. Get a good mobile station.
     
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