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Long distance cb

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Sgonza101, Mar 12, 2018.

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  1. Mar 12, 2018 #1
    Sgonza101

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    At home I have a Antron A-99 Antenna with a Cobra 148 cb. What would be a good set up for my t680 kenworth to talk back to home when I'm on the road?
     
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  3. Mar 12, 2018 #2
    Meteorgray

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    A cell phone :)
     
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  4. Mar 12, 2018 #3
    buddyd157

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    as said either a cell phone or HAM radio.
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2018 #4
    Meteorgray

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    Ham could be a distant second to the cell phone, but only if you can get the right set-ups on the myriad of repeaters spread around out there, each with its own specifications to deal with. The cell: one number to remember.
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2018 #5
    thelushlarry

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    Ham is good with eggs!
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2018 #6
    Sgonza101

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    Thank you for the responds. I really don't want to go the HAM way.The current cb that came with my t680 is a Cobra 29. It doesn't have ssb to get out further... Is it expensive/complicated to run HAM?
     
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  9. Mar 12, 2018 #7
    buddyd157

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    you're supposed to be licensed to operate a HAM radio. .

    and yes, it can be costly to have a HAM radio set up.

    Amateur radio licensing in the United States - Wikipedia
     
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  10. Mar 12, 2018 #8
    Sgonza101

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    Yeah I've practice a bit for the HAM license. Tha bad thing is that my wife who's is at home would need the HAM license too, to communicate back. I just wanted something for emergencies. Getting rid of my cb in the truck to switch to a HAM radio doesn't seem that good of an idea at the time. That's how I get road conditions or communicate with my truck driver buddies.
     
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  11. Mar 12, 2018 #9
    buddyd157

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    then cell phones. as mentioned earlier.
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2018 #10
    rabbiporkchop

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    4 300 amp alternators and a
    3CX10,000A7 amp might do the trick for a one way conversation. Then another
    3CX10,000A7 amp at the other end of the conversation to make the return trip. Even then it will only work if Mother Nature allows it to happen.
     
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