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Handheld CB?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by NewNashGuy, Jan 18, 2012.

  1. Jan 18, 2012 #1
    NewNashGuy

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    do you recommend them? What do you think the range of them are? I searched another topic talking about them but no one mentioned the disadvantages.
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2012 #2
    SHO-TYME

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    They are ok to have someone out on foot spotting to get you around and for backing up, other than that, not much range.
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2012 #3
    Hardlyevr

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    poor antennas are the starting point, limited power/time from whatever the batteries are.
    If you get one with a car power cord, and can hook it to an external mag mount antenna, then it is better than nothing. Good for hearing, but don't expect to be heard very far.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2012 #4
    Turbo-T

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    Hand held CB's have short little antennas that really hinder their range to very short distances.
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2012 #5
    gravelhauler

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    Very short range, hard to hear over the normal noises in a truck.
     
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