CB installation

[TimothyFS]

I"m looking for a reliable business that installs CB radio's in Gilbert,Mesa,Chandler areas...

TIA

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[Sputternutz]

Big Rig Radio is about the only place in town that does them. Might want to look into a dual band race radio, transmits longer and clearer than CB.

 

[TimothyFS]

Thanks...

 

[Namib]

Big Rig Radio is about the only place in town that does them. Might want to look into a dual band race radio, transmits longer and clearer than CB.

Sputternutz - What dual band do you use?

 

[Sputternutz]

Sputternutz - What dual band do you use?

Baofeng UV5R, they're dirt cheap and work well.

 

[flharleycop]

Baofeng UV5R, they're dirt cheap and work well.

I was told you need a HAM license for them, do you know?

 

[Griff71]

I was told you need a HAM license for them, do you know?

You do need a HAM license to "legally" use any HAM radio, including the UV5R (I have the same radio). Getting a license is pretty easy and leveraging hamstudy.org to prepare for your technician exam is very convenient.

 

[Blackey]

Easy if you can take the test next test in my area is after the new year. And that is several hours away

 

[flharleycop]

You do need a HAM license to "legally" use any HAM radio, including the UV5R (I have the same radio). Getting a license is pretty easy and leveraging hamstudy.org to prepare for your technician exam is very convenient.

Is the test online or do you have to go to a testing facility?

 

[Dkretden]

Is the test online or do you have to go to a testing facility?

Testing facility.

If you want something other than CB, consider GMRS/FRS. Midland has a whole line of them and they are great. You need a license for GMRS but it’s an “application”.... no test....$70 good for 10-years for every member of your household.

 

[flharleycop]

Testing facility.

If you want something other than CB, consider GMRS/FRS. Midland has a whole line of them and they are great. You need a license for GMRS but it’s an “application”.... no test....$70 good for 10-years for every member of your household.

I have hand held of those and they work great but not much range at all. Are the ones you are talking about better?

 

[Dkretden]

I have hand held of those and they work great but not much range at all. Are the ones you are talking about better?

Well, i Intend to use only when convoying offroad. So range is not that important to me. However, there are a ton of “range tests” for gmrs online (YouTube) and while conditions/results will vary it seems that “many miles“ (I.e. 10+ or so) is a good estimate for a base unit with vehicle (small) antenna.

check it out.

 

[flharleycop]

Well, i Intend to use only when convoying offroad. So range is not that important to me. However, there are a ton of “range tests” for gmrs online (YouTube) and while conditions/results will vary it seems that “many miles“ (I.e. 10+ or so) is a good estimate for a base unit with vehicle (small) antenna.

check it out.

Thank for the info I will check it.

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