What CB Radio are you putting into the JL

[Sloxkhart98]

just curious to see what CB you guys are putting in the JL and where. I belive a lot of people use the Cobra 75.

Thanks

Scott

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[MacombRoger]

I haven't ordered a Jeep yet, but I am interested here. Figure this will be my 1st mod. CBs still used for off-roading I assume; but I see more about other frequencies, like VHF when reading the old internet. So what are people mainly using these day?

VHF: https://www.ruggedradios.com/index.php?main_page=special_categories&cPath=1167

 

[ArmyCrawler]

Bearcat 980 SSB is what I will be putting in if my JL ever gets assembled ;-). Has weather bands and the side bands which gives you more options. You can also use a wireless mic for it if you end up mounting it a bit farther away. Not quite sure where I am going to put the thing since there are no mounts for under-seat or above mirror positioning yet.

https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BEARC...qid=1517841447&sr=1-1&keywords=bearcat+980ssb

Hopefully it will be pretty easy to run a line to the rear for a tail light or tire mount antenna (when someone makes one for the JL...)

 

[Rubidouxit]

Cobra 75 is what I plan to use.

 

[DanW]

The Bearcat 980 is nice. I've got that radio in my JK. For this one, I'm going with something a bit smaller. A Bearcat CMX-760. I just have to figure out where to mount it.

 

[BillyHW]

Hey what's your CB radio handle everybody? Mine is Rusty Nail. Do any of you know Candy Cane?

 

[Matthew/E36]

Ive got a BCT15 I could put in. Forgot what my mobile and handheld HAMs.

 

[offcamber]

CB? Why? I haven't used CB's in a long time. Their performance is just so poor compared to handheld VHF/UHF radios like the one below.

https://www.ruggedradios.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1167&products_id=1274

 

[DanW]

Marine frequencies are illegal to use on land, for off-roading. HAM license is a big pain. Most Jeepers I run into on the trails have CBs.

 

[MacombRoger]

I will be curious to see where people mount it. That is what makes the Cobra75 so nice. I had that on my last Jeep, but didn't think it was very clear being all in the "mic", so I may want to something more "normal sized". But each new Jeep makes the Dash panel more finished, so mounting electronics is more difficult. Not having one yet, I can't sit inside and figure it out, my guess will be on the dash, in the middle where the tray is, or above the mirror (not sure what's there though, can't block access to screws).

 

[Nate]

The newer UHF/VHF radios are more versatile. They can easily be programmed to use the same frequency as the handhelds you get in the stores (like cobra , midland and more) that use FRS/GMRS and there is more like MURS (registration fees to FCC for MURS) Can program in all NOAA frequencies. FRS Makes having a spotter easier to communicate with.

Some people use the radios to monitor HAM, but just don’t “key up” and talk. That’s a big negative.

Getting a HAM operator license is not that bad, study and test. It’s a versatile network that is great in case of natural disasters, especially when things like hurricanes knock out cell sites and more.

I own 4 radios myself, they are inexpensive and reliable for all situations and emergencies. I would definitely recommend.

https://baofengtech.com/

 

[offcamber]

Marine frequencies are illegal to use on land, for off-roading. HAM license is a big pain. Most Jeepers I run into on the trails have CBs.

Radios like the RuggedRadios work in the commercial band. You do have to pay for an operators license but you don't have to have take the test HAM operators take. Do you think off-road race crews all have FCC AR licenses?

 

[MacombRoger]

So it looks like CB is still the defacto standard when out wheeling. Might consider SSB for longer distance communications to "pals". That is about it.

https://www.primalsurvivor.net/two-way-radios/

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

CB? Why? I haven't used CB's in a long time. Their performance is just so poor compared to handheld VHF/UHF radios like the one below.

https://www.ruggedradios.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1167&products_id=1274

It's not uncommon for organized events to require participants to have a CB radio. Jeep Jamboree, for example:
Does my Jeep 4×4 need special equipment for a Jamboree?
Yes! The following is MANDATORY for all vehicles:

• CB radio is MANDATORY! There are many safety issues regarding upcoming obstacles transmitted over the CB radio by your trail guides. It is required that each vehicle have a CB radio. Learn interesting facts about the area – history, local plant and wildlife, as well as exciting stories.

 

[offcamber]

It's not uncommon for organized events to require participants to have a CB radio. Jeep Jamboree, for example:
Does my Jeep 4×4 need special equipment for a Jamboree?
Yes! The following is MANDATORY for all vehicles:

• CB radio is MANDATORY! There are many safety issues regarding upcoming obstacles transmitted over the CB radio by your trail guides. It is required that each vehicle have a CB radio. Learn interesting facts about the area – history, local plant and wildlife, as well as exciting stories.

My Rugged Radio VHF/UHF will pick up CB channels too. I've NEVER had a CB in my Jeep but I've gone to several Jamborees.

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