CB Radio

[Loretta]

Hi Guys:
Was talking with a mate of mine that is a CB radio enthusiast and he asked if I was going to fit one in the "Snail" ( missus gave the Van that name for obvious reasons).
The question is: is there enough motorhomers with CBs that its worth to fit one or should I just keep post in here to talk with you guys??

 

[st3v3]

I would say probably only useful when you know you're going to be in a place with no phone signal for a long time.

I think there are a few on here, remember some discussion about it...

 

[witzend]

I would say probably only useful when you know you're going to be in a place with no phone signal for a long time...

Then you'll need some one else with one within 10 miles of your location with one who wants to talk to you.
http://www.wildcamping.co.uk/forums/wild-camping-motorhome-chat/15937-anyone-use-cb-radio.html

 

[Polar Bear]

I've thought about it but don't know enough about it yet

 

[Loretta]

Then you'll need some one else with one within 10 miles of your location with one who wants to talk

Don't want to doubt you but I think it would be a bit more than 10 Miles specially if is Short Wave. Now if someone wants to talk that I have to agree

 

[invalid]

When we go anywhere, I'v got she who must be obeyed sitting next to me, giving me orders and instructions, hard if not impossible to make a decisions for myself, why would I need more competition?

 

[mark61]

Only of much use if going away with people in a little convoy, unless you want to eyeball truck drivers.

 

[rockape]

Only of much use if going away with people in a little convoy, unless you want to eyeball truck drivers.

Thats a BIG 10-4 ,Good Bidet, well thats the way i heard it. I did have interference, but she now reads as we travel.

 

[Loretta]

http://www.wildcamping.co.uk/forums/wild-camping-motorhome-chat/15937-anyone-use-cb-radio.html

Thanks witzend got the info! Roger and out:wave:

 

[Loretta]

Thanks everybody
Made my mind! Not worth it:wave:

 

[witzend]

Thanks witzend got the info! Roger and out:wave:

Ok it's been discussed on here several times another 6 pages here
http://www.wildcamping.co.uk/forums...ampers-these-days-c-b.html?highlight=cb+radio

 

[wineciccio]

I don't think anyone uses CB like they used to years ago, when we go away with friends we make sure we have the 2 way radio with us, mine are quite good with a very good range of about 2 miles, excellent for the leader to let you know in advance of decisions or whatever up ahead.

 

[DocMartin]

Not many people use CB nowadays but it might just become a bit more popular now that AM and SSB can legally be used, (since June this year). If you treat it as a hobby rather than a useful tool, you could park up on a high point and DX to Europe quite easily with 12w SSB.