Handheld CB

Camo · Post by **Camo** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 6:02 pm

I used to know some of the Cordia boys here in melb, and they used to always drive around with handheld CB's to chat to each other on.

Its useful for deciding where to go while driving, informing on police movements (i didnt actually say that ;p ) and generally chatting about crap.

I have one, and i was just wondering if anyone else has one, or if anyone uses them while out cruising =)

Very handy!

Camo · Post by **Camo** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:11 pm

nice one =D

also if your just cruising around, its good to just listen in sometimes and see if other people are about =D

Boris · Post by **Boris** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:30 pm

Camo wrote:also if your just cruising around, its good to just listen in sometimes and see if other people are about =D

I'm too busy listening to my Mivec all the time... pff...

onnzo · Post by **onnzo** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:35 pm

I'm looking to buy one. I wanted a dash mounted cb/scanner but the gf wont let me have one

Does anyone have one of those new small 0.5w uniden ones? (They usually sell them in a pair at Dick smiths for $58)

I was thinking about getting one but the signal might not be strong enough to work clearly in a moving car?

Camo · Post by **Camo** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:26 pm

if you seriously want one, you are going to have to spend ~$60-70

You need a CB (I have a Digitor T-584)

then you will need 4 quality AAA rechargable batteries

Dick Smith have some good ones, and often on sale =)

sometimes cheaper if you buy 2 =)

Post by **smorison** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:27 pm

the .5watt ones are useless... we use 1watt ones...but if i was feeling rich i'd buy a 5watt one like my marine radio they really make a difference...

at the end of the day you get what you pay for

Camo · Post by **Camo** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:40 pm

3w is fine, a 5w would be nicer, but more expensive!

onnzo · Post by **onnzo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:45 pm

When you say .5 watt ones are useless, what applications would you use them for? My main uses would be simple car to car communication when on road trips and for hiking/camping.

5w ones are about 3-400 minimum (A bit more then i'm willing to spend)

I think I might go for a 1w undien with rechagable battery pack...

Camo · Post by **Camo** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:36 am

the 3w gives you that little more range that you need on road trips when cars get spread out or when your in a town.

they are only ~$70 and are lots better quality then a ~$20/30 one...