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Handheld CB
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 6:02 pm
by Camo
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!
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:11 pm
by Camo
nice one =D
also if your just cruising around, its good to just listen in sometimes and see if other people are about =D
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:30 pm
by Boris
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...
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:35 pm
by onnzo
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?
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:26 pm
by Camo
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 =)
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:27 pm
by smorison
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
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:40 pm
by Camo
3w is fine, a 5w would be nicer, but more expensive!
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:45 pm
by onnzo
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...
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:36 am
by Camo
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...