Topic: SCCX Communications POLL - Vote Here!!

[Ghost65]

There has been some discussion recently as to which form of communication people prefer to use on SCCX Xcursions.

I would like to throw it out to the masses here at SCCX and see what the people have to say...so please vote your favorite/best/most convenient/safest/easiest form of trail comms, and then post up some comments supporting your vote if you like.

This poll with run for thirty days, so hopefully we can catch as many folks as possible.

Thanks in advance for your vote and interest!!

[xxSVxx]

I'm torn.

At this moment, I have to vote CB because I have one.

BUT....

I have 2 different HAM radio's on my amazon wish list, and I'm already doing the math as to how long it will take me to pick one up.

I bring all this up because I know that HAM to CB is 4wd to 2wd.  Home cooking to fast food.

Dare I say Denver Broncos to Oakland Raiders LOL!

Back to the point; I wish I could vote twice, so instead I'll not vote and skew the numbers by blabbing in an incredibly long, boring post.

CHEWDONKEY!

[RBduffer]

I am on the Board now so my vote does not mean sh**.  But I will cast a vote of CB for the wishy washy Christiann

[SoCalXTerry]

I voted for CB.   For the group in general, think that it is the best communication method to "standardize" to.   It is cheap, reliable and easy for new people to get connected. 

But I also endorse HAM as a secondary communication method with the group.  Ham provides far more reliable long range communications not only within the group but also the capabilities to communicate with people many miles away, incase of emergency on the trail.

[Ghost65]

Broncos to Raiders...LMFAO!!!


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[scottmen]

FRS is the easiest. It's very easy to buy and no installation. So for initial purchase I like FRS. Once you install a CB it's pretty simple to use and doesn't require a special license. I was able to hear people who were miles away, so I think it covers most of the trail usage necessary.

[knightrider]

Can't vote on tapatalk but I vote cb for ease and reliability

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[Odinson]

CB gets my vote - seems more universal for off roaders (and I'm closer to a CB than my HAM license/set up). Seems the true veterans who have their HAM set up - obviously better but not as common for the rest of us. 

[Adio.]

I need to get a CB radio, I had a bunch of store credit at REI so I just got a set of new FRS radios last week and i like them, they're practical for me since I've only been off roading with one other car, so we weren't far enough apart as to where we'd need a CB radio. But I'll definitely get one before joining my first Xcursion.

[KickinTires]

I vote for CBs with the caveat that it's always good to space some Hams throughout the line of Rigs (heck they can even bring their radios).   It's easy to require that all participants have a CB to participate on a given run.  Having 2 or 3 Hams helps with the longer separation during a run and can really aid in calling in emergency help as needed.  I think that the way the runs of late that I've been on with SCCX have had the communication element very well dialed in!  Thanks for that...

[knightrider]

i agree, cb is best as far as cost and ease of use, ham just allows us to talk about the cbers without them knowing, and that whole we can talk to the space station is great too.

[Pro4X-Gremlin]

CB as well

[roadinspectress]

I vote for CB, now that I have one, even though I think it needs some fine tuning.  Go Raiders!

[shi819]

I'm torn.

At this moment, I have to vote CB because I have one.

BUT....

I have 2 different HAM radio's on my amazon wish list, and I'm already doing the math as to how long it will take me to pick one up.

I bring all this up because I know that HAM to CB is 4wd to 2wd.  Home cooking to fast food.

Dare I say Denver Broncos to Oakland Raiders LOL!

Back to the point; I wish I could vote twice, so instead I'll not vote and skew the numbers by blabbing in an incredibly long, boring post.

CHEWDONKEY!

Go Broncos!

[Adio.]

Looks like I'll be getting a cb soon.