What about hand held radios, ive tried everywhere local to long beach that i can think of and no one carries Cb supplies Any segestions local where i can get the gear or what hand held to get.
Thanks
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Midland Handheld All-In-One - For 12 Volt Plug N' PlayMidland Standard 40 Channel - For Hard WiringMidland Magnetic Mount Antenna with Coaxial Connector (works with both radios above)Firestik Antenna Kit PageThe Club uses FRS for some runs still, but IMO CB is the better option for several reasons.
Getting a CB installed, whether it is temporary through the 12V in car outlet (cigarette lighter for those of us over 40) for power and a magnetic mount for the antenna, or hard wired to the battery with an installed Firestik antenna, will help you communicate much clearer and reliably than FRS.
Installing a CB is a great first mod, that familiarizes you with the basic electronic principles of your Xterra as well as some of the tools necessary to build a good tool kit.
These are all things that SCCX promotes...familiarity with your truck, a well prepared driver...and an empty wallet.
It is up to the trail leader to set the comms of choice for each run and follow through with channel sets etc.
This is also the preferred method of comms for several other SoCal Off Road Clubs (JustRuns, Tierra Del Sol) so if you choose to run with them in the future, you are good to go.
Once you are comfortable with the CB...I will gently nudge all members in the direction of
The 35 Question Test To Clear Communications Forever.
