Topic: SCCX Communications POLL - Vote Here!!

[Ghost65]

I realize I'm a little late in the game for this but what are your thoughts about ssb, side band on cb?

As a former CB'er that worked SSB with a "less than legal" amplifier, it is an alternative, although not as reliable as other communication sources. 

SSB relies again on line of sight, elevation, power increases, and atmospheric conditions for optimal performance. 

That's a lot of ducks to put in a row for communications IMO, especially when mobile. (in my opinion).

[Howard Shannon]

Ok thanks for the info. I am traditionally a cb guy and need to maintain because I often do road trips and listen to truckers, 'smokey reports' but am interested in trail com as well, I am considering ham hand held or mobile. For a newbie, which do you suggest?

[xxSVxx]

Ok thanks for the info. I am traditionally a cb guy and need to maintain because I often do road trips and listen to truckers, 'smokey reports' but am interested in trail com as well, I am considering ham hand held or mobile. For a newbie, which do you suggest?

INB4 HAM IS THE BESTESTEST EVARRRR!!!!!

CB=CHILDS BAND OMG HAM IS THE BEST OMG OMG OMG....

[knightrider]

We all run cb as well, since we still have stragglers

Not sent with the stupid auto guide app

[Ghost65]

....since we still have stragglers

Not sent with the stupid auto guide app

Christiaan...xxSVxx


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[Howard Shannon]

Ok, I've decided, I'll have a cb in the truck and I'm going to add a ham kenwood tm 281a.  Anyone have this radio and how do you like this radio?

[Ghost65]

Ok, I've decided, I'll have a cb in the truck and I'm going to add a ham kenwood tm 281a.  Anyone have this radio and how do you like this radio?

You can't go wrong with Kenwood. What antenna set up are you looking at?


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[Howard Shannon]

I don't know yet what antenna. Thinking a mag mount or trunk mount, not too long though, not looking for a 6 footer, thinking 3-4 foot should do. Any suggestions?

[Ghost65]

Look up Diamond or Comet antennas...they make several trunk/hatch/magnetic mounts to choose from.

[SteeevO]

I have heard of this run...Creek/John Loughrey Oz/Oz Trad, and wasn't Aaron and Natalie on that one?

A little reminiscent of the 14 Hour Tour of Golden Spike at goneMOAB this year...another episode where comms would have been non-existent without hams.

 That's the run. And yes Aaron and Natalie were there too. Alone with another 8 or so vehicles. One heck of a trip!

Im probably the only one Willing to schedule that same trip again..

Any takers?
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