2nd.gunman
Caught the Bug
What frequency are CBs at in the states? Over here CBs are all UHF
Radio static
- Thread starter jkwebbie
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thardy
Banned
As Tyler stated, CB is an HF frequency which is in the 26.9650 MHz to 27.4050 MHz range.
2nd.gunman
Caught the Bug
Wow you guys are still using 27MHz. over here that is only used for marine and even then it's rare. All CB is 477~MHz
jkwebbie
New member
Well damn! Everyone needs to get a Rugged because CBs suck ass to tune! Lol
thardy
Banned
Yeah we have the FCC regulating all that.
thardy
Banned
I plan on running one once I get my build started.
MR.Ty
Token East Coast Guy
Lol it's only a screw. :crazyeyes:
I found the hardest part was finding an area open enough so you didn't cause any interference.
Speaking of FCC, are non HAMs even allowed to operate their radios? Last time I looked, if you are unlicensed you're only allowed to use CBs and VHF marine radios (only on a boat).
Not sure on the answer, just putting it out there for you all.
thardy
Banned
I actually just asked that question to Rugged. There's no mention of needing a license, so I'm curious to find that out.
Red Knight15
Caught the Bug
They may, I haven't read all the fine print
thardy
Banned
They won't. The Ruggeds frequency range isn't low enough to pick up CB.
Red Knight15
Caught the Bug
Guess I'll have both before next big trail ride.
thardy
Banned
That's my plan. I'm hoping to go with the 25watt Rugged (possibly the 50) and just a Cobra 75. Should cover my bases.
Edit: that being said, the handheld Rugged is probably more than most will ever really need.
thardy
Banned
Those handhelds are freakin impressive!
Red Knight15
Caught the Bug
Is that the same radios they give away at Windrock?
thardy
Banned
Yessir they are!
8POUND
New member
That's good to hear. Rugged was having a sale, so I got a 2 for 1 deal.
swampdog
New member
Yeah, watching you hit the guys at Rattle Rock from group camp was really impressive.
jkwebbie
New member
Shit we heard him father away than that, and it was crystal clear
thardy
Banned
Yeah, I was actually able to get them all the way at that trail junction towards Rail Trail where we met the guys after the May pre-run. Loud and clear.