High power FM CB radio

[cskiles]

I ran a 10 meter Galaxy radio for years, with a Palomar 500 watt Linear and a 50 watt pre-amp. Had it tuned and aligned with echo and talkback and it worked flawlessly. There was quite a bit of traffic in the late 90's and early 2000's, with the linear/amp it was pretty easy to talk over folks..even though I tried not to. I miss having one, very handy when traffic starts to come to a creep you could find out what is going on, not to mention it was nice to break up the boredom on a long haul.

 

[mountainmoped]

I’ll tell you the name of my other ODT account if you tell us yours

I'm not a transgender so I only have one ODT name.

 

[4ssss]

Remember when you needed a license to be on one?

 

[mountainmoped]

GMRS is the new CB. $35 for a 10 year license and you can run 50 watts FM.

 

[HERMET]

Question for our esteemed panel of experts....what kind of radio for someone who never knew much and has forgotten the little they did know?
I have a decent scanner and a SW receiver but I'm talking about being able to communicate in a grid down situation.
Keeping in mind that I'm a luddite who is still surprised every time I flip the switch a light comes on...use small words.

 

[Granite3]

I have 6 of these and my kids know how to use them.

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[mountainmoped]

Question for our esteemed panel of experts....what kind of radio for someone who never knew much and has forgotten the little they did know?
I have a decent scanner and a SW receiver but I'm talking about being able to communicate in a grid down situation.
Keeping in mind that I'm a luddite who is still surprised every time I flip the switch a light comes on...use small words.

I agree with Granite 3. Baofeng for short range. Cheap enough to buy four or five. Program them for MURS, GMRS, and FRS frequencies.

 

[Klif]

Remember when you needed a license to be on one?

I had CB license in 1977, KBFD3898, only used it when reporting cows on the interstate on Channel 9, when in Maryland.

 

[wolfmanrogers]

Here's a good deal on the Baofeng.

BAOFENG 5RM Ham Radio 10W Handheld Long Range 2 Way Radio UV-5R Upgraded Walkie Talkies, NOAA Weather Receiver, Type C Charging, 999CH Frequency Copy, Rechargeable 2500mAh Battery, Hiking Hunting Trip - $16.99 + FREE Shipping over $35

Upgraded version of baofeng UV-5R radio. The 5RM ham radio has

gun.deals

 

[chopps]

I thins license was required prior to the 80’s? My cb handle Bootleg pretty much screams “unlicensed operator”

Still have mine from the 70’s