can we use this radio as a normal CB for "ground thing" i.e. ATV, horsing, hiking, road trip, etc .... ?
1638131
The first thing to know is that GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) and CB (Citizen's Band radio) are not the same thing. GMRS is FM at 462 MHz and it's in most handheld radios now sold (usually 14 or 22 channels). CB, usually used in vehicles by truckers and others, is on 27 MHz AM and has 40 channels. SO you need to know which you really want. If you really want GMRS because you have other GMRS radios, the answer to the question is yes, it has 15 of the GMRS channels, BUT! it's not the best radio if you don't have a boat because it's so easy to transmit on the marine band by mistake during rugged outdoor use. That's illegal on land and can be very dangerous to boaters. GMRS-only radios are a better choice for that and most have 22 channels. And, frankly, this radio is a bit big and clunky on land and I have other GMRS radios I like better. Sadly, I can't recommend those because the ones I have are old and discontinued and hard they're hard to find used. If it's really CB you want, the answer is no, you have to buy a separate CB walkie-talkie. CB isn't often considered anymore for portable outdoor use but cell phones and cheap GMRS radios have emptied it out and the lower frequency can work better in forests than GMRS, and you don't need a license to transmit above 0.5 watts. For CB, I have a 4-watt Midland 75-822 and I like it.
1638132
There are two settings, GMRS and VHF. We use ours on road trips and so forth too. I would test them out to the distance it can be used. On land doesn't reach as far due to slopes, hills, etc.
1638133
As long as the other people you want to talk to has a radio with marine channels or GRMS, if you want to talk to the regular two way radio or normal CBchannels your outta luck. It is a marine radio
1159977
The radios are good for line of site. If there are obstacles in the way there will be interference. Once I was on a high hill and picked up a conversation almost 50 miles away. Other times when we are riding our ATV's on the trail and I go around a hill in front of my friends (only a couple hundred yards back) they can't understand me until they are back in sight or close to it. Other times when we are separated in the hills and trying to hook up, I've been able to talk to them miles away. No way to know when you'll have reception or not.I love my radios and have bought 3 sets of them. I get better, more reliable reception than with any others I have tried. The radios are good for line of site. If there are obstacles in the way there will be interference. Once I was on a high hill and picked up a conversation almost 50 miles away. Other times when we are riding our ATV's on the trail and I go around a hill in front of my friends (only a couple hundred yards back) they can't understand me until they are back in sight or close to it. Other times when we are separated in the hills and trying to hook up, I've been able to talk to them miles away. No way to know when you'll have reception or not.I love my radios and have bought 3 sets of... » Read More The radios are good for line of site. If there are obstacles in the way there will be interference. Once I was on a high hill and picked up a conversation almost 50 miles away. Other times when we are riding our ATV's on the trail and I go around a hill in front of my friends (only a couple hundred yards back) they can't understand me until they are back in sight or close to it. Other times when we are separated in the hills and trying to hook up, I've been able to talk to them miles away. No way to know when you'll have reception or not.I love my radios and have bought 3 sets of them. I get better, more reliable reception than with any others I have tried. « Show Less
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i suppose you could if your cb has a "line out" or "external speaker" jack since this unit comes with a "line in" jack to which you can attach a phone ( my use ) or any other device with a headphone, or line out or ext speaker jack built in.
1926502
I'm going to say no, that's due to the frequencies operate on different radio bands. Marine radios operate on the VHF 155.000 and above where as a CB radio operates on a short distance band from 26.000 and up.
1818821
Yes. Just run a power and cable from your battery and ground the radio. We install radios is tractors, boats, and vehicles all the time.
1714729
Should work fine as long as you have a antenna on the boat, also it depends how far you trying to send to another cb.
771529
You can ONLY use the Standard Horizon for on-water activities. Using a VHF as a CB or for hiking/walking/etc. could land you a big fine or worse.
331521
Yes, but as with any antenna placement is critical. I did not have very much luck in finding an adequate place to use this on my property and SWR's always were unsatisfactory. If you are planning to set up a CB radio base station and build an antenna then I recommend using a whip antenna and build your own ground plane. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bolyErI2888. For a factory made antenna the Solarcon Antron 99 CB antenna with ground plane Antenna is hard to beat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMNYQJmKOtg
2157444
you can do anything with a "conventional" non trunking(ltr) system ! trunking radios use special logic and switching that are not available on these type of radio yet!
1167067
I hooked mine up in my motorhome so I have a small antenna I use to boost reception...I just use it to get the local channels (no cable/satellite) wherever we camp at, and so far it has performed well at each campsite provided there are available local channels...you just have to scan for open channels which takes a short while, then you're set....
1450008
no you don,t need a license for this radio,because of the range.-2miles is all I get;my CB radio is 30 miles range most any time' an more than that on cloudy days;NO LICENSE NEEDED;
421294
Install a CB in what? That is a incomplete question Joshua there are many ways a CB radio is used. I suggest you use the Web and ask in CB radio blogs or look through some youtube videos. So with out more information we cannot help you.
270717
CB frequencies are 27 megahertz. FM radio works between 88 and 108Mhz. the amplifier would be so far out of its operating band Itwould not function
2134647
The one that comes with the unit would be ok for the car. The cb is good for up to 4 miles depending on the atmosphere for the day and the terrain that you're in. You will need to crack your window or run the cable between the door and exterior of the car. Another option for more info is to call a local cb shop and see if they would recommend another/different antenna.
1295194
While CB with a decent antenna can cover that area and you can legally use it for your business, it will not be dependable under legal wattage. CBs are line-of-site only, this is why they are great for truckers. I am a licensed radio operator so I know what I am talking about. I recommend licensing a frequency with the FCC and getting business-band radios. Or you could simply just use cell phones.
726922
All antennas need tuning with a SWR meter when installing a new CB. You want the best reception, tune it. Local CB shop can do it or a local off road club has someone who CX a n help you.
2241802
I use it as a backup radio to my regular comm gear at a local roadracing track... no problem working well over a mile in bad conditions. Best to have a business license though, as these are either Amateur (requiring license) or Commercial ( requiring a license) depending on which frequencies you choose to use.