CB radio - Toyota Yaris Forums

cali yaris · 09-07-2009, 02:59 AM

I've never had a CB radio. What should I get?

SilverBack · 09-07-2009, 03:36 AM

One that isn't an obstruction to low-flying planes

MadMax · 09-07-2009, 08:55 AM

Why do you want one? I have one in the Jeep for out on the trails, but the range is only 1-2 miles at best...

Shroomster · 09-07-2009, 10:59 AM

truckers on the roads tell you about them thar smokies in the bushes....

toad · 09-07-2009, 12:08 PM

pm N2Scouting. he uses one in his yaris and told me all about it at the dayton meet. really cool stuff! apparently, truckers use a different frequency than the amateur radio folks. also, i think you have to have a license and pass a test first too.

Shroomster · 09-07-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toad

pm N2Scouting. he uses one in his yaris and told me all about it at the dayton meet. really cool stuff! apparently, truckers use a different frequency than the amateur radio folks. also, i think you have to have a license and pass a test first too.

he only needs to do testing/licensing if he is doing ham/shortwave. no license needed for cb operation, AFAIK, few in my family use them on trips.

kustom play · 09-07-2009, 12:43 PM

you dont need a test for a CB radio

that's why its called Citizens' Band radio

kustom play · 09-07-2009, 12:45 PM

this is going to be Garm:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoa89S9sPKk

cali yaris · 09-07-2009, 01:10 PM

so far, entertaining but not so helpful! LOL

I bought a used police cruiser, and I want to put a CB radio in it. So what I'm looking for is more brand and model advice than anything. I'll PM n2scouting -- any ideas?

chongopants · 09-07-2009, 02:22 PM

Well ignore these ppl, you probably want a 2m ham radio u can use it off spec and get a LOT more distance. If you have questions let me know I am a licensed radio operator.

chongopants · 09-07-2009, 02:28 PM

No, but there are bands that require NO license and give you a LOT MORE RANGE with a LOT LESS power.... just takes a little education on the matter. If you want to take a HAM test its $10.. and I can point you to some practice test.

*jclo3313* · 09-07-2009, 02:37 PM

KSM3338(my old call sign) calling Garm I've good luck with both Uniden model PC78XL as well as Cobras C29 LTD BC . The biggest thing to remember is having the right CB antenna. There are a number of online sources out there Garm.

http://www.123radios.com/CBRadios.asp

http://cbradiomagazine.com/

chongopants · 09-07-2009, 02:42 PM

W5IDI, my current call... and I would stick with Cobra if I was going purchase a new one. Then you need to make sure you tune it good, b/c the range on a cb is horrible to begin with if it is legal... A GMRS radio however can go quite a good ways and do it VERY cheaply.

09-07-2009, 02:59 AM	#1
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	CB radio I've never had a CB radio. What should I get? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-07-2009, 03:36 AM	#2
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	One that isn't an obstruction to low-flying planes __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

09-07-2009, 12:43 PM	#7
kustom play pink wheels are cool View User's Garage Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,407	you dont need a test for a CB radio that's why its called Citizens' Band radio __________________ http://www.4055design.com

09-07-2009, 12:45 PM	#8
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09-07-2009, 01:10 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	so far, entertaining but not so helpful! LOL I bought a used police cruiser, and I want to put a CB radio in it. So what I'm looking for is more brand and model advice than anything. I'll PM n2scouting -- any ideas? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-07-2009, 08:55 AM	#3
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Why do you want one? I have one in the Jeep for out on the trails, but the range is only 1-2 miles at best...

09-07-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	truckers on the roads tell you about them thar smokies in the bushes....

09-07-2009, 12:08 PM	#5
toad Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bowser's castle Posts: 627	pm N2Scouting. he uses one in his yaris and told me all about it at the dayton meet. really cool stuff! apparently, truckers use a different frequency than the amateur radio folks. also, i think you have to have a license and pass a test first too.

09-07-2009, 02:22 PM	#10
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	Well ignore these ppl, you probably want a 2m ham radio u can use it off spec and get a LOT more distance. If you have questions let me know I am a licensed radio operator.

09-07-2009, 02:28 PM	#11
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	No, but there are bands that require NO license and give you a LOT MORE RANGE with a LOT LESS power.... just takes a little education on the matter. If you want to take a HAM test its $10.. and I can point you to some practice test.

09-07-2009, 02:37 PM	#12
jclo3313 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 7,816	KSM3338(my old call sign) calling Garm I've good luck with both Uniden model PC78XL as well as Cobras C29 LTD BC . The biggest thing to remember is having the right CB antenna. There are a number of online sources out there Garm. http://www.123radios.com/CBRadios.asp http://cbradiomagazine.com/ __________________ Obama Can't Gymkhana!

09-07-2009, 02:42 PM	#13
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	W5IDI, my current call... and I would stick with Cobra if I was going purchase a new one. Then you need to make sure you tune it good, b/c the range on a cb is horrible to begin with if it is legal... A GMRS radio however can go quite a good ways and do it VERY cheaply.

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