CB Channel

[LibertyOrDeath]

Is there a standardized CB channel that most people use while wheeling or does it vary from place to place. I am always on channel 1 myself.

 

[Corwyyn]

Channel 4 is pretty standard in most parts - 4 as in '4x4'. Whenever we use FRS radios we normally have them on channel 4 as well.

 

[Atrus]

Channel 4 here as well.

 

[LibertyOrDeath]

I've seen a few of these antennas lately. Any one know what they are. I am guessing maybe for a HAM radio but I normally see a HAM plate so maybe it's just for a CB.

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[Corwyyn]

It's a motorized HF antenna for HAM radio - commonly referred to as a 'screwdriver' antenna because some of the original designs incorporated the motor from a motorized screwdriver (like a Black & Decker). They normally cover the 40-10 meter bands (some go all the way to the 80-meter band), and they are nice in that you don't have to swap out antenna elements when you want to change bands. Only drawback for me is that they are expensive - $300 and up.

 

[tjkj2002]

Is there a standardized CB channel that most people use while wheeling or does it vary from place to place. I am always on channel 1 myself.

We use any channel that someone is not already on,and will switch when we get others on that channel.We usually are on 6,12,or 21.

 

[TnRebel]

Ch. 5 here in Florida for the most