[SATLUG] Re: OT CB Radio

[Justin D. Burdette]

Just about any Cobra is a good one. I had a 29 WX ST for several years...it
still works, it just lives in my mother's pickup now.

Justin

On 10/22/07, Brian Lewis <astro at astr0.org> wrote:
>
> lol hams.. it sounds almost like swine :P
>
> So I just realized that radio shack sells cobra's they have a ton.. I'm
> considering just going in there and buying the mtexpensive one they have.
>
> On Mon, 22 Oct 2007, Aaron Hackney wrote:
>
> > Ask for a 2-meter CB
> > (OK only hams may get that one...)
> > *LMAO*
> > -A
> >
> > Brian Lewis wrote:
> >> Went to the HAM shop and found a nice magnetic antenna and an external
> >> speaker, but still haven't found a good radio :(
> >>
> >> On Mon, 22 Oct 2007, Brian Lewis wrote:
> >>
> >>> Because 95% of the ppl il be working with use cb
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Mon, October 22, 2007 1:15 pm, scs at worldlinkisp.com wrote:
> >>>> Like Nate, wondered why you wanted a CB, just read
> >>>> your intended use, and CB is not a good solution.
> >>>>
> >>>> Suggest you consider a GMRS transceiver, it will
> >>>> provide solid communictions for your intended purpose
> >>>> and probably cost less than messing with an
> >>>> inefficient CB unit.  These 2W 22 channel units operate
> >>>> in the 450 MHz spectrum and do not require a license.
> >>>>
> >>>> You can get a pair of  Midland # GXT710VP1, top of
> >>>> the line handheld transceivers for $59.99.  Or do  a
> >>>> google search on < gmrs > and look around.
> >>>>
> >>>> They < www.midlandradio.com > offer accessories, and
> >>>> also some cheaper units that would also do the job.
> >>>>
> >>>>
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