From: (John=A0Smith)
Sandy:
Yes, most any town/city will have some cb'ers... You should have at
least a 100 watt linear behind the radio though, so you are able to get
some distance, just in case you break down more than a couple of miles
from a town/city...
John
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Mother of all princes! You -can- add value at times. That is very
practical advice for a woman traveling solo relying on CB.


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"Sandy Sheehan" wrote in message
oups.com...
Hello. I am planning on an extra long road trip through Wyoming and
Montana (among other states, but those I have cell service in allegedly)
with only the dogs for company. I'm trying to convince some
overprotective people (that I love) that it can be done solo.
I don't have a cb, but am considering getting one for the journey.
Does anyone know if there are listeners out there in case of a car
breakdown, etc? It would help ease their mind.
=A0=A0Thanks!!

Yes, most any town/city will have some cb'ers... You should have at
least a 100 watt linear behind the radio though, so you are able to get
some distance, just in case you break down more than a couple of miles
from a town/city...

I have to agree with that. Most times I can run barefoot, but it's nice
to have the boost (and the preamp) once in a while.

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When mobile, I run 500-1KW

It's more then you need. I used to run a modded TS-667V. I was told
I was heard on 19 over 40 miles away when there was no local traffic.
I moved back down to my TS-250, then to a low-end 2*455 amp. Less
current drain and I can still talk as far as I can hear.

If the band is open you'll talk. If it's not, you're ****ing in the wind.

On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:08:55 -0700, "John Smith"
wrote:

Scott:

When mobile, I run 500-1KW into a davemade 1/2 wave electrical length mobile antenna, 1/4 wave physical length. I get excellent signal reports all the time, lots from australia when the skip is in, I guess the thing is getting out...

John


"Scott in Baltimore" wrote in message ...
Yes, most any town/city will have some cb'ers... You should have at
least a 100 watt linear behind the radio though, so you are able to get
some distance, just in case you break down more than a couple of miles
from a town/city...

I have to agree with that. Most times I can run barefoot, but it's nice
to have the boost (and the preamp) once in a while.


I hit Europe and South America witha ****ty 2 pill Palomar 225, and a Wilson
1000 magmount.

Vinnie S.

I hit Europe and South America witha ****ty 2 pill Palomar 225, and a
Wilson 1000 magmount.
Vinnie S.
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Ha! Good show!! Glad to see another lp cb'er gittin' 'er done!

From: (John=A0Smith)
Scott:
When mobile, I run 500-1KW into a davemade 1/2 wave electrical length
mobile antenna, 1/4 wave physical length. I get excellent signal reports
all the time, lots from australia when the skip is in, I guess the thing
is getting out...
John
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Now go sit by the water and in the middle of your conversation, shut off
your linear. I think you may surprise yourself. Ask Lelnad about getting
out when sitting by a lake running a linear.

Naaa, never shut off the cb linear, heck, you think those guys out there are
that stupid and don't suddenly get a clue when you go from 4+ watts out to
hundreds!

Get real!

From 200 to a kw on an omniantenna is not quite such a shock (still, pays to be
tricky)...

John

"I AmnotGeorgeBush" wrote in message
...
From: (John Smith)
Scott:
When mobile, I run 500-1KW into a davemade 1/2 wave electrical length
mobile antenna, 1/4 wave physical length. I get excellent signal reports
all the time, lots from australia when the skip is in, I guess the thing
is getting out...
John
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Now go sit by the water and in the middle of your conversation, shut off
your linear. I think you may surprise yourself. Ask Lelnad about getting
out when sitting by a lake running a linear.

From: (John=A0Smith)
Naaa, never shut off the cb linear, heck, you

think those guys out there are that stupid and

don't suddenly get a clue when you go from

4+ watts out to hundreds!


Some times the signal doesn't even drop, especially when it's that ld
stuff to Australia. But yea, their are those times where the kicker is
needed.


Get real!

From 200 to a kw on an omniantenna is not

quite such a shock (still, pays to be tricky)...

John



I don't run power on my base at all. I don't need it on the base. A
visible water horizon and a directional gets 'er done. On the boat, I
can sound like a big strapper with the right power mic. Add a hundred
watts to that and one could damn near shut it down at times.