Do you use a cb radio?

[mburtsvt]

[QUOTE=Splitsworld;25351]Andy,

Most guys i know on the west coast use mobile HAM radios. They have a far better range (25-50 miles mobile) and tons more frequencies available than "Citizens Band" or any of the PTT radios. There are a few problems with this though. Notably.. that a lot of people use them illegally as you are not required to have a license to purchase or own them. You are required to get an FAA Amatuer license to operate it legally. I am licensed and use a mobile HAM in my Jeep. Test is very simple if you know basic electronics. If you have any specific questions let me know.

"we all know you meant FCA not FAA. Of course if your flying in a Ham radio - maybe.

[TucsonJim]

FCA? FAA? FCC maybe

[Canyonlight]

What channel using a string and soup cans ?.......that would be (SASC)

Dan

[RamGunner]

The big problem with the string and soup cans is keeping perfect distance between you and the other vehicle to maintain tension on the string. You also have to worry about the handoff to any other drivers that want to talk.

[Andy Brown]

Happy to see so many ham's on here. I listen to ch 13 and 520. Next time I see an rv with a problem
I will give 2 meters a try. Charlie...

[1970kw]

On the west coast trucks run on ch17 N and S bound, and ch19 E and W bound. Always good to hear traffic info and Smokey reports while traveling!