The only problem with the hand held is they don't transmit and recieve as
good as a CB with a roof antenna. A have an adapter for the mag antenna as
well (for my handheld)so that works pretty good. The little whip antennas
when laying on a dash board 5 or 6 miles down course might be able to
recieve under some conditions but they do transmit back to the tower. We
have this issue come up every year, the other problem is the battries don't
last, so you need another 12 vdc adapter for the lighter socket.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
To: "John Szalay" <john.szalay@worldnet.att.net>; "Elon"
<netstuff@attbi.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: CB Radio
> I had four CBs, but after wrestling with temporary hookups, antennae,
speakers, etc(I didn't want it permanently installed), I finally went to
Radio Shack and bouth a hand held CB. Best thing I ever did. Not only set
it on the dash, carry it out to the awning during the races and you can hear
everything. Don't get the very cheapest. About $140 should get you a decent
hand-held.
> Dick J
>
> John Szalay <john.szalay@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> At 05:23 PM 3/16/03 -0800, you wrote:
> >Since a CB is required in all push vehicles, and I know zero about the
> >hardware, could y'all offer some advice like brand name and cost range.
Any features (specifically useful for LSR) would be great to know about. I
have seen some CBs hooked to a loudspeaker in some pits but don't have a
clue as to how to accomplish that. Thanks to all, -Elon
>
>
>
> anyone looking for a CB for their tow/crew vehicle, the "Pilot"
> truck stop chain of stores has a sale on right now , until the end of the
month of June. on a compact Cobra 40 ch CB radio. Cobra 19DXIII
> Sale price of $39.00 with a mailin rebate of $10.00. making your final
> cost of $29.00 + tax... (normal price is $49.00)
>
> This is a nice compact little radio perfect for small cars or trucks
> easy to install and stay out of the way.. its small enough that you could
> just lay it on the dash of the push truck, or put it in the trunk
> when you don,t need it...
> still need to get an antenna, ( I use a mag mount from Radio Shack)
>
> much better than trying to find one at a yard sale, hoping that it
> works.. :-)
>
> John
>
>
>
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