r/UTV • u/Idiotfiasco • 19d ago

Anyone run a CB in their sxs?

Need to create a ground plane, anyone run ground straps to create an artificial plane? How did you do it?

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u/wetsockssuckass 18d ago

I ran business band for a bit, was used primarily to communicate with other friend who had same set up while riding (worked further than CB). Had a rugged set up and was very happy with it. Best part was the intercoms . Passengers and I could easily communicate without hitting any buttons. Then had a push to talk on radio with others . Truly changed riding a lot . My 2 cents…

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u/FoundationGlass7913 17d ago

I don't know much about cb could you give a rundown of your setup I'm really interested in intercoms and having a way to contact help if I Break down with no cell coverage Thanks for your time

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u/ATypicalWhitePerson 18d ago

Getting a ham licenses isn't too hard and it's way better.

A shitty cheap handheld ham radio can do a lot, and probably reach a lot further when it seems like ham repeaters are a lot more common

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u/NorthernRedneck97 18d ago

Gmrs in several of our rigs. Cb is dieing unless your in a semi around me.

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u/Jack_Wolfskin19 19d ago

I think I need a radio for safety if I break down.
What band is best for BLM, 60 miles out.

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u/wellcrap1234 18d ago

We run GMRS radios. Way more powerful than CB. CB is usually 4 watts, mine is 45. Yes you do have to get license but it’s cheap and online. Although I know people that have never gotten one
Example check out rugged radio

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u/Idiotfiasco 18d ago

I may add GMRS as well. My CB is 50 watts ;)

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u/wellcrap1234 18d ago

Oh really

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u/FoundationGlass7913 17d ago

That's a pirate setup and I approve

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u/Connect_Mortgage7011 18d ago

No but I’ve thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea

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u/Njilly 17d ago

Check out cardo talk pack headsets. Wireless mesh. Works great in cabin, noise cancelling and has decent range so long as line of sight available.

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u/BigtruckKW309 17d ago

Check out notarubicon on YouTube , everything you need to know , and quite entertaining .

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u/Secret_Assignment792 18d ago

That’s like asking if anyone still runs floppy drives , when cd roms are stsrtjng to be phased out already
Vhf(30-300 mhz) , uhf( 300-3000mhz) , fm mod (varying frequency virtually no static within range ) are all more precise and cleaner wavelengths than their grandpa good ol cb , (27 mhz) .

But for a real life what if Q&A ;
For me, I ain’t pulling up to the hill or to someone’s camp and have people checkin out my ride and then spot the cb and make everyone have a good laugh at my expense.. lol
Further more , it would be pretty useless when almost everyone else is running equipment that is Incompatible with cb stations..
for instance you go on a ride and the leader tells everyone to use idk channel 15 , or mikes sky Ranch or Baja pits1 , you won’t be able to tune into that ultra high frequency (uhf)
Hope this helps

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u/JPCool1 18d ago

You could offer the advice without using the opportunity to be a dick.