Tell me how useful a handheld CB is on the interstate...

It's a handheld, and I know they are frowned upon by most people, but I refuse to install a whip antenna and a CB console on a luxury vehicle.

Good handheld CB radio or transceiver for highway travel in ... - Reddit

A handheld CB radio with a foot long "rubber duck" antenna used inside a vehicle has a transmission range of typically a hundred feet further ...

Handheld CB, Worth it? - Expedition Portal

What I am using it for: On-trail communications. Nothing more. So a working radius of 1 mile is probably good enough or enough to reach a ...

Handheld CB radios... worth the money or just a waste of time?

They are cheap and the range is generally as good of better than CB for basic line of sight use on the trail. ... I plan to run the WAYALIFE CB ...

Handheld CB radio? | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum

Limited range and battery burn makes a handheld a poor substitute for a full size. I've only found two situations where a handheld makes sense.

Does anyone use a handheld CB radio from INSIDE the motorhome?

It works fine for what we use it for, vehicle to vehicle contact while caravaning with others. I'd say the range is three or four miles at best.

Can I Use a Handheld CB Radio in My Vehicle - YouTube

CB Handhelds in Vehicles: Considerations to Keep in Mind. While it's possible to use handheld CB radios in vehicles, there are limitations ...

Handheld CB? | Expedition Portal

In the past, I've used Cobra handhelds with a magnet mount antenna on a car roof or trunk with pretty good results. You can find the adapter ...

CB Radios for Road Trips - RoadTrip America

Keep in mind that there are many excellent CB manufacturers, and I'm not endorsing any one in particular. ... Handheld CB: Good option for rental cars. A good CB ...

Handheld CB Radios. What To Look For, and What They Can Do.

A mostly forgotten CB Radio type. The old fashion Handheld CB ... Why Do I Need It? A beginners Guide to Two Way Radios. Farpoint Farms ...

Top 6 Best Handheld CB Radio (Bought & Tested) - Medium

The ability to switch between 1, 3, and 6 watts of power has been incredibly useful. I can conserve battery life with lower power settings for ...

CB Hand held Range - General Discussion - Two Way Radio Forum

i would NOT use CB's for handheld purposes. You will get too much distortion and the range will be crappy at best. Your batteries will drain ...

Deciding on a Road trip cb radio | RadioReference.com Forums

GMRS means FCC license. FCC license means "good behavior." FCC means hefty fines and/or warnings for aberrant behavior. I don't want Charlie ...

This could be the Golden Standard for Handheld CB's! - YouTube

Living up to the hype of its predecessor, the President Randy 2 Handheld CB features both AM & FM modes, along with a rechargeable ...

CB radio. Are they a 'must have'? - The Grey Nomads Forum

NEVER rely on CB (UHF) radio for any safety, security or emergency use. Useful, for communicating with others on the road in relatively close proximity, but ...

Handheld CB Radio - is it enough? - Jeep Wrangler Forum

As part of a home made emergency kit I have a Cobra Road Trip hand held CB that works off 12V DC and 3 AA batts. I purchased it sometime around ...

Cb radio hand helds - Two Way Radio Forum

It's still a good backup if the phones go down. ... A question I got a telescoping cb antenna for hand held cb radio but how far can I get out?

Using a CB radio - Good Sam Community - 1187760

A CB can be valuable in case your stalled on side of highway and your cell phone doesn't work there. Or to search road conditions ahead.

CB radio for traffic info, a good idea? - PopUpPortal

A good one will be nice and clear and let you reach out better. I also have one in my jeep. Getting around traffic it is helpfull and you will ...

I have an old CB radio that still works. What can I primarily use it for ...

For desolate environments, like mountains or deserts, CB radio can be the most effective device to contact people.