P1000 CB Radio ??

[Cattrell]

I am looking for a good way to communicate with other riders on the trial. I was thinking of a weatherproof CB or something similar.
Has anyone done something similar?
Looking for ideas!
Thanks

 

[Admin]

 

[Hondasxs]

Hi.
You should check with your riding group to see what system they use.
Most riders seem to use UHF radios vs CB radios.

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[mike621]

Most everyone uses Rugged Radio, they have a wide range of hand held to full on intercom systems. They have a good wed-site.

 

[Cattrell]

Hi.
You should check with your riding group to see what system they use.
Most riders seem to use UHF radios vs CB radios.

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So far nobody has anything, so we are open to suggestions. Can you suggest a type of radio?

 

[Hondasxs]

RR or similar is what most of use use.

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[Hondasxs]

Like this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3WXL2V/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Or handheld like this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAULSOK/?tag=sxsweb24-20

You will need to read up on programing them along with use restrictions.

Or go with RR which comes programmed. (I think)

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[Ragnar406]

Like this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3WXL2V/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Or handheld like this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAULSOK/?tag=sxsweb24-20

You will need to read up on programing them along with use restrictions.

Or go with RR which comes programmed. (I think)

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the Radios that Richard links are great little radios that work good for the trails. (note that to be all legal you need to get a GMRS license $70 for 10 years or something like that - providing that you use on GMRS freq)

you can usually purchase basically the same radios Rugged Radios sell but at a much cheaper rate - they program in the frequencies but the same rules apply if using GRMS freqs (they just don't tell ya). They also program some other freq like ones used at King of Hammers in there.

Lots of information on here in several different threads

 

[JTW]

This one posted has been awesome! Many of us have and use it. I like my wired unit way better than the handheld I used before.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3WXL2V/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[JTW]

Betner communications is also a good option if you want a pre programmed option ready to go.

 

[Adam490]

Betner communications is also a good option if you want a pre programmed option ready to go.

Looking at these for the Black Friday sale. Any input on this model he's got?

 

[Ragnar406]

Looking at these for the Black Friday sale. Any input on this model he's got?

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It is probably a good radio- it does come with an antenna , coax and ground plane disk ( you may end up purchasing another mount depending on how you want to mount your antenna.
Pro's

• Kenwood - good brand makes quality equipment
• comes with antenna
• comes pre programed for GMRS channels (pretty much what everyone uses) Edit to add write up states only 16 channels (total)
• 40 watts

Cons

• Not sure if you can program or if it requires additional programming cables and program
• how water resistant is it?
• UHF only (GMRS is only uhf frequencies so fine there and really not a deal killer)

the radio will serve you fine and I hear the guy is good to work with and will answer your questions happily

That said an option (that I went with and several other have) is TYT TH8600WP - only 25 watts but waterproof or at least claims to be and I have power washed mine too many time to count. User programable and there are files passed around this site that make that easier.
25watts is plenty for use on the trail - UHF is line of sight so if you are in the bottom of a holler don't expect to talk to a buddy in the holler on the other side of the ridge no matter the wattage.

You will need to buy an antenna, mount and coax to go to the radio if you choose the TYT TH8600WP

Hope that helps

 

[Adam490]

It is probably a good radio- it does come with an antenna , coax and ground plane disk ( you may end up purchasing another mount depending on how you want to mount your antenna.
Pro's

• Kenwood - good brand makes quality equipment
• comes with antenna
• comes pre programed for GMRS channels (pretty much what everyone uses)
• 40 watts

Cons

• Not sure if you can program or if it requires additional programming cables and program
• how water resistant is it?
• UHF only (GMRS is only uhf frequencies so fine there and really not a deal killer)

View attachment 167645

the radio will serve you fine and I hear the guy is good to work with and will answer your questions happily

That said an option (that I went with and several other have) is TYT TH8600WP - only 25 watts but waterproof or at least claims to be and I have power washed mine too many time to count. User programable and there are files passed around this site that make that easier.
25watts is plenty for use on the trail - UHF is line of sight so if you are in the bottom of a holler don't expect to talk to a buddy in the holler on the other side of the ridge no matter the wattage.

You will need to buy an antenna, mount and coax to go to the radio if you choose the TYT TH8600WP

Hope that helps

Exactly what I needed - thanks! I have been reading through all of the other posts trying to piece it together but you just consolidated for me. I'll stick with the TYT TH8600WP.

 

[ohanacreek]

Looking at these for the Black Friday sale. Any input on this model he's got?

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where?

 

[Ragnar406]

where?

Betner Communications LLC

 

[Adam490]

where?

I saw it in a FB group, but JTW posted a screenshot in the Black Friday thread (I just tagged you).

 

[JTW]

It is probably a good radio- it does come with an antenna , coax and ground plane disk ( you may end up purchasing another mount depending on how you want to mount your antenna.
Pro's

• Kenwood - good brand makes quality equipment
• comes with antenna
• comes pre programed for GMRS channels (pretty much what everyone uses) Edit to add write up states only 16 channels (total)
• 40 watts

Cons

• Not sure if you can program or if it requires additional programming cables and program
• how water resistant is it?
• UHF only (GMRS is only uhf frequencies so fine there and really not a deal killer)

View attachment 167645

the radio will serve you fine and I hear the guy is good to work with and will answer your questions happily

That said an option (that I went with and several other have) is TYT TH8600WP - only 25 watts but waterproof or at least claims to be and I have power washed mine too many time to count. User programable and there are files passed around this site that make that easier.
25watts is plenty for use on the trail - UHF is line of sight so if you are in the bottom of a holler don't expect to talk to a buddy in the holler on the other side of the ridge no matter the wattage.

You will need to buy an antenna, mount and coax to go to the radio if you choose the TYT TH8600WP

Hope that helps

This....

I won’t say ours is a better radio. But we know the system.

 

[LewisStephens]

It is probably a good radio- it does come with an antenna , coax and ground plane disk ( you may end up purchasing another mount depending on how you want to mount your antenna.
Pro's

• Kenwood - good brand makes quality equipment
• comes with antenna
• comes pre programed for GMRS channels (pretty much what everyone uses) Edit to add write up states only 16 channels (total)
• 40 watts

Cons

• Not sure if you can program or if it requires additional programming cables and program
• how water resistant is it?
• UHF only (GMRS is only uhf frequencies so fine there and really not a deal killer)

View attachment 167645

the radio will serve you fine and I hear the guy is good to work with and will answer your questions happily

That said an option (that I went with and several other have) is TYT TH8600WP - only 25 watts but waterproof or at least claims to be and I have power washed mine too many time to count. User programable and there are files passed around this site that make that easier.
25watts is plenty for use on the trail - UHF is line of sight so if you are in the bottom of a holler don't expect to talk to a buddy in the holler on the other side of the ridge no matter the wattage.

You will need to buy an antenna, mount and coax to go to the radio if you choose the TYT TH8600WP

Hope that helps

Isn’t this an amateur radio requiring a license?

 

[Hondasxs]

Isn’t this an amateur radio requiring a license?

Technically yes. Just like you cant throw away AA batteries, vanilla flavoring or drive a car without your seatbelt on.

Get a GMRS by just paying the fee and it covers your entire "family" for 10 years.

 

[Russ989]

Technically yes. Just like you cant throw away AA batteries, vanilla flavoring or drive a car without your seatbelt on.

Get a GMRS by just paying the fee and it covers your entire "family" for 10 years.

I feel enlightened now, so much knowledge in one spot.

 

[Hondasxs]

I feel enlightened now, so much knowledge in one spot.

Found this today. Great resource on GRMS.
Why Do I Need a GMRS License & How Do I Get It? | Midland Radio