Re: [MV] Radio...post of Mark J Blair (Digest 169

From: Jim/Julia (w7ls@blarg.net)
Date: Mon Jun 05 2000 - 12:33:26 PDT


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I suggest Family Radio Service (FRS) radios instead of CB. Much smaller, fit in
your pocket, no interference to speak of, etc.
    Personally, I use 6 meter ham band, as I am licensed for that. Several club
members are, as well. Works great.We have portables, mobiles, etc. Jim

Richard wrote:

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> Mark makes good point about not operating these old radios. While you can
> get them "into" the ham bands they probably don't meet todays
> standards and are therefore not legal. Of course, without proper ham
> license wouldn't be legal anyway. If you are out of the ham band still not
> authorized. They can be damaged by improper operation and maybe lose some
> value. They consume lots of power and are really not good in the crowded
> bands.
> For PARADES get a CB. The are 12 volt, cheap, can be run on a proper
> military antenna (or the one that comes with them). Many bands to select
> from and will do a good job from one end of parade to the other. Richard
>
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