CB/Ham radio

[Ric]

hey guys,
does anyone know if there is such a thing as a CB andHam radio in one unit ?

[Good Times]

nope

[glenyoshida]

I'd like to know that too. I think it'd be cool to have a combo unit so you can have the best of both worlds on the trail. CB to talk to most of the wheelers and Ham for those times when ya get stuck far away from others or to talk on a channel free from chatter.

[glenyoshida]

nope

Bummer. My hopes are deflated.

[Ric]

nope

lol, damnit, NOT the answer I was looking for
but I do appreciate the fast reply

[4runnerchevy]

They do make Ham radios that can do the CB band, and they make some import CB's that will do the 10 meter ham band. I think your looking for a 2 meter Ham radio and finding one that can do 11 meter CB will be tough if not impossible.

[glenyoshida]

They do make Ham radios that can do the CB band, and they make some import CB's that will do the 10 meter ham band. I think your looking for a 2 meter Ham radio and finding one that can do 11 meter CB will be tough if not impossible.

Well that's kind of encouraging. Sounds hard to find and therefore probably a bit pricey. Do you have any suggestions of places or sources to contact that might be able to find such a thing?

[Good Times]

To expand on what Kevin says..

Transmission breakdown:


BandsLower Frequency Upper Frequency
12 meters24.890 MHz24.990 MHz
Citizens Band (CB radio)26.965 MHz27.405 MHz
10 meters28.000 MHz29.7000 MHz
6 meters50.0 MHz56.0 MHz
2 meters144.0 MHz148.0 MHz
70 centimeters420.0 MHz450.0 MHz


I included both the 12 meters and 10 meters to show you where the CB (citizens band) falls in place.

The most common ham radios you will find are the 2 meter band radios. Dual bands are usually 2m/70cm and the quad bands are usually 10m/6m/2m/70cm. I've yet to find a radio that includes the CB band.

Ham Radio Manufacturers:
ADI
Alinco
Icom
Japan Radio Corp
Kenwood
Yaesu

Personally I wouldn't try to find a radio that does both because you're looking for something that's virtually impossible to find. You're better off just getting a dedicated CB radio and Ham radio. Yes it's a pita but I guess it's a good compromise.

Also if you're planning to get a ham radio look into APRS. If you don't know what it is, it's basically a tool that transmit your location using a combination of your gps and ham radio. It gives others the ability to locate you based on your beacon that is displayed on their gps (Assuming that both parties have the APRS setup properly). Cool stuff

Good luck!

[Ric]

To expand on what Kevin says..

Transmission breakdown:

Bands Lower Frequency Upper Frequency
12 meters 24.890 MHz 24.990 MHz
Citizens Band (CB radio) 26.965 MHz 27.405 MHz
10 meters 28.000 MHz 29.7000 MHz
6 meters 50.0 MHz 56.0 MHz
2 meters 144.0 MHz 148.0 MHz
70 centimeters 420.0 MHz 450.0 MHz

I included both the 12 meters and 10 meters to show you where the CB (citizens band) falls in place.

The most common ham radios you will find are the 2 meter band radios. Dual bands are usually 2m/70cm and the quad bands are usually 10m/6m/2m/70cm. I've yet to find a radio that includes the CB band.

Ham Radio Manufacturers:
ADI
Alinco
Icom
Japan Radio Corp
Kenwood
Yaesu

Personally I wouldn't try to find a radio that does both because you're looking for something that's virtually impossible to find. You're better off just getting a dedicated CB radio and Ham radio. Yes it's a pita but I guess it's a good compromise.

Also if you're planning to get a ham radio look into APRS. If you don't know what it is, it's basically a tool that transmit your location using a combination of your gps and ham radio. It gives others the ability to locate you based on your beacon that is displayed on their gps (Assuming that both parties have the APRS setup properly). Cool stuff

Good luck!

great info there
Ive seen on another forum (co4x4) that some have Modded thier HAMs to work on the CB channels
Heres the link, Im sure its poss. anything is poss. lol
http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=133781

[Good Times]

Ric the problem is that the FCC does not allow the combination of 10 and 11 meters.

Then again when has that stopped a lot of people right?