I know I need a good RF radio with power, but in my shop I have an old
TRC 430, 40 channel CB radio I took out of my truck couple years back. With the alternative of not having any radio at all, do you think I could use the CB for the time being.?
Some issues I figured I'd have:
I have a fender mount antenna for the unit, and i'd need a 25ft extension up the mast. Would I have signal loss due to the length?. Would I need a booster for gain.? I think it's 3-4 watts max.
It seems a CB should give it's best performance in a marine environment where no obstructions are present. The antenna height should give it some maximum performance.
I figure for the time being I'd be happy just to contact passing vessels, and maybe listening most of the time for weather forecasts. Contacting shore installations would be nice too.
Are the CB channels common on boats?
Any thoughts?
Thanks.
TRC 430, 40 channel CB radio I took out of my truck couple years back. With the alternative of not having any radio at all, do you think I could use the CB for the time being.?
Some issues I figured I'd have:
I have a fender mount antenna for the unit, and i'd need a 25ft extension up the mast. Would I have signal loss due to the length?. Would I need a booster for gain.? I think it's 3-4 watts max.
It seems a CB should give it's best performance in a marine environment where no obstructions are present. The antenna height should give it some maximum performance.
I figure for the time being I'd be happy just to contact passing vessels, and maybe listening most of the time for weather forecasts. Contacting shore installations would be nice too.
Are the CB channels common on boats?
Any thoughts?
Thanks.