This info was started in a trip report, and I thought it would be more appropriate here.
There have been questions about radios that include HAM, 10m, CB and sidebands, all in one unit. I have such a radio; but I do not have an ameature license, so I do not venture off the CB channels. It also does not put out the power of a good HAM radio; so I have been told it would not work well for that anyway. The advertising says it is designed for foreign markets. More reasons to watch my P&Q's & stay on only CB channels.
A piece of info gathered from another forum says: "While I'm on topic of frequency coverage, some misguided amateurs can't resist using their "opened up" radios on the CB frequencies. If you do this, you're jeopardizing you amateur license. If you have a need to use the CB frequencies, then buy a dedicated CB radio."
I guess that is why all the rigs I have seen with HAM radios, have separate CB radios, antennas, etc.
Last edited by Photog; 09-25-2007 at 12:01 PM.
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