i want to get a CB radios to use with a network of walkie talkies... will it work? or do i need special CB walkie talkies?
2006-08-26 09:14:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Let us first define the term "walkie talkie". This a common reference to *any* handheld portable radio, regardless of frequency or radio service. There are CB, FRS, GMRS... etc walkies.
With that in mind, YES, you can use a "walkie talkie" in conjunction with a CB radio *if* the walkies are *CB walkies*.
Those 22 channel FRS/GMRS walkie you see everywhere cannot be used with CB radios as they operate on different frequencies. Also, bear in mind, use of GMRS radios requires a license. See the manual to your radios for information.
Get some CB walkies and you will be fine.
2006-08-27 04:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CB radio and walkies operate on different frequencies. You can get a handheld CB but these are poor quality signals for longer range use and the handheld units are quite bulky. Walkie-talkies have an even shorter range. FRS radios have a good signal for up to 5 miles without the use of land based antennas and are very small. Push to talk such as "nextel" require a subscription to their network. Moare companies opt for the push to talk because of the reliability of the system and versatility of the equipment, and despite the cost of subscription, they are more cost effective than trying to build something anywhere near their performance.
2006-08-26 09:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well back in the eighties CB's and walkie talkies could communicte together on channel 14. The new two way walkie talkies do not use the same frequencies...
2006-08-26 09:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jay G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you do, if you spend a lot of time traveling, or drive to a different town to work then it may be worth it because you can hear truckers reporting whats up ahead, if you stay local most of the time it isn't really worth it, a cell phone is better if you get stuck somewhere. I used to have A lot of fun with a CB but internet chat has taken over, so there isn't as many people out there, I miss CB tag.
2016-03-26 20:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How Do Walkie Talkies Work
2016-11-08 02:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on what type of cb you got. some radios can use a lot more frequencies that your standard cb. like my rci 2970 made by ranger. i can lock on any one of about 700 freques.
2006-08-26 09:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by cohiba53 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the UK the don't use the same frequencies
2006-08-26 09:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋