We explore the contention and differences between the two worlds of Citizens Band and Amateur radio. We also review the Wouxun KG-UV6D Two Way Radio.
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Billboard 1:08
Intro to Interview 1:27
In discussions with CB and Amateur radio hobbyists, it quickly emerges that there is some contention between these two groups of radio users. In this episode we'll look more closely at each group and their issues with the other. We'll also read some of the tweets that we received after we asked for some feedback on this subject. Finally, we'll end by looking at some of the pros and cons of both the CB and Amateur radio services.
Commercial Break 32:49
buytwowayradios.com 1:00
Product Review 33:49
Today we review the Wouxun KG-UV6D Two Way Radio.
Questions and Answers 46:16
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum.
Wrap up and Close 52:47
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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You asked CB or Ham. I live in San Diego county California. I frequently monitor CB radio and find there is nothing out there. Very rarely is anyone using CB, except for some crazy guy in my local area on CB channel 6.The traffic out there is mostly in Spanish. I have also taken several trips from San Diego to Vancouver B.C. Again not a lot of traffic. Some truckers talking but then they mostly speak Spanish.
Ham radio however is much more interesting. Regular people talking about all kinds of stuff. Repeaters are very active and you can even hear some stuff on simplex, 146.52. Then add Echolink and you can talk to the world on a handheld or on your smartphone. I recently checked into a Railroad Net using Echolink and talking on a repeater in Wisconsin using my android smartphone.
So to wrap it up I don't have any real use for CB. Give me a HT or a smartphone with the Echolink app.
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