I got the bug..

[GMRSJohn]

1 minute ago, CaptainSarcastic said:

I just picked up a "New old stock" Uniden Pro510XL about a month ago. Haven't had a CB in 30 years (it's what got me into Ham radio actually) but its installed in my Jeep JK now and I'm having a ball listening to all the skip just like old times!

 

 

I kind of walked in on a discussion today.. kind of distorted and I couldn’t hear them well. I called for a radio check and they shut up. Must’ve been the only people in cb in my area and now here’s a new dude in town and I ain’t welcome.

[RayDiddio]

2 hours ago, GMRSJohn said:

I kind of walked in on a discussion today.. kind of distorted and I couldn’t hear them well. I called for a radio check and they shut up. Must’ve been the only people in cb in my area and now here’s a new dude in town and I ain’t welcome.

hehehe.... that will happen. Just cut in with the whole "Break channel" until someone responds.

[CaptainSarcastic]

11 hours ago, GMRSJohn said:

I kind of walked in on a discussion today.. kind of distorted and I couldn’t hear them well. I called for a radio check and they shut up. Must’ve been the only people in cb in my area and now here’s a new dude in town and I ain’t welcome.

were they on sideband?

[Guest]

It has lurked there for more than 20 years... Things move around it as it waits quietly. People have actually asked "what is that?" to which I smile and reply, "A waste of time... but it was kinda fun".

[WRXB215]

@WRKW566 What's that big square thing to the left? 

[GMRSJohn]

1 hour ago, WRKW566 said:

It has lurked there for more than 20 years... Things move around it as it waits quietly. People have actually asked "what is that?" to which I smile and reply, "A waste of time... but it was kinda fun".

Dadgum brother.. you live in a museum. lol 

[Guest]

3 hours ago, GMRSJohn said:

Dadgum brother.. you live in a museum. lol 

Indeed.

[StogieVol]

On 10/30/2024 at 9:52 PM, WRXB215 said:

Join the crowd. The only thing that holds me back is lack of funds.

Same, If I had the money I have a radio garage. Lol

[GMRSJohn]

On 11/5/2024 at 8:01 PM, StogieVol said:

Same, If I had the money I have a radio garage. Lol

My wife is already in mourning over my newest hobby. To be fair I’m not as vocal about her purse addiction. 

[GMRSJohn]

I’m kind of having fun with this thing. I listened to some guys talk about working on aggravating vehicles and drinking the other day. There’s a channel that has a lot of Spanish and pac-man sound effects.. not sure what it is but comes in clear. 
 

I am noticing that the cigarette lighter power tends to affect reception. It’s an annoyance but I’ll live with it.

[StogieVol]

@GMRSJohn Truth in that statement. I have a 3 hobbies, so I have to not stir the pot to much. Jeep, Radios, and guns. And all 3 are kinda pricey. opps. 

[GMRSJohn]

3 hours ago, StogieVol said:

@GMRSJohn Truth in that statement. I have a 3 hobbies, so I have to not stir the pot to much. Jeep, Radios, and guns. And all 3 are kinda pricey. opps. 

I am kind of a cheap gun connesuer (however you spell that) I’ve recently fallen in love with a Charles Daly 410. And right now, I’m kind of aggravating or making my case why a Mossberg Maverick 88 Cruiser is a good investment. 

[WRUQ357]

4 hours ago, GMRSJohn said:

I am kind of a cheap gun connesuer (however you spell that) I’ve recently fallen in love with a Charles Daly 410. And right now, I’m kind of aggravating or making my case why a Mossberg Maverick 88 Cruiser is a good investment. 

I have a Mossberg 88, and in my opinion, you can't go wrong. I think I paid $120 for mine. I have it set up for 1 3/4" shot shells. 

[AdmiralCochrane]

I agree, you can't go wrong with a Mossberg.  I have a 590

 

Now that we have derailed this thread, the question is whether to start a Radios/Jeeps/Guns thread or to continue to mutilate this one.

[Guest]

"Mutilated lady late last night" You guys make me feel normal. Cars, radios, guns what else in common? Paintball, radio control stuff, overpriced bicycles, camera repair and naps. Gotta do more naps.

[WRXB215]

2 hours ago, WRKW566 said:

Gotta do more naps.

Ditto.

[GMRSJohn]

3 hours ago, AdmiralCochrane said:

Now that we have derailed this thread, the question is whether to start a Radios/Jeeps/Guns thread or to continue to mutilate this one.

Seems the bug is pretty serious lol.

Battle won. One Maverick 88 Cruiser on the way. I always feel like a nervous dad waiting to see his baby when I go get a new piece of weaponry. 

[GMRSJohn]

16 hours ago, WRUQ357 said:

I have it set up for 1 3/4" shot shells. 

Sounds like they have a nice spread!

[WRYZ926]

On 11/8/2024 at 1:51 PM, StogieVol said:

@GMRSJohn Truth in that statement. I have a 3 hobbies, so I have to not stir the pot to much. Jeep, Radios, and guns. And all 3 are kinda pricey. opps. 

I've gotten out of a couple of expensive hobbies but still have three main hobbies that get expensive. I had to give up riding motorcycles due to health and I don't own any Jeeps at this time. I had newer Jeeps along with a 1962 Willys M170 front line ambulance. I keep it simple with my boat and only have a little 10 ft pond hopper.

I still am into firearms along with radios and model trains.

Boat = bust out another thousand

HD Harley Davidson) = Hundred dollars here and there

Jeep = Just Empty Every Pocket.

 

[AdmiralCochrane]

In 1963 my father bought a CJ6A (same chassis as the M170) with a worn out motor and put a Buick V-6 in it. We used it for decades until it was totaled by an idiot driving on the wrong side of the road.  No one was hurt other than the Jeep.