What CB radio channel do you use ?

'02 Road King · Jul 29th, 2009, 05:45 PM

Just a quick poll to see what CB channel people use and is there a common channel bikers listen/talk on when they are on trips or different areas of the US.. I don't want to listen to trucker ch 19..

IR Rick · Jul 29th, 2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by '02 Road King

Just a quick poll to see what CB channel people use and is there a common channel bikers listen/talk on when they are on trips or different areas of the US.. I don't want to listen to trucker ch 19..

I was thinking 17 was the trucker Ch, not sure if there is a Biker ch,

When we run in a group we run on Ch 1

I alway fine When you are on your own out on blacktop

Truckers CH is the best to know whats going on, and When MR smoky is about

bikermoses · Jul 29th, 2009, 07:52 PM

Channel 19 is the trucker channel.Unfortunately I'm in a truck but i have been talkin to guys on there way to sturgis and they aint got the range i got saved a group riders from a speed trap in a construction zone

Skratch · Jul 30th, 2009, 02:15 AM

When we group ride we're on channel 3 so that's where I leave it.

bigTM · Jul 31st, 2009, 12:07 PM

Trucks are on 17 or 19 depending on the area. Dirt Haulers often use 10. Offroad vehicles(jeep) use 4. Most radios are tuned to antenna in the middle channels. (17 to 23)
If traveling with a private group I stay on a close number to truckers channels so it is quicker to change to channel for traffic updates.

buddybr · Jul 31st, 2009, 11:52 PM

My HOG chapter uses channel 2 but have no clue who decided that number or why.

I have heard that most Gold Wing groups use channel 1.

planohog · Aug 15th, 2009, 01:14 AM

19 here in north tx, but I have never heard another bike on there, lots of times its just noisy skip.. I keep the squelch turned up pretty high.

Doug_09ultra · Aug 17th, 2009, 01:31 AM

It usually depends on where the least amount of traffic is. (channel traffic). Our group uses CH15 for most of our rides, but it can change if necessary.

HD-Enthusiast · Aug 17th, 2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug_09ultra

It usually depends on where the least amount of traffic is. (channel traffic). Our group uses CH15 for most of our rides, but it can change if necessary.

I havn't been on CB in over 20 years...back then,many CBers 'broadcast' on all 40 channels at once via amps.....I cant imagine it has got any better.......Amateur Radio is the way to go....the License is easier to get than your MC endorsement on your DL...

66cruiser · Aug 17th, 2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HD-Enthusiast

I havn't been on CB in over 20 years...back then,many CBers 'broadcast' on all 40 channels at once via amps.....I cant imagine it has got any better.......Amateur Radio is the way to go....the License is easier to get than your MC endorsement on your DL...

Things have changed since then, very little chatter even on the truckers channels (17/19) once you're out of the city. Amateur Radio is fine except you won't find it in general use out there. !7/19 (depending on location) has always been more or less a calling frequency. I monitor that & if I want to chat with someone, move to another channel.

Jul 29th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#1
'02 Road King New Family Ride: '02 Road King Classic Join Date: Jul 27th, 2009 Location: south east mass Posts: 5	What CB radio channel do you use ? Just a quick poll to see what CB channel people use and is there a common channel bikers listen/talk on when they are on trips or different areas of the US.. I don't want to listen to trucker ch 19..

Jul 29th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#3
bikermoses Banned Ride: 2008 DYNA lowrider Join Date: May 7th, 2008 Location: waterford,mi Posts: 167 My Mood:	Re: What CB radio channel do you use ? Channel 19 is the trucker channel.Unfortunately I'm in a truck but i have been talkin to guys on there way to sturgis and they aint got the range i got saved a group riders from a speed trap in a construction zone

Jul 30th, 2009, 02:15 AM	#4
Skratch Contributor$ Ride: 09 Ultra Glide - Big Purple Flake/Silver Join Date: Mar 12th, 2009 Location: Chicago Metro Posts: 296 My Mood:	Re: What CB radio channel do you use ? When we group ride we're on channel 3 so that's where I leave it. __________________ The difference between ignorance and stupidity is that ignorance is a choice.

Jul 31st, 2009, 12:07 PM	#5
bigTM Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Ultra Join Date: May 13th, 2009 Posts: 10	Re: What CB radio channel do you use ? Trucks are on 17 or 19 depending on the area. Dirt Haulers often use 10. Offroad vehicles(jeep) use 4. Most radios are tuned to antenna in the middle channels. (17 to 23) If traveling with a private group I stay on a close number to truckers channels so it is quicker to change to channel for traffic updates.

Jul 31st, 2009, 11:52 PM	#6
buddybr Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Dec 24th, 2008 Location: Southwest Georgia Posts: 218 My Mood:	Re: What CB radio channel do you use ? My HOG chapter uses channel 2 but have no clue who decided that number or why. I have heard that most Gold Wing groups use channel 1. __________________ Buddybr Geezer Glider and I have the patch to prove it!

Aug 15th, 2009, 01:14 AM	#7
planohog Start The Engine Ride: Harly Ultra Classic Join Date: Aug 14th, 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 43 My Mood:	Re: What CB radio channel do you use ? 19 here in north tx, but I have never heard another bike on there, lots of times its just noisy skip.. I keep the squelch turned up pretty high.

Aug 17th, 2009, 01:31 AM	#8
Doug_09ultra Contributor$ Ride: 2009 FLHTCU Ultra Classic Join Date: Jan 26th, 2009 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 433 My Mood:	Re: What CB radio channel do you use ? It usually depends on where the least amount of traffic is. (channel traffic). Our group uses CH15 for most of our rides, but it can change if necessary. __________________ '09 Ultra Classic, Vivid Black, Stage 1: V&H Tapered Slashcuts, MO-FLO A/C, SERT

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