Ham radio and CB combo

[Hootie]

Is there any Ham Radio handheld that also does CB?

Been searching, but can't find anything.

[ForgedPatriot]

http://www.wearecb.com/store/galaxy-dx33hp2-band-10-meter-mobile-radio-p-3124.html

That is a link to a Galaxy radio that has 10m capability as well as CB capability

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10-meter_band

That link will tell you a bit about the 10 meter band, but you are not going to find the majority of HAM traffic there. You will want to be on 20m, 40m, or 80m......and all those require a license (different license for different portions of the band). From what I have seen, almost all CB/HAM combos are only going to have the 10m band. Now, if you have a HAM radio and are a valid operator, you can transmit with your HAM radio in the CB area of the band (10m). Hope that helps.

[Hootie]

From what I have seen, almost all CB/HAM combos are only going to have the 10m band.

what is what i have noticed. Maybe it is not possible in a handheld, but looking for 2M, 220, & 440 MHz,  and also CB

[backwoods_engineer]

It is extremely difficult to get the FCC to sign off on CB/ham combos, which is why there aren't many.  Amateur Radio is governed by Part 97 of the FCC rules, and CB is governed by Part 95, and they have different requirements.

HOWEVER...

Buying a multimode HF ham radio with a general coverage receiver CAN do both in an emergency. 

My years-old Kenwood TS-50 has the "transmit unlock" modification done to it, so it can transmit out of band.  I have all 40 CB channels programmed into the memory.  I have tested it, and it works perfectly as a CB radio.  Now, it would be contrary to FCC rules to run this as a CB radio.  But during emergencies, anything goes as far as communications.  So I am ready.  In the meantime, I can legally LISTEN to CB channels on my ham radio, even if I can't legally TRANSMIT on them.

I hope you understand me here...

[backwoods_engineer]

what is what i have noticed. Maybe it is not possible in a handheld, but looking for 2M, 220, & 440 MHz,  and also CB

Not going to happen in a handheld.  The Yaesu FT-857 is the closest you'll come to that.

[idelphic]

Not going to happen in a handheld.  The Yaesu FT-857 is the closest you'll come to that.

I need to dig mine out anyway..  but I'm pretty sure that the FT-817 will also operate in the CB range..  but it's seriously limited on power... 

[backwoods_engineer]

I need to dig mine out anyway..  but I'm pretty sure that the FT-817 will also operate in the CB range..  but it's seriously limited on power...

That's discontinued.  I could name half a dozen discontinued radios that fit the bill, but that's not likely to help someone who is just getting into this.

[idelphic]

That's discontinued.  I could name half a dozen discontinued radios that fit the bill, but that's not likely to help someone who is just getting into this.

ACK! - Then I am for sure not giving mine up..  I had no idea... Will also have to find a replacement.. 817 is a great radio..

[backwoods_engineer]

ACK! - Then I am for sure not giving mine up..  I had no idea... Will also have to find a replacement.. 817 is a great radio..

Yeah, that's why I'm not getting rid of my Kenwood TS-50S.  Great radio.

[Hootie]

i got a Yaesu vx-6.
I can listen, but can't transmit.

[idelphic]

Yeah, that's why I'm not getting rid of my Kenwood TS-50S.  Great radio.

I wouldn't get rid of it either..

However - it does look like the FT-817 is still available and Universal Radio

It's still pretty expensive,.. but for what it can do - some would say it's worth it.

[backwoods_engineer]

I wouldn't get rid of it either..

However - it does look like the FT-817 is still available and Universal Radio

It's still pretty expensive,.. but for what it can do - some would say it's worth it.

Universal has a lot of radios available that are discontinued.  Trust me, I have a contract with Yaesu, so I know people on the inside: The 817 is really discontinued.

[ForgedPatriot]

It is extremely difficult to get the FCC to sign off on CB/ham combos, which is why there aren't many.  Amateur Radio is governed by Part 97 of the FCC rules, and CB is governed by Part 95, and they have different requirements.

HOWEVER...

Buying a multimode HF ham radio with a general coverage receiver CAN do both in an emergency. 

My years-old Kenwood TS-50 has the "transmit unlock" modification done to it, so it can transmit out of band.  I have all 40 CB channels programmed into the memory.  I have tested it, and it works perfectly as a CB radio.  Now, it would be contrary to FCC rules to run this as a CB radio.  But during emergencies, anything goes as far as communications.  So I am ready.  In the meantime, I can legally LISTEN to CB channels on my ham radio, even if I can't legally TRANSMIT on them.

I hope you understand me here...

Exactly. I am a General class HAM, and believe me, if it hits the fan I will be transmitting out of band if need be.