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Post by hitec4you on Jul 19, 2012 11:02:02 GMT -7
Well finally got around to installing my CB/Radio in my car after having it for 5 years. I have used this in my last 4 cars/trucks. I have missed it so. It is a Icom IC706 and the antenna is a Wilson 1000.
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Post by thywar on Jul 19, 2012 11:14:15 GMT -7
You'll have to pardon my ignorance on here but when you write cb/radio.. are you referring to Ham radio? I tried to find enough info on line but the product is discontinued..or so it says. Just curious
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jul 19, 2012 11:34:25 GMT -7
You'll have to pardon my ignorance on here but when you write cb/radio.. are you referring to Ham radio? I tried to find enough info on line but the product is discontinued..or so it says. Just curious CB is the abbreviation for Citizens Band Radio. Here is a little from Wiki for you. These are the ones all the truckers use. Citizens Band radio From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Citizens' Band radio (also known as CB radio) is, in many countries, a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27-MHz (11 m) band. Citizens' Band is distinct from the FRS, GMRS, MURS and amateur ("ham") radio. In many countries CB operation does not require a license, and (unlike amateur radio) it may be used for business or personal communications. Like many other two-way radio services, Citizens' Band channels are shared by many users. Only one station may transmit at a time; other stations must listen and wait for the shared channel to be available. A number of countries have created similar radio services, with varying technical standards and requirements for licensing. While they may be known by other names, such as the General Radio Service in Canada,[1] they often use similar frequencies (26 to 28 MHz), have similar uses, and similar technical challenges. Although licenses may be required, eligibility is generally simple. Some countries also have personal radio services in the UHF band, such as the European PMR446 and the Australian UHF CB.
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Post by thywar on Jul 19, 2012 12:07:55 GMT -7
Nope Wtrfwlr, I undestand CB Radio.. but he put CB/Radio.. and I noticed the dial was tuning incrementally, not just on '40 channels'.. and it says HF/Transceiver so I'm wondering if he has something in addition to it being a CB.. but thanks for straightening me out..sort of.
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Post by hitec4you on Jul 19, 2012 12:09:31 GMT -7
It is a ham radio that has been modified to get CB freq also. So that is what I call it. Sorry for the confusion.
Oh, before someone points it out. I do know that my Freq is for channel 40 of the CB channels and the channel itself shows 39. You can change the freq by the big dial on the side and the channel will stay the same.
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Post by thywar on Jul 19, 2012 12:10:28 GMT -7
ahhh ok.. I understand now.. It's pretty cool setup.
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jul 19, 2012 12:20:35 GMT -7
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Post by hitec4you on Jul 19, 2012 12:30:53 GMT -7
Thank Thywar. I got it along time ago for my Jeep. I wanted a scanner and a CB and this would do about the same thing. But I dint have a nice place to mount a CB and scanner. But this one I could mount under the seat and put the face of it on the back of my sun visor. It will pick up the old police bans and such and it scans programmed freq also. So it fit my needs great. But I think most police have moved on to bigger and better freqs now.
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Post by orly152 on Jul 20, 2012 14:49:55 GMT -7
that's pretty cool, maybe some day i be able to have one
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Post by stairman on Jul 21, 2012 17:35:38 GMT -7
I thought the same thing. Most CB's dont have freek counters you can dial in on.
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Post by williepete on Jul 25, 2012 14:56:36 GMT -7
We all have different approaches, but I wouldn't be too quick to publish on the internet that I was doing something illegal. Some areas are ignored by the FCC, others are heavily enforced. Ask a ham about clubs that love to "foxhunt" illegal transmitters. Just a thought....... Marc, you sure brought back some memories. I belonged to a club back in the '50s & '60s and we use to have transmitter hunts back then. Guys had a lot of surplus gear on two meters with an old genny. It was a lot of fun. I still have the old genny, it's sit too long now and it weighed a ton and was only good for about 1000 watts. Bill
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Post by graf on Jul 26, 2012 1:18:38 GMT -7
I just installed mine as well with magnetic mount antenna so that folks don't know I have it when not in use, for emergencys only so the antenna is not always up. I also wired the power to lighter plug in so it could easily be transfered to another vehicle if need be and also used in my 12 volt portable system I created along with a solar trickle charger. Just makes since to me, cell phones are unreliable in tornados, heavy storms, etc. the old CB could be a life saver. I have been purchasing extras a garage sales as well as bartering items usally $10-20.00 is all.
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Post by hitec4you on Jul 27, 2012 6:28:45 GMT -7
I just installed mine as well with magnetic mount antenna so that folks don't know I have it when not in use, for emergencys only so the antenna is not always up. I also wired the power to lighter plug in so it could easily be transfered to another vehicle if need be and also used in my 12 volt portable system I created along with a solar trickle charger. Just makes since to me, cell phones are unreliable in tornados, heavy storms, etc. the old CB could be a life saver. I have been purchasing extras a garage sales as well as bartering items usally $10-20.00 is all. Great idea. Could come in handy to have a few extras to pass out if ever a need came. Got to have communications of some kind.
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