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Joined: 19 Jun 2017 Posts: 46 Location: Yeovil
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 13:06 Post subject: Best aerial to get for a CB |
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HI All, I have a CB radio but no aerial, what are you guys using on yours? |
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boblpuk
Joined: 25 May 2021 Posts: 2 Location: Bridgwater
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Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:28 Post subject: |
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Looking to put a CB in mine too any aerial advice appreciated thanks. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5599 Location: Penrith
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Following - after the farcical communications breakdown in the Peak District with my £10 Walky-talkies! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Andy W
Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:47 Post subject: |
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It was entertaining though, but would be useful to know what affordable kit people can recommend,
Andy _________________ 1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver |
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exarkun
Joined: 11 Feb 2014 Posts: 203 Location: Lancaster
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Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 18:28 Post subject: |
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I have a Baofeng UV-9R radio that has good features. It cost somewhere around £30.
It is waterproof and has good range.
It does need programming really in order for it to be easy to use. It's not difficult. You just need to obtain a cable to connect it to your computer and away you go.
The other caveat is that this radio is capable of transmitting and receiving licenced radio frequencies. You should not broadcast on these frequencies without a HAM licence.
You can use the PMR frequencies though. These frequencies are legal to broadcast on without a licence in the UK. Nearly all consumer radios are in this range so once you are on these bands you can communicate with other devices easily. There is usually eight frequencies used by PMR radios:
1. 446.00625
2. 446.01875
3. 446.03125
4. 446.04375
5. 446.05625
6. 446.06875
7. 446.08125
8. 446.09375
By having the PMR frequencies programmed you will be able to use them in conjunction with other consumer radios.
Hope this helps. |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16311 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 5:44 Post subject: |
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I just read the info on the company website and noted this bit:-
'It can work well under one meter water for 30 minutes and it ensure the product reliability in the wet environments.'
So how do you talk underwater and transmit and understandable message - especially for 30 minutes.
NB: I doubt my Deli would survive 30 minutes underwater!
Exarkun
I note there is also a slightly cheaper version, which is Triband. Could this one also be programmed to use the PMR frequencies:-
https://www.baofengradio.co.uk/baofeng-uv-s9-tri-band-vhf-uhf-8w-walkie-talkie-two-way-radio-programming-cable/ _________________
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