CB Basics

[(RIP) PLANK]

i am thinking of fnding a cheap used cb, and all the bits to make it work? any advie on Swr meters and all that stuff? Cheers

[briggie]

Originally Posted by PLANK

i am thinking of fnding a cheap used cb, and all the bits to make it work? any advie on Swr meters and all that stuff? Cheers

much better to buy a cheap new cb , the tti is a good cheap cb ...most modern aerials come pre swr'd anyway ,the trouble with used cb's is there is far too many " screwdriver experts " out there , as for swr meters , pick em up on e bay for a tenner , or borrow one , best to get a multiband cb too , one with euro channels , if you want any further advice pm me .

regards

pete

[lacroupade]

Originally Posted by PLANK

i am thinking of fnding a cheap used cb, and all the bits to make it work? any advie on Swr meters and all that stuff? Cheers

you'll be needing this....

http://cmccord.co.uk/Radio/glossary_of_cb_jargon.htm

[(RIP) PLANK]

cheers PM sent

[briggie]

Originally Posted by lacroupade

you'll be needing this....

http://cmccord.co.uk/Radio/glossary_of_cb_jargon.htm

dont really use that stuff these days

[briggie]

about the only time codes are used is on ssb , and then its q codes

[(RIP) PLANK]

Originally Posted by briggie

dont really use that stuff these days

cheers 'good buddy'

[briggie]

Originally Posted by PLANK

cheers 'good buddy'

qsl ?

[briggie]

if you really want to be confused .... heres the frequency chart for cb

http://www.macuk.org.uk/cbchart.htm

[(RIP) PLANK]

Originally Posted by briggie

if you really want to be confused .... heres the frequency chart for cb

http://www.macuk.org.uk/cbchart.htm

i'm allready confused qsl was enough to do that

i can remeber 1 4 for a copy from the song 'convoy' will that be any help

Breaker breaker on the side?

or am i clutching at straws

[briggie]

Originally Posted by PLANK

i'm allready confused qsl was enough to do that

i can remeber 1 4 for a copy from the song 'convoy' will that be any help

Breaker breaker on the side?

or am i clutching at straws

language like that went out in the late 80s , although i dont use legal fm much i tend to use ssb , the best lesson i can give you , is rather than just jump in once you get your rig set up , is to listen for a while .

regards

pete

[(RIP) PLANK]

Originally Posted by briggie

language like that went out in the late 80s , although i dont use legal fm much i tend to use ssb , the best lesson i can give you , is rather than just jump in once you get your rig set up , is to listen for a while .

regards

pete

i've got my ears on, good buddy

but seriously, it's good advice thanks!

do you need a licence now?

[briggie]

Originally Posted by PLANK

i've got my ears on, good buddy

but seriously, it's good advice thanks!

do you need a licence now?

no it was scrapped

[(RIP) PLANK]

thanks again!

[briggie]

Originally Posted by PLANK

i've got my ears on, good buddy

but seriously, it's good advice thanks!

do you need a licence now?

licence ???? never had one in over 30 years ( oops )