i need help with my new cb radio guys ?

[niks_terrano ii]

Hi guys just rigged up my nearly new moonraker minor cb radio which has 40 channels but what I need to know is can I talk to other people who have an 80 channel cb and if so which channels are compatible or is it channel 1 on mine too channel 1 on theirs ? I'm slightly lost with the 40 channels and 80 channels its all plumbed in with an nice mag mount aerial. Also the squelch button when I turn it one way all I get is interferance until I adjust it back again, do I have to keep the squelch button just before I get the interferance or leave the interferance noise so I can talk. Sorry for the daft questions but I need someone to explain in english as to how and what I should be doing. Thanks paul

 

[briggie]

Hi guys just rigged up my nearly new moonraker minor cb radio which has 40 channels but what I need to know is can I talk to other people who have an 80 channel cb and if so which channels are compatible or is it channel 1 on mine too channel 1 on theirs ? I'm slightly lost with the 40 channels and 80 channels its all plumbed in with an nice mag mount aerial. Also the squelch button when I turn it one way all I get is interferance until I adjust it back again, do I have to keep the squelch button just before I get the interferance or leave the interferance noise so I can talk. Sorry for the daft questions but I need someone to explain in english as to how and what I should be doing. Thanks paul

i will answer your questions in order , as there are a few of them

yes you can talk to others who have a 80 channel radio , providing you are both on the same band , in which case channel numbering will be the same

the squelch is to cut out weak signals , so if you back it off completely the reciever will pick up all signals including fm hiss


any more info please pm me

regards

pete

 

[lacroupade]

Yeah 'on the side'.......just to elaborate, the other 40 channels are often used sur le continent.

Normal practice is to sit on Channel 14 and wait for or make a contact, then agree a channel you'll both go to to continue.

Channel 19 is clear for emergencies IIRC?

But, given the small number of users these days not sure how much this etiquette is actually observe any more. It was much better in the days when it first came over from the US and was totally illegal.:augie

 

[briggie]

Yeah 'on the side'.......just to elaborate, the other 40 channels are often used sur le continent.

Normal practice is to sit on Channel 14 and wait for or make a contact, then agree a channel you'll both go to to continue.

Channel 19 is clear for emergencies IIRC?

But, given the small number of users these days not sure how much this etiquette is actually observe any more. It was much better in the days when it first came over from the US and was totally illegal.:augie

almost correct my friend ......

in the " old days " .... channel 14 was used for home based " breakers " ........ where as channel 19 was used for " mobile breakers "......... channel 9 was the emergency channel ....... but to be honest these days , nobody bothers with what channel they are on

 

[lacroupade]

almost correct my friend ......

in the " old days " .... channel 14 was used for home based " breakers " ........ where as channel 19 was used for " mobile breakers "......... channel 9 was the emergency channel ....... but to be honest these days , nobody bothers with what channel they are on

Christ I must be even older than you FFS.....when I started everyone used '1-4 for a copy' and 19 was just another channel, as was 9 (I think 9 was only adopted for such use later because it had been reserved as an emergency channel in countries where CB was legal, which of course it wasn't in the UK until years later).....even the 'CQ CQ CQ DX' mob used 14 amid much piss-taking from the rank and file LOL.....ahhh sun spots, happy days.

 

[briggie]

Christ I must be even older than you FFS.....when I started everyone used '1-4 for a copy' and 19 was just another channel, as was 9 (I think 9 was only adopted for such use later because it had been reserved as an emergency channel in countries where CB was legal, which of course it wasn't in the UK until years later).....even the 'CQ CQ CQ DX' mob used 14 amid much piss-taking from the rank and file LOL.....ahhh sun spots, happy days.

happy days indeed ...... old imported american am sets ....... not forgetting nawty people who operated on ssb and used big linear amplifiers too ...... very nawty :augie

 

[lacroupade]

indeed - got my first set from my uncle in Louisville, Kentucky in early 1973...at that time is was almost as quiet as it is now in many parts of the country and you had to have a disguised twig on your motor - not that the old bill were actually the slightest bit interested in reality.

Went to shite IMHO around 76-77 after that bloody Convoy film got everyone 'rubber-ducking'.....:doh

 

[briggie]

remember this little lot paul ?

CB terms and slang
"10" signals Meaning
10-1 Receiving poorly
10-2 Receiving well
10-3 Stop transmitting
10-4 OK, message received
10-5 Relay message
10-6 Busy, stand by
10-7 Out of service, leaving air
10-8 In service, subject to call
10-9 Repeat message
10-10 Transmission completed, standing by
10-11 Talking too rapidly
10-12 Visitors present
10-13 Advise weather/road conditions
10-16 Make pickup at...
10-17 Urgent business
10-18 Anything for us?
10-19 Nothing for you, return for base
10-20 My location is...
10-21 Call by telephone
10-22 Report in person to...
10-23 Stand by
10-24 Completed last assignment
10-25 Can you contact...
10-26 Disregard last information
10-27 I am moving to channel...
10-28 Identify your station
10-29 Time is up for contact
10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules
10-32 I will give you a radio check
10-33 Emergency traffic at this station
10-34 Trouble at this station, help needed
10-35 Confidential information
10-36 Correct time is
10-37 Wrecker needed at...
10-38 Ambulance needed at...
10-39 Your message delivered
10-41 Please tune to channel...
10-42 Traffic accident at...
10-43 Traffic tieup at...
10-44 I have a message for you/or...
10-45 All units within range, please report
10-46 Assist motorist
10-50 Break channel...
10-60 What is next message number?
10-62 Unable to copy, use phone
10-63 Net directed to...
10-64 Net clear
10-65 Awaiting your next message/assignment
10-67 All units comply
10-70 Fire at...
10-71 Proceed with transmission in sequence
10-73 Speed trap at...
10-75 You are causing interference
10-77 Negative contact
10-81 Reserve hotel room for...
10-82 Reserve room for...
10-84 My telephone number is...
10-85 My address is...
10-89 Radio repairman needed at...
10-90 I have TVI
10-91 Talk closer to mike
10-92 Your transmitter is out of adjustment
10-93 Check my frequency on this channel
10-94 Please give me along count
10-95 Transmit dead carrier for 5 seconds
10-99 Mission completed, all units secure
10-200 Police needed at...



Slang Meaning
A big 10-4 OK, over and out
Apple A CB addict
Back door Last rig in convoy
Ballet dancer A swaying antenna
Bear's den Police station
Bear in the air Police helicopter
Beast A CB rig
Breaker nn Cut into CB channel nn
Bug out Leaving a channel
Chopped top Short antenna
Chicken coop Weighing station
County mounty Local police
Cub scouts Sheriff's men
Double nickels 55 Mph (US national speed limit)
Drop the hammer Step down on the gas
Flappers Ears
Flip side Return trip
Four wheeler Passenger car
Front door First rig in convoy
Good buddy Any other CB'er
Green stamps Toll roads
Local yokel Small town policeman
Negatory No
One eyed monster Television
Plain wrapper Unmarked police car
Play dead Stand by
Rodger OK
Seat cover Girl in car
Shakytown Los Angeles, California
Smokey bear Highway patrol
Tijuana taxi Police car with light flashing

 

[briggie]

is this your radio nik ?

http://www.rigpix.com/cbfreeband/moonraker_minorplus.htm

 

[niks_terrano ii]

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hi guys thanks your replies this is the one i have :


fohttp://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=IT44847&CMP=e-2072-00001000r

 

[niks_terrano ii]

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sorry that link is no good.

try this one


http://www.radioworld.co.uk/catalog/moonraker-minor-channel-radio-p-5055.html

 

[niks_terrano ii]

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is this one any good or at least a good starter model ?

 

[Fez_uk]

Its a good starter, But I would look at a 80ch one personally. Something like a moxon CM10.

http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=1644

or a Ti TCB-550
http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=1629

 

[niks_terrano ii]

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what would be the difference accept the extra 40 channels which im lead to believe are for europe and im never going to use the truck in europe ?

 

[Fez_uk]

well they can be used in the UK also, Just more channels to utilize if needed. Also the CBs mentioned are better quality.

also when good dx conditions you can chat to people who are in all sorts of places like germany etc which can be fun.

 

[supergnome]

hi guys thanks your replies this is the one i have :


fohttp://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=IT44847&CMP=e-2072-00001000r

works if you remove the fo at the beginning.:doh