"Vinnie S." wrote...

It's not for me, but I am showing interest, and you're blowing me off.

This group has shown much hostility towards Brian, and I was about to
Email one of the regulars to ask what the history is. Because, so far,
I had not seen the reason for it apart from the usual p1ss1ng
contests and opposing groups within rrcb.

However, Brian himself appears to have given what could be a real
good reason to avoid his products... his apparent disregard for
the customer's needs or desires.
That, for me, raises concerns about whether he would provide
good customer care or simply blow the customer off once he
has their money.

The funny thing is, I don't have the theory expertise that you,
James, or Frank have.

Most CBers do not have technical expertise, it is not a
requirement. In fact, CB is for those without such expertise.
That is why, as a consumer, you need to be aware. Many companies
have used this lack of knowledge against their customers, selling
them total crap.

But I am one of the few people that uses CB, that can open the
radio up and read schemtics, and follow directions for mods.

I don't know about "few". Over the years, I have seen a
large amount of fekked up equipment, due to people who are
willing to go inside their radio... and those willing to do
other people's radios the same way.
One person I knew would do this with every radio he had, he
was famous for it. Every time he got a radio, he would go
inside and feck it up. He would then sell it cheap t a tech,
and buy another.
The tech would put everything right and make a killing
on the sale.

As far as the battery problem, there are a couple options. One
is to put 12VDC terminals on it, or simply use a 12V battery.
Hell, the 9V battery in my mike lasts for years.

Over the years, I have seen many battery operated CB
accessories and many with wires for 12v supply.
Power microphones, base microphones, echo boxes, speech
processors, VOX, preamps, power amps, etc.

None of the manufacturers had a problem with external
units, or the selling of them.


Second question is, before I hack into my radio, how much better
is this than my Turner +3B with Speech Compression?

Do they still make this, to the same old specifications, or is
it an old one still in use?

This is from an old catalog, really old...
Model +3B
Frequency range: 300-3500Hz
Impedance: 1K Ohm
Output level: -42dB adjustable
Battery type: 7v Turner / Mallory.

That is all it gives, and it is not clear whether that
"-42dB" is dBm and whether that is maximum, minimum
or some middle figure.

There is another processor in this catalog, anyone remember
the MC902 processor? Remember the days of "Solid-State"
equipment?
Loads of switches, knobs, and even a meter on this one.

Does Brian give out full spec on his processor?


Regards,
Peter.
http://www.citizensband.radiouk.com/