Pro-Star 400
 

Can anyone give some advise on this rig? Has anyone had any good or bad
experiences with it? I'm looking at it because I'm trying to fing an export
about the same size of the Midland 77-113 to fit into the dash board of my
car. Any suggestions?

I really appreciate your info and time. Thanks a lot. That's what I was
looking for.
"Steve Phillips" wrote in message
...
I believe it is in the same family as several similar radios including the
Eagle Sidewinder 400 which I recently purchased.

I am very happy with it.

I know someone who bout the Pro Star 400 then sold it to a friend.

The Eagle has a simple jumper setting which enables ten bands of 40
channels
as well as +5KHz and -5KHz.

It may actually be closer to the Magnum 257. The mod link on Bill's 2 Way
site sends you to the Magnum 257 page.
http://www.bills2way.com/modificatio...m_257_mod.html

It says "This modification applies to the Titan II RPSY-485 as well as the
Magnum 257, 357, 457, and the Superstar 4900 Mobile, and Pro-Star 400
Mobile.".

Personally I like it a lot better than my Galaxy 2100. It is small and
works
great. The Galaxy seems to require a lot more fidgeting, or maybe I just
do
it because it has a lot more to play with.

What I don't get are the "A" channels as they are called. It doesn't have
a
+10KHz switch like the Galaxy and some other radios.

I also have a similar radio, the Radio Shack TRC-485 which I moded to
access
the extra channels. The only problem is the VCO in the 485 is not
broadband
so it can only transmit on about 150-160 channels.

I am currently running a mobile D104 mic with the radio going through a
small amp into a Valor Half Breed mag mount antenna. It's a great setup.

Here is a link to a frequency table which includes the Pro Star 400.
http://cbshop.webtrix.net/freq-chart-master.htm

More info...


http://www.cbradioforum.com/messagev...o%20star%20400

Steve

"Alan Lansburger" wrote in message
...
Can anyone give some advise on this rig? Has anyone had any good or bad
experiences with it? I'm looking at it because I'm trying to fing an
export
about the same size of the Midland 77-113 to fit into the dash board of
my
car. Any suggestions?

Just one more thing, what are the "A" channels for?


"Steve Phillips" wrote in message
...
I believe it is in the same family as several similar radios including the
Eagle Sidewinder 400 which I recently purchased.

I am very happy with it.

I know someone who bout the Pro Star 400 then sold it to a friend.

The Eagle has a simple jumper setting which enables ten bands of 40
channels
as well as +5KHz and -5KHz.

It may actually be closer to the Magnum 257. The mod link on Bill's 2 Way
site sends you to the Magnum 257 page.
http://www.bills2way.com/modificatio...m_257_mod.html

It says "This modification applies to the Titan II RPSY-485 as well as the
Magnum 257, 357, 457, and the Superstar 4900 Mobile, and Pro-Star 400
Mobile.".

Personally I like it a lot better than my Galaxy 2100. It is small and
works
great. The Galaxy seems to require a lot more fidgeting, or maybe I just
do
it because it has a lot more to play with.

What I don't get are the "A" channels as they are called. It doesn't have
a
+10KHz switch like the Galaxy and some other radios.

I also have a similar radio, the Radio Shack TRC-485 which I moded to
access
the extra channels. The only problem is the VCO in the 485 is not
broadband
so it can only transmit on about 150-160 channels.

I am currently running a mobile D104 mic with the radio going through a
small amp into a Valor Half Breed mag mount antenna. It's a great setup.

Here is a link to a frequency table which includes the Pro Star 400.
http://cbshop.webtrix.net/freq-chart-master.htm

More info...


http://www.cbradioforum.com/messagev...o%20star%20400

Steve

"Alan Lansburger" wrote in message
...
Can anyone give some advise on this rig? Has anyone had any good or bad
experiences with it? I'm looking at it because I'm trying to fing an
export
about the same size of the Midland 77-113 to fit into the dash board of
my
car. Any suggestions?

"valmont" wrote in message
om...
"Alan Lansburger" wrote in message
. ..
Just one more thing, what are the "A" channels for?

Illegal inbetweens. Using them causes splatter to those on legal
channels.

Speaking of splatter, somebody should smack the **** out of you........It
was a simple question you had to change into some personal gripe you have
with how others use their radios.

The "A" channels were and are still used as remote control frequencies for
RC cars and boats for the most part. They were not intended for plane use.
Train

From: (valmont)
"Alan Lansburger" wrote in message
. .. Just one more
thing, what are the "A" channels for?
_
Illegal inbetweens. Using them causes splatter
to those on legal channels.

Total bull****. This clown has no clue concerning radio theory,
especially where 27 MHZ is concerned relating to cb and HF.
Speaking on, say, 26.995, will cause no more "splatter" than speaking
on any other "legal" frequency. Same with the "off" channels. If your
radio is not causing a splatter or bleed problem on the regular
channels, the freeband channels will not cause or increase "splatter" in
any manner whatsoever. The above cb voo-doo claim was
made,,,well,,merely look at the posting access and email.....LOL.

_
Here is a link to a frequency table which
includes the Pro Star 400.
http://cbshop.webtrix.net/freq-chart-master.htm
_
No mention of where it's legal to transmit in

this chart.


No need for it. Most aren't as clueless as yourself.


Above 28 mhz is a ham band.

And isn't pertinent. Your angry, forging-self is ate up with legalities
that render you incompetent and impotent.

(Twistedhed) wrote in message ...
From: (valmont)
"Alan Lansburger" wrote in message
. ..
Just one more
thing, what are the "A" channels for?
_
Illegal inbetweens. Using them causes splatter
to those on legal channels.

Total bull****. This clown has no clue concerning radio theory,
especially where 27 MHZ is concerned relating to cb and HF.
Speaking on, say, 26.995, will cause no more "splatter" than speaking
on any other "legal" frequency.
Same with the "off" channels. If your
radio is not causing a splatter or bleed problem on the regular
channels, the freeband channels

There are no "freeband channels" except in your mind.

will not cause or increase "splatter" in
any manner whatsoever. The above cb voo-doo claim was
made,,,well,,merely look at the posting access and email.....LOL.

Come back from cloud-cukoo-land. Those frequencies are not authorized
for voice comms, therefore they can cause interference to legal users
on adjacent channels. Better to operate legally and considerately.

Here is a link to a frequency table which
includes the Pro Star 400.
http://cbshop.webtrix.net/freq-chart-master.htm
_
No mention of where it's legal to transmit in
this chart.

No need for it. Most aren't as clueless as yourself.

Alan Lansburger didn't know where the ham bands begin and end. There
are probably others that don't know. Why discourage the free flow of
accurate information? I thought you were against censorship, Twisty?

From: (valmont)
(Twistedhed) wrote in message
...
From: (valmont)
"Alan Lansburger" wrote in message
. .. Just one more
thing, what are the "A" channels for?
_
Illegal inbetweens. Using them causes splatter
to those on legal channels.

Total bull****. This clown has no clue concerning radio theory,
especially where 27 MHZ is concerned relating to cb and HF.
=A0=A0Speaking on, say, 26.995, will cause no more "splatter" than
speaking on any other "legal" frequency.
Same with the "off" channels. If your
radio is not causing a splatter or bleed problem on the regular
channels, the freeband channels


There are no "freeband channels" except in

your mind.



There are a myriad of freeband channels. Delusions and wishing and
denial will not make them any less real.
_
the freeband channels will not cause or increase "splatter" in
any manner whatsoever. The above cb voo-doo claim was
made,,,well,,merely look at the posting access and email.....LOL.

Come back from cloud-cukoo-land.


Try and make an honest claim.

Those frequencies are not authorized for voice
comms, therefore they can cause interference

to legal users on adjacent channels.



Really? Kindly explain to the masses how operating on 26.995 or 22a
"causes" more splatter than the legal channels.....go on now,,,,we're
all ears.


Better to operate legally and considerately.




You don't act considerably in here,,,you act just like what you profess
to be against on the air.....your choice of which medium you should obey
rules and act "considerate" is hypocritical.
Clean your own backyard prior to telling others how to operate.

_
(Here is a link to a frequency table which includes the Pro Star 400.
http://cbshop.webtrix.net/freq-chart-master.htm )
_
No mention of where it's legal to transmit in

this chart.

No need for it. Most aren't as clueless as yourself.

Alan Lansburger didn't know where the ham

bands begin and end.




Mind reading, are you? LOL.


There are probably others that don't know.



Probably? LOL...after all these years, you nor the lying (hypocrite)Hall
have not been able to cite a single newbe you claim "may be on the
fence"..LOL.


Why discourage the free flow of accurate

information? I thought you were against

censorship, Twisty?



Of course I am against censorship. I was merely pointing out how
troubling it is for you to remain on topic. Again, only yourself and a
few other lids need constantly reminded of rules and legalities because
your retainment value is nill. Since you have demonstrated a plethora of
posts that are wrong in technical nature, incorrect in the nature of
legalities, and deliberately wrong about cb and HF ( as above) and you
can not place into practice the communicative techniques you ask of
others, your hypocrisy shines.

From: (valmont)
(Twistedhed) wrote in message
...
Really? Kindly explain to the masses how operating on 26.995 or 22a
"causes" more splatter than the legal channels.....go on now,,,,we're
all ears.
=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0
=A0You know perfectly well what adjacent

channel interference means, but you have put

on your clown suit and begun feigning

ignorance, sensing an opportunity to

misinterpret and play word games.




Not at all. I know "perfectly well" what you were attempting, and it was
shot down before it had a chance. For the record, you mentioned no
"adjacent channel interference", but let's work with that. How can
operating on 22a cause anymore "splatter" OR (to settle your
rising-anger) "adjacent channel interference" than operating on 22? No
word games, just you doing the frankie-stein shuffle. Operating on said
channels causes no more "splatter" "interference" or (ahem) "adjacent
channel interference" than any other legal channel. Period. Now, isn't
it about time you become personal with me? I mean, that is what you do
when crow is force-fed you.



On the

next post you'll try and shift the focus to some

unrelated topic,



Nah,,you already distanced and removed yourself from your original claim
as far as possible.


like Dave Hall,



Dave Hall isn't off-topic..he's responsible for much of the malice in
here and web2news posts.


or latchkey kids



So that's why you spend so much time at the pc..it's your babysitter and
you learn from us.



or Marine Corps retirement policy.




Nah,,that was Gillinad's lie.



And since you still don't know how to quote,

the thread will eventually look like alphabet

soup with no way to tell who said what.




Only because you can't remain with a decent newsreader because you keep
losing services for conduct unbecoming a human because you have a lack
of self-control that rivals an animal.



All this fuss because you must defend the

concept of not following the rules. Wouldn't it

be simpler to operate legally?




All this fuss because I refuse to answer OR justify my actions to lids
like yourself. Get over your bad self...LOL!

Uh... quick question.... 22a is 10kc up from 22, just as 19a is 10kc
up from 19, right? 22 is 27.225, 23 is 27.255, 24 is 27.235, 25 is
27.245, and 26 is 27.265. So 22a would be the same channel as 24,
wouldn't it?

Or have I missed something?

-SSB

Twistedhed wrote:

From: (valmont)
(Twistedhed) wrote in message
...
Really? Kindly explain to the masses how operating on 26.995 or 22a
"causes" more splatter than the legal channels.....go on now,,,,we're
all ears.


You know perfectly well what adjacent


channel interference means, but you have put


on your clown suit and begun feigning


ignorance, sensing an opportunity to


misinterpret and play word games.





Not at all. I know "perfectly well" what you were attempting, and it was
shot down before it had a chance. For the record, you mentioned no
"adjacent channel interference", but let's work with that. How can
operating on 22a cause anymore "splatter" OR (to settle your
rising-anger) "adjacent channel interference" than operating on 22? No
word games, just you doing the frankie-stein shuffle. Operating on said
channels causes no more "splatter" "interference" or (ahem) "adjacent
channel interference" than any other legal channel. Period. Now, isn't
it about time you become personal with me? I mean, that is what you do
when crow is force-fed you.




On the


next post you'll try and shift the focus to some


unrelated topic,




Nah,,you already distanced and removed yourself from your original claim
as far as possible.



like Dave Hall,




Dave Hall isn't off-topic..he's responsible for much of the malice in
here and web2news posts.



or latchkey kids




So that's why you spend so much time at the pc..it's your babysitter and
you learn from us.




or Marine Corps retirement policy.





Nah,,that was Gillinad's lie.




And since you still don't know how to quote,


the thread will eventually look like alphabet


soup with no way to tell who said what.





Only because you can't remain with a decent newsreader because you keep
losing services for conduct unbecoming a human because you have a lack
of self-control that rivals an animal.




All this fuss because you must defend the


concept of not following the rules. Wouldn't it


be simpler to operate legally?





All this fuss because I refuse to answer OR justify my actions to lids
like yourself. Get over your bad self...LOL!

From: (sideband)
Uh... quick question.... 22a is 10kc up from 22,
just as 19a is 10kc up from 19, right?

22 is 27.225, 23 is 27.255, 24 is 27.235, 25 is

27.245, and 26 is 27.265. So 22a would be

the same channel as 24, wouldn't it?

Or have I missed something?

-SSB
_
That's right. See the irony?
Anyways, 22a was a better example when we had only 23 channels. 10 Khz
above channel 3 (26.995) or between 7 and 8 (27.045), or 27.095 and
27.145 are but a few more examples.

valmont wrote in message ...

Using them causes splatter to those
on legal channels.

What a load of rubbish.
Are you really as stupid as your reply suggests - or are you just giving any
b*llsh*t in an attempt to scare someone?


Taking two examples:
Channel 3a = 26.995 MHz.
This is 10KHz from channel 3 and 10KHz from channel 4.
Channel 7a = 27.045 MHz.
This is 10KHz from channel 7 and 10KHz from channel 8.

The same 10KHz applies to all 5 of these "a" channels.
10KHz is the standard spacing between CB channels.

So, they will cause no more "splatter" than using any legal adjacent
channel.



Brainbuster.

"Brainbuster" wrote in message news:3f21e055.0@entanet...
valmont wrote in message ...

Using them causes splatter to those
on legal channels.

What a load of rubbish.
Are you really as stupid as your reply suggests -
or are you just giving any
b*llsh*t in an attempt to scare someone?

"Hey outlaws: some guy promoting following the rules? Never fear,
it's Brainbuster to the rescue! His mission: making sure illegal
operators feel good about themselves! hi-ho-silver!"

Taking two examples:
Channel 3a = 26.995 MHz.
This is 10KHz from channel 3 and 10KHz from channel 4.
Channel 7a = 27.045 MHz.
This is 10KHz from channel 7 and 10KHz from channel 8.

The same 10KHz applies to all 5 of these "a" channels.
10KHz is the standard spacing between CB channels.

In the case of two locals, one on channel 3 and one on channel
3a, I'd say the one operating *illegally* on 3a will definitely create
adjacent channel interference to the one operating legally. And did
you ever stop to consider that 3a (and the other "a" channels") are
allocated for non-voice use for a *reason*? A great number of RC toys
and model enthusiasts use those frequencies, and they have a right to
use them, while keyclowns don't.

So, they will cause no more "splatter" than using any legal adjacent
channel.

Poor Brainbuster and Twisty. You can't say that voice operation
on those channels is not illegal so all you can do is try to refocus
on semantic word games.

Brainbuster.

Brain Busted is more like it.....back to Birmingham with you.

akc4life wrote in message ...

"Hey outlaws: some guy promoting following the rules? Never fear,
it's Brainbuster to the rescue! His mission: making sure illegal
operators feel good about themselves! hi-ho-silver!"


The only "mission" here is for the TRUTH.

B*llsh*it doesn't fool anyone - it just makes the case for legal
operation look stupid. If you cannot promote legal use with
real facts - then just keep quiet.


Taking two examples:
Channel 3a = 26.995 MHz.
This is 10KHz from channel 3 and 10KHz from channel 4.
Channel 7a = 27.045 MHz.
This is 10KHz from channel 7 and 10KHz from channel 8.

The same 10KHz applies to all 5 of these "a" channels.
10KHz is the standard spacing between CB channels.

In the case of two locals, one on channel 3 and one on channel
3a, I'd say the one operating *illegally* on 3a will definitely create
adjacent channel interference to the one operating legally.


No more than the one operating LEGALLY on the other adjacent channel.
Are you suggesting that all adjacent channels should remain unused - giving
just 20 channels?

If, in the UK, we can fit FM CB within 10KHz spacing, you certainly should
fit AM CB in the same spacing. Work it out - what is the bandwith of an AM
voice transmission on CB?
Exactly - it should fit, unless there is another problem, such as severe
clipping, overdriving, etc.

If someone is splattering the adjacent channel, they will splatter whether
they are 10KHz away legally or illegally - 10KHz is 10KHz, regardless of
laws. So, they have another problem that needs sorting, or they will
continue to cause such splatter, whatever channel they use.


If you don't understand such basics, then go study - then come back and
argue with REAL facts.


And did you ever stop to consider that 3a (and the other "a" channels")
are allocated for non-voice use for a *reason*?


That was not the issue. You claimed that using a channel 10KHz
away would only cause splatter if that frequency was not legal to
use for CB... which was rubbish.


A great number of RC toys and model enthusiasts use those frequencies,


So, why did you not argue their rights, instead of giving BS?
Maybe you think that we should also avoid using the legal channels adjacent
to these RC frequencies - as we would splatter, and cause problems with
their reception.
Remember - 10KHz is still 10KHz, even if it is legal.


Poor Brainbuster and Twisty. You can't say that voice operation
on those channels is not illegal

Oh, yes I can...
Voice operation on those frequencies is not illegal.

Well, I cannot speak for America, but they can be legally used here in the
UK... without a licence.
The list of bands allowed includes "22.00 MHz - 29.99 MHz", but there is no
restriction on emission type - so voice is allowed.

However, if you wish to apply for a licence, you can use some decent power -
up to 100 Watts on certain HF frequencies, including 27.045MHz. Application
of a licence for this (and other listed, agreed spot frequencies) is just a
"formality". Other spot frequencies not listed would be considered,
although there is "little chance" of getting a licence for a HF frequency if
it is not in the list.


so all you can do is try to refocus
on semantic word games.


No, you told lies... we merely pointed out the fact. Either argue your
point with the truth, or give up.

As you will see, I had no problems with Frank's discussions about the use
of SSB as opposed to power, and even agree with his discussion about
the problems caused by speech processors.
But then, he was reasoning with facts - which makes a good argument.

I have also made it clear that I believe that better antennas are a better
way to increase performance. Using a gloryfied dummy load, then shoving
2KW through it is pointless.

Lies just make you look a desperate fool, with no real reason but anger.
But then, looking through the posts to this group, anger seems to be the
main driving force in many "akc" postings.
The anger, hatred, "gay" posts, and lies simply give you zero credibility.
If that doesn't bother you, then you have no real desire to make a
difference - just to destroy the newsgroup.


You cannot verbally beat people into submission - that never works, you
simply make people more stubborn to defy you. Either you are too stupid to
realise that (it is a principle taught to children from pre-nursery age), or
your real desire is just to Troll this newsgroup.



Brainbuster.

"Brainbuster" wrote in message news:3f28b760.0@entanet...
If, in the UK,

here in the UK

Sorry, we're not talking about "UK cb rules". They don't apply in the USA.



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http://www.geocities.com/antitwisty/index.htm

akc4life wrote in message
. ..
"Brainbuster" wrote in message
news:3f2b9251.0@entanet...

No answer for the rest of the post, the real issues... huh.
Just a Troll.

The irony is you coming here to yank Yank's cranks


You are the one who is here to "yank cranks".
I came here because of an interest in CB... you are here out of anger and
hatred. If you attempt to make a post about CB, your lack of knowledge on
the subject becomes clear.

Typical troll... you think that those with an interest in the newsgroup
subject are trolls.
The crank here is you... and you need yanking.



Brainbuster.

I am doing research into the history of Clandestine / Amateur / CB / Pirate
radio
in Indonesia. Could anyone give me some leads on where to look?

Phillip Meehan