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quick question
I bought my first CB back in 1973 while traveling extensively on the US
roads. Channel 19, as I recall, was the first contact then upon making a connection, shifted to some other channel. All truckers had them and it was a piece of cake to get travel information while rolling on the tar, pedal to the metal. I will be on the road again between San Diego and San Bernardino, either I-15 or I-215 and am wondering if it would be worth the money to get another CB to learn traffic and road conditions in real-time? Or has everybody gone cellular? Wayne www.pueblaprotocol.com |
"Wayne Lundberg" wrote in
: I will be on the road again between San Diego and San Bernardino, either I-15 or I-215 and am wondering if it would be worth the money to get another CB to learn traffic and road conditions in real-time? Or has everybody gone cellular? CB is great for travel on the interstate! Channle 19 is still where you need to listen. I don't leave home without one. They aren't very effective outside of interstates, since you have fewer commercial drivers. |
On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 19:50:04 GMT, "Wayne Lundberg"
wrote in : I bought my first CB back in 1973 while traveling extensively on the US roads. Channel 19, as I recall, was the first contact then upon making a connection, shifted to some other channel. All truckers had them and it was a piece of cake to get travel information while rolling on the tar, pedal to the metal. I will be on the road again between San Diego and San Bernardino, either I-15 or I-215 and am wondering if it would be worth the money to get another CB to learn traffic and road conditions in real-time? Or has everybody gone cellular? Wayne www.pueblaprotocol.com CB radio is alive and kicking. Channel 19 is still the unofficial trucking channel, and that's where you will hear most info about road conditions. Don't forget that channel 9 is for emergency traffic only. Channel 6 is popular with people who run illegal amps and can get pretty noisy, so don't expect anyone to hear you on that channel. The higher channels (30 and up) are popular with sidebanders (SSB), and if you are looking for intelligent conversation then get yourself an SSB-capable CB radio. They are a little more expensive but still a lot cheaper than a cell phone. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
I agree, plus it's still great entertainment as you travel! Just get a
good rig, one that isn't noised out by ignition. I always had great reception with my Grant |
Frank Gilliland wrote:
and if you are looking for intelligent conversation then get yourself an SSB-capable CB radio. They are a little more expensive but still a lot cheaper than a cell phone. One add on to Franks' enlightenment is to look above channel 40 and below channel 99 with your SSB rig. It only -thins- the assholes a bit tho. :) -- http://NewsReader.Com/ |
"Wayne Lundberg" wrote:
I bought my first CB back in 1973 -snip for brevity- They still work great on the highway. -- http://NewsReader.Com/ |
Thank you one and all... I'll probably dig up my handle from the past grave
and get it into motion again. Must one refile their application for the FCC permit or can one still use the original even after over 20 years of non-use? KJK9986? "Story Teller".... Wayne "Wayne Lundberg" wrote in message ... I bought my first CB back in 1973 while traveling extensively on the US roads. Channel 19, as I recall, was the first contact then upon making a connection, shifted to some other channel. All truckers had them and it was a piece of cake to get travel information while rolling on the tar, pedal to the metal. I will be on the road again between San Diego and San Bernardino, either I-15 or I-215 and am wondering if it would be worth the money to get another CB to learn traffic and road conditions in real-time? Or has everybody gone cellular? Wayne www.pueblaprotocol.com |
Wayne Lundberg wrote:
Thank you one and all... I'll probably dig up my handle from the past grave and get it into motion again. Must one refile their application for the FCC permit or can one still use the original even after over 20 years of non-use? KJK9986? "Story Teller".... Wayne "Wayne Lundberg" wrote in message ... I bought my first CB back in 1973 while traveling extensively on the US roads. Channel 19, as I recall, was the first contact then upon making a connection, shifted to some other channel. All truckers had them and it was a piece of cake to get travel information while rolling on the tar, pedal to the metal. I will be on the road again between San Diego and San Bernardino, either I-15 or I-215 and am wondering if it would be worth the money to get another CB to learn traffic and road conditions in real-time? Or has everybody gone cellular? Wayne www.pueblaprotocol.com Dont worry Wayne as there is no need for a permit to operate. Your call sign is no longer a matter. Just have fun. |
"Wayne Lundberg" wrote in
: Thank you one and all... I'll probably dig up my handle from the past grave and get it into motion again. Must one refile their application for the FCC permit or can one still use the original even after over 20 years of non-use? KJK9986? The licensing requirement was eliminated sometime in the 80s |
That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is
inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL -- Mad-Dog "Wayne Lundberg" wrote in message ... I bought my first CB back in 1973 while traveling extensively on the US roads. Channel 19, as I recall, was the first contact then upon making a connection, shifted to some other channel. All truckers had them and it was a piece of cake to get travel information while rolling on the tar, pedal to the metal. I will be on the road again between San Diego and San Bernardino, either I-15 or I-215 and am wondering if it would be worth the money to get another CB to learn traffic and road conditions in real-time? Or has everybody gone cellular? Wayne www.pueblaprotocol.com |
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On 02 Aug 2005 22:05:59 GMT, Steveo wrote:
"Wayne Lundberg" wrote: I bought my first CB back in 1973 -snip for brevity- They still work great on the highway. Amen. Vinnie S. |
On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote:
That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. |
Wayne Lundberg wrote:
I bought my first CB back in 1973 while traveling extensively on the US roads. Channel 19, as I recall, was the first contact then upon making a connection, shifted to some other channel. All truckers had them and it was a piece of cake to get travel information while rolling on the tar, pedal to the metal. I will be on the road again between San Diego and San Bernardino, either I-15 or I-215 and am wondering if it would be worth the money to get another CB to learn traffic and road conditions in real-time? Or has everybody gone cellular? Wayne www.pueblaprotocol.com Hi Wayne, You can still get plenty of info from CB while you travel. It is a good tool. You will find truckers are very willing to give you info and they are often on 15 thru 17, as well as 19, at least in Cali. !00 bucks can get you a servicable radio and Antenna. A Wilson or a K-40 are pretty much no-brainers as far as antennas go with Cobra, Midland, and Uniden being commen, reasonably low-cost (AM)radios. If you want to get a bit more sofisticated, you can pay another 50 bucks and get a sideband radio that will give you more options but wont really help you any more with your travel, if that's what you plan on using a radio for. Daytime communication is rough. You will find 19 might not be usable unless you're within a mile of another radio. Nightime is much different. Good luck |
"Vinnie S." wrote in message ... On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. After reading all replies and comments I went to eBay and just won a 40 Channel Radio Shack emergency CB for $20 and it's on the way. Has mag base antenna, connectors, like new. My handle is "Story Teller" - All I want is something capable of line of sight on the highway. This should do it. Que no? Wayne |
Wayne:
If it doesn't "get it", simply chuck in a 100 Watt+ linear behind it, it'll get it, that mag mount antenna isn't really great, if you go a linear make sure it will handle the power (I have used the emergency radio antennas with a 100 watt linear and gotten away with it--anything more may damage the antenna or linear), a better antenna would help both xmit and recv. John On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:58:39 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Vinnie S." wrote in message ... On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. After reading all replies and comments I went to eBay and just won a 40 Channel Radio Shack emergency CB for $20 and it's on the way. Has mag base antenna, connectors, like new. My handle is "Story Teller" - All I want is something capable of line of sight on the highway. This should do it. Que no? Wayne |
Where does one get a 100 Watt linear? And what powers it?
Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: If it doesn't "get it", simply chuck in a 100 Watt+ linear behind it, it'll get it, that mag mount antenna isn't really great, if you go a linear make sure it will handle the power (I have used the emergency radio antennas with a 100 watt linear and gotten away with it--anything more may damage the antenna or linear), a better antenna would help both xmit and recv. John On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:58:39 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Vinnie S." wrote in message ... On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. After reading all replies and comments I went to eBay and just won a 40 Channel Radio Shack emergency CB for $20 and it's on the way. Has mag base antenna, connectors, like new. My handle is "Story Teller" - All I want is something capable of line of sight on the highway. This should do it. Que no? Wayne |
Wayne:
A base linear plugs into the house power line. A mobile linear is wired to the cars 12V system... Both types, in CB linears, are constructed to take a 5 watt drive, from your radio. You can get linears at most radio shops on or near truck stops, off the internet, and at other shops/suppliers. Russian linears are now available and built like battleships, they can be located on the web, 5KW and bigger are available, however, with these large linears--you first need a 50-100 linear in front of them to drive them, else, a 10 meter ham radio converted to 11 meters and with sufficient power output... Ask a trucker where they got their linear, those boys usually know were to get 'em and where you can get the most bang for your buck... John On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:22:01 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: Where does one get a 100 Watt linear? And what powers it? Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: If it doesn't "get it", simply chuck in a 100 Watt+ linear behind it, it'll get it, that mag mount antenna isn't really great, if you go a linear make sure it will handle the power (I have used the emergency radio antennas with a 100 watt linear and gotten away with it--anything more may damage the antenna or linear), a better antenna would help both xmit and recv. John On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:58:39 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Vinnie S." wrote in message ... On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. After reading all replies and comments I went to eBay and just won a 40 Channel Radio Shack emergency CB for $20 and it's on the way. Has mag base antenna, connectors, like new. My handle is "Story Teller" - All I want is something capable of line of sight on the highway. This should do it. Que no? Wayne |
Looks like I have to go back to school! --- Well, what the heck, why not?
Sounds like a challenging project to get my little emergency unit... supposedly in the mail now... to work like a giant! Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: A base linear plugs into the house power line. A mobile linear is wired to the cars 12V system... Both types, in CB linears, are constructed to take a 5 watt drive, from your radio. You can get linears at most radio shops on or near truck stops, off the internet, and at other shops/suppliers. Russian linears are now available and built like battleships, they can be located on the web, 5KW and bigger are available, however, with these large linears--you first need a 50-100 linear in front of them to drive them, else, a 10 meter ham radio converted to 11 meters and with sufficient power output... Ask a trucker where they got their linear, those boys usually know were to get 'em and where you can get the most bang for your buck... John On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:22:01 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: Where does one get a 100 Watt linear? And what powers it? Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: If it doesn't "get it", simply chuck in a 100 Watt+ linear behind it, it'll get it, that mag mount antenna isn't really great, if you go a linear make sure it will handle the power (I have used the emergency radio antennas with a 100 watt linear and gotten away with it--anything more may damage the antenna or linear), a better antenna would help both xmit and recv. John On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:58:39 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Vinnie S." wrote in message ... On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. After reading all replies and comments I went to eBay and just won a 40 Channel Radio Shack emergency CB for $20 and it's on the way. Has mag base antenna, connectors, like new. My handle is "Story Teller" - All I want is something capable of line of sight on the highway. This should do it. Que no? Wayne |
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Wayne:
There is a guy here selling palomar tx75 and tx100 linears, it is a thread right here in the newsgroup, I think the tx75 is around 100 watts and the tx100 a bit larger... you might contact him and inquire about them... .... ebay is another source, although they have to call them "amateur linears" or "ham linears" there, just get one capable of covering the 11 meter band... John On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 18:34:31 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: Looks like I have to go back to school! --- Well, what the heck, why not? Sounds like a challenging project to get my little emergency unit... supposedly in the mail now... to work like a giant! Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: A base linear plugs into the house power line. A mobile linear is wired to the cars 12V system... Both types, in CB linears, are constructed to take a 5 watt drive, from your radio. You can get linears at most radio shops on or near truck stops, off the internet, and at other shops/suppliers. Russian linears are now available and built like battleships, they can be located on the web, 5KW and bigger are available, however, with these large linears--you first need a 50-100 linear in front of them to drive them, else, a 10 meter ham radio converted to 11 meters and with sufficient power output... Ask a trucker where they got their linear, those boys usually know were to get 'em and where you can get the most bang for your buck... John On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:22:01 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: Where does one get a 100 Watt linear? And what powers it? Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: If it doesn't "get it", simply chuck in a 100 Watt+ linear behind it, it'll get it, that mag mount antenna isn't really great, if you go a linear make sure it will handle the power (I have used the emergency radio antennas with a 100 watt linear and gotten away with it--anything more may damage the antenna or linear), a better antenna would help both xmit and recv. John On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:58:39 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Vinnie S." wrote in message ... On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. After reading all replies and comments I went to eBay and just won a 40 Channel Radio Shack emergency CB for $20 and it's on the way. Has mag base antenna, connectors, like new. My handle is "Story Teller" - All I want is something capable of line of sight on the highway. This should do it. Que no? Wayne -- |
Thanks. Just wrote him.
Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: There is a guy here selling palomar tx75 and tx100 linears, it is a thread right here in the newsgroup, I think the tx75 is around 100 watts and the tx100 a bit larger... you might contact him and inquire about them... ... ebay is another source, although they have to call them "amateur linears" or "ham linears" there, just get one capable of covering the 11 meter band... John On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 18:34:31 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: Looks like I have to go back to school! --- Well, what the heck, why not? Sounds like a challenging project to get my little emergency unit... supposedly in the mail now... to work like a giant! Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: A base linear plugs into the house power line. A mobile linear is wired to the cars 12V system... Both types, in CB linears, are constructed to take a 5 watt drive, from your radio. You can get linears at most radio shops on or near truck stops, off the internet, and at other shops/suppliers. Russian linears are now available and built like battleships, they can be located on the web, 5KW and bigger are available, however, with these large linears--you first need a 50-100 linear in front of them to drive them, else, a 10 meter ham radio converted to 11 meters and with sufficient power output... Ask a trucker where they got their linear, those boys usually know were to get 'em and where you can get the most bang for your buck... John On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:22:01 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: Where does one get a 100 Watt linear? And what powers it? Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: If it doesn't "get it", simply chuck in a 100 Watt+ linear behind it, it'll get it, that mag mount antenna isn't really great, if you go a linear make sure it will handle the power (I have used the emergency radio antennas with a 100 watt linear and gotten away with it--anything more may damage the antenna or linear), a better antenna would help both xmit and recv. John On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:58:39 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Vinnie S." wrote in message ... On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. After reading all replies and comments I went to eBay and just won a 40 Channel Radio Shack emergency CB for $20 and it's on the way. Has mag base antenna, connectors, like new. My handle is "Story Teller" - All I want is something capable of line of sight on the highway. This should do it. Que no? Wayne -- |
Wayne Lundberg wrote:
Thanks. Just wrote him. Wayne Get a real radio first if you're gonna start messing with amps. Run enough power through that cheapy antenna and you'll change the color of your paint underneath it. ;-) "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: There is a guy here selling palomar tx75 and tx100 linears, it is a thread right here in the newsgroup, I think the tx75 is around 100 watts and the tx100 a bit larger... you might contact him and inquire about them... ... ebay is another source, although they have to call them "amateur linears" or "ham linears" there, just get one capable of covering the 11 meter band... John On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 18:34:31 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: Looks like I have to go back to school! --- Well, what the heck, why not? Sounds like a challenging project to get my little emergency unit... supposedly in the mail now... to work like a giant! Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: A base linear plugs into the house power line. A mobile linear is wired to the cars 12V system... Both types, in CB linears, are constructed to take a 5 watt drive, from your radio. You can get linears at most radio shops on or near truck stops, off the internet, and at other shops/suppliers. Russian linears are now available and built like battleships, they can be located on the web, 5KW and bigger are available, however, with these large linears--you first need a 50-100 linear in front of them to drive them, else, a 10 meter ham radio converted to 11 meters and with sufficient power output... Ask a trucker where they got their linear, those boys usually know were to get 'em and where you can get the most bang for your buck... John On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:22:01 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: Where does one get a 100 Watt linear? And what powers it? Thanks! Wayne "John Smith" wrote in message ... Wayne: If it doesn't "get it", simply chuck in a 100 Watt+ linear behind it, it'll get it, that mag mount antenna isn't really great, if you go a linear make sure it will handle the power (I have used the emergency radio antennas with a 100 watt linear and gotten away with it--anything more may damage the antenna or linear), a better antenna would help both xmit and recv. John On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:58:39 +0000, Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Vinnie S." wrote in message ... On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:29:40 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: That was funny.......we no longer use CB's, the entire trucking industry is inter-connected by Nextel walkie-talkies. BTW, what's your user ID so i can send a bear report.......ROFL LOL One thing. Go on ebay and check the prices on some CBs. Clearly, there is still a demand. Vinnie S. After reading all replies and comments I went to eBay and just won a 40 Channel Radio Shack emergency CB for $20 and it's on the way. Has mag base antenna, connectors, like new. My handle is "Story Teller" - All I want is something capable of line of sight on the highway. This should do it. Que no? Wayne -- |
"Jeff Mayner" wrote in message ... Wayne Lundberg wrote: Thanks. Just wrote him. Wayne Get a real radio first if you're gonna start messing with amps. Run enough power through that cheapy antenna and you'll change the color of your paint underneath it. ;-) I used to verify the tuning of our TBL on the USS Collete with a simple neon tube plus all the 'official' stuff. So I know something about emissions; which were never powerful enough to hurt a human being or even a mouse at close range. So... your suggestion of paint removal is... how should I say it? A bit far fetched? My signal from that TBL would reach Washington while I was in the sea of Japan. But I must confess total ignorance when it comes to CB. Wayne |
Wayne Lundberg wrote:
"Jeff Mayner" wrote in message ... Wayne Lundberg wrote: Thanks. Just wrote him. Wayne Get a real radio first if you're gonna start messing with amps. Run enough power through that cheapy antenna and you'll change the color of your paint underneath it. ;-) I used to verify the tuning of our TBL on the USS Collete with a simple neon tube plus all the 'official' stuff. So I know something about emissions; which were never powerful enough to hurt a human being or even a mouse at close range. So... your suggestion of paint removal is... how should I say it? A bit far fetched? My signal from that TBL would reach Washington while I was in the sea of Japan. But I must confess total ignorance when it comes to CB. I agree. ;-) With my attempt at levity aside, I was trying to tell you that if all you want to do is communicate with local, and I do mean local, truckers for local road info, then your little RS will do the job. If you are actually going to get into CB further and end up purchasing a real radio, antenna, and perhaps an amp down the road, then you are better off buying a decent radio/antenna combo now, and maybe an amp later, and canceling the RS radio, or sending it back. If you want to throw money away, well, I guess that's your look-out. I was just trying to save you some greenbacks. ;-) Wayne |
"Jeff Mayner" wrote in message ... Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Jeff Mayner" wrote in message ... Wayne Lundberg wrote: Thanks. Just wrote him. Wayne Get a real radio first if you're gonna start messing with amps. Run enough power through that cheapy antenna and you'll change the color of your paint underneath it. ;-) I used to verify the tuning of our TBL on the USS Collete with a simple neon tube plus all the 'official' stuff. So I know something about emissions; which were never powerful enough to hurt a human being or even a mouse at close range. So... your suggestion of paint removal is... how should I say it? A bit far fetched? My signal from that TBL would reach Washington while I was in the sea of Japan. But I must confess total ignorance when it comes to CB. I agree. ;-) With my attempt at levity aside, I was trying to tell you that if all you want to do is communicate with local, and I do mean local, truckers for local road info, then your little RS will do the job. If you are actually going to get into CB further and end up purchasing a real radio, antenna, and perhaps an amp down the road, then you are better off buying a decent radio/antenna combo now, and maybe an amp later, and canceling the RS radio, or sending it back. If you want to throw money away, well, I guess that's your look-out. I was just trying to save you some greenbacks. ;-) Thanks Jeff! I'll probably end up keeping the emergency CB for the car, and if I get back into the mood, get a decent station CB with the right equipment, antenna and mike. After chatting with some truckers and paying more attention to this newsgroup. Wayne |
Wayne Lundberg wrote:
"Jeff Mayner" wrote in message ... Wayne Lundberg wrote: "Jeff Mayner" wrote in message ... Wayne Lundberg wrote: Thanks. Just wrote him. Wayne Get a real radio first if you're gonna start messing with amps. Run enough power through that cheapy antenna and you'll change the color of your paint underneath it. ;-) I used to verify the tuning of our TBL on the USS Collete with a simple neon tube plus all the 'official' stuff. So I know something about emissions; which were never powerful enough to hurt a human being or even a mouse at close range. So... your suggestion of paint removal is... how should I say it? A bit far fetched? My signal from that TBL would reach Washington while I was in the sea of Japan. But I must confess total ignorance when it comes to CB. I agree. ;-) With my attempt at levity aside, I was trying to tell you that if all you want to do is communicate with local, and I do mean local, truckers for local road info, then your little RS will do the job. If you are actually going to get into CB further and end up purchasing a real radio, antenna, and perhaps an amp down the road, then you are better off buying a decent radio/antenna combo now, and maybe an amp later, and canceling the RS radio, or sending it back. If you want to throw money away, well, I guess that's your look-out. I was just trying to save you some greenbacks. ;-) Thanks Jeff! I'll probably end up keeping the emergency CB for the car, and if I get back into the mood, get a decent station CB with the right equipment, antenna and mike. After chatting with some truckers and paying more attention to this newsgroup. 10 - 4. ;-) Wayne |
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