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Smith Trucking Company Told to stay OFF the 10 Meter band

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Gadfly, Aug 23, 2007.

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  1. Jan 10, 2009 #61
    Silvereagle01

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    i dont know i think i am sorry but after all the time ive been here i see all he does is bash drivers for using there radio thebt y paid there hard earn cold cash on i myself have a galaxy 93 yes its a 10 meter and i wont go back to a reg. cb least now i have enough power to carry a conversation without getting walked on
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2009 #62
    MACK E-6

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    If I may interject, because I understand where Gadfly is coming from here, he doesn't mean to poke fun at all truckers with the examples you pointed out here, just the obnoxious ones who think having a good radio is all about loud, power, and wattage.

    If you have a bad antenna or are otherwise putting out a weak or dirty signal, adding an amplifier will only intensify the problem, not cure it. The right thing to do may be to change the antenna or the ground.

    You''d be surprised how far 4 watts will get you with a good antenna and a good, clean signal

    There isn't much more annoying then the guy yakking on 19 but you can hear him on ALL 40 channels. That is the dirtiest of dirty signals, splattering all over the place like that.

    And that's because the law isn't enforced as it should be. If it were that wouldn't be a problem.

    Besides, you have 40 channels. Just tell the guy you're talking with to take it to another.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2009 #63
    Silvereagle01

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    well i reckon i better keep my thoughts to myself and im sorry if offended someone but i thought since this person always like to bash us drivers who spend their money on bigger piece of electronics was fairplay anyrate i will continue to use it as i see fit and if im talking to a driver on the road channel so be it . it is at those points when a bigger radio is a thing of beauty as tim the tool man says hahaha more power
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2009 #64
    Rat

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    The thing that really upsets me is I got an infraction for provacative content yet this member has not gotten one yet. With as many times as he has posted these insults he should have had enough infractions to get himself banned.

    Oh well.

    But as far as the 10 meter radios go. Don't worry about it. The chances of getting in trouble for using a 10 meter radio on the cb bands or the 10 meter bands are worse then your chances at winning the Jackpot Power ball lottery. Especially if you are mobile. It doesn't matter were you are because them honeing in on you in a large heavy traffic area are hard because of all the rigs out there that are running the same equipment. And out in the country it is even harder because of the amount of talking you will do. You might say a couple things to someone and not say anything for another 30 mins or more then you might turn onto another road etc. Real tough to track someone that is moving and not talking constantly.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2009 #65
    Paulie

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    I agree with the Rat. it seems Gadfly is on a trip about 10 meters. I have several radios in my truck but I am a bit of a geek with it all. I have my old decoy and standby Cobra 25 stock, My Galaxy "10 meter", A yeasu 2 Meter, as well as a multiband that covers 2meter,70-75cm, and 33-30cm. For the most part when not around home I am only talking in the 11 meter range. When on the road channel 19 is where I stay unless just chatting with another driver on another channel. When I park its a diffrent story. I ALWAYS roll outside of town before I hit the juice and hunt for my brother. I am not in it to be a pain to someone and I agree...I can't stand when someone is being a jerk and bleeding over. Over modulation is a killer but they just don't get it.

    My suggestion.... Buy a Cobra 29 and get whatever mic you want. Have it peaked and tuned put talk back and an echo board in it. Have new coax and a decent antenna installed and SWRs set. You will talk just as proud and sound just as good and noone except a pro will know the difference.


    best,
     
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  8. Jan 24, 2009 #66
    topgun

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    I found your comments interesting and wonder if you could get into the pros and cons. I am in the market for a new CB and wondered if going with Ham set up is better, several Qs come to mind, Cost for license,where to get license,equipment cost,would radio mount in truck, when using a Ham would you still be able to communicate with other regular CBs. Excuse if some Qs seem stupid, but just ask, right?
    Thanks Topgun
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2009 #67
    Gadfly

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    I would google "qrz:, "arrl", and simply "amateur radio license". I am not permitted to provide links by the forum admins.

    Amateur radio serves a different purpose from CB. It is the officially sanctioned legal outlet for "hobby" communications. It is more strict than the too-relaxed venue of CB where breaking rules is the norm, and you will be expected to KNOW the rules of that service and FOLLOW them (Part 97, US Code). Thus the reasons for taking the tests. Your CB radio also has a set of rules that you are expected to follow: Part 95. This is what you would use in the course of your driving and finding directions, locating
    stops, etc. "Ham" radio is to be kept separate and the equipment is NOT to be used for CB. P E R I O D! If you obtain the license, then expect to run your "ham" equipment ON CB, this is patently illegal and will likely get you into more dutch than if you had not obtained the license. Reason? Because you have now taken the tests and are expected to KNOW the rules. Getting "caught" running "ham" equipment on CB will almost certainly get you a fine and revocation of the license you worked for. And fellow hams WILL turn in violators so as to keep the bands usable for ALL instead of becoming the cesspool that CB often is! So the best way I can advise you is to KEEP a LEGAL, 40 channel CB radio for CB, operate your amateur station separately from CB and use it for your hobby communications.

    So, then WHY get the amateur license then? Because once you learn WHAT it is, WHY it is, then you will find that it will offer FAR more than an ancient, outdated, outmoded CB EVER could! It will offer exotic contacts from your truck that CBers only can DREAM about!:yes2557: It will offer equipment features a CB has NEVER offered---like the ability to remotely mount the radio and use a small control head near the driver's console. It will TEACH you things about radio that will explode long-held CB myths and beliefs such as the use of HUGE amounts of power are necessary to make contacts (BULLCRAP!) Or that coax length is important.

    CB radio achieves ONE thing: a cheap, low-tech communications medium for drivers and some hobbiests who can't seem to migrate away from the
    single-band, outlaw-driven "cowboy" mentality of CB, the "extra channels", linear amplifiers, peaked, beeped and squeaked, chopped up radios and gimmicks sold at truck stops and Bubba's Peak and Tune CB Shop. Amateur radio offers an EDUCATION, hours of fun, company on the long miles, technology, and more "extra" channels (amateur radio is not limited to "channels") and frequencies than you can imagine!!!!

    So look into amateur radio on the 'web. You will find the info at the arrl website and QRZ. Determine the DIFFERENCES in the TWO, then remember to KEEP THE TWO OPERATIONS SEPARATE; THEY DO NOT GO TOGETHER!!!

    Good Luck!

    Gadfly
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2009 #68
    Rat

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    If you want to get into Ham then go with the Ham but if you want to comunicate with other drivers on the road only then just stick to the CB because the majority of the drivers on the road don't have Ham equipment and don't run it.

    Also getting a Ham ticket does not give anyone permission to run higher powered equipment on the CB bands. So if your plan is to spend money on a ham ticket to run higher power on the CB bands then just save your money and not waist it.
     
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  11. Jan 24, 2009 #69
    Gadfly

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    "Rat" is correct and did a better job of explaining it than I did. Both radio services serve a purpose, but they ARE two completely different things. I tried to explain that CB is not ham, and ham is not "CB"; I just didn't do that good a job of it. Anyway, look on the web for "ham radio" and at the suggested sites. Learn what ham radio IS and what it could do for you. It isn't THAT hard to obtain the license, and there is a sense of achievement from having gained it. The main difference is, ham radio is more regulated and the licensees are expected to conduct themselves with much more decorum than is the norm on CB. The rewards are great, the education is priceless, the DX found on the amateur bands will blow away anything so-called CB "skip" can offer! There is something neat about, having gained the privileges, cruising along the slab talking to a new ham acquantance in Barcelona, Spain like he is in the truck with you, or chatting up a bloke in Sydney, Australia!

    Gadfly
     
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  12. Jan 24, 2009 #70
    Paulie

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    It really is simple. If you want more than 40 channels and want a more clear freq to chat with someone else that you know can do the same... then get a "big radio".

    Even with a license you can only do so much. I do some competition stuff and by far my favorite radio is my Cobra 29 night watch.

    If you want a fantastic clear sounding radio just stick with the norm. Have a good tune up....good antenna and you are good to go. But that is just as illegal as anything else....kinda.

    Get a good 40 channel and listen in on 16 and 4 for the watergate.

    The new galaxy is pretty cool though...........hmmmmm
     
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