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Learning the ins and outs

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Grumman, Jun 21, 2011.

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  1. Jun 21, 2011 #1
    Grumman

    Grumman Light Load Member

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    Been trucking for awhile an have had many CBs but I still don't know the technical aspects of these radios and how to gauge and correct performance. Does anyone know of a good book or some other instructional source to learn more about radios?
     
    Grumman, Jun 21, 2011
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  3. Jun 21, 2011 #2
    Turbo-T

    Turbo-T Road Train Member

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    What are you wanting to learn about them?

    Are you just wanting to figure how to get inside and tweak on one in an attempt to maximize performance?

    Or are you trying to figure out the uses for the knobs on the exterior?
     
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  4. Jun 22, 2011 #3
    WA4GCH

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    If your looking just to learn about CB sets there are some books on just them

    http://www.cbcintl.com/


    IF you want a wide view of radios antennas how they work and even how to build them look for the ARRL HANDBOOKS .

    http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Handbook-2011-Hardcover-Edition/
     
    WA4GCH, Jun 22, 2011
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  5. Jun 23, 2011 #4
    Yup

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    Cbtricks.com,one stop shop for most any model and plenty of how-to's
    Be for warned it isnt Ham friendly
     
    Yup, Jun 23, 2011
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  7. Jun 24, 2011 #5
    M818

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    There are many old books from the 1970's about CBs. Some might have been scanned in by now. Google is your friend.
     
    M818, Jun 24, 2011
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  8. Jun 24, 2011 #6
    Mad Dog 20/20

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    There are more hams on Bennie's site than you relize.
     
    Mad Dog 20/20, Jun 24, 2011
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    Big_m Thanks this.
  9. Jun 24, 2011 #7
    Big_m

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    That's a fact. And have been for many years.
     
    Big_m, Jun 24, 2011
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  10. Jun 24, 2011 #8
    WA4GCH

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    :biggrin_2556: Does this mean I should not look :biggrin_2556:
     
    WA4GCH, Jun 24, 2011
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  11. Jun 24, 2011 #9
    Grumman

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    Thanks for the input people. Really wanted to start by learning how to properly use all the knobs. I bought a Connex 4600 but gave that to a friend and just have a 29ltd which seems to be easier to use. I'll look up the sites that have been suggested, thanks again.
     
    Grumman, Jun 24, 2011
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  12. Jun 24, 2011 #10
    IDIeselman

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    This may be more of what you are looking for. Many reviews and videos of different radios. http://www.cbradiomagazine.com/ P.S. will you be my friend? :)
     
    IDIeselman, Jun 24, 2011
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