Some of us used them on the run to Germany, also long runs to Spain and Poland for the IMM's. Not only good fun but an asset on long journeys.
I have a magnetic aerial, only trouble is that it has left a mark on the white roof which I can't seem to get out. Remember to secure the lead down as this can scratch the paintwork.
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 09:49 PM
It depends on what radio you get as to whether it has a good range or not! Ours used to work from our house to the local town about 3 miles away!
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 09:57 PM
I think the range is alot down to how decent the aerial is, you can also get amps and stuff to boost the signal, but obviously the wattage becomes illegal after a certain point.
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 09:58 PM
cool thats a good range. you live alittle out of town then?
I dont know much about these radios so i will prob make a pratt of myself!
the range wont be much mre than that will it if its car based?
Id love something like a 10 mile one. On the London to Brighton if someone gets stuck at lights you can easily get 3 miles ahead.
I supose if someone has a long distance one and the other person only has a cheaer short distance one they will be albed to hear you but not the other way around right?
http://www.thunderpo...k/team_me-4.htm
http://www.thunderpo...eam_roadcom.htm
its between these 2 for me. Both diffrent ends of the price bracket (ignoring the mega powerful £300 ones)
Also if you use a magnestic roof mount i have noticed that most people put a small cloth between the magnet and the roof. I presume this protects the roof..?
I dont know much about these radios so i will prob make a pratt of myself!
the range wont be much mre than that will it if its car based?
Id love something like a 10 mile one. On the London to Brighton if someone gets stuck at lights you can easily get 3 miles ahead.
I supose if someone has a long distance one and the other person only has a cheaer short distance one they will be albed to hear you but not the other way around right?
http://www.thunderpo...k/team_me-4.htm
http://www.thunderpo...eam_roadcom.htm
its between these 2 for me. Both diffrent ends of the price bracket (ignoring the mega powerful £300 ones)
Also if you use a magnestic roof mount i have noticed that most people put a small cloth between the magnet and the roof. I presume this protects the roof..?
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 09:58 PM
I used to be on the CB about 6 - 7 years ago, really good fun. You can buy a window mounted aerial a bit like carphone aerials, signal from them not as strong as a modulator or whip but good for hiding the fact that you have a CB, also means you won't need a mag mount or gutter mount - no damage to your car.
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 09:59 PM
oh by the way, apparently the best aerial you can get is a "predator 10k"
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:06 PM
hmm might have to get one and get my mate to get one for his car then 
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:14 PM
looks like there coming back??! lol
Im def going to get one for the KOD father, not sure about the estate. If im in the KOD father the gf will be in the estate and I would have put her in there so i dont have to talk to her!!! lol
What CB everyone else got their eye on?
Im def going to get one for the KOD father, not sure about the estate. If im in the KOD father the gf will be in the estate and I would have put her in there so i dont have to talk to her!!! lol
What CB everyone else got their eye on?
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:14 PM
I have a magnetic aerial, only trouble is that it has left a mark on the white roof which I can't seem to get out. Remember to secure the lead down as this can scratch the paintwork.
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Thats why i fitted a DV mount in the boot lid with a 72" base loaded whip.
The SWR was too high with a mag mount, thats the only real problem.
Mind you i am running 50watt amp
Not that i condone such an illegal act
Make sure you read and understand the legislation before using CB.
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:14 PM
Are we talking about 27mhz, I used to have cb radios in the 80s until they were made comercial. I have a icom pcr 1000 scanner it does 0 to 1.3g and there is nobody left on the old 27mhz cb chanels.
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:16 PM
oh my god if i get 1 oof those im going to start singin "WE GOT A GREAT BIG CONVOY" an then learn the rest of the words lol am thinkin of gettin 1 for wen im on way to shows
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:18 PM
10 4 good buddy with a 10 10 on the side 
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:20 PM
Also if you use a magnestic roof mount i have noticed that most people put a small cloth between the magnet and the roof. I presume this protects the roof..?
We now use a cloth underneath the magnet. Wish I had done this the first time!
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:21 PM
Thats a big 10/4 good buddy, whats your QTH, anyway 10/10s for now
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:25 PM
I have a magnetic aerial, only trouble is that it has left a mark on the white roof which I can't seem to get out. Remember to secure the lead down as this can scratch the paintwork.
LOL
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Thats why i fitted a DV mount in the boot lid with a 72" base loaded whip.
The SWR was too high with a mag mount, thats the only real problem.
Mind you i am running 50watt amp
Not that i condone such an illegal act
Make sure you read and understand the legislation before using CB.
Fancy giving a quick outline of the legislation? Dumb it down the best you can! lol
and whats the deal with the 50 watt amp? is their a limit? I take it the 50watt am means its more powerful and will work better over long distance?
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