Re: CB Radio question
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Here is my set up. On the left is my old President Grant CB radio. Been modified. Will go 20 channels above 40 and 20 below 1. Can use slider to go between channels. 100 watt linear class AB amplifier for a nice clean signal and has a preamp for reception boost. Had to shove a book above it to keep it from sliding out for the picture, normally sits sideways. Unit on right is a 2 meter 440 combo unit, ( ham radio frequencies, and yes I have my license, so does Lori ). You can buy a handheld unit on Amazon for less than 50 bucks. You need to get your ham license. In the middle of Wyoming on the highway, no cell service, no cb contacts I could always hit a mountaintop repeater and get help if I needed it. No morse code requirements anymore. ( used to copy 20 words a minute ). I download repeater freqs online from CHIRP, piece of cake. FM frequencies are line of sight and handhelds good for about 3 miles. If I can,t go direct ( called simplex ) I can always hit a repeater. They are everywhere.
Ah yes ! Have a Heathkit SB220 linear myself hooked up to a Kenwood TS 820s so yes I still use sideband. 2000 legal watts. When I hit the transmit key dims all the lights in the neighborhood. ( just kidding ).
In all seriousness get your ham license, you won't regret it.
Topic: CB Radio question