cb base station radio

I want to know if I can use a rubber ducky antenna that is meant to be used on a hand held CB radio, on a base station CB for small range communications.

Radio shack used to sell. I do not know if they still do, a "back of set" CB antenna. I actually used one and it worked well for a mile or so.

The antenna (rubber duck) will work for extremely short ranges, but you need one made for CB bands.

You may wish to consider FRS, or eXRS for your communications, as they are handheld and use FM rather than noisy AM for communications. (provided you live in the USA) Europe uses FM for CB also.

2008-09-23 05:33:30 by drwebster93

CB base station and antenna put together from a mobile CB, a 102quot; SST whip antenna, and some CB shop / hardware store items. My experiences ...

I wanted to know how to make my regular cb radio into a base station like how do i set up the power on it?

You need a 12 volt power supply... only need a 2 amp output. Try a hobby store that sells electric trains.
Then buy a pre-amp mike and a huge 4 or 5 element beam and rotor... put it on your roof.

2007-02-09 07:56:36 by psyfertech

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To be honest, CB radio is filled with profanity and conduct that no parent should allow his child to access. Make a judgment based on this. Get one yourself and listen for a while.

16 is the *minimum* age.

2009-01-13 11:24:14 by Pilgrim

Variable RF Output Power Talkback controls.
40 Channel AM/SSB 120v AC Base Station CB.
Automatic "No Calibrate" SWR Meter, Mic RF Gain.
Switchable Roger Beep, Frequency Display, Modulation meter function.

The seller says it is in (Perfect, Mint condition) Does anyone know about what year Cobra made that radio and how good of a radio is it?

I would imagine so that thing is 28 years old (same age as me) It is very rare so I am sure it is worth more than that.

It was made in 1978 honey

2006-06-13 20:57:30 by teri

I'm not too sure, considering some of the rough language and a few obnoxious folks who can spoil it for others.

Although a bit off-track from your question, I would point out that there is a service that I would allow a child to have a 2-way radio in his/her bedroom. That is the amateur radio (ham) service. Although there exist some obnoxious folks there also, the FCC has and will pull licenses from repeat offenders and the service is far cleaner than CB. Also, the range of the equipment, even in VHF and above, is greater than CB. On lower frequencies, the range is global in nature. This fact would tend to keep creeps ("hello little girl, want some candy?") from attempting anything over amateur radio. Far too public (plus the FCC watching to some extent).

You might take a peek at the following Yahoo group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamRadioHe lpGroup/

Look through some of the chat and you will see what generally exists in ham radio. Folks helping others - and no funny stuff. BTW, the group will help folks in obtaining their first license. This "help" has included free books and at least one free (actually a *lot* of this same item for many folks) electronic subscription to a site which helps one prepare. That site is a pay-for site which offered a number of "free" subscriptions on the group.

Hope this helps ;)


Best regards,
Jim

2008-05-13 12:01:45 by George Jetson