cb radio dx

It only came with a power cable that goes into a car radio and I do not have a car. Is there an adapter that can be used to plug it into a socket at my house? I would like names/links please!

You just need a good solid 12v power supply. You can find them on ebay like these
http://search.ebay.com/power-supply-radi os_W0QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ32
or at most ham radio stores, cb stores, or even Radio Shack.
or even Hobby Lobby
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/powersupply.h tm
http://www.hamradio.com/
or for a whole list of "ham stores"
http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Shopping_a nd_Services/Ham_Radio_Stores/

Enjoy.

2008-01-19 19:08:32 by Sar616

preferably a speaker for under $100

Ebay, Look for PA Horn generally their are 12w or 15w ones on there. but dont think its going to be LOUD, i have a powered speaker with a pa system in my truck, my speaker pushes 80w of power, but its not as loud as id like it to be. while driving next to someone at 60 they will only hear me if their windows are open.

2009-01-12 13:55:58 by sgtslick321

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First off, I am not sure if there are many CB operators on here at all, but I figure it might be interesting to ask:

What is your DX record on 11 metres (CB)? I did 2150 miles last weekend with a simple Imax 2000 antenna running about 50 watts out of a Yaesu FT-757GX...The operator on the other end said I sounded like I was local...so far that has been my farthest at this time, Chicago to San Jose, CA...

with a general Washington stock, and a simple antron 99. the dx was amaizing From NY to Alaska. its about 4000 miles maybe more, depending on where in alaska. this was a couple of months ago. from my mobile i was talking to florida from ny just last week

2008-06-02 09:37:54 by Exdeath

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We are at the bottom of the 11 year sun-spot cycle, so there is not much DX activity on CB. It will begin to increase progressively over the next 5 - 6 year, when it peaks again. This next sunspot cycle is supposed to be the best since 1958.

When there is DX, you will hear people from all over the country. Just because you hear them, doesn't mean they can hear you though. DX is sometimes one-way. Sometimes what you are hearing a person running a beam antenna, with a lot more power than the standard 5 watts.

You will do better with Single Sideband (SSB) for DXing, as it is a more efficient form of communications. Your rig has to be designed to use SSB, as most low end ones are simply AM. SSB activity can be found on channels 16, 17, 37, 38, 39 and 40.

"Freebanders" use the frequencies just above channel 40, and most of this is LSB (Lower SideBand). There is some activity below channel 1 as well. There are also some class C channels mixed in between the normal 40 channels. There is no equipment you can openly buy to do this, as it's illegal. You have to be very careful to stay below 28 MHz though, as this is the start of the 10M amateur band. If you interefere with amateurs, they have the technical ability and time to easily track you down, and they will inform the FCC. FCC fines are typically $10K.

Linear amplifiers are a way to increase your transmitting ability. They are of course illegal to use. They take the 5 watts from you radio, and amplify it to 100W, or even higher. Every tme you double your power, you are increasing your signal 3 dB. So going from 5 watts to 80 watts is 12 dB, as is going from 100 watts to 1600 watts. Linears also increase your chances of being caught, as they typically interfere with other services.

Antennas are another way to increase your receiveing and transmitting ability. A 6 dB beam will quadruple your effective power, plus increase your receiving ability by 6 dB. Beams themselves are NOT illegal, but there are restrictions as to how high you can mount them.

As pointed out, DX communications is itself also illegal.

If you are interested in a legal way to do this, check into getting an amateur license. The entry level technicians license is only a 25 question test, and you get to see the questions they use before the test. The Technician license allows you to use some of the 10M band, which is right above the CB band. Some CB equipment can be modified to be used on 10M. Your antenna can also be shortend slightly and used on 10M.

Check out the link below at ARRL.ORG for more info. Contact any amateur club in your area, and they will be happy to help you get your license.

2007-03-28 20:31:55 by dag652000

most radios having DX in the model number was from RADIO SHACK....The manufacturer sounds asian....We have BEST ONE...You want??

2006-08-11 02:29:44 by david s