Quote: Originally posted by Quinny on 15/8/2012
Forget CB, and move to ham radio instead. More civil, and better coverage.
The old CB frequencies were, in effect, de-regulated a few years ago, and given over to church groups. So if you hear a sermon on the old frequencies, don't be alarmed. People still have CB's and still use them, but they are a dying breed I'm afraid.
In ham radio, there are 3 licences to get, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced. The range from a small handheld via a repeater, can be up to 30 times that of a CB.
I am an Advanced licence holder, (G8FSO) which gives me many priviliges, and I am also Chairman of Wakefield and District Radio Society (www.wdrs.org.uk) and we welcome people to see what we have, and can also train for all 3 licences.
Not strictly true, CB has never been deregulated in the UK. The restrictions remain, however it's many years since I heard of Ofcom taking any interest in what is happening on the 11 metre band. In fact there is a further block of 40 channels alllocated which are the FCC mid band block, the 4 watt FM only restriction applies. The church broadcasts which can frequently be heard stem from the Republic of Ireland, not the UK. If anyone is of the opinion that CB is defunct have a look at.www.charlietango.co.uk
Mick.
Quote: Originally posted by martin2410 on 15/8/2012
.... My mate and I would go up to winter hill (Rivington Pike if anyone in the North West knows it) ...
....otherwise known as the Budgie Perch....
Gram
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Quote: Originally posted by Bramble Brown on 15/8/2012I've got my foundation licence (MM3LYS) sat it a few years ago, beats CB any day. If I passed anyone can.
A glowing report if ever I heard one.
If anyone is within range of Wakefield this weekend, we are having an open weekend for anyone that wants to come and see what it's about. It commences from around 10am Saturday, and the guys will be there for most of the weekend.
It is theoretically a members weekend, but if anyone has an interest, then our location can be found on our website:
Got the day off work and currently sat in the 'shack' and just had a conversation on 15m (21mhz) with a guy on the south coast near Shoreham who is doing a field activation. Some 200+ miles.
------------- Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.
Winston Churchill. 21st August 1940
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Anyone have a CB radio?
