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pwall Senior Enthusiast

pwall

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Not to hijack this thread, but I'm curious what CB radio's are used for now?

Here in Canada, the radios are basically only used by the truckers on the highways.

 

I spent a fair amount of time in the early 80's talking skip....think I've talked to most places on the eastern seaboard.

Mr. Smith Enthusiast

Mr. Smith

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Not to hijack this thread, but I'm curious what CB radio's are used for now? 

Here in Canada, the radios are basically only used by the truckers on the highways.

 

I spent a fair amount of time in the early 80's talking skip....think I've talked to most places on the eastern seaboard.

 

 

 

 

I use mine for traveling mostly. It is entertaining at times to say the least.

CKCECB Enthusiast

CKCECB

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Not to hijack this thread, but I'm curious what CB radio's are used for now?

Here in Canada, the radios are basically only used by the truckers on the highways.

 

I spent a fair amount of time in the early 80's talking skip....think I've talked to most places on the eastern seaboard.

 

 

 

 

 

They're nice for finding out where the speed traps are, and what lane to be in for construction areas or accident scenes.

95Sierra2500 Senior Enthusiast

95Sierra2500

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They're very handy to find out traffic conditions ahead, speed traps, construction, etc. etc. They're also helpful to keep you awake on long trips, as you can have conversations with other people...and it costs you nothing to connect!

 

As for the original post, www.google.com and put in 'linear amp' or 'cb amp' and see what comes up.

 

PS - they're technically illegal. I believe that 4 watts is the max you're supposed to have...last i checked.

citydriver Enthusiast

citydriver

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So, if one wanted to, how would he increase the wattage of his CB radio?

 

 

 

 

A good peak and tune would do the job, done by a good CB shop. Linear amps are cool,but not cheap and sometimes more of a pain if not set up right.

Personally I have a Cobra 148GTL with a Conex board(echo and reverb) and a peak and tune in my p/up. I use a Cobra 200GTL(bone stock but converted for CB bands,also not quite legal :cool: ) in my big truck, and a Uniden PC76 set up like my 148 as a spare. I also have a couple Texas Star amps(250 and 350 high drives) that I am not using right now and thinking of selling

beretta01 Enthusiast

beretta01

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So, if one wanted to, how would he increase the wattage of his CB radio?

 

 

 

 

A good peak and tune would do the job, done by a good CB shop. Linear amps are cool,but not cheap and sometimes more of a pain if not set up right.

Personally I have a Cobra 148GTL with a Conex board(echo and reverb) and a peak and tune in my p/up. I use a Cobra 200GTL(bone stock but converted for CB bands,also not quite legal :D ) in my big truck, and a Uniden PC76 set up like my 148 as a spare. I also have a couple Texas Star amps(250 and 350 high drives) that I am not using right now and thinking of selling

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for your help everyone.....I'm looking to spend under $50. I want to be able to talk at least 20 miles out because right now it feels like no one can even hear me. Right now I have a 39" antenna and a Cobra 19DXIV(Shown Here) Thanks for you help! :seeya:

superbee Enthusiast

superbee

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I just had a new cobra "all in the hand" type, I don't remember the model number peaked by my local guy. It puts out about 11-12 w now at full modulation. Remember, if the guy you're talking to doesn't have a big amp, you won't be able to hear him anyway from long distance. I still love my old Uniden Grant, that's a bit out of your price range though. Also make sure your swr's are matched in close.

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