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A CB radio is a wireless transceiver that operates on the frequency band called Citizen Band, CB. This band has been reserved for the public. In some countries license is required and in some countries no license is required to operate CB radio. The maximum power limit is 5 Watts. There are 40 channels around 27 MHz in this band.
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Does a frequency counter help a cb radio that much?
For CB's that are both modern and "legal" a frequency counter does not help much at all. However if you have an older radio with continuous tuning (dial with a needle) or are tuning "out of band" (using an illegal modified CB) you may find a frequency counter very useful. No,All the frequency counter does is match the frequency to the radio, to tell you how accurate the radio is, if it is a quality radio it is a waste of time for a more efficent CB radio you would want a RF meter to match the antenna to the radio, this would give you max signal when you key the mike, most of the radios that I have ever used have a signal strength right on the radio. All radios are designed to reject all frequencies except the one it's tuned to. Transmitter accuracy and receiver accuracy are both important for clear reception. CB radio uses 26-27 Mhz with a channel spacing of only 10Khz. If your transmitter's frequency is 5Khz too high and the person you're trying to talk to has a receiver that is a few Khz too low, you may not be able to talk to them at all or the sound will be distorted. All radios can be aligned. Better quality radios will not necessarily hold that alignment better. Antenna matching will affect how strong the signal is but not the frequency accuracy of that signal. A frequency counter will tell you what frequency you are on. It does not help the average CB radio. But it does do a lot for modified cb's with extra channels. A Frequency counter also comes in handy if you are talking on side band, it helps you remember where to set the dial, and makes tuning someones signal in much easier. A Frequency counter will help if you need it. If you dont need it it is a waste of money. ~TeZ~
How do you get power to a CB radio in a car?
Power for 12 Volt CB RadiosFor years I've done this in three different ways.Use a 12 Volt battery [either a spare automotive battery, or a smaller motorcycle battery, or a gel type battery scrounged out of an automatic emergency light fixture that someone has discarded in a dumpster].Another method is to use a high quality AC powered battery charger. The reason that the high quality is the need for a "steady" rather than fluctuating voltage. A cheap charger can be used IF a battery is used in parallel to act as a "buffer" to reduce voltage fluctuation, and it will keep the battery charged as well.I have also used a test/workbench "regulated power supply," set for the voltage and current requirements for the radio.
On a Motorola portable radio what is the difference between channel and frequency?
Not only on Motorola Portable radio, but in all radio communications: Frequency is number of cycles (full change circles) per second. When radio device operates on some frequency it requires band of adjacent frequencies to be able to transmit modulation (information) too. To avoid mixing, next transmitter must take some "distance" (higher or lower frequency) far enough from frequency of the first one. According to regulations basic frequencies are "named". Channel number is the name of its frequency given by communication regulations. For example, TV UHF channel 21 takes all frequencies from 512 to 518 MHz (megahertz), channel 22 from 518 to 524 MHz, and so on... CB Radio channels 21 and 22 occupy frequencies from CB band, not from TV band. Tables of channel frequencies within various bands can be easily found by search engines.
Where is the positive or negative lead and the ground on a CB radio?
To get a positive you can go straight from the battery or the fuse box. To ground the CB you should ground it to the body being sure you have a connection to bare metal. A better way is to run a cable, along withe the positive side, directly to the battery. If you run power or ground to the fuse box and a short occurs, you may knock out important systems on the vehicle. Best go directly to the battery, with in-line fuses on both sides of the line.
Is liners legal for cb radios?
In the US at least, no, linear amps are not legal for use on CB radios. The maximum wattage permitted for AM transmission is four watts, and the maximum wattage permitted for Single Sideband is 12 watts.
What is a car cb radio called?
A mobile CB radio.
Can a CB radio cause problems with VoIP?
I do not see how a CB radio could interfere with VoIP service. If the CB radio is creating interference on the line, check your telephone. Or even check your broadband modem to ensure that you are not creating packet loss due to the CB radio.
How do you install cobra cb radio in 2010 Chevy lumina?
To install a Cobra CB radio in a 2010 Chevy Lumina, first disconnect the battery cables. Then mount the CB box and then power the CB radio. Then mount the antennae.
Where can one learn to talk on a CB radio?
There are many places where one can learn to talk on a CB radio. One can learn to talk on a CB radio at popular on the web sources such as Jalopnik and Ipadventures.
Is Cb an element?
No, there is no element called Cb. There is, however, such a thing as a CB, a Citizen's Band radio.
Do people still use cb radio?
Yes, many people in the word still use a CB radio. Truck drivers use CB radios each day.
Do you have to have an antenna for a CB radio?
Only if you want the radio to work.
What is the CB radio channel for dispatch in Gunnison Colorado?
Public service agencies don't use CB radio for official communication.
What cb radio magnet base antenna kit is comparable with realistic trc-148 cb radio?
Comparable or compatible? Any CB antenna with a PL-259 connector is compatible.
What has the author David E Hicks written?
David E. Hicks has written: 'CB radio antennas' -- subject(s): Antennas, Citizens band radio 'CB radio installation handbook' -- subject(s): Citizens band radio 'Citizens band radio handbook' -- subject(s): Citizens band radio 'Realistic guide to CB radio' -- subject(s): Citizens band radio 'CB radio operating procedures' -- subject(s): Citizens band radio
How old is CB?
Your question is difficult to answer since it doesn't tell us if you are referring to a person named CB or the CB radio, or what...
Reset the CB radio 1800 goldwing that show CB error on it?
Me also not working
