Operating the Galaxy 88 is very simple. The radio is built for Ham use only and covers the 10 meter range. It also has upper and lower sideband, with coarse and fine tuning knobs. These knobs are used to tune in the signal, as sideband normally has to be adjusted. The radio has high and low power. If the button is pushed in, it will be on high power. With the button left out, the deadkey will be lower (4) watts or less depending on if the radio has been tuned. This is useful for using linear amplifiers that require a low deadkey. The Radio has adjustable dual control echo, which can be used if you want, and has talkback mode, which is on when the echo is on. This is helpful as it allows you to hear your voice while you tune the echo. The radio has a Roger Beep, which is used in sideband mode normally.
The radio also has a freq display. This tells you where you are at in the 10 meter band. it features a 10kh switch which catches channels that are lost on expanded radios, it also has FM ability which is useless in my opinion. This radio as I stated is a amatur radio that requires a license. But it is also easily converted to cover the 11 meter band as well. This band is known as the CB band. This radio is a favorite of Professional Truck Drivers, as it becomes an audio monster when peaked, tuned and aligned properly. AGAIN let me say that this is illegal in the U.S. and is covered by the F.C.C.
This radio is rugged and will take the abuse of the Big Rig.
Neither is "stronger".. IAW FCC law, a CB radio from the factory produces four watts of swing, with the exception of single sideband radios, which can swing 12 watts in SSB mode.
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.
You're probably thinking of the CB (Citizen's Band) radios, which aren't exclusive to truck drivers. Anyone can purchase, own, and operate one, and they don't require a licence from the FCC to operate them.
No. See http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=cb, which says "License documents are neither needed nor issued and there are no age or citizenship requirements. As long as you use only an unmodified FCC certificated CB unit, you are provided authority to operate a CB unit in places where the FCC regulates radio communications."
Yes, many people in the word still use a CB radio. Truck drivers use CB radios each day.
Sure, you can use it; but it might not do a very good job. If you're listening to AM, you're receiving between 0.5-1.6 MHz, whereas FM is coming to you at 88-108 MHz. The CB antenna is designed to be resonant at 27 MHz.
There aren't any laws prohibiting installation of CB radios in vehicles, and you don't need a special license to operate a CB station. CB radio rules are under the jurisdiction of the FCC.
Generally a Galaxy radio will cost somewhat around $129 - $279. The price depends on which type of radio you want. It will cost around $129 for a Galaxy 10 Metre radio. Also about $279 for a CB radio.
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.
A mobile CB radio.
Neither is "stronger".. IAW FCC law, a CB radio from the factory produces four watts of swing, with the exception of single sideband radios, which can swing 12 watts in SSB mode.
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.
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.
There's a simple, direct, short answer to that question: A CB operator is not legally allowed to operate a CB radio that is home-built, modified, adjusted, or tinkered with in any way. Only equipment in its factory- direct condition. And I would add: Most especially anybody whose expertise is at the stage where he could ask a question like that.
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.
You're probably thinking of the CB (Citizen's Band) radios, which aren't exclusive to truck drivers. Anyone can purchase, own, and operate one, and they don't require a licence from the FCC to operate them.
No. See http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=cb, which says "License documents are neither needed nor issued and there are no age or citizenship requirements. As long as you use only an unmodified FCC certificated CB unit, you are provided authority to operate a CB unit in places where the FCC regulates radio communications."