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by K9RLX on June 2, 2009
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I am looking for a 10 meter mobile radio that will also work on the CB band. Now before anyone starts on how its illegal to modify for CB and the 4 watt limit stuff. I currently have a CB in my truck but the only thing I use it for is lisitening to the truckers tell where the cops are sitting. I think I have talked on it maybe twice in the 6 years its been in there. I would like to replace it with a 10 meter mobile and it would be nice if I could find one that will also work on CB I do not care if I can transmit on CB as long as I can receive thats all I need. Having both in the truck is not an option because I am going to use the CB antenna for the 10 meter radio and do not want another antenna (I allready have 4) or have room for another radio. If anyone knows of one or has any suggestions I would apreciate it. I do have a scanner in the truck that receives CB but I have that connected to a 18" 1/4 wave so that really doesn't work unless I am right next to the person I am listening to. I have looked online and I see mods to change from 10 meters to 11 meters but that is not what I want. I want a 10 meter radio but would like to have the extended RX into 11 meters.
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by WB2WIK on June 2, 2009
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Many multiband HF transceivers have "shortwave, continuous" frequency coverage for receiving.
This is the way to go. Forget about a "10 meter rig," and think about an "all band" rig (won't cost any more) that includes a continuous coverage shortwave receiving capability, as they almost all do.
All my HF transceivers (160-10m) can "receive" on the CB frequencies just fine. They won't transmit there, but they can receive there just great.
WB2WIK/6
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by KI4SDY on June 7, 2009
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An inexpensive and simple way to go is to find a Radio Shack 10 meter radio and install a switch box, like a Dosy brand, that will allow you to use one antenna for both your CB radio and the 10 meter rig on receive. When you want to transmit, just switch to one radio or the other. That way, you are in compliance with the rules and do not lose the ability to transmit on CB for an emergency or road information. For best overall performance, tune the antenna to 27.5. You will find the CB antennas very broadbanded. In the case of a 9 foot whip, all you have to do is take the spring off. This set up has worked well for me!
A more expensive solution is to find a multiband HF rig that will receive CB and hook up an autotuner at the end of your CB antenna (hopefully, you are using a 9 foot whip for best performance). If you have trunk space near the antenna, this would also be an easy solution and provide more space inside for passengers.
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by K9RLX on June 15, 2009
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What is the average range people are getting out of 10 meter mobiles running mobile to mobile? I'm not talking skip here just basic operating under decent conditions. The dependable range so to speak.
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by KI4SDY on June 16, 2009
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My experience has been the one watt per mile rule when communicating from mobile to mobile, unless one of you is on a hill or a bridge. The range is greatly expanded when talking mobile to base.
As an added suggestion on my previous post; when using multiple radios on a switch box hooked to one antenna, always turn off the other radio when transmitting to prevent receiver saturation and or damage.
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by K9RLX on June 16, 2009
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I think I am just going to scrap the CB and simply replace it with a 10 meter. The little I do use it isn't worth the trouble of trying to have both.
Another question about the range how does 10 meters compare with 2 meters for range? about the same? I am talking no repeaters or skip just average mobile to mobile comunication.
Thanks for the replys I apreciate it!!!
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by KD4LLA on June 19, 2009
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I bought one of the AM antenna to Cb boxes at a truck stop and used the vehicle AM radio antenna for the CB (used mostly for receive, not very efficient for transmit). Then used a s/s whip cut for 10m for the HTX-100 radio. As for range on ten meters, my experience in while I lived along the coastal GA swamps was 10-20 miles ground wave. I used a 10m 3 element beam and the R/S HTX-100. I havn't done too much on 10m since moving back to MN, aside from the fact that 10m is pretty quiet now.
Mike
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by K9RLX on June 25, 2009
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I found a magnum 257 its one of the new models with the blue display. Seems like it would work great for what I would like it to do. Anyone used this radio or have any thoughts on it?
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by WB2WIK on June 28, 2009
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That's legal to use on ten meters; illegal to use on 11 meters, as it is not certificated for Part 95 (CB) use; in fact, it's on the FCC list of "banned radios."
However I have a feeling you'll use it, anyway...
FCC LIST OF BANNED RADIOS
COBRA - model: 200 GTL DX
CONNEX - models: 3300, 3300 HP, 3300HP-ZX, 3300 PLUS, CX-3800, 4300 HP, 4300 HP 300, 4400, 4400 HP, 4600 Turbo, 4800 DXL, 4800 HPE, Deer Hunter, General Lee, General Washington
GALAXY - models: 33HML, 44V, 45MP, 48T, 55, 55V, 66V, 73V, 77, 77HML, 88HL, 93T, 95T, 99V, 2517, 2527, 2547, Melaka, Saturn and Saturn Turbo
GENERAL - General Jackson, Grant, Stonewall Jackson, Lee, Washington, A.P. Hill, Longstreet, Sherman
MAGNUM - models: 257, 357DX, Alpha force, Delta Force, Mini, Omega Force,S3, S3RF, S6, S9,
MIRAGE - models: 33HP, 44, 88, 99, 2950, 2950EX, 2970, 6600, 88H/L, 9900,
NORTH STAR - models: NS-3000 and NS-9000
PRESIDENT - models: Grant, J.F.K., Jackson, Lincoln, HR-2510 and HR-2600
PRO STAR - model: 240
RANGER / RCI - models: AR-3500, RCI-2900, RCI-2950, RCI-2950-DX, RCI-2970, RCI-2970-DX, RCI-2980-WX, RCI-2985-DX, RCI-2995-DX, RCI-6300, RCI-6300 Turbo, RCI-6300F-25, RCI-6300F-150, RCI-6900, RCI-6900 Turbo, RCI-6900F-25, RCI-6900F-150, RG-99, Voyage VR-9000
STRYKER - model: 440
SUPERSTAR - model: 121, 122, 36, 3700, 3900, 3900HP, 3900 American Spirit, 3900 HP G, 3900 Gold, 3900GHPA, 3900GHPM, 4800, Grant
TEK - model: HR-3950
UNIDEN - models: HR-2510 and HR-2600
VIRAGE - model: 3300, 3300 HP, VX-38, VX-39,
WB2WIK/6
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by KB7OBW on July 1, 2009
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This is the way I understand the "schizophrenic" laws regarding the FCC banned radios: It is illegal for a dealer to sell these non-certified "CB's" as the way the FCC categorized them, but it is completely legal for a ham of appropriate class to buy and use them on 10-meters (and 12-meters as some of these radios are capable)!
We can also, of course, "home brew" our own transceivers if we have the talent, patience, and time to build one from scratch. We legally can even convert a true CB radio, somehow, to operated on 10 or 12-meters. No "Type Acceptance" needed here either.
I also understand that it is completely legal to "open" any transceiver (HF, 10 meters, 2-meters, etc.) to transmit on non-ham bands or frequencies as long as the operator never, ever, transmits on these non-ham bands or frequencies during normal conditions. The only exception would be a literal, true, life or death circumstance without any other options (no CB, cell phone, etc.). In a situation like this, any radio, band, frequency or mode of transmission would be perfectly legal for hams and non-hams alike. It has been done without any consequence.
For the "emergency" reason, I know several hams that will "open" or "unlock" all their rigs. Virtually all of the ham rigs around can be opened by simple modifications (moving jumpers, cutting diodes, etc.)
I may be partially wrong but I really don't think so.
73's,
Robbie
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