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The ECBF Has A Voice From The UK!

Posted by M0OGY on the Charlie Tango Forum:

It gives me great pleasure to let everyone know that the United Kingdom now has a a Member of the European Citizen's Band Federation (ECBF) 

Around a week ago , it was confirmed that after a meeting and vote, my application to join this Federation was a granted.

To gain Membership I had to be part of an organisation, so with their backing and as one of the four founder Members and current Chairman of The Brigg and District ARC , the club became involved.
Whilst our club is an Amateur Radio club, it does promote use of CB Radio and 446 amongst it's membership and is very dedicated to the CB Radio hobby through my passion.

Basically each country has one person/group to work on behalf of the Federation.

Many European countries have a body to represent then, sadly in typical UK style we didn't 
Many years ago groups such as the Citizen's Band Association (CBA) run by the great James Bryant were key people in the legalisation of UK CB Radio.

In recent years i've been a bit of a "One Man Band" holding three informal meetings with Ofcom about the possible legalisation of AM and SSB, which may of helped in the cause.

The ECBF were formed back in 1976 to become an active voice within Europe.

They have being a key factor in the new AM/SSB modes coming to the European Union. 
I first looked into joining back in 2010 and decided now was the time to press ahead and try and move to help promote the hobby within our country.

We are a very small market compared to othe countries within the EU, but even so, I felt the lack of a voice here was a bad thing IMO.

Most people on here know my dedication towards the CB Radio hobby (and indeed Amateur Radio too).

Mainly through my M0OGY Youtube channel and my reviews on there and also CB Radio based reviews and stories in Radio User magazine.

I am also on the management team of a very well respected 11 meter group.

If any CT Member wishes to post this great bit of news on their own websites you have my blessing.

ECBF European Website http://www.ecbf.eu/

Any ideas, thoughts or questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Dave Ogg,
United Kingdom ECBF Member.

Albrecht AE5890EU V's President Lincoln 2 - USB Receive

 

 

 

 

UK AM/SSB Calling Channel Votes Ending Soon!

 

Time is running out, cast your vote here:

 

http://www.delboyenterprises.co.uk/CB/calling.htm

 

Voting will close at 17:00 hours (GMT) on Sunday 2nd March 2014

 

 

New Anytone AT6666/Superstar 9900

First Video?

 

 

Video Here: http://youtu.be/0mSjpE2QkkE

 



Easter DX 2014

 

 

 

So who's up for a spot of Easter DX-ing?

 

Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April 2014

Calling on 27UK/FM (27.86125Mhz)

and on 27EU/USB (27.275Mhz)

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

President Lincoln 2 - Display Colours Animation!

 

 

This animation shows the 3 display colours on the new President Lincoln

President Lincoln 2 - Engineering Menu

What we know so far!
(Please do not change any of the settings in the engineering menu - You can seriously damage your radio - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!)

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: DEFAULT VALUES ARE UNIQUE TO MY RADIO, THE VALUES ON YOUR RADIO WILL BE DIFFERENT! - I HAVE THEREFORE DECIDED TO REMOVE MY DEFAULT VALUES FROM THIS BLOG

 

President Lincoln 2 - Engineering Menu!

 

(Please do not change any of the settings in the engineering menu - You can seriously damage your radio - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!)

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: DEFAULT VALUES ARE UNIQUE TO MY RADIO, THE VALUES ON YOUR RADIO WILL BE DIFFERENT! - LEAVE WELL ALONE!!!!!

President Lincoln 2 Vs President Grant 2 - SSB Receive!

 

 

Unboxing The New President Lincoln 2

It's here. . . . . 

TODAY is President Lincoln 2 Day!

Yes, literally 10's of these little babies will be hitting the airwaves later today in a product launch that we haven't seen the like of since the introduction of the Fidelity 2000 in the early 80's!
  
There are even rumours of a new President Lincoln 2 users club being formed somewhere in the Tyne Valley!

Anyway I'll be listening on my Lincoln 2 when it comes, so catch you all on the air later today!!!

Delboy



President Grant 2 - Changing Between bands!

President Grant 2 - Output Power

President Lincoln 2 Coming Soon!

 

Knights CB have announced that they will begin shipping the new President Lincoln 2 on Thursday/Friday this week!

 

The good news is that anyone who pre-ordered their radio will get one from the first delivery. They are now taking orders for their next delivery.

 

So looks like we should be hearing lots of Lincoln 2's on the air from this weekend onwards!

 

 

 

The New President Grant 2

On 27.385 LSB

 

Unboxing The New President Grant 2!

 

 

 

A new toy. . . . . 

President Grant 2 - EXPORT MOD

Note the Grant 2 will only do frequencies ending in 0's or 5's when in export mode. You will also lose the UK40 offset.

 

First DX contact on the New President Lincoln 2