Another UK CB Radio Net

So here we have news of yet another new CB Radio net here in the UK.

The 'South Of The River Radio Bandits DX Group' will be active on the last Wednesday of each month from 18:30 hours (UK Time) on 27.385 LSB (I guess they'll be the first to know if any skip comes in from the US!) - They will be operating from London and the surrounding areas.

So put Wednesday 25th March in your diary and give them a call....

UK On Lockdown

As the UK goes into lockdown CB, PMR and Ham Radio are the ideal way to maintain social interaction, so get on the air and give a shout! 

CB Radio calling on channel 19 (27.78125mhz)

PMR 446 calling on channel 8 (446.09375mhz)

Ham Radio calling (for licensed operators only) 145.500, 433.500, 51.510, 70.450, 29.600 and across the relevant bands.

Midlands PMR Net 22/03/2020

In this time of crisis and social isolation it's great to see people trying something new. David and Ryan will be out and about on the PMR 446 band on Sunday 22/03/2020 with the first of hopefully, many nets on channel 12 (446.14375Mhz). 

The PMR can be truly amazing with some great contacts to be had so if you are in range why not give this a go? 

The net kicks off at 14:00 hours (UK time)

The 'Almost Spring' Net 14/03/2020

Tonight is the night for The 'Almost Spring' Net live from Winter Hill here in the UK, so why not get on the air and give them a shout on 27.405 USB....

QYT KT-8R

Another interesting handheld radio, the QYT KT-8R, priced at around £55 and looking like a beefed up Baofeng!

Main features:

Quad frequency

Fashion colour screen

High low Output power
Easy operation

English interface

General

Frequency Range	VHF: 136-174MHz, 220-260MHz UHF: 400-480MHz, 350-390MHz
Channel Capacity	200 Channels
Frequency Stability	±2.5ppm
Channel Step	2.5/5/6.2/10/12.5/25KHz
Working Voltage	7.4V DC±15%
Squelch way	CARRIER / CTCSS / DCS / 5Tone / 2Tone / DTMF
Antenna impedance	50ohm
Operating Temperature	-20~+60℃
Dimension(W*H*D)	128*62*35mm
Weight	230g

Receiver 

	Wide Band	Narrow band
Sensitivity	≤0.25μν	≤0.35μν
Channel chioce	≥70dB	≥60dB
Intermodulation	≥65dB	≥60dB
Spurious Rejection	≥70dB	≥70dB
Audio response	+1~~3dB(0.3~3KHz)	+1~~3dB(0.3~2.55KHz)
Signal to noise ratio	≥45dB	≥40dB
Audio distortion	≤5%
Audio output power	≥1W@10%

Transmitter 

	Wide Band	Narrow band
Output power	<5W
Modulation Mode	16KΦF3E	11KΦF3E
Channel Power	≥70dB	≥60dB
Signal noise ratio	≥40dB	≥36dB
Parasitic harmonic	≥60dB	≥60dB
Audio response	+1~~3dB(0.3~3KHz)	+1~~3dB(0.3~2.55KHz)

AMC Leap of Faith Net - 29/02/2020

Video:YouTube/1837 Out & About

Some of the action from the 'Leap Of Faith' AM Net here in the UK which took place on Leap Day, 29th February 2020....