NEW - Thunderpole T-600 CB Radio

 

Thunderpole have announced a new radio in the shape of the T-600.

Price: £59.99

Link to Thunderpole website: 

https://www.thunderpole.co.uk/mobile-cb-radios/thunderpole-t-600.html

NEW Yaesu FT5D - Manual and First Real World Photos

 

Earlier this week Yaesu announced their latest handheld radio, the FT5D and we have the first 'real world' photos and a link to the official manual.

Link to manual: CLICK HERE

Delta Delta DX Group Nets

 

Thanks to Colin, 108DD001, who has passed on information regarding the Delta Delta DX Group Nets which take place every week on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The nets are based in Banffshire in Scotland.

The Wednesday net takes place on 27.215 USB from 20:00 hours (UK Time)

The Saturday net takes place on 27.575 USB also from 20:00 hours (UK Time)

The Sunday net takes place on 27.575 USB from 14:00 hours (UK Time)

FM CB Radio in the US - 2 Facebook Groups

 

Two new Facebook groups have sprung up to offer discussion regarding the upcoming legalisation of Frequency Modulation on CB radio in the United States. 

Firstly we have the "FM Calling Channel 26.805" group who are looking to establish 26.805 (Channel 23 Low Band) as a new FM freeband calling channel. Some of the members hope to petition the FCC for an additional 40 channels to use the FM mode, either above or below the current legal 40 block. 

Secondly we have the "CB FM CALLING FREQUENCY 24 - 27.235mhz FM Users Group" who are taking a 'legal' approach and are trying to establish 27.235 (Channel 23 Mid Band) as a new FM calling channel. 

It will be interesting to see which approach is successful. You can find these groups by using the Facebook search facility.