26 October 2021

One-Four Wednesday Special Event 27/10/2021

 

As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations the One-Four Wednesday net gang are having a special event this Wednesday 27th October, across the UK.

The night begins on channel 14 AM (27.125Mhz) at 7pm UK time, then at 8pm UK time they switch to channel 14 UKFM (27.73125Mhz).

So why not tune in and give them a call.


21 October 2021

40th Anniversary of Legal CB Radio in the UK

 

The 40th anniversary of legal UK CB Radio is on 2nd November 2021. As in previous years, a nationwide net will take place with operators from all over the UK. This year on channel 40 FM (27.99125Mhz) from 19:00 hours (UK Time).

So dig out those radios, get your ears on and make some noise....

Echo mics, burners, roger beeps and CB radio slang are all welcome!

Big 10-4 good buddies!

20 October 2021

K-PO DX-5000 Plus /Anytone AT-5555 Plus NEW 10/11m Radio

Video:YouTube/KBC NL

Here we have a first look at the new K-PO DX-5000 Plus / Anytone AT-5555 Plus which boasts extra features including VOX, CTCSS, DCS and Noise Reduction.

Earlier versions of this radio have proved to be very popular mainly due to the excellent value for money when compared to other multimode radios so I'm sure this one will follow suit and will be flying off the shelves in due course. 

They have certainly started from scratch again with the internals...



You may have noticed that there are no adjustment pots on the board so expect a 'Service Menu' instead.




17 October 2021

Blackpool CB & Amateur Radio Convoy 22/10/2021

 

This sounds like a brilliant event, taking place on Friday 22nd October there will be a CB and Amateur Radio convoy taking place in the Blackpool area of the UK.

Radio Comms will be on 145.300 (For licensed operators) and channel 21 UKFM (27.80125) for CB'ers.

More information on Facebook - Search for 'Leyland CB radio event page'


CB40 - Special Activation


As part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations we have information about a special activation which is taking place on 5th November. 

Channel 40 (27.99125) from 10pm UK Time. Based in the South East of England but welcoming stations from all over the UK and beyond.


Bristol PMR446 Net

 

Some more PMR446 action tonight in the Bristol Area of the UK.

James 26CT3490 and Paul 25JR1972 will be listening for your calls on Channel 8 (446.09375) from 7pm UK Time


NEW - Albrecht AE6290 at Nevada

 


Nevada Radio here in the UK are now taking orders for the Albrecht AE6290.

Features:

  • VOX hands-free function
  • Repeater function
  • Large 4.7 cm display

Multinorm CB radio with all European frequencies

  • CB radio relay/repeater function, freely programmable
  •  S-/ Power-Meter
  • AM/FM switching
  • Talk Back - function to check own modulation
  • SCAN functions for all channels
  •  Channel 9/19 emergency button (freely programmable)
  • Automatic squelch ASQ
  • Noise Blanker against radio interference
  • Up/Down keys on the radio and on the microphone
  • VOX hands-free function
  • Display illumination in 8 colours
  • RJ45 microphone socket

Price: £99.95



Thoughts: There are no repeaters here in the UK so the repeater function is pretty much useless at the moment, however the introduction of this radio could lead to stations setting up repeaters on the CB radio band. Also I feel the price needs to drop a little for it to be good value for money. 

But having said that, this is a nice little radio and will likely prove popular. 

1 October 2021

Icom IC-705 on 11m CB Radio

Video: YouTube/andy kirby

An interesting video from Andy who shows us how his Icom IC-705 and magnetic loop works on 11m....