NEW - The Lima Tango Net

 

Another new net here in the UK, The Lima Tango Net starting Monday 29th November 2021 from 20:00 hours on 27.355 LSB.

Location is London and the surrounding areas.

Good luck to the guys organising this net and I do hope it's goes well.

EMF D-Day For UK Amateur Radio

 

The UK Amateur Licence now requires amateurs to check compliance with EMF exposure limits.

Compliance is required from 18th November 2021 for frequencies above 110MHz, from 18th May 2022 for frequencies above 10MHz but below 110MHz, and from 18th November 2022 for frequencies below 10MHz. 

So from tomorrow every UK Amateur Radio operator who transmits above 110MHz with an output power greater than 10 watts EIRP will be required to have completed an EMF assessment and ensure that their station is compliant.  

On the face of it, this all sounds a little confusing but the guys at the RSGB have all the information you need including a handy Excel Spreadsheet calculator which you can input your details, power output, antenna type and all the other information required to ensure compliance. Once you have completed the form simply print it out and keep it with your Amateur Radio license documents. 

Information and guidance can be found on the RSGB website HERE

Also, a video explaining how to complete the EMF calculator can be viewed HERE

The Excel Calculator document can be downloaded HERE

President Thomas FCC - First US FM CB Radio Announced

 

Documents seen on the FCC website suggest that President will be the first to offer a new legal CB with FM alongside the usual AM in the USA, with the announcement of the new President Thomas FCC.

The radio will be 4w AM/FM covering the normal US CB band 26.965 - 27.405

One curious thing is that the supplied image shows a mobile radio with a heat sink however the application mentions a 'PORTABLE HANDHELD TRANSCIEVER' but I'm pretty sure this will be a mobile radio and not a handheld. 

UPDATE: FIRST PHOTO 01/12/2021

NEWS - KPO DX-5000 PLUS

 

An update about the new KPO DX-5000 PLUS with information from KPO that Thunderpole will be the UK distributer and stock is expected late November/early December (UPDATE: Delayed until January 2022)

Still no pricing details as yet.

    (The Noise Reduction Circuit - NRC)

Main Features:

VOX

CTCSS/DCS codes

RX compander

Noise gate

RX noise reduction (extra PCB inside the radio)

Microphone type selection: electret or dynamic

Program cable connector on the backside of the radio (program cable is optional)

Extra ventilation holes on the top and bottom cover

Frequency range 28.000 - 29.700 MHz HF 10 Meter Band AM/FM/SSB/CW

Frequency Range 25.615 - 30.105 MHz (DX-5000EX version only)

Backlighted LCD Display (amber colour) with 7-digit frequency readout

2-Digit Channel Number readout

6 Frequency Bands, 60 Channels (programmable) in each band

RF Power max 12W AM/CW, 40W FM, 40W SSB

Digital S/RF Meter, RG Gain control, RF Power control

Scan/SC List, Dual Watch, EMG, RB, NB/ANL, LOCK, LCD Off, TOT, HI-Cut

Dynamic Microphone with UP/DOWN/AQ (Auto Squelch) controls

Quick UP/Quick DOWN frequency selection

PA (Public Address) circuit

S/SQL (manual or automatic Squelch control)

Radio is fully PC programmable (with optional PC Interface Cable)

Antenna Connector UHF SO239

Temperature Range -15/+50 °C

Input Voltage 13.8V (15.9V max / 11.7V min) - 9A max at 40W SSB PEP

Dimension : cm 28 x 25 x 6 / Weight : kg 2.8

40 Years of CB Radio - THE BIG NET

Video:Youtube/Al 26TC101

Here we have a video from Alan, 26TC101, of the 40th anniversary celebrations in his area. Looks like he had a good night with plenty of stations on the air. 

Happy 40th Birthday CB Radio

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Dave, M0OGY, takes a look back at 40 years of legal CB Radio and takes part in the Anniversary Net.

Enthusiastic Steve - CB Radio Nostalgia

Video:YouTube/Stephen Legg

Stephen takes a look back over 40+ years of CB radio in the UK.

On 2nd November 2021 a nationwide net will take place on Channel 40 (27.99125MHz) from 19:00 hours (UK Time), so get on the air and give a call!