Handheld CB radios appear to be all the rage recently with several models launching in a small space of time.
The latest one to come through the doors of Delboy Towers is the Jopix CB-514 which is available from Moonraker, here in the UK.
The Jopix CB-514 is a 40/80 channel multi-standrd radio with both AM and FM and a power output of 4w (High) and 1w (Low). It comes with a 'rubber duck' type antenna which is approximately 300mm long (10 inches in old money). The antenna attaches to the top of the radio via BNC connector. The radio has a good solid feel to it and is heavier than you might expect. All controls and buttons feel good with no wobbly knobs!
It has a backlit LCD display which includes channel, frequency, battery level and a signal meter along with indications for mode, power setting, squelch etc. The backlight can be turned on/off using one of the side keys just below the PTT.
There is a keypad on the front of the radio which is also illuminated so can be used in the dark.
The radio is powered by an 1800mAh lithium battery pack which is located in the rear of the radio. The battery is charged via a USB-C charger, just like those used to charge modern mobile phones. The radio can also be powered via an optional 'car adapter' if required.
Squelch/Auto-Squelch(ASQ)
Roger Beep
Key Beep
Key Lock
VOX
LCR - Last Channel Recall
EMG 9/19
Scan
High/Low Power (4W/1W)
EXPORT MODE - 25.615 to 30.105 (Via keypress)
NRC (Noise Reduction Circuit)
A quick word about the Export Mode....
This radio does include an Export Mode covering 25.615 - 31.105 however not all dealers supply the radio with this as standard so make sure you check before you buy.
Moonraker supply this radio with Export Mode straight out of the box.
(Click to enlarge)Export Mode can be accessed by pressing PTT and FUNC while turning on the radio, you are then presented with 6 options relating to different 'bands'. Option 2 provides the standard export channels (25.615 - 30.105) with option 3 giving the same but with '0' endings (25.610 - 30.100).
NOTE: The supplied antenna is tuned for the EU/UK bands and is not suitable for use outside of those frequencies, the SWR is likely to be very high, therefore be sure to use an alternative antenna if you intend to operate on other bands.
Noise Reduction Circuit (NRC) - If there has been one real gamechanger in the CB radio world recently it has to be NRC. A type of Digital Noise Reduction previously only seen on Amateur Radio equipment. The Jopix has NRC and boy does it work... Stations down in the noise and barely readable suddenly come loud and clear when the NRC is engaged. Of course there is no miracle solution to all interference problems but the NRC on the Jopix certainly works very well and can make a real difference.
A video showing what you get in the box:
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