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8 June 2025
7 June 2025
4 June 2025
Australia to Legalise FM on 27Mhz CB Radio and more....
Video:YouTube/Ham Radio DX
So it looks like Australia will be joining the ever growing list of countries which allow the use of FM on 27Mhz CB Radio... (Who would have thought that when the UK legalised FM in 1981 that we would end up being way ahead of our time!)
Other proposals include the ability to connect CB radios to the internet for the purpose of VoIP applications.
29 May 2025
25 May 2025
20 May 2025
NEW UPDATED: Thunderpole T-600 CB Radio
Video:YouTube/M0OGY
Dave takes a look at the updated Thunderpole T-600 now with NRC
Link to Thunderpole Website: CLICK HERE
17 May 2025
Thunderpole TX - Still As Popular As Ever!
Great to see a new UK based YouTube channel dedicated to radio in the form of "Radio Tech Zone"
LINK: CLICK HERE
In the first two videos Mark takes a look at the Thunderpole TX which is still proving to be very popular almost 2 years after it was first brought to the market. All we need now is for Thunderpole to give us an SSB version!!!!
Anyway, enjoy the videos and you may like to subscribe to the channel to make sure you don't miss out on future content.
If you're a fan of the Thunderpole TX, why not check out the Facebook Group HERE
8 May 2025
11 Years of Legal AM and SSB in the UK
On Friday 27th June 2025 we celebrate 11 years of legal AM and SSB in the UK with a special radio event from 18:00 hours....
SSB calling on 27.275 USB (Channel 27 EU)
AM calling on 27.125 (Channel 14 AM)
(Please QSY if the channels are busy in your local area)
This is a chance to make new friends and increase activity on the CB bands.
29 April 2025
Special Event: 50 Years of CB Radio in Germany
From our radio friends in Germany:
On the 1st July 1975 CB radio (Citizens Band) was officially released in Germany. Back then it started on a few channels and with very limited power. For the first time, the CB radio offered private individuals the opportunity to use radios without an amateur radio license - for leisure, hobby, but also for practical purposes such as communication in traffic or at events.
Over the decades, CB radio evolved further - new frequencies were added, the permitted output power was increased, AM, FM and later SSB modes were allowed. Today, CB radio is not as ubiquitous as it used to be, but it still has an active community.
From 1st July until 7th July 2025 on channel 31 FM (27.315) a radio week commemorating the 50th anniversary will take place. Everyone is invited to listen in, join in, and celebrate the anniversary of German CB radio together!
28 April 2025
Lima Tango LSB Net Returns on Monday 5th May 2025
Message from Jake 26LT01:
Hello Breakers
We are starting up the Lima Tango SSB NET again so to all my world wide radio friends come in and say Hello.
The the first net will be held on Monday 5th of May at 8pm. There will be 3 chairs running the net this time and it will be live-streamed for the first time.
Our previous LT Nets have been really well received
With regards from Jake Highgate LT01 - Dave Elstree LT727 and Rob Lavender Hill LT05 = Chair with Dave Webber.
LIMA TANGO MONDAY SSB NET (STARTING MONDAY 5TH MAY 2025)
27.355 LSB
FROM 20:00 HOURS (UK TIME)
24 April 2025
Jopix 900 PRO CB radio
Video:YouTube/UK FM CB radio servicing
Richard takes a look inside the Jopix 900 PRO.
22 April 2025
THE WAIT IS OVER - Quansheng Taiko Kong TK11
Video:YouTube/M0OGY
Dave is back with another exclusive video as he gets his hands on the new Quansheng TK11 handheld
20 April 2025
NEW FIRST LOOK : Thunderpole T-800 Limited Edition CB Radio
Dave takes a look at the Thunderpole T-800 Limited Edition
17 April 2025
14 April 2025
Limited Edition Thunderpole T-800
Thunderpole have released a special 'Limited Edition' of their popular T-800 CB radio.....
"To mark the 10th anniversary of the T-800, each numbered Limited Edition T-800 comes in a special box, along with a poster, QSL card, and the new magnetic microphone & holder"
Link: CLICK HERE
5 April 2025
27 March 2025
Essex SSB Net - Starts This Sunday!
Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself! I run Braintree District CB and amateur radio club affiliated to Saffron Walden group!
It's only small but a good few locals on 22 muppets in the evenings and setting up Essex LSB Net on Sundays from 14:00 Bst on 27.365 starting this Sunday linking up with other UK nets on the same frequency! On 4th of July we're running our 2nd weekend rally near Stansted Airport and all welcome!
Be good to reach to new areas!
Regards
Zippy JW02
17 March 2025
Ripon & District ARS Radio Rally/Hamfest 16/3/2025
Video:YouTube/GT Retro World
Neil takes a look around the Ripon Radio Rally....
14 March 2025
9 March 2025
7 March 2025
4 March 2025
Quansheng TK11 and TK11(8) Coming Soon
Word on the street is that the eagerly awaited Quansheng TK11 and TK11(8) will be available soon.
This radio is likely to sell in the millions following the success of the previous UV-K5.
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26 February 2025
21 February 2025
18 February 2025
NEW: President Johnson III CB Radio
Video:YouTube/M0OGY
Dave takes and exclusive look at the new President Johnson III
17 February 2025
Radioddity VB70-B Teardown / Noise Reduction / Bluetooth
Video:OM0ET
Another look at the new Radioddity VB70-B
13 February 2025
NEW: Radioddity VB70-B
Video:YouTube/M0OGY
Dave takes a look at the new high powered VHF radio from Radioddity
5 February 2025
1 February 2025
31 January 2025
Radtel RT-860 AM/FM/SSB Handheld - Inside and Out!
Video:YouTube/OM0ET
A look at the new Radtel RT-860 Handheld
26 January 2025
Westland 707 Retro-Mod DDS On-Air Tests with M0OGY
More videos from Dave showing the Westland 707 in action.
24 January 2025
20 January 2025
17 January 2025
A Lift on PMR446 (With Al 26TC101)
Video:YouTube/Al 25TC101's World Of Radio
PMR446 can be a lot of fun, low power and tiny antennas can get some amazing results, and every now and then a bit of Tropospheric Ducting can take things to a new level!!!!
14 January 2025
UPDATE : Radioddity CB-606 PRO with Multi Norms for UK/EU
Video:YouTube/M0OGY
This little radio has all the EU/UK bands!
13 January 2025
NEW: Radioddity CB-606 PRO CB Radio - UK/WORLD FIRST
Video:YouTube/M0OGY
Dave is back with a UK first look, possibly WORLD FIRST LOOK at the new Radioddity CB-6060 PRO
UPDATE: The radio does actually have Multi Norms for the UK and EU
Dave will be doing another video showing this in action.
10 January 2025
CRT SS9900V - Available Now!
The wait is finally over, as CRT announce that the CRT SS9900V is now available on their website.
Coming almost 6 months after the Anytone and Radioddity versions of this radio, CRT may have 'missed the boat' with many sales going to their rivals but I'm sure this will still be a good seller for them.
It will be interesting to see if they have made any changes to the firmware to add more features to the radio.
UPDATE: Firmware is listed in the manual as V101 so features likely to be exactly the same as the current Anytone/Radioddity versions of the radio.
Price: €299 (Equivalent to £250)
LINK: CLICK HERE
Knights in the UK are taking pre-orders and say the radio will be with them soon CLICK HERE
9 January 2025
NEW: Optim Sprint CB Radio Handset
Another new version of this popular CB handset - The Optim Sprint
This version appears to have a few new features including variable Noise Reduction, multiple roger beeps and direct switching between 5 and 0 ending frequencies.
Main features:
Operating frequency range: 26965-27405 KHz.
Output power: 4 W when powered from the on-board network, 1 W when powered by a battery.
Number of channels: 40.
Modulation types: AM, FM.
Receiver sensitivity (S/W 20 dB): 0.5 μV.
Sound power of the internal speaker: 1 W.
Antenna connector on the radio: BNC socket.
1. Removable battery 7.4 volts 1800 mAh * h.2
. Car adapter (12/24 volts) with cable and socket for connecting an external car antenna included.
3. Ability to connect an external headset.
4. Customizable threshold noise canceller (SQ).
5. ASQ Auto Noise Canceller (Customizable).
6. Digital DSP Received Signal Noise Filter.
7. FM 66.0-108.0 MHz radio receiver. (???????)
8. End of transmission signal (Roger Beep).
9. Variable brightness of LCD backlight.
10. Backlit keyboard.
11. Switching of Russia-Europe standards (0/5) with one button.
12. Quick key to channel 15 of the D grid in AM mode.
13. Ability to lock the keypad.
LINK: CLICK HERE
6 January 2025
Quansheng UV-K5 (99) Review
Video:YouTube/M0OGY
Dave takes a look a a modified Quansheng UV-K5 (99).....