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. 

United States gets FM CB Radio (After 63 Years!)

 

It's only taken 63 years but it looks like Frequency Modulation is coming the USA!

Currently AM and SSB modes are legal on the mid band 26.965 - 27.405, however documents recently published on the FCC website show that Cobra's 2017 petition to allow CB radio users to have FM has been successful:

CB radio equipment will still be required to operate on AM but will soon have the option to include FM if a manufacturer so wishes. 

Of course, it remains to be seen if American operators embrace FM as an operating mode but I'm sure many people will welcome this long overdue decision. 

One Four Wednesdays - CB 40th Anniversary

 

As part of the 40th Anniversary of legal CB Radio in the UK, people are being invited to shout "One-Four A Copy" once again every Wednesday evening from 19:00 hours (UK Time).

So tune into channel 14 on the UKFM band (27.73125) and give out a call.

More information can be found on Facebook - Search for "40 Channels 40 Years".

 

CB Radio Anniversary - Kent On The Air

Video:YouTube/British CB Radio

Highlights from a special activation celebrating 7 years of legal AM and SSB from the Kent On The Air team....   

CB Radio Anniversary Events TODAY!

 

There should be plenty of activity on the CB today as the stations throughout the UK celebrate the 7th Anniversary of the legalisation of AM and SSB.

Activity will be centred on:

Channel 14 (27.125) - AM Calling

Channel 27 (27.275) - USB Calling

(Please remember to QSY if those channels are busy in your area)

The Clyde Valley guys will be operating all day, covering Southern Scotland, Northern England and beyond.

The Kent stations will be active on 27.055 (Channel 8 Mid Band) AM with a LIVE STREAM available on their YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE

Regular Sunday Nets will also be on the air from The Delta Romeo DX Group, Sid's Sunday DX and The South East Sunday Net.

So why not get on the air, see if you can get some great contacts and help to celebrate CB Radio in the UK!

Delta Romeo DX Group Special Event

The Delta Romeo DX Group here in the UK, are celebrating their 6th Anniversary with a special event starting 11th June until 13th June inclusive. 

Conditions have been been really good recently so listen out and be sure to give them a call.

PMR446 England to France 500mW (119km)

Video:YouTube/26-CT-842

We've had some amazing conditions on the CB and HF bands this past few weeks but it's always a good idea to check out the high frequencies as well. 

This video features a brilliant cross-channel contact from Sussex in England to Normandy in France on PMR446, using a Floureon FC200 with just 500mw.

Distance = 119km/74 miles