PMR446 Floureon FC-200 Contacts

Video:YouTube/26-CT-842

At a time when many are using high power and large antennas on the band, here's a video showing what can be achieved with a standard PMR446 radio.... 

This is where the real fun is on 446, get to the top of a hill with a standard PMR446 handset and see how far you can get. Anyone can make the contact running 50 watts, see if you can do it on HALF A WATT!

Now, That's What You Call A CB Radio Shop!

Video:YouTube/Mower Junkie

There can't be many CB radio shops left these days but here's a fine example!

Some serious wallet damaging gear to be had.....

CB Radio Handheld Comparison

Video:YouTube/Paul McGee M0WNU

A nice comparison video between 3 CB radio handhelds.....

Tips And Guidance For New Amateur Radio Licencees

Video:YouTube/Ham Radio VLOG by M0XMX

New to the world of Amateur Radio? Well here's a brilliant video from Mike (M0XMX) with some very helpful tips and information....

I must say that the bandplan issue is something I've come across many times and on a personal note I think that the correct use of the available frequencies should feature more prominently in the foundation course. I have no criticism of the actual operators but it does appear to be recurring problem where new licencees simply do not know which parts of the band are allocated to specific modes or types of operation (repeaters etc).

39 Years Of Legal UK CB Radio

 

It's nearly that time of the year again!

The CB Radio Anniversary Net takes place on 2nd November 2020, celebrating 39 YEARS of legal CB radio in the UK!

So dig out those radios and give a shout!

International Space Station Amateur Radio Repeater

A short video clip of the newly installed Amateur Radio repeater which is now operational on-board the International Space Station. 

CB Antenna TX Shootout!

Video:YouTube/104's Outdoors

Gary, 26CT104, is back with another CB antenna shootout....

Opek HCS-100 10/11m Antenna

Video:YouTube/CB Todde Live

Another look an the new 10/11m antenna from OPEK and even if you don't understand the language you should be able to get the gist of what is being said. The antenna certainly look to be well made.....

OPEK HCS-100 First Look by Dr Awesome

Video:YouTube/DrAwesome

Here we have a first look at the new OPEK HCS-100 10/11m antenna. There's been a lot of interest in this antenna due to the claims about its build quality which is said to be very good.

I am certainly looking forward to seeing if it out-performs the Antron 99.....

NEW 10/11m Antenna - OPEK HCS-100

 

Look out folks, there's a new 10/11m home base antenna on the block - The OPEK HCS-100

Described as being like the Antron 99 but with better build quality this is certainly an antenna which could prove popular.

FEATURES:

• Durable fiberglass rods offer:
  - Water and weather proof; a must in saltwater areas
  - Durable construction withstands 90MPH(40M/SEC.) wind speed
  - Significantly reduced precipitate static and lower background noise
  - Excellent insulation; less interference from rain; sleet and snow
• Insulation voltage: 14;500 Volts Max.
• 3-section 5.72-meter(18.8FT) overall length; for easy installation
• Mast diameter accepted: 30~62φmm (1-3/16"~ 2-7/16")
• No ground plane design
• Retractable adjusting of the whip length for working between 26-31MHz (Without cutting the whip)
• Easy fine tuning with 2 built-in tuning rings
• Built-in SUPER DURABLE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION MOUNTING BRACKET

Electrical Specifications

• Gain .................................DC Ground 5.75 dB
• VSWR ..............................Less than 1.15 for CB Band
• ..............................Less than 1.5 throughout the entire bandwidth(after tuned)
• Frequency ........................26~31 MHz
• Polarization ......................Vertical
• Impedance ...................... 50 Ohm
• Power Capacity ...............2000 Watts
• Configuration ....................Half Wave Over a Quarter Wave; Mutual Variable Transductance Tuning
• Connector ....................SO-239 UHF JACK

Priced around £99 and now available here in the UK:

Knights CB: LINK
Moonraker: LINK


If you have one of these let me know how it performs... 

Is it an Antron Killer????