A Beginners Guide To SSB CB Operation

[@jamesrussell7488]

Your channel is just about the only channel here on KZbin that explains everything needed to know about cb radio and everything that involves citizens band radio! I got into single side band on cb back in the mid 90s with an old realistic base station I was given by my old neighbor, he was an avid cber way back in the 70s thru the mid 90s back when there were more out there to chat with. I now have a galaxy 979 that works flawlessly ever since I bought it new in 2010. I still use the old realistic as to some of my old cbs I've got over the years. I certainly do appreciate all your informal videos and the helpful advice you've given out to all those into the hobby!

[@walkingtowheels]

Could I just say, Eric is just a normal guy, the fact he has to save his money just like the rest of us mere mortals in order to buy his radio bits. Ps love the theme tune

[@herbertabegg]

The skip is really rolling in..20 yrs ago was not to bad..73

[@titoace408]

Me and the wife want to make a station like this to try and communicate with each other when I'm on the road. I'm a trucker

[@cmdr_scotty]

was talking with my mom about CB radios, when she and her siblings were in high school, her mom had set up a CB base station at the house, and all the kids had CB's in their cars. nifty way to keep in touch before cell phones were common place (this was in the 70's)

[@anotherdistraction7781]

I watched quite a few HAM Radio videos because I'm interested in getting into it but none of those people even mentioned CB radios, so if I hadn't came across this channel, I wouldn't have known there was a cheaper and less time consuming alternative. Thank you.

[@peterlutz7191]

Most HAM operators look down their nose at CB, even though may of them got started with a CB radio.

[@KageShi]

CB can have it's time to shine. Just keep in mind very few persons keep conversations clean anymore and there are far more stupids and muppets on CB than Ham radio. I always have my CB on yet don't often talk on it unless conditions of weather or roads cause me to feel a need to announce such. I really enjoy HAM and the use of Echolink repeaters that I can use to talk across the globe to radios from my car or even just my laptop at home.

[@bosch917]

Thanks, I love your videos.. I used CBs in the late 70s. Stopped in late 80s, because of all the disrespect that was going on. After watching your videos, Im inspired to get back into it. Pick up a Cobra 29 LTD Chrome, and now I am back into the game, also working on my Technician license. Thanks to you!! Keep those CB videos coming.. "73"

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

Did you ever get your Technician license?

[@paulsilva6543]

Are you still on the CB sir. I am getting back into it

[@johnnyrobbins4646]

Great video. I started talking on CB radio when I could stand next to my dad in his car while driving down the road. Best times ever. Been a licensed ham with my dad for over 25 years now. Still love CB radio though. Over 50 now and love all communication.

[@FarpointFarms]

It may be a dying hobby in the long term, but it's still a lot of fun for me to get on the air and touch base with someone on the other side of the country. Yes, the internet can do that too, but it's different on the radio.

[@felixcenteno2003]

Normal CB signal transmit all three signal: LSB + carrier + USB , in SSB you only transmit one side band so doesn't expend power in other two components. This is also the reason for the clarifier, it inject the carrier again but if the frecuency & fase is not the same as the original you get a distortionen voice, so you need to adjust the new carrier to "clarify" the received voice.

[@davidmohr4606]

Nope. Clarifier is just a fine tuning control. The clarifier doesn't inject a carrier.

[@moyamoyavaper5227]

This video convinced me to buy a ssb cb and get back into cb while im waiting for arrl to get back to testing sessions

[@kellingc]

The FCC has relaxed the DX restrictions. One thing some people don't realize is thar with SSB you can legally use 12 watts PEP for power. When you use AM, yoy still are using 12 watts, bit 2/3 of that power is going to generate the carrier, effectively cutting you to 4 watts. With cycle 25 starting up, skip will be prevalent, and some fun contacts will be had.

[@FarpointFarms]

I can't wait!

[@richt8297]

CB was big when I was a kid. I Had a cobra 135 with a D104 power mic brings back some good memories. 👍

[@Ungovernable74]

I'm hooking up my old base station today and came across your channel. I'm near Charlotte. Hopefully, I'll get up and running today. I'll try to make contact with you.

[@davidg4081]

Off Grid Nation Hello from Durham NC.

[@MyronDYoder]

I have been a licensed Amateur Radio operator since 1976, Yeah, long time, I know, I have never lost my interest in CB radio. Good video on SSB!! Anymore, if someone is interested in CB, I Recommend that they Not mess with an AM only CB Radio... I usually say spend a bit more new or used, on an SSB CB Radio!!!! I have some diehard old timer Amateur radio friends that still cringe at any suggestion of CB (SSB CB) Radio as any valid form of Communication. I see CB radio and GMRS as just more tools in my Communication tool box... Due to my housing situation, I am only mobile at this time, but I am a member of the local Amateur Radio Club and have access to a great club station. But any suggestion of any other form of Communication other than Amateur Radio is scorned as though I was talking heresy..... so, I don't have access to a good SSB CB base station locally...maybe soon.... Thanks for the very timely video!!!! It was something I wanted to say but didn't know how ..... You did it better than I would have!!!! Kudos!!!

[@Crlpope]

Concord NC Just got my old 23 back on line last year. What channels do you guys talk on?

[@chrislloyd4564]

Gastonia,NC

[@F0ndlzDaKl0wn]

Hey off grid, ROSEBORO nc here.used to live in Charlotte off 485. Org. From nj. See ya on on the airwaves 73s! Wolfman. Aka nj coffee pot.

[@ScottyM1959]

Thanks for showing the difference between SSB and normal CB. Definitely something to consider for a base station

[@stephenwilliams5201]

Shure beats the prc25. For practice. we made a back pack with a motorcycle battery. And a loaded antenna x two for squad practice CB was cheaper to buy and practice on. Than the fancy/heavy/expensive/ battery the the prc used. The cheapest was radio shack three chanel sets. Retired and kicking back.

[@AndrewFrederick6432668]

back in the day I stayed above channel 40 on sideband a lot quieter and good contacts with power levels up to 250 w.

[@mikehannahs]

We can legally talk skip now on cb, they changed that law like you were saying

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad to hear it! Let the skip start rolling in!

[@thomasdunaway2573]

not over 155.3 miles

[@chrismiller9264]

@@thomasdunaway2573 Ooops. I guess my conversation with a station in Germany is going to earn a spanking from Uncle Sam.

[@brazenbull636]

"Legally"...

[@ronaldonmg]

@@thomasdunaway2573 What does that even mean, 155 miles? You cannot select distances on radio, and whether long distances as in hundreds of miles are workable is decided by athmospheric conditions. In 27 MHz/11meters that will usually be in the day(light)time, where/when solar radiation causes a layer to reflect your signal. That's why laws usually limit the amount of watts you can use, and what types of antenna, without mentioning distance. It's also why we call it SKIP: your signal can be heard up to a few dozen kilometers, and OUTSIDE a much wider radius, SKIPPING the places in between ( the "dead-zone"). In my experience (FM, receiving only), 155 miles away will always be in the dead-zone for 27 MHz. Type of modulation is irrelevant for that Somebody correct me if I'm wrong

[@robgibbsofficial]

Great video as always Erik - greetings from the UK!🇬🇧

[@RyanChamberlinPrepperPages]

These videos are not terrible at all! Thank you for making them... I think they are going to make my life much easier!

[@sethfoulk6990]

I love it how you explain how SBB is on the radio spectrum! Now I understand so much better now! I actually hated hearing the robot noise in the background. Now that I understand it on how it's 'produced', I really like to "tune-it-in"! Thank you!

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nerdanderthalidontlikegoog7194]

This last Friday afternoon on 38 LSB I heard Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida panhandle, and Canada on Friday while driving thru Southern Mississippi. Lots of overlapping signals as you mentioned. Ive had a CB in every truck and Jeep Ive owned since I was a kid in the late 80s but I just bought my first SSB last week. I may need to get an SSB just for my garage now.

[@jesseroland5561]

What equipment are you using? I am in Fort Worth and with my uniden 980 and k30 antenna on the roof of the car I haven't made a single contact. Only occasionally do I hear a trucker on AM19 even. I used the scan function for a long time until I read most ssb is happening on 38 so now I monitor that, but still haven't had a ssb contact. I grew up in dfw back in the early 90's and we had a group of us on cb in town. tons of fun. Trying to get back into it....

[@nerdanderthalidontlikegoog7194]

Jesse Roland I have a Uniden 980 SSB, about 10' of cheap RG58 and a 1/4 wave metal whip mounted on my trucks toolbox. The coax shield is grounded to the chassis withe some 18 gauge wire, if the cable was any longer than 10' I would buy some better cable and some wide, flat grounding cable.

[@matthalsey387]

So if I understand correctly, the channel freq is the same. AM is both sidebands and a carrier, USB & LSB is just one sideband but you're still competing with the other AM users on the channel?

[@GA1dad]

I know it's an old video,, but a good once just the same. Thanks for the introduction

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad I could help.

[@Atarix777]

Perfect explaination, thx for that. Right now I think about to get into the hobby again after a long break of about 25 years. I will go for SSB then :D

[@FarpointFarms]

Never too late to get back into the hobby

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I got my first ssb radio this afternoon. Galaxy 959. I made contact with Ontario Canada on my first transmission! Wow! I could never do that on AM with barefoot radio. Plus I'm running a Wilson mag mount on my pickup truck. I am very surprised and pleased ! I made long distance contacts one after another like it was nothing lol. I love it ! Shoulda tried sideband years ago !

[@Scannerhead]

Love the Wilson 1000 awesome antenna, on all my vehicles.

[@errittsmith4536]

I have a handheld cb I will start taking with me in car

[@peterandkodiak9762]

Excellent information well stated. Thank you! Looking forward into purchasing a SSB radio as my father had in the early 1970's. Subscribed!!! A+

[@beardedbiker333]

Thanks for the info. I have a Galaxy 2547 on the way. Hope to talk to you sometime. Thanks again

[@josephvoytus3694]

Pretty new to CB & after watching a bunch of your videos I have to say your way of explaining stuff is very good. Your channel is great & I've learned a bunch, thank you. Was a kid in the 70's but remember the CB "heyday". Just put mobiles in the Bronco & truck (Uniden Bearcat 980 & McKinley II respectively). I think I need to tweak my setup as range seems pretty poor (1-2 miles). Travel north east Ohio & western Pennsylvania so terrain might not be optimal. Anyway, thank you again, much respect for your knowledge.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for the kind words! Good luck with the setups!!

[@RobbieStrike]

Thanks for the Video Erik. I have my CB coax hooked up to my MLA 80 loop antenna and can listen to 1 to 30 mhz and will have to look at those channels!

[@michaelbarber9408]

Super video, Erik. Before I got my ham license, I ran SSB for quite a while from my base station back in the early 90's . First, I had a Cobra 148 GTL modified with the extra upper channels ( the ones just below the 10 meter amateur band, totally illegal I know ). Then I ran a President 2510, all with an Antron 99 antenna. But here's an interesting FYI about SSB . Ben Burtt, the sound designer for the first Star Wars movies, used a pair of SSB transceivers for the X-Wing pilot chatter during the final Death Star battle. ( listen close and you can hear the robotic-sounding voices in the film)

[@hudsondonnell444]

Still got my modified 148 GTL. It is my favorite CB radio.

[@michaeldupree4360]

Wow! Did not kno9w that but do remember the chatter, i also at one point in the movie the Gold Leader (Y-Wing) commanders voice does sound robotic before making their bombing run . I know to much useless trivia.

[@loganmacgyver2625]

I have recently got a Stalker IX with SSB and my first contact was with a guy in France and im in Hungary (1200km distance). I have tried looking for people on FM almost all afternoon but nobody answered (we can't use AM). I have heard something on FM but didn't understand, switched thr modes and tuned until i understood it and i made my first contact. And my antenna isnt even tuned yet

[@FarpointFarms]

Welcome to the hobby!

[@reidtillery2856]

My primary interest in CB is local comms, which is why I bought an AM/FM model. Local traffic, however, in my experience is virtually dead. Do many people use SSB for local comms? If so, I might go buy an AM/SSB rig too. Thanks for any help.

[@FarpointFarms]

SSB is more popular among the base station crowd. That is where most of the local chat comes from in my area. That said, put up flyers and pick a channel and time to meet.

[@pudnt]

Hi great video! What antenna do you recommend for my semi with a Uniden Bearcat 980? I'm mostly going to use it for AM channel 19 but I will play with the SSB a bit. I was just going to get the Wilson 20,000 watt antenna but if you have a different opinion I'd love to know it. Thanks!

[@FarpointFarms]

Tram 3500.

[@RAMBO-up9eb]

What's What's good lightning harness for 25 foot pole hooked to a ssb

[@claytune8075]

Hey from Garner NC - I don't know if you read the comments or not - and if you do whether you have time to respond, but I am so confused - I drove an 18 wheeler for years with a CB. But am trying to connect one in my home and just don't receive anything at all. I am confused on what to ground and where to ground it. There is no ground on the power supply or CB radio. I am using the Cobra 29 LX and have tried using the Magnetic Antenna, which after watching your video I realize was a waste of money, and I also connected a 100 FT. wire across my trees, but got "Antenna Error" on the Cobras "Test Options". I tired grounding the antenna, which got rid of the errors, but I still hear nothing on any channels no matter what side bands or options I choose. I know I am doing something wrong, but no idea what. Would appreciate any help from anyone. . .

[@FarpointFarms]

Hey! I lived in Moncure,NC not too far from Garner years ago. Channel 35 was the local channel. To your question. You Need to have a dedicated cb antenna. Something like a tram 1499, or a solarcon A99. Mobile or long wire antennas won't work. Good luck!

[@kb3tus]

Why I love sideband, granted I’m just doing ham stuff until I can afford to get back into cb, hopefully tax check gets back soon. Looking to get a McKinley

[@FarpointFarms]

You will love it!

[@timmotel5804]

Why is Lower Side Band used more than Upper Side Band? Else, why have 2? As always, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Best Regards

[@FarpointFarms]

Good question! I have no idea!

[@ragheadand420roll]

The key why ssb does better is BANDWIDTH Signals go farther with a narrower bandwidth And more power 👍🏻✌🏻

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for sharing

[@robertparker3580]

i enjoy your videos,im thinking of getting back into cb radio,gonna do another base station with ssb! (Maverick)

[@timhood6970]

CQ CQ CQ Northstar 707 this is Fordman 565 in Alabama waving a hand

[@bobdillashaw4360]

You got the snowman 320, just moved this year to Daingerfield Texas from Pahrump Nevada.

[@crynicab]

@@bobdillashaw4360 I used to listen to Art Bell while I was driving my simi truck. I really liked his show

[@gregpearson7013]

As a kid we went to CB breaks, get togethers. It was huge. I found your Channel and want to get into CB. Will you give me your recommendation for a radio and antenna set up. Not worried about saving a dollar. I’d like to get a great radio set up to start onto the hobby. Thank you for your advice and many thanks for the videos.

[@FarpointFarms]

I love the President McKinley and the Undien 980 for radios. The Tram 3500 and the Antron A99 when it comes to antennas.

[@michael7324]

I used to make my own sliders. This is some great info. Thanks.

[@louisdecamp9237]

Hello Eric I live in western North carolina in macon county where I live their is not much cb usage i currently have a cobra 29 lx bt but was thinking about a stryker sr 955 hpc what is your opinion on this radio plus I have the cobra mated up with a stryker sra10 magnetic mount

[@FarpointFarms]

I hear the 955 is a GREAT radio, and I have a Sr-a-10, it's a great antenna. I think you've got a winner!

[@nevets68]

Thanks for the demo of how (and what) SSB is. Also what brand mic is that?

[@timmotel5804]

I miss the old Moonraker 4 & 6 base station antennas. I owned a moonraker 4 and a 22' omni directional vertical antenna back in the day. The moonraker "6" was huge.

[@FarpointFarms]

The big guns! Those were the days!

[@mikeingeorgia1]

Is there any benefit to upper vs lower sideband?

[@FarpointFarms]

None. It's just the way it turned out. LSB seems to be the dominate beast on CB.

[@get__some]

i have never heard a mean person on usb. no swearing, no bragging about amplifiers, and very few people use it. usb has a more natural sound according to some folks. your clarifier will work opposite of how it does on lsb. 10-4 ?

[@marksweeney7327]

I had an SSB Radio Shack base station when i was in eighth grade in 1980. (I was king of the nerds). Is it coming back?

[@FarpointFarms]

In many ways it already has. There is quite a group of folks that chat daily on SSB CB these days. Skip is rolling, and there are many active channels. Come on back!

[@scott762mm]

Illegal nothing. I have a ham radio license but if I had a amp for one of my radios I would totally juice it. I probably will in the future.

[@FarpointFarms]

Ha! Living life on the edge? Go for it!

[@MarkOBrienTeaches]

SSB 'skips' because it's using 1/3 of the frequency range but sending full power for that channel. Since CB is technically 11 meters, depending on the atmospheric condition and solar activities, it's fully possible to get the skywave going.

[@aviatortrucker6198]

What exactly happens if you have the clarifier unlocked? How does that differ in operation? BTW Cobra discontinued the 148. Only SSB is Unidentifiable 980 or the President McKinley.

[@davidvelen9835]

Not a broadcast engineer but I do know having the clarifier unlocked makes a world of difference.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

The President McKinley SSB is the one I want. I'm going to TRY to get a Euro version because it has the US freqs, and it has built in CTCSS/DCS so you don't have to listen to the whole world. Only someone on your channel, on your Code

[@get__some]

it's like shoveling heavy snow with a 2x12x8ft board. use the 8ft side is AM. Can't get real far. ssb is like using the end of the board. less to push, more available power.

[@FarpointFarms]

Never thought of it like that. Good one!

[@get__some]

@FarpointFarms done lots of shoveling snow. not trying to diminish your explanation in any way. take care down there

[@toddmarsh4801]

The original KAWX 6492

[@marcusalancate1782]

Hey Eric. Have you ever had any experience with setting up a double boomerang antenna for cb and if so, how did you get in the air?

[@FarpointFarms]

I'm sorry, I don't.

[@seancook4317]

so if i get a CB ..can it reach SC from ohio? also do they make a hand held CB that can also be like a base station kind thing or is that a weird idea (i know this is 6 years old but i'm bored)

[@FarpointFarms]

You can talk to the world on CB, but only if the conditions are right. Normal conversations are limited to a range of about 25 miles. Yes, you can hook a simple walkie talkie to a power supply and a huge base antenna and presto! It's a base!! I did the same thing when I was just getting started.

[@rodneyperry6942]

You're not condensing the signal, you are using either the upper or lower end of the sine wave, not the full wave, as you would during AM operation. Your voice becomes the carrier

[@zod7444]

How about that Northstar 707 how about that Northstar 707 this be the Nature Boy 747 waving a hand from the Sandpile. Wow that brings back memories I haven't been the cb since 1994 y'all make me want to get back on. This be the Nature Boy 747 Rod knocking I'm back out

[@pr0579]

Well done. Now it’s time to play with the 959 because now I get it👍

[@FarpointFarms]

Right on!

[@Hoosirdaddy]

you are makeing the radio come alive

[@FarpointFarms]

I'm on a one man crusade to resurrect CB RADIO!

[@atlasdaddy]

Play around on channel 16 long enough and you'll run into the switchers and warehouse of MDI in Hickory NC

[@richarddalton2850]

Your contribution to my understanding of ssb radio was very helpful

[@twshawgo]

Cq cq dx.... I remember the old days. Still have my old Cobras from the 70s. A 101E to. Going to dig those out next year and get a station up. Have fun. Thanks for the refresher talk

[@FarpointFarms]

Welcome back to the hobby!

[@RC-Heli835]

My Stryker 955 SSB Export radio has been converted to 11 meter. Will SSB still function correctly?

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes.

[@RC-Heli835]

@@FarpointFarms Ok thanks! I guess there's just not that many people using SSB in this area. Its all silent when I flip to SSB upper or lower. I did here someone on ch 6 once but as I recall I could also here them on regular CB ch 6.

[@MrDeleon9999]

Hamow can I set up a side band radio at home? Any info be appreciated.. Subbed your channel..

[@FarpointFarms]

It's as easy as finding a SSB radio and 2amp power supply to run it. Check out my other videos for some details on getting the best setup possible.

[@paulsilva6543]

Far point farms are you still doing cb stuff.

[@FarpointFarms]

It's who I am, don;t knock it

[@mikehannahs]

I've noticed when a side band radio comes in even when I'm just on Am it makes the needle jump around all sorts of crazy, I don't have a ssb radio yet but I do know when I hear side band 😂

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes, you can usually hear it but its usually muffled or badly distorted.

[@accorgan]

I love single side band, I have 3 radio that are sideband. 2 Uniden PC122XL and a Galaxy 979 and I made all good contacts. Another good side band radio is the old Radio Shack or Realistic TRC 485 which is the same electronic has the Uniden PC 122XL.Using side band is like a private mode, When AM gets to much, I and my partner would which to side band. Because most people have only AM CB Radios.

[@tedh9980]

Thank you very much for the CB related videos. I’ve watch only two at this point, but very helpful. Been thinking about setting up a CB base to go along with my marine standalone (live on the coast). Want to introduce my son to this as I was when a kid. Lots of great information in your conversational videos… thank you.

[@deadbang241]

Finally getting my Ham/CB shack up and functional after moving and now have mobile and base station capabilities almost !! My base antenna is a mag mount on top of a 10/12 steel shed next to the house for now ! My back is broken and the weather is icy so making it to the top of my house is a no go but , making the best of what you have at any given time is part of the sport and hobby ! Thank You for your videos very much , they are one of the sources that have kept me going through some very bad times 👍🏻 Shane KK7SJM/ KBLZ 5795(original CB call issued in 1978)

[@dylanmacias1288]

Great channel, sorry to comment on the old vids, just stumbled across this. I just got my GMRS license and a CB radio for my jeep, CB is a Uniden Pro 520XL, and GMRS is a Midland MXT275. I wish my CB was SSB compatible, but I might be due for an upgrade ;)

[@Normie-c7s]

This answered a few lingering questions. Thanks.

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JustMeZero988]

Here in the UK we bought the USA CB radio's and it was great fun on AM and it was fantastic. The first one I bought was from a friend in a pub, So he told me about it, We went to his house and I bought it but no money left for the pub. I connected a wire to the aerial socket and sat there all night listening to people talking. Next weekend I bought an aerial so I could transmit and never looked back. Then the UK government legalised it on the FM frequency and it died a death. I bought one a few months back to try and get back into it, but it was full of idiots swearing and cursing, leaving ticking clocks going all night ETC so I sold it on again. But I did love it in the 70's

[@2tenaquatics]

Regarding call lettering on ssb, does one just come up with any number they want as their identifier? Like yours 707? or do you have to get some sort of formal rights for the number?

[@FarpointFarms]

You can pick your own numbers. Mine came from an old employee number I had.

[@2tenaquatics]

@@FarpointFarms Ty NorthStar. 73

[@josephsierra7295]

Back in the day I had an SBE Console II with an add on slider and could tune up or down as needed. Also had a sigma 5/8 antenna and I ran a maverick 250 and the classic D104 Mike. Shot a lot of skip and QSLd a lot. Sold all my stuff. Only thing I have left is a 50ohm RG8 dummyload that sits on my desk as a paper weight. LOL Brings back great memories..Thanks!

[@FarpointFarms]

Give it a year or two and hop back into the hobby. Skip will be picking up then and there will be a lot of DXing on the good old 40 channels.

[@keithc728]

Cq cq cqdx. KARF 7549. South east Pennsylvania were calling skipland and standing by

[@Hoosirdaddy]

CQ CQ DX CQ 414 EMPIRE STATE WE ARE TRYING

[@rickvia8435]

Save that skipland shit for AM.

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Really enjoying your cb videos!

[@daviddillman4412]

Love the content man. You are the most relaxing guy to watch. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks.

[@FarpointFarms]

I appreciate that!

[@ShaneKA5GSS]

When you say installing a base station get a side band what exactly is a side band radio

[@FarpointFarms]

It's a CB radio that offers to modes to talk. Regular AM mode and SSB (Single Side Band) I have other videos that can explain the two in more depth.

[@415sassyfre]

Okay have a question for you it might be done for others but if there were the world disaster with our CB radios still work and what's the difference between Broadband radios and CBS can someone please tell me I would like to get a radio or see if he put it in my truck in case of natural disasters or just to have a case my cell phone stopped working would CV Arabia's still work if all networks went down

[@FarpointFarms]

Well... I can tell you this. back in 1996 We had a huge hurricane here in NC that took out power and phone service to the area for over two weeks. CB radio still worked, and without it Things would have been a lot worse. I was able to find out where to get gas (once the roads had been mostly cleared) and where to find fresh water. It helped me know where the trucks full of ice were going to be so I could refill my cooler and keep what little fresh food I had left cold. The 40 channels came to life in a way I'd never heard before. People dug them out of attics and basements and hooked them back up. Some never put them back away after that disaster, but most tucked them away for the next emergency. I have to say that without CB the 14 days we were cut off from the world would have been a lot more trouble.

[@colt45peacemaker]

CB radios don't need a cell tower or network. CB radio runs on 12 volts a car battery can power it.

[@rsmail7426]

Excellent video! Thanks for the lesson.

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad you liked it!

[@nicklewis7291]

I think I've heard you when skip is rolling before. That's cool.

[@FarpointFarms]

That is cool- next time try to reach me

[@nicklewis7291]

@FarpointFarms I've not had my CB in operation for a bit. When I get it back on line, I hope to hear you.

[@rootcanal7188]

Thanks for the video. I guess one of the advantages of SSB is that you are outputting 12 watts instead of 4 watts. Does that give you more transmitting range locally? And, are you able to use the squelch control, so you can just here one person locally? Thanks.

[@leemassingill5939]

Thanks I bought an ole 23 I’m gonna give it a try you were quite helpful I enjoy your videos

[@mrpittdec28]

Good straight forward advice delivered in a patient and genuinely friendly manner. Good to know there's still level headed people out there. Thanks

[@FarpointFarms]

Sometimes it does seem like there are just a few of us left here on the internet. Glad I could help!

[@tractortherapy42]

Cylon? Whoa dude, Im in. Battlestar Galacticia...thats my jam.

[@FarpointFarms]

Just hop on the radio, switch to sideband and say "By your command"!

[@ronalddaub9740]

Allow me a question what happens if and when they reintroduce this FM and CB will our old radios still work? Please answer I appreciate it

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes, they will still work fine, and 99.99999% of CB users will still be using AM only so no need to run out and upgrade.

[@ronalddaub9740]

@@FarpointFarms thanks a lot for the answer I appreciate it I might buy one just for the heck of it now

[@mattlawler8794]

When I was a kid, my dad and his friends always talked on the CB. After one of my dad’s friends died, my dad his radio equipment. He hooked up a base unit that had a separate box that sat on top of it and was plugged into the back of the radio. When you switched channels on the radio, the box ( my dad called it a slider) would show the frequency. The slider had a toggle switch that change the frequency. So my dad could use frequencies below channel 1, above channel 40, and frequencies between channels. Is this what you are talking about with SSB?

[@matrixlockdown2975]

First place I have ever been that got me to understand SSB. Thank you for this video.

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@get__some]

it's like shoveling heavy snow with a 2x12x8ft board. use the 8ft is AM. Can't get real far. ssb is like using the end of the board. less to push, more available power.

[@davidacosta147]

Great video got me uniden Bearcat 980 learning about the SSB

[@milesdozier6028]

I enjoy all of your videos especially the CB stuff thanks

[@SVerucci]

There are a lot of modifications that can be done to cb radios. Can the side band be added to a radio?

[@FarpointFarms]

Not that I am aware of. SSB is a fairly complex form of communications compared to AM or FM.

[@CAGraphics576]

Other than for an emergency, not sure i would benefit from SSB.

[@TheYearout]

Just found your channel. Great info.

[@faronf2006]

Just bought a Jana KJSSB-100 cb radio . 23 band . Can't seem to find anything online about it ...hopefully you may have some info 🤔

[@jasonsmith6408]

Hardrock here out of Reedville, Va. also my handle on the Appalachian Trail. Wanting to step up to a Galaxy. Got the Cobra 25 and the 29 Chrome in my trucks

[@hansschuller1789]

Haha that was fun northstar. This is calling from the west coast of the netherlands WAC 2544 if you copy my signal please gif me " Roger ".... so much fun in the 1980s

[@kq4ccm_kevin]

I enjoy your videos I’m a fellow radio operator new to sideband I’ve been on am 11 meters since 1994 hope to hear you on the air and make contact soon my station is in Danbury North Carolina. WROS900 | SilverTone

[@southdetroitentertainment7741]

I used to use a CB when i was a young man, i was wondering Is it still frowned upon when someone uses an amp with their CB, especially when they want to use sideband, or if they have a home base?

[@FarpointFarms]

Many people do, and hardly any people care.

[@southdetroitentertainment7741]

@@FarpointFarms Oh ok, thank you for letting me know

[@timsmith9169]

Just got set up with side band for the first time . I am in my state not city .I have hit calf and beleave it or not . A buddy I served with in Vietnam we made contact .. will happen again I hope so

[@FarpointFarms]

Wow. What are the odds? Cool!

[@timsmith9169]

@@FarpointFarms I know one in a million ,still in shock .great guy too lol

[@timothyquinn8035]

What should you set the CB on for best reception. On 19. Truck Driver. Am,Lsb,USB.

[@AI4QT]

This ham radio operator is reconsidering getting on CB. I think if more ham operators also talked on CB, maybe-- possibly the CB band would become more gentle in language... of course, who am I kidding. LOL. Nevertheless, I think I would like to have another means of communications when at my get-away cabin. 73

[@bobdillashaw4360]

I run both ham radio and cb, my personal opinion is cb is more fun, and it doesn't seem as bad as it was back in the 80s-90s, but I do run ssb not am like I did back in the day!

[@bennyholb]

KC9VUQ here. I'll be buying my first CB Monday, and will have the station complete within the next couple months. Just figured it'd be something fun to add to the station.

[@keithrichmond5045]

Jesus this makes ssb much easier to understand. Thanks!

[@mikewalsh511]

KB3HAZ here. I return regularly to my roots on the CB and still enjoy this band the most for the combination of ssb dx and fringe ground wave stations way out in the distance.

[@MarkyShaw]

Good to hear! I'm getting on the CB train here as well. I want to explore HAM one day when I get some funds to get decent equipment and a license. For now, CB seems like a great way to get in to the hobby. My local buds all use CB in their cars, so it'll be nice to communicate with them as well as some SSB stuff on the side.

[@andycartwright8023]

Great video s what I want to no is how do you SWR Single side band

[@FarpointFarms]

AM or SSB the SWR will be the same.

[@oldrango883]

I don’t hear much in USB these days in but I have some good fun on 37-39 LSB! 883 Southern California wavin

[@orbiquity]

Are these folks operating at the 4W limit? 😂

[@FarpointFarms]

I would hope so!