The 40 Year UK CB BIG FM net. (Best CB radio night EVER)

[@cbchannel35clubuk5]

Hello Fred 👋 What fantastic night of CB Radio Me and Dave really enjoyed chairing the Net And thank you for taking the time to record this historic Radio Net I can’t wait for the next one All the best from 26 LT01 Jake Highgate and 26 LT727 Dave Elstree 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Totally agree it was an EPIC night of GREAT classic CB radio. Just like like the old days on the 14 calling channel. It really hit me at the end of the video how far things have come in just 7 years when i only had 2 contacts to talk and one of those (CT318) was only for 10 mins a day.

[@JohnMackay-kn3rl]

Thank you Fred. 73 from VE3BQH

[@mikeelliott2215]

Yes had a day up here Fred in bonnie Scotland on the 40years of CB a lot of stations all around floating about just nice to catch different stations on fm hopeing it will get big better and stronger on the old CB Fred 73 to all 👍👍👍

[@T.M.G2014]

Where bouts are you Mike I heard 3 folk in my area lol Ayrshire

[@Tobinindustrial]

Amazing net call Fred. I drop by the 305 almost daily for a listen and a few shout outs. Maybe one day we will have a DX chat. The CB Radio will always have a place in the world. Once you try CB radio, you are most likely going to enjoy it and perpetuate the hobby for the next generation. Thanks for sharing Fred.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Would make my year to copy you on the 305 Andy. You never know. Take care bud.

[@johncollins5015]

Hi Fred, Many thanks for the epic video, What a night, didn't realise how many breakers are still there. Brilliant job done by Dave and Jake, well done guys.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@buildbright]

Awesome! You put my 'Breaker' mag cover up in your vid. I'm chuffed with that. You got me back into Cb and now I have given something back. Top stuff Fred! Cheers

[@JD-lk7im]

We had a brilliant night on the Rig.. Memories came flooding back along with tears of laughter. 10-10

[@BravoBravo-ct7yg]

Thanks Fred, great video of the 40th anniversary of CB just shows there is still alot of breakers out there. Thanks for sharing. 10 10 73's from 26 BB 170 (Lawnmowerman)

[@desbelfastireland9982]

THANKS FRED. DES CREAN,, BELFAST ,IRELAND

[@ROB-M0LOL-VK2OMG]

Fantastic vid Fred wow that took me back to uk cb radio before moving out here to Australia cheers mate Rob 43/MS/19

[@MatFarringtonInfo]

My first was a CB27/81 rig back in the day living in West Sussex.

[@ROB-M0LOL-VK2OMG]

Yes the good old 27/81 days i was on air before then back in the Am days living near the border of Sussex and surrey

[@eddtheduck2011]

Fantastic video Fred

[@ukcbtv]

Sadly I was unable to get out for this one, but great to see such a high level of activity. Give yourself a pat on the back for bringing a lot of people back on the CB with your enthusiastic videos 👍 B.t.w - noise level looks nice and low these days 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Gary. Yes i was very worried about noise esp being in the eve but on the night just S2. Thanks goes back to you for your awesome vlog videos which helped getting me started in the first place. Take care bud.

[@Lifeindoors85]

Who ever said cb was dead 💀 what a cracking video fred 😁

[@Paddy_Roche]

Awesome video Fred, well done to Dave and Jake. Just brilliant

[@discobiscuit3134]

Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. Have been eagerly waiting for this since Tuesday evening. Also great job Jake and Echo Dave 🎖️

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Pleasure.

[@delboyonline]

Sounds like you guys had a fantastic evening. Still plenty of stations on the air after 40 years 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

It was EPIC Dell. Best one every. I knew it would be good but well over 100 breakers logged is amazing. Thanks to you Bud.

[@mikeelliott2215]

Yes nothing beats the old CB and a bit of skip to 👍👍

[@shake-n-vac]

****❤️FANTASTIC❤️****

[@HamDX2LVG]

Good turn out and a great night. Well done to everyone involved awesome job by Jake and Dave and well done Fred for getting it all on video you did good. Way to go guys!

[@rtonynl]

A great night. I got logged in early then just listened and fought I hear you. LT113 Tony New Cross. Also I had audio issues some time back with my NM532 and it was the switch that was dirty.

[@plg3d-285]

Nobody was on channel 40 in the Nottingham area. The contacts I did pick up were just doing their normal chat on channel 19. I couldn't talk to them as my SWR was red across all channels. I couldn't resolve the issue in time for the night. Plus I was working till 9pm.

[@FrancoDX]

I heard a few people around the Mansfield area on 40, had a brief chat but too much noise to contact further away stations I heard in Derby and Burton on Trent.

[@jameswest848]

Thanks for the vid, it's good that the net was organised in your area. Looking back at my recording, I could hear Dave, but for a lot of the night over my way, people were having a QSO over the top of him. At least I made it to the special event station after they moved channel.

[@alanbourn4039]

Sound like a great evening, just sorry I couldn't be on air. CT4089.

[@alanslade2319]

Hi Fred just moved and it’s not the best place for a check but as soon as I can get a tank wipe up I’ll give you a shout out Nightowl from Leighton buzzard can’t wait speak soon I hope 🤞

[@andy2E0JIU]

Well done Fred good video mate,shame your all bit too far for me in Essex on the coast 👍

[@ajhedgecock]

Great evening earwigging and interesting to hear how strong my signal was on your end Fred. Zero, not booming in from Alperton on my .4w Audioline 340 😂 😁

[@FrancoDX]

Good stuff Fred. There was a few stations on 40 locally here but the ones over 15 miles away weren’t readable unfortunately.

[@ericdee6802]

Happy anniversary Fred. Had to subscribe, been missing out on the good stuff here, not no more!. 73's

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks. Plenty of radio videos coming up in the next few weeks.

[@danlakermtb]

I completely missed the 40yr Net sadly! I'm not sure how the 41st year will work though... haha!

[@cactusland88]

Fred, I'm afraid I'm a little too late to try to participate in the 40 Year U.K. CB big FM Net, but really appreciate the enthusiasm you folks have in the UK for Citizens Band Radio. It's especially meaningfull because I consider the UK the best friend the United States has. I really enjoy your videos and can't wait to purchase a CB rig with FM modulation here in the States. All the best. 73's. Tommy.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Tommy. Yes its great you guys are getting FM. You should notice a notch up on audio quality. Be interesting to see how much range you get compared to AM.

[@therixon]

Wonderful video Fred, and lovely to watch!!

[@marktaylor2829]

Well done Fred, I came back on in lockdown after watching your videos back then, been a bit busy since but made a point of getting back on for the 40th net. CT3883 Mark Romford (you've got me CT3003 and they were hearing 373 too about 44mins, I was struggling but managed to correct Dave and Jake a bit later on). I made the BH net in Rochester too on just 4W. Keep the videos coming and I hope to QSO one day. It really was your enthusiasm that made me give it another try since the early 90s, top marks man. 73s.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Nice one Mark for getting in the log.

[@2012turok]

Nice one , took me bak to the old daz with my ham international jumbo , and Fidelity 3000....... now i have a scanner........great vid.

[@bill53uk]

nice one fred. from DIPSTICK CT3036. 73 my friend

[@alanslade2319]

Just a quick note thanks for your work you do love it, I just quickly logged on this show because I needed to say thanks, so have a great Christmas and a happy new year sorry for putting on this one but had a little drink 🍺 Xmas 🎄 have a good one mate, been watching and listening for years 👍🍺🥂

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Alan. Same back to you.

[@Al.26TC101]

Couldnt get through to any one up in the Midlands by Birmingham & Coventry on ch40 was mad so couldnt hear anything, but we knocked it down to ch22 and had lots call in on the side. Excellent night in the end. I proberly would of heard Dave in Elstree as have spoke to him on a few occasions from here.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Sounds like you had a blast up there :-)

[@twoheart7813]

I wish they had CB nets where I live, would be fun to talk about the good ol days of CB.

[@simonegrazioli]

in italy was legalized in 1973 (only 23 channels) then 34 and finally 40 ch in 1977. nice video keep it up! (this year I hope santa bring me a radio!)

[@travischapin886]

Fred, when I hear the name of your channel here, it makes me think of an old Monty Python skit called "Arthur Two Sheds Jackson". That cracks me up. Cheers from the states, 73's. "Buckshot" on the AM or Side Band.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I will have to google that one. Cheers.

[@desbelfastireland9982]

THANKS FRED.. NICE JOB...

[@640amthemix]

Great Net. We need to organize one here in NYC. I was lucky to check into an AM net on 27.185 in Raleigh NC USA. They are fun. Great video 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes esp now you guys have legal FM

[@roberthopkins8089]

Superb to see some activity can't wait to get back on for a bit of nostalgia.. 26op827 Rob South Warwickshire

[@NUBBY39]

I missed out on this Fred cos normally these celebrations are a wash out especially in London well the ones before have been ,but for once this seemed like a great success so I'm a bit gutted missing out on this one.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

It was a epic night. Went on till gone midnight.

[@NUBBY39]

@@CB-RADIO-UK Bloody Ell ,that was great normally get told they will start on a certain channel at about 7ish till late and by 8/9 o'clock I normally hear nothing so always shut down or just don't bother.

[@paulb5907]

geez its juts like the 80's all over again , for a moment there i was 12 again ,

[@KarlHobson]

CB isn't dead it's great fun, still using it up here in Yorkshire.... Great Video Thank You 😊 G1YPQ

[@richardmillican7733]

Sadly it was very quiet in my corner of North Wales. Definate lots right in the back of the box, but undeciferable.

[@Allthingsradio]

Great to here many stations on for the aniversary but here in the Aylesbury area it was quite which was a shame as there used to be hundreds on air here back then and the MK 20 as well. Anyway us diehards remain on the air and hopefully some may return you never know. 73s from CT 4319 my new call sign.

[@zukispur5493]

More good work Fred mate

[@101jumpit]

Thanks Fred,realy enjoyed that mate :)

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@albertfooty7868]

Hi ya Fred the audio on that Truman sounds really nice m8 wondered if we could get together sometime and record my audio so I could have a listen. 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

The extension Kef speaker helps. Come on the 305 if your in range Albert.

[@albertfooty7868]

@@CB-RADIO-UK ok I'm on there now.

[@albertfooty7868]

I'm on there now Fred. Was wondering what I was sounding like on FM but I'm on 305 usb now.

[@albertfooty7868]

I couldn't hear you yesterday which is very in usual I was shouting out Fred in his little cold shed 😂

[@markpartridge1521]

Thanks Fred Markieboy67 Wellingboro/Kettering Brezkers Channel 38

[@THUNDERPOLETV]

Great video Fred 👍 Keep up the good work!!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks, you too!

[@brian.7966]

listen to that echo box, bloody hell...

[@barrychatwin661]

Sounds like you all had a good net. Shame that it wasn't the case for some of us. Up here in the original "turkey town" (Leicester) we were plagued by the i q zeros who just wanted to ruin what could of been a fantastic evening. Some seem to think that because they use a channel regular that they own the frequency and no one else has the right to use it.

[@Allthingsradio]

There wankers

[@PartlyHuman.]

Bugger, should have fired up my CB.

[@mcjjordan]

Was only the usual guys on where i am

[@russellbaker7098]

I had a listen and a shout out. Nothing in Reading at all

[@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177]

Sorry to ask a 'bone' question - but are we saying that 2nd November 2023...will be channel 2? I'm just back to radio (home base twig going up next week) myself and it's September 2023 as I write this. Thanks.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Yes iam not 100% sure yet which channel it will be for 23. Search out Dellboys radio blog as he normally is first to know.

[@katmanclancy]

What affect would the solar flares have on propagation Fred,

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

An odd effect Kat. Normally we look for sun spots and small ejections to charge up the ionosphere. However a really big coronal mass ejection occurs it can wipe out radio for days. When skip does come back it can be un predictable.

[@TrungNguyen-yc8fy]

You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do

[@newcastleroad2372]

My Trueman keeps reverting from 4 watt down to 2.5 Watt it's been on bench to be fixed twice,,, can you help me please

[@mattcurtis3019]

I love this brilliant can't wait to my 25 ft Shakespeare, I want to buy the same alico u have can you please tell me the model number.? Thanks loads great video 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I have two Alinco HF radios. The one in the desk is a Alinco DX77e and the other one is an Alinco SR8

[@MichiganPeatMoss]

Haaaannndddss....across the water.... w~a~t~e~r

[@hfvhf987]

It was such a shame in my area. I spent all day and all evening calling out (mobile and homebase) and didn't make a single contact or ever hear a single voice, nothing, literally, not even the locals were on. I was really hoping it was going to be good but it just wasn't to be.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Sorry to hear that Mark :-(

[@19TC504]

i wish you used that very old rick lol i think that was you that antique radio nice video still tho

[@billybiker1383]

Common problem with the KaPo mic, blast some contact cleaner and it will be fine.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Billy. I will look into it when i get time.

[@billybiker1383]

@@CB-RADIO-UK quite a few of us have had the same problem just weeks after getting them, don't make them like they used too.

[@iainmeteorscan1555]

Is there any point in fitting a squelch control to a CB radio?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Why would you use a squelch when your on a net and your trying to hear and capture distant stations ?

[@iainmeteorscan1555]

@@CB-RADIO-UK Come on, Fred - it’s a CB myth that squelch has to be open to hear distant stations - and especially so on FM. Voice stations cannot be heard below the local noise level, so setting the squelch at the local noise level means only stations ABOVE the noise level will be heard. Watch your own video again - your minimum threshold for hearing any stations on your Truman was S5, so why not set squelch on S3 (which was your local noise level) and not have to contend with all that FM hash? Cases in point: 6:25 25:47 and 31:52 are just about readable on your S5 LED, so setting squelch at S3 on your radio would have been ideal. It’s astounding to me that even now, after all these years, most CBers I see operating still do not use their squelch. Their ears must be ringing by the end of a session! It’s no co-incidence that many CB operators suffer from tinnitus! Thanks for the upload - at least we all know that in some UK areas CB is not dead. Down here in the Southwest Sunshine States (Cornwall, Devon & Dorset) CB died many moons ago. (Maybe that’s because we’re all down on the beach, surfing!). Locally these days we just have a couple or three active sidebanders, mainly operating when the band is open. Keep on promoting the hobby, Fred. Iain.

[@waynekerrgoodstyle]

👍

[@chriss2664]

God... don't recognise anyone's names from when I was on... it was Watford Wanker group about 6 of em.... and Steve Chiswick... nick finchley... Barry Tottenham... the two weirdos in Elstree way... Paul and pam.... and Andy/Frank and his mummy in the early 2000s..... had a right laught winding people up... one of my best mates to this day is from CB... Shadow... aka Colin... 🤣

[@mikesey1]

You must be a lot older than you sound? 😳

[@hfvhf987]

Haha even a fake Hi-Guys

[@aeron-mw7ofs]

Great stuff Fred, but the guy with the echo sounds awful .

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Dave did without the echo for while but we asked him to turn it back on as he did not sound the same to us. Bless him :-)

[@skysurferboy]

This must be one of them 'deep fake' videos coz I keep being told CB is dead and nobody is on it.

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