What happened to CB Radio Base Stations ? + UK 305 group action.

[@Spinna2401]

Just getting into CB radio and enjoy watching your channel. Very helpful stuff :)

[@ianharling9569]

They were great days and in 1990 I got my Ham licence.I still use 27 Mhz and my Icom rigs do all I want and more.73 ☺

[@Tobinindustrial]

The Ham equipment is typically always better built with better filters and components and so you typically have better equipment with improved transmit and receive. That is not alwyas the case but, as you said, why not go to the dark side for cheaper and get way more bang for your buck. Whereas the CB gear, for the most part is borderline junk depending on what you want to spend. The lack of base radios is also another issue. This was an eye opening video with regard to how the communication world has been flipped on its side. Thanks for sharing Fred.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Andy. Yes bang on about filtering with HF gear and esp in this world of much QRM. Once on the FM band i think that some CB radios can perform better than HF's. Pity the home base radio is pretty much dead.

[@Tobinindustrial]

@@CB-RADIO-UK Hey Fred.... Any word from Shaun lately? His channel is ultra quiet and all his videos are down.

[@jeffsheets9389]

I live in Indiana USA got an alinco sr8 like you have I like it too carry on love your channel cheers from USA 👍❤️

[@terryshrives8322]

It's pretty sad my friend. I recently picked up CB radios again after 20 years, only to find absolutely no body uses them anymore.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Sorry to hear Terry. What about SSB. 27.555 USB ? Nothing coming through ?

[@radiohobbyist13]

They'll be saying the same thing about ham radio soon. The activity level on amateur radio has dropped off drastically because it's mostly a bunch of tired old men saying the same things over and over. There is nothing to get excited about and almost nobody under 40. I completely sold out six years ago, never going back.

[@mikesey1]

@@CB-RADIO-UK He's probably talking of the old channels, like the 27/81 UK 40?

[@JPDW3072]

But did you bought a antenna with it ?

[@rickvia8435]

@@radiohobbyist13 Since you didn't mention your age, I don't know how old you are. You're getting older though. It happens quicker than you think.

[@davidbennett906]

A nice video Fred and good to have you covering radios again. It was a treat for the eyeballs seeing some of those old FM 40 channel base stations again (which I've recently been eyeing on Ebay for nostalgic reasons), but now I'm less convinced that's the way to go for me and will probably go for an HF set when funds allow. Btw, it's always nice to hear your "305" net and that southern England banter, which I'm always hoping will open up to listeners like me (in Lancs) when conditions allow. Keep up the good work Fred! :)

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Tanks David

[@Isochest]

Wait for sporadic E in spring

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

2 of the finest radios you have their Fred, they look just as good as my 2 here, don't think I would part with either Sr8 or the 9900, but always space for another radio. 73's buddy, 407 👋

[@russellhueners8499]

Im in the US, been running Browning radios since 1975. My Mark III has been in a box most of its life, but fulley restored and aligned in 2006. Beautiful looking and has mod way over carrier, with the stock sounding Browning Ping. I would not trade it for anything, with my turboed Sonar BR25 behind it (50w), it gets out nicely. All these noise toys, roger beeps etc came about trying to copy Brownings Ping. Remember tubes glow, pills blow. Browning R2700A, Browning Mrk II, Browning Mrk III, Browning Mrk IV

[@Astronomy1610]

You hit the nail on the head mate, excactly my thoughts as well. ..as always love your channel. Keep em coming. Cheers and beers mate🍻🍺

[@CheckitMedia]

I see old video but i like it. I worked with many cb radios over de past 15 years and i always loved the Galaxy Saturn. I owned a few and i loved working with it nice overview modulation is great with a Turner mike and a digital echo camber. The smeter is nice and heavy but recieves very good, i have talked the whole whole over with this one.

[@rossstokes7983]

Hi Fred, it’s the same in Australia regarding 27 MHz cb radio. But a lot of people like truck drivers and 4 wheel drivers in clubs use uhf cb radio. I don’t like them, because there is no chance of skip.

[@janbundell6434]

Another beltin video from the station of the nation....thnx Fred....Bob

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Jan :-)

[@stesmith7040]

I can remember looking at these home base radios in my moms catalogue in the early 80s and thinking wow But could never afford one 😀 just had a mustang 1000 but loved it and it was the starting block , happy days, nice one Fred 👍🍻

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes the same here. I rem looking at the Murphy 1500. They wanted about £120 for it in 1982 money. Fortune to a 15 yr old :-)

[@stesmith7040]

fredintheshed1 good old days Fred, it's funny how people our age are getting back into it lol Good dx Steve Wolverhampton 😀👍

[@Possumn1138]

I found an old CB base station at a flea market, that had a 23 channel mobile CB radio inside the case along with an SWR meter and power supply, It looked good, but it looks and works much better now with the new 40 channel Cobra 19 inside.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Great Mod. Those old 23 channel radio look great.

[@rickvia8435]

I bought one of those base station "conversion sets" 25 years ago. I wish they still made them. I have a Bearcat 980SSB in it that works great.

[@RigsbyPiggyBoy]

Am sitting here in Derby with my Midland Alan 78 plus CB radio and theirs not one person on the airways! Am really upset!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Best bet would be to sling up a cheap outside antenna like a Silver Rod on a pole and try that with the 78. A 18 foot antenna should help bring in signals.

[@tommyd3575]

Enjoyed the nostalgia trip, and great to remind me of what my old ham International jumbo looked like!

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

My first CB radio, in 1967, was a 'white-faced' Johnson TUBE-type encased by a mesh grill all around it, and, I could use it for a lamp practically at night when the radio was on! Years later, in 1977, when I became became a coast to coast truck driver in the USA, we 'modded out' our cb radios with slider kits...which was really nothing more than turning them into a side band radio so as we could talk to one another on a private channel away from all of the riff raff from the 'trucker channel'. I retired from trucking in 2015 and sad to say the trucker's channel here in the states (channel 19 most everywhere in America) is pretty much just a bunch of cussing and verbal fighting. BUT, I plan to go back on the road real soon and live full time...and, yes, I will have my CB radio installed as well! I may not be pushing 18 wheels any longer, but, I still want to know what's going on around me as I travel! Great video!

[@billydarico6180]

TOTALLY RELAXED! Ya I’m with you I’m retired from the highway dept there’s a lot of trash talk but there’s good out there too I enjoy making contacts out there enjoy!

[@JesterHellsingborg]

You are not alone... Agree whit everything..... 73

[@glenjarnold]

I had a Cobra 2000, Ham International Jumbo and a President Madison (not at the same time!) Wish I'd kept them all now, but you know how it is with CB radios! Pleased to say I've still got my Colt 210 AM mobile which I bought new at the start of 1981. Still works and in A1 condition, even still got the box!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

These its funny how we wish we could have kept things. Same with some cars. The Jumbo always had the look of a "proper" radio.

[@glenjarnold]

Gosh if I'd have kept some of the cars I'd had I'd be able to sell them and retire by now. Prices of the classics have gone through the roof...a bit like base station CBs I guess!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Dont start me on cars. I once turned my nose up at truly mint cont Mk1 Ford Escort with just 11k miles. Worth a mint now :-(

[@glenjarnold]

fredintheshed1 Fords are fetching megabucks!

[@the11metersd.x.channel.55]

Errrh up Fred . Revisiting this video in a different guise. All the points you make are 100% valid. In my case I bought a brand new Icom IC 7300 Where I live in Thailand from a main dealer for 735 quid. Considering the capabilities and state of the art SDR technology Who in the right mind would spend a grand on 20th Century technology ?? That said more for Nostalgia .I also bought a Galaxy DX-2547 Base from the USA. A major ball ache to import.All in cost me 500 dollars with shipping and duty then another 80 USD to grease palms.. Out of the box the setup was a total joke.. The drift was ridiculous and deaf as a post. Bearing in mind, stock this just covers the mid block and no FM mode.. Because I have a test bench .I have optimised the receive and unlocked the clarifier..I just spent another 100USD for a Lescom Kit to cover Low and High Bands, and 10Khz shift. Not to mention the voltage dropper to operate via AC supply.. All this a because I can scenario, and keeps me out of the pub..Lol.. So I will be recording the installation and alignment process when the kits arrive.. All that said the average punter should buy a HF set with the Mars mod every time... In terms of value for money v performance . A no brainer.. Sorry for the long winded comment. 73s 153 AT 888

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Nice radio the IC7300. Sorry to hear about your Galaxy.

[@fernandoscrenci4874]

I like some of the radios you where Showing and I had some of them, great radios I just got hold of a midland international base station that was made in the late 70's Really good radio and the RECEIVE and transmitter is really solid, and it's pretty good condition, I got at a fair price! Thanks for sharing your experiences, I haven't watch your videos for some time but I enjoy them when I Do !! Thanks!!👍

[@radiosnail]

I bought a used Team Euro as I'd waned o own a base station again. Hardly used it. Was disgused to discover my Icom HF rig received better on FM CB than the Euro did. I think that the fac CB is no longer a mass pursuit in the UK , means manufacturers don't think it is worth building new base stations.

[@BlackHorseMilitia]

I think a company or two will emerge in the states with some quality base stations for CB as well as GMRS type only base stations. Just my opinion. Most HF guys will say no way.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I hope so as your down to one or two. Nothing here in the UK.

[@RingwayManchester]

Interesting stuff mate cheers!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Lewis.

[@georgemcmillan9172]

I've used CB radios since the 79's. I have mobile units in all of our vehicles, I have a pristine Cobra 200 gtl, 1983, unmolestad with two external speakers, and Astatic D104 lollipop mikes! My base station scatters satellite and cable tv everytime I que up!!! 2000watts of power. I live in Florida, U.S, where hurricane season is 5 months of the year. Cell towers go out, landlines go out, we're still talking, and helping with search and rescue, missing children, etc.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes i would imagine that if the cell network goes out and even the power CB comes into its own. Worth its weight in gold then.

[@georgemcmillan9172]

@@CB-RADIO-UK, I also have a fairly large collection of older 23 channel mobile radios. When CBs became popular in the 70's, everybody jumped on the "band wagon"! From J.C. Penny, Sears, Montgomery Ward, Western Auto, etc, had a CB with thier name on it. It's sad that you have such a cost increase to get good quality radios, base at least, in the U.K. Of course, getting quality products from the U.S. over there, has always cost more because of logistics. Keep the faith Fred, the day will come when it may be your only source of communication whether it be temporary or somewhat pemanent...

[@brunogallizziGoldenOldie]

Nice topic, I enjoy the HF radio's...

[@bobdillashaw4360]

I enjoyed this video very much👍🏻 73 from across the pond.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Bobby

[@Vic-j9p]

Hi I started cb in 1979 on am. It was a president ar7 with 40 channels, then a president, jfk, then president Lincoln. Then it went legal and full of puppets. Now on a raidoddity cb500.

[@alzeNL]

I'm studying for my Foundation Licence, and absolutely agree that making everything dual use is essential to keeping the costs under control - i've already laid out (at a guess) about 3~400 GBP on just 27Mhz (11m), all good for learning experience though, but agree, HF represents better quality for a lower price as your video shows.

[@michaeltaylor9463]

hither nice to see that you are taking the foundation license all the best and 73s

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Good on you and good luck with your foundation.

[@stevejones8665]

Good Luck getting your HAM LICENCE..73 Steve M0BFM Liverpool UK

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

A great video I have a Dnt home base and it ok but it's going to the radio doc just to have a good going over , yes I can remember all the great home base CB radios untill next time best regards Fred take care 73,s

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Steve. Nice to see you back :-)

[@jddr33]

Informative as always. I used to always associate that pee wit style roger bleep with the old Hygain 5. Keep up the good work 🍻

[@ianslee8968]

I had a ham international Jumbo. Awesome radio. Had it for 9 yrs. can go mobile with them too.

[@charleswills4554]

Always interesting, 73s from 514 Ontario Canada.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Charles 73

[@squigitjb]

That's my old Cobra 139 for sale at Radioworld! Loved that rig

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

Galaxy has a awesome base unit just got one last week best radio I have had and I am a 40 year ssb user

[@orange70383]

Here in the U.S. back in the early 70's through 80's there were literally dozens of different base radios, many were basically the same radio repackaged but each had their own style. But what's happened here in the past decade is the new younger wave of truck drivers who don't use a cb anymore, the trucker market was the backbone of cb sales so it's dying quickly.

[@napomania]

Let me understand: so truckers using phones or follow whatsapp groups while driving or during pauses? I think that cb is always the best during trucks but I'm 50 years old ..

[@FrenkMI]

I'm a pretty big "fan" of the Galaxy Saturn and its derivates/similars, but what you discussed it's the same as here in Italy: you can buy new only mobile chassises. I think it's simply the result between market demands vs profitable business. By my side, especially because it's more used here the AM modulation, HF radio are not the best because they don't "push" the modulation as a CB mobile (especially if trimmed differently, if the board allows it) can do. In fact above the FTdx1200 I've the anytone 6666 (or crt 9900) trimmed differently and I can assure you that in combination with a DM1000 mic I got reports of really strong modulation even if the signal is S5.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Yes i totally agree. I can get out the same if not better on my CRT 9900 as i can with my Yaesu 450D. Its just a shame the 9900 runs so hot in a small case. I really wish CRT would produce a proper home base version. thanks for the comment.

[@FrenkMI]

@@CB-RADIO-UK yes, hot, that's right; in fact my version has been pimped a bit in AM and SSB, depowered a bit instead in FM (I've the v3, not the latest) and above all has now a fan behind that runs at slow speed as soon as you switch on the radio.

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

@@CB-RADIO-UK but mine it run at 7w and I use a kicker , kicker gets hot but it has a fan on it to keep it cool, and the 9900 just gets warm and I like it that way 200w Ssb ,100w FM and AM and the 9900nis great and the Mic tellcom 1000 power echo mic and the reports are fantastic the antenna 4000hp but I would like a ranger home base but the price is to high but the Galaxy Am and Ssb is more my price a very good radio.

[@markwilliams6084]

Have an Audioline PT345 that I am trying to renovate. Finding parts Is difficult and front fascias are like rocking horse teeth. I love the old homebase sets. Hence the Audioline. ATB Fred. 26CT9484

[@Cardassiaprime]

Bang on that Fred, ditch the hype n go hf, I’ve got the CRT clone as the HR 5500, but my Icom - 751 really does the job- used £370.( though I’m gonna get my “ticket”) 73. Barnie

[@pda49184]

Very interesting Fred.. One of the issues of owning Ham radio HF gear is it's complexity.. I'm not referring to it's operator complexity as it's quite straight forward if your IQ count is over your shoe size. It's the guts of the things. There's much more lurking under the bonnet, and if there's a fault, it can be tricky to diagnose and repair economically unless you have really comprehensive and reliable (calibrated) RF test equipment and can do it yourself. The currently available CB rigs are one PCB, mostly through hole component and can be fault diagnosed with a £30 digital multi meter in most cases.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Pete. Yes your right HF gear can cost a pretty penny to fix. Even to the point where if its an old radio it may not be worth it. Mind you modern CB radios have become so compact with micro surface mount tech that it can be the same story.

[@pda49184]

@@CB-RADIO-UK Yep.. Absolutely... SMC are okay, if a bit fiddly ..You really need a microscope when working with them although I did manage to replace an SM capacitor using a standard 4X LED magnifier. Lots of flux, steady hands and good tweezers , followed by anger management therapy is the secret ! Last time I looked inside a 6900 it looked repairer friendly but the more compact they get the harder it becomes.. Not what we should be doing if people are really serious about the environment eh !

[@darrellbeard2799]

Fred, here's my thoughts on this. I've been a ham radio operator from 35+ years. I enjoy this hobby very much. As far as CB'ers using ham equipment, I don't see an issue with that. As long as you use the radio for CB and stay off the ham bands what's the problem. Most ham radio equipment are build to better specs than most of your CB radios are and that to me is a plus. What you do with your gear is totally up to you. If you enjoy the hobby, then why not get the most out of it. I have friends local here that run ham equipment on CB and they have never caused an issue with any of the hams in the area. Plus, like you said, if you ever want to get your ham ticket you already have the equipment and know how to use it. My final thoughts here are 73's my friend and enjoy yourself. Love your videos and do enjoy learning from you and yes even after 35+ years there is still much to learn. Keep up the good work and stay safe my friend. 73's from N4ZDX

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Darrell and iam glad we see alike. I always feel that using a HF radio with the TX power turned down is better than using a CB splatter box with a 200 watt burner attached. Thank you for the comment.

[@arconeagain]

Why is it that hams feel the need to state how they've been a ham for in their first sentence. I've been a ham for minus 75 years. And another ham trying to lure CBers into getting their ticket. Almost like a man with lollies, there's often an alteriour motive.

[@darrellbeard2799]

@@arconeagain I'm not trying to lure anyone into anything! All I was stating was that I don't see a problem in running ham gear on CB. I was also stating that yes I do have experience with ham radio. I hate that I may have offended you in some way. Maybe next time I'll clear what I say with you before I post it. Have a wonderful day!!!

[@mikewalsh511]

Seems like the new US SSB calling freq. is 27.385 LSB. 27.555 is mostly dead these days but 38 is constantly busy. Hope to hear you UK and Euro ops on 38 LSB. 2ID363.

[@NUBBY39]

@ Mike Walsh what you call the new US SSB calling frequency has been around for years I was calling on that back in the 80s same a 27025 (channel 6 mids AM) what has been known as the Superbowl for years too

[@brickson98m]

That’s funny. 27.305MHz is what my local CB group chats on. Ch. 30 here in the US.

[@waynekerrgoodstyle]

I have a HAM International Concorde mkI. I've had it for decades. Nobody is on CB these days where I'm from (Scotland) except the odd trucker.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Wayne. Sorry to hear the airwaves are quite up there. :-(

[@Isochest]

I suppose HF rigs have 100 Watts and do Freeband including 6.6 and 3.4Mhz, you can listen to Broadcast Marine Ham etc. and if you go for a Ham licence you're set up.

[@nigelb5341]

I purchased a new jumbo and Turner Expander 500 desk mic from Skywave in Bournemouth back in the 80's, also had a president KP77, both great base rigs. My mate had the Grandstand base station, same size as jumbo and had LED clock. Good times. The golden age of radio is now sadly dead.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Did you keep any of them ?

[@nigelb5341]

......sadly no. I also had a sigma 4 base antenna but I couldn't get an Avanti and had to get the Targra version which bent up in the first strong wind. I did upgrade to a Shakespeare super big stick which was awesome and I later got a Astatic echomax digital desk mic with the slap back echo, best mic ever! Sorry fella too much to say on texts haha. ;-)

[@johnnymac26]

good video as usual fred yes it makes sense what you say defo but maybe im old fashioned I love those old homebase radios ha ha and I know I have probably said this before but im a midlands fan those old duck egg blue jobs were lovely im looking to buy a radio soon.

[@shanearmstrong4014]

loved my jumbo many many years ago

[@tobi13tangofoxtrott76]

Hi Fred , i have for 11meters a FT 890 its the best Radio for Portabel ! best numbers from Germany 128 from 13TangoFoxtrott19

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Tobias. Ft890 a great radio. 73 from the UK

[@bobdillashaw4360]

I really love my yaesu ft 450D, but I also use an old cobra 2000gtl, but I get a lot of good reports on my 450D.

[@christophersmith1155]

in the usa we only have the Galaxy 2547 DX am-ssb radio is the only option. other comanies stopped producing base stations. the 2517 and 2995DX ARE HF RADIOS 10 AND 12 METERS.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Its a real shame Chris

[@artdodd815]

Always great stuff Fred.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Art :-)

[@katmanclancy]

Hi Fred great watching your videos really learning alot, I'm brand new to the waves and have a galaxy 959dx mobile. Try as I might I haven't found anything about a scan function and does it have one?? From" General bee 🐝" Ireland.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I am not familiar with the Galaxy Iam afraid. Anyone ?

[@stevejones8665]

Hi No sorry that Transceiver doesn't have a Scan function..Link below to the Service Manual for it in PDF format. www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.cbtricks.com/radios/galaxy/dx959/graphics/dx959_serv_manual.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjQtqqe87LkAhWlolwKHbQZD4EQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw3lZLfWCVwCSZqyv5bvZTa2

[@RigsbyPiggyBoy]

I went on 14 a copy but the net says people shout on 19 a copy now, that used to be the truckers channel. They dont say breaker breaker 14 for a copy,whats your 20, 1010 breaker break! Sad really, its all gone, am going to buy my grandson a hand held cb radio then at least I can talk to him then.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes a lot of the old slang has long gone. Still the odd bit used though like "give us a 9 on that " etc

[@brucebcooll5335]

I have been upgrading these FM only CBs to an All mode SSB radio - see my video on how its done.

[@alanj349]

Never hear you on the south coast net on 27.395 on Thursday evening, cmon give it a go 👍. I bought a Kenwood ts140s (widebanded) and ps50 power supply £250

[@b3j8]

I remember the old days when many CB bases were just converted 10 meter ham gear, or military boat anchors. Most highly illegal of course being used out of band AND way over the legal 5 watts. Still cool tho.

[@sahhull]

Wrong on everything you said. I guess your memory isn't that good. Oh and..... Legal is 4w

[@barrywhelan9864]

I have two ham international jumbo s both work really well 73 s UK

[@Team-fabulous]

A cracking old school rig

[@Team-fabulous]

Now since I'm an old fashioned fart so when I'm operating 11 meters I insist on using CB equipment and when using other bands I use amateur gear...... Nostalgia is a wonderful thing. Ps,,, anyone who says that a ham jumbo don't perform well is talking bollix, I had one back in the 80s and made contacts all over the world. A cracking old rig..

[@Eagleoneradiogod]

I have 3 stryker 955. With a serio base antenna and iam happy there turned down to 60 wpc. So I do not splatter .

[@darrellbeard2799]

One of these days I'd really like to work you from the U.S. conditions willing. I would even use my DX-SR8! lol 73's Darrell

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Be very glad to make contact Darrell. Conditions for stateside have not been good recently.

[@AdamosDad]

You might try something like the Stryker SR-955hpc 10 Meter Amateur Radio (with mod), I use a power supply at home and you can drop it into you truck or car. 70 watts

[@1OFGODSOWN]

AdamosDad GARBAGE on its best day.I would not own or use one for Free.

[@AdamosDad]

@@1OFGODSOWN One mans GARBAGE another mans treasure. I have learned to appreciate a gift and every gift comes from God in my book.

[@nickbowes2627]

Fred help me, do i go for yeasu ft 450d wide banded (£550) or unlocked euro cb (£250) i cannot make up my mind, returning to cb and maybe looking at ham. Please can you help

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. For my money go straight for the 450D. Its a whole different level of radio.

[@timothybrown7792]

The price of that Ranger homebase CB/10m multimode is absolutely riduculous so thats certainly enough to sway you to a HF radio simply because that is HF money! you can even pick up older HF radios like Kenwoods TS430s or an Icom 735 for less money! between £250 & £300 depending on the condition. The Yaesu FT-757 is another popular choice too and because they were so well made most of them are still in great working order. the only thing you must check with older HF radios is that they have an FM board already fitted! because that was optional on many HF transceivers back then. but fortunately most people did pay to have that fitted. That said you could easily pick up a much newer, but more basic HF if you add another £100! and if you have never used a HF radio before you may find them easier to use. Some more upmarket classic radios like the Kenwood TS850s from the mid 90s can fetch as much as £500 in great condition, but thats cos the 850 was a competition class radio. The Icom 706 is another HF thats very popular with CBer's. basically its a mobile radio that covers HF and still offers the full 100 watts out. If you go for the Mark2G which was the latest version, your basically getting a shack in the box that takes you from HF all the way through to the 70cm Amateur band. Prices for the Mark2g range between £350 and £450 again depending on the condition. Unlike the TS430 and TS850 the 706 doesnt have a zillion and one knobs and buttons on the front! which makes it more user friendly! much like your Alinco Fred.

[@robertmanning8246]

ALL IM LOOKING FOR IS A GREAT RUNNING CB BASE STATION

[@roger2805]

I use my crt ss9900 as a homebase and mobile unit. The prices i norway is also sky high. But cb's are still "cheap". Homebase radio's are from 600£ and up for a decent one. 9900 is from 200£ new. Btw. Do you have a fb page? 73s Roger.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Roger. No sorry iam not currently on FB.

[@roger2805]

@@CB-RADIO-UK ok. What times and days are you on 305? It would be fun to try and reach you guys 😊

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

The guys are on 27.305 USB weekdays 6am and 4pm.

[@roger2805]

@@CB-RADIO-UK ok. Then i will try now and then ✌ 73s 20lv555

[@MrGrerm]

Fred why are you not doing your ham radio..i think you would be good at it??

[@adammegarry7929]

He would but probly has his reasons rules button pushing.. ppl telling you off. Mi7ady.

[@adammegarry7929]

I'm a ham.. i prefer cb. Mostly ham operators button push and are idiots.tell you off etc.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I know i know. Iam really happy hanging around SSB on 11 at the moment. Ive got too many hobbies really. :-)

[@david1519]

I had the fidelity and the audioline homebase back in the day, god they look shite now lol

[@christophersmith1155]

I HAVE A GALAXY 2547DX. FINE FOR THE USA AM,SSB NO FM. IT WONT DO UK AND OTHER EU CHANNELS. IF MODIFIED IT WILL OPEN TO THREE BANDS, DOWN TO 26.515 AND UP TO 27.855

[@joistein]

I had the BIG CRT Jumbo and it was not a good radio, i have a Ranger 2950 Dx and i like it much better then the Jumbo. Have also a old Icom HF Base radio and a Alan 42 Multi + Intek H-520 PLUS, PMR and Linton VHF radio. I forgot my Yaesu FT-817 QRP Radio... 73 ..... 21 TM 007

[@BrothersGrim2012]

You know what Jim can do with that roger bleep !! 😂😂😂

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

He turned it off yesterday :-)

[@ukguy7761]

Pre-owned base station here: www.radioworld.co.uk/used_ham_radio_equipment/cb_radio-c-5587/second-hand-cobra-139-ssbam-base-station-transceiver

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Wow not seen any in that condition. One for the collector of USA radios.

[@matthewcallaway9228]

got 934mhz 20 channels 3 of them from car boot all in boxes 10 pounds FED

[@VickyGeagan]

Useless op com shut them down a few years ago. Their some kind of mobile phone service mate.

[@batwillow]

I have in my shack a Colt Excaliber SSB that I've had for over 35 years, the power supply could do with changing as it hums a bit now, but still works.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

For AM I will take my Browning Golden Eagle MK IVA and for SSB I prefer my DAK Mark X over even my TRAM D201A.For AM & SSB in one Base Radio I will take the DAK X.I know some people hate them but I have owned and used mine for many years and love it.It is an audio MONSTER on transmit with the original Black Astatic D-104 desk microphone.All of the new base Radios are 100% GARBAGE as are all Export CB’s.I use my ICOM 7600 on Amateur Radio for HF/6 Meters.

[@robgibbsofficial]

Nice video Fred!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks

[@matthewcallaway9228]

Ive still got mine Harrier CB HQ UNIDEN 300 AMSTRAD 900 901 THE OLD radios are much better & some 20 channel 934 mhz sets had them back in the day from DIXONS

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I rem the short lived 934 MHz CB. The radios were really expensive.

[@zukispur5493]

a cobra 148 with a silver eagle mic I'm buying for £150. gonna stick a silver eagle rod out of my window. 5th floor. worth £150?

[@VOLKZZORN]

The problem is that in Germany and especially in Germany such large home stations are not built but only from abroad the problem is customs and taxes then comes the Ranger RCI 29... home station with over 1000€ on the table which is just 760 in the USA $ costs what do you do there simply ne Yaesu or Icom are better for little money and money saved! Fact only German government to blame!

[@niftyfiftycampingadventure795]

Still using a 1998 Kenwood TS50 For Potable DX . Copied stations all over the globe on 11m.. 100w I bought it used 12 years ago for 120 quid.. The CB Export radio market is a con... Shit performance for big money... Because its apparently legal ???

[@Martin-hq1if]

Hi, how we can make an relaunch from the CB-Radio Base station in 2024/2025?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

No sign of it happening

[@johneckert1690]

What's the difference between EURO CB and US CB. I am a former HAM (WB6HJO and N6DQV) here in the states.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Freq channels are different on AM

[@barrywhelan9864]

What frequency do u sit on mostly Fred

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

27.305 USB Barry.

[@barrywhelan9864]

@@CB-RADIO-UK only in Canterbury Fred I keep ear out for u

[@stevejones8665]

Hey Fred where did you get the photo from @2:08,,,I have a good friend who used to be a CBer back in the early 80s who comes from Leicester and has lived in Christchurch New Zealand for the last 45yrs, I 1st met him Whilst learning the dreaded Morse for my Full Ham Licence 30+ years ago ..I am sure he would love to see the photo...Maybe some of his old mate's on it. Great Video Fred.👍👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Just google "1981 cb goes legal" that should bring it up in images.

[@stevejones8665]

@@CB-RADIO-UK Cheers Fred found it.

[@electron0002]

I use the Ranger RHF-618 about £490 in the uk NICE RADIO 26wn09

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thats an interesting looking radio cheers.

[@simonj48]

Even if a company did supply a UK home base CB radio in the UK. Ya'll fooling yourself when you buy radio equipment. you either use out of bands freq or more power that you're not licensed to transmit with. No one in the UK would buy a radio for just the CB band and then be happy with it. Think about it, seriously who is going to be using 4w on FM with a homebase ? and yes, you can run more power on SSB in the UK but not 30w out the back of an SS 7900 and the like, yet everyone does it. Who's going to have a homebase with 12w for ssb?

[@paulbaker2959]

I have a ham jumbo sat in my wardrobe :)

[@ronknight3417]

use it as a door stop thats all jumbos are good for

[@sahhull]

And buying a US spec cb... It will be off frequency by 4k

[@Team-fabulous]

Who says the Jumbo didn't perform???!!!!!

[@nifty3000]

All the boomers have got phones now. The ones with the massive buttons.

[@Bruce-vq7ni]

🤣

[@BrothersGrim2012]

The harrier cbhq

[@mikesey1]

I had that one, a Dixons special! Good radio.

[@Chriswilliams-lx9mx]

Mike C and me,it was my first cb radio brilliant👍👍

[@matthewcallaway9228]

MURPHY home base are the Best lol TEAM euro3100 where good Base Station

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes Team Euro were one of the last to carry on making Homebases.

[@JPDW3072]

Yeah but how can one convert such a radio for the 11 meter ?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Each radio mod is different. I widebanded my Alinco DX77. Video on the channel.

[@koenraadderoeck9045]

the are still lot of cb basstations to by in occassion when you recap the are brandnew .cb i 4 watt am 4 fmand 12 watt ssbb dont ussing hf transievers on 27 mhz i m ham for yaers and i ussing on cb only a crt one with lot of pleasure !!!!!! 3, 6 watt output!!!!

[@richardlamb5369]

2 answer ur question where have the old ham radios and base stations 1 word facebook

[@sofakingdrunk170]

19 a rig check 😁😁😁

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Your blowing my windows out breaker.

[@sofakingdrunk170]

@@CB-RADIO-UK 10-4 buddy

[@frankm7490]

cb is pretty dead here in belfast a few die hards left but mostly lucky to get anyone on here now i used a kenwood ts 2000 for cb an alinco desk mike mainly because you can crank up the power and the sound quality is good only downside theres a lot of noise on 11 metres we never got years ago internet street lamps play stations even fleoresent lighting everything causes interference im losing intrest in the whole thing wish the old days of cb were back but there gone for good

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes QRM with modern living can be a real pain.

[@Oldandsickofit]

I have a galaxy 959 with an Antron A99 100 feet in the air and can say from experience that only people on the cb these days are those who think they own the airwaves and are just a bunch of assholes.