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I remember my first CB was an Amstrad 901 with a Modulator Antenna on an old Ex-GPO Van .
Skip was very good at the time, coming in from America etc. Many Groups on locally.
Homebase was a Silver Rod
Just recently got back into CB.
Started off with a T-800 Rig, then a Rotel 240 from E-Bay and now ...

I agree with Stampman many Ham Operators started on CB and many use both.
To Transmit on Ham you have to do a test and pass it, namely Foundation Course.
When passed you are limited to 10 Watts
Following that you can do an Intermediate Course and then an Advanced Course ,transmit power is increased ...

Depends on where you live.
Thunderpole has a Map on site showing Breakers in UK.
Gives you an idea who is on CB around you.

Anyone got any views on the above CB Radio. President Walker 11 am/fm
Quite expensive with no SSB must be good quality I think.

Has anyone got views on the Red Devil Antenna.?
I'm currently using the Original Modulator but the above is a longer Twig.

Many thanks for the replies re :- RG58 Coax.
Reason for query :- I was informed that the RG58 was just about passible for use.

COAX Cable
What is the best Coax Cable for Mag Mounts apart from RG58.
I understand there is better shielded Cable. than above.

Be interesting to see how the new T-3000 radio reviews, looks a good Radio.
Waiting on users reviews and considering buying one.

Thanks for that Stampman,
Just realised visited you before.!!
Will drop in with the Rig but will let you know when I'm coming down.
Cheers for that.

Purchased a used Rotel 240 and seems to be working fairly well.
Does anyone know where I can get it checked over and generally tuned.
I don't think its putting out 4 Watts.
I live in the Lancaster/Morecambe area and if possible a Rig Doc near me would be helpful.
Thanks.

Hi and welcome to the Forum.
As said Harrier is a good rig.
I use a Rotel 240 and a Thunderpole T-800 which I consider a great basic little Radio.
Like you came back into CB after many years.
Sadly there are not many Breakers in my area.
However I often visit Jubilee Tower near Lancaster and get out ...

Hi with reference to Wilson little Will and SWR Probs.
Took Stampman;'s advice and cut it.
Eventually got it sorted.
Thanks.

I live in Morecambe, some but not many breakers about Locally, if there are, I have never copied any.
As I stated before, I go to Jubilee Tower and plenty of Breaker contacts up there.
Got contacts in Blackpool, Preston, Leyland, Blackburn, Rivington, Eccleston got as far as Southport and Crosby ...

Many thanks for reply.
SWR is 3+ over all channels.
Would it be a short in mount,Cable or Plug

Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
CB is not as popular as it once was which is not a bad thing.
I returned after 30yrs.
You got to keep at it to gain contacts, I tend to get the highest hill near me
and it works great for me.
My favourite Antenna is the Thunderpole -Supa Nova and the Rig is a T-800 with ...