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by DaffyDuck
Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Homebase CB Radios
Topic: Getting full Use of a CB
Replies: 2
Views: 19066

Just to add to this, I have downloaded a frequency chart that seems to match my rig which starts at 25,611 and ends on 29,201. However on this chart it says channel 19 should be 27.785 but my channel 19 seems to be 27.781.

Is this right and sorry for all the questions.
by DaffyDuck
Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: Homebase CB Radios
Topic: Getting full Use of a CB
Replies: 2
Views: 19066

Getting full Use of a CB

Hi All,

I have the Magnum S9 which I mainly use for keeping in touch with friends whilst out taxi"ing. I have noticed that there are various other channel selectors A to E and also other setting such as am usb etc etc.

I have done so searching on the net and understand that on some of these ...
by DaffyDuck
Tue May 30, 2006 5:34 pm
Forum: Scanners and Receivers
Topic: Airwave
Replies: 8
Views: 6271

Hi all,

With regard to scanning, is it possible to scan anything interesting with my magnum s9 or do you need the proper kit.

Just thought it would help pass away the quiet times whilst taxi ing.

cheers
by DaffyDuck
Mon May 22, 2006 1:46 pm
Forum: CB Radios
Topic: Confused
Replies: 11
Views: 6529

Bought it from a little old ham man up in the hills of consett, apparently he bought it 6 weeks ago from a cb shop in the local area that was closing down.

Although he had been using it as a home rig, he had all the boxes etc and it has totally solved my problem, works like an absolute dream.
by DaffyDuck
Sun May 21, 2006 4:07 pm
Forum: CB Radios
Topic: Confused
Replies: 11
Views: 6529

Hopefully problem might be solved. Midland CB stopped working last night and local paper had a Magnum S9 for sale at 125. Decided to buy it and will test it tonight.

Thanks

Andy
by DaffyDuck
Fri May 19, 2006 1:43 pm
Forum: CB Radios
Topic: Confused
Replies: 11
Views: 6529

Andy,

Thanks for the quick reply. The antenna just says cb line sirius and is black with a red band. The mag has no markings but is large and flat. Think they cost £27.

The shopkeeper didnt tune the antenna as he said this was done at the factory? Presume this is what the swr does?

When ...
by DaffyDuck
Fri May 19, 2006 10:14 am
Forum: CB Radios
Topic: Confused
Replies: 11
Views: 6529

Confused

Hi All,

Recently started street taxi,ing and decided to get a CB to keep in touch with fellow drivers. Was advised that price etc made no difference to power / quality etc and was sold a Midland 38 plus sirio mag mount.

Tow of my pals have also just bought rigs and can talk to each other at far ...