After you’ve found the answer to what is the best CB radio for you, then it’s time for making it work. If you have set up your CB radio with an antenna, and tuned it to the right degree, then you are almost done. Now, to assess if you have done it all correctly, you…
Truckers used to travel for thousands of miles, living a life on the road, away from civilization. The only form of communication they had with the outside world was the CB radio. If anything went wrong on the road, CB radios were what saved them by allowing them to call out for help. But now…
Are you in need of a CB radio but not sure if you need a license or not? Well, here we are gonna clear up all your confusion regarding CB radio license. Now, the rules regarding usage of CB radio are covered under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. You do not need a license…
What is the gadget that transcended its medium and became a national obsession? A gadget that set a new trend? Well, if you are wondering what we are talking about, then we uplift the veil now. We are talking about the citizen’s band radio from way back in the 1970s. In fact, today we are…
If you own a CB radio, it is very likely that you are having issues with increasing its range and power. Don’t worry because it is a very common issue and we are going to show you how to increase watts in a CB radio for better sound quality. Let’s get started! What Is a…
A CB radio is basically a radio system that enables you to communicate with other CB radio holders by transmitting signals via the Amplitude Modulation (AM) mechanism. You can use a CB radio for short distances and establish bi-directional radio communications. In that case, you may use a 4-watt transmitter, which usually can cover up…
Mounting a CB antenna in your vehicle may seem a difficult process but it’s not that difficult. It is only a bit tricky, if you’re not getting the right kind of instructions. There may be various models of CB radio and antenna available in the market but when it comes to mounting the antenna properly,…
CB Radios are used as communication devices where two people can talk to each other via a private channel. People generally use a CB radio when all the other modes of communication are cut off. Think of an apocalypse. Will you be able to use SNS to call up your loved ones? Chances are small…
The definition of astatic that best suits the D-104 line of microphones is the one immediately above: having no particular directional characteristics. For years this mic dubbed the “lollypop” has been the most sensitive microphone known in the communications field. They have the capability of picking up everything in a room and more. I remember…
The RCI 6900F TB is a fine looking transceiver. There are two versions of the RCI-6900. First is the RCI-6900F HP. The HP stands for high power. This may be confusing to many operators, but the HP apparently first came along with the Connex 3300HP. High power back then meant a dual final radio. The…
Even today it’s a controversial subject – but we don’t know why. The purpose and importance of grounding coaxial line shields are so critical to safe and clean telecommunication station operation that it should not be a matter of discussion, except as a how-to subject such as this paper represents. The coaxial cable used in…
Half of the following modification increases the AM modulation swing. It allows you to reduce your carrier to around 1 Watt while maintaining a swing of up to 18 Watts. This is good for those of you who want to blast out on AM. This will also drive any amplifier to sound like an RF…