brockus

brockus

Active Member
i am after gettin a kit for my disco 1

tbh i dnt av a clue what to get ??? :confused:

i dnt no what one u get and what different ones do!! i have done a search on google and ebay but its just head banging...

can some one tell me what sort of funtions they have and also power consumtions i.e watts i no that the unnits will vary etctetc

i live in hull so is ther any wer near me wer i can pop in a speak to sum one (a shop)

??? any advice and help would be great guys

Anthony
 
Most CB Radios run on 12 and or 24 volts, the legal maximum power output is 4 watts, That dosent mean you cant get more wattage latter but there really is no point!

You need 2 basic functions! Squelch And Mic Gain!

Squelch, reduces background noise but also reduces listening range at the same time, turn it till its just silent with no transmission and your good for 3-4 miles listening! Mic gain is how sensitive your mic is to sound usefull if you wish to hold it to your mouth!

Dont worry about UK\EU 80 channel in the UK standard there are 40 channels most people hang around on CH19 and bugger off to another channel when you want to talk the other 40 is for europe same 40 channels different frecuency! Like a high low box in the disco:)

Pretty much anything else are just playbits some are usefull some arnt once again personal choice!

Best advice is on your arial Buy big! The more height you have the better the range!

I have a Moonraker FA5000 with a Trucker 80 arial on a Turbo Magmount!


You need a CB, Mic and Arial, mount your CB in the car plug in your mic and arial and away you go! (you should SWR your arial but not essensial if a pre tuned arial 90% are)

How you fasten the arial to the car is personal choice i use a Mag Mount as i took it off my Scania before i retired from trucking!

There isnt any difference really in em, they all kick out 4 watts or there abouts, midland do some good cheap ones, i use Lymm Truckstop for most CB stuff they have a bit of everything and are really good if it breaks Lorrybits.com,CB,Truck Products,CB accessories,CB Radio,midland CB Radio,truck. CB Radio Starter Kits

Hope this helps somewhat!
 
Last edited:
sniffmydiff said:
Best advice is on your arial Buy big! The more height you have the better the range!
Click to expand...

I was wondering about this, as I only use mine for laning I have only bought a mini stinger with 7" magmount. The plan was with a big mag and smaller anntenae it would be less likely to be removed by low branches etc.

Am I going to have problems with this or will it be ok for signal strength while laning?
 
bobbler said:
I was wondering about this, as I only use mine for laning I have only bought a mini stinger with 7" magmount. The plan was with a big mag and smaller anntenae it would be less likely to be removed by low branches etc.

Am I going to have problems with this or will it be ok for signal strength while laning?
Click to expand...

It wont matter as your all only a few hundred yards apart, it will only matter when your getting into miles apart i have a 5ft one mainly because i use mine to talk to anyone and picks farmers up great in the country,

And as for been removed by branches does this happen???

i had a 5ft arial on a 13 cab roof and often hit bridges at 30 40 mph and never lost or broke one!
 
Have never lost an aerial from my roof but have read a few posts on here about some lanes that have knocked mag mounts off. I needed to replace mine and figured a mini springer is less likely to come off being smaller and lighter while still using the mount for bigger aerials.

As long as its ok for laning (had a feeling I was going to be taking it back for a full size springer) :)
 
My large mag mount with 5' ariel had been knocked off a few times on some lanes .. now changed it for this ... ;)

P241009_1705_02.jpg
 
Paul D said:
My large mag mount with 5' ariel had been knocked off a few times on some lanes .. now changed it for this ... ;)

P241009_1705_02.jpg
Click to expand...


Looks good:) But its just beggin some spotty chav to pull it off,

mind you i had an arial twocked of the magmount few weeks ago, so i took someones advice and got a quick release attachment:)
 
The Mad Hat Man said:
Get the cheapest one Maplins do.
Click to expand...

cheers for all of the replies guys and i have been to maplins and there product is 49.99 it is a small compact unit and a small display only stating what channel your on...

the one that is 79.99 and has a display that shows u the signal strenght ... is it easy to check this on the other one or would you advise me getting the one with it bulit in ??

cheers in advance
anthony
 
storm99 said:
Doesnt matter how pretty you are..i'm sure they will sell you one.
Click to expand...

^^^^^haha^^^^^

Yeah one end into cb other into cig plug or if you want to do it neatly i have mine hard wired into radio power lead at back of the dash. All personal choice, if ya get stuck give us a shout:)
 
sniffmydiff said:
^^^^^haha^^^^^

Yeah one end into cb other into cig plug or if you want to do it neatly i have mine hard wired into radio power lead at back of the dash. All personal choice, if ya get stuck give us a shout:)
Click to expand...

cheers for that and im PRETTY SURE i will be able to figure it out:cool:
if not will give u a shout

cheers for all input guys

anthony
 
while i am on the subject of this, is there a channel for just landies or other channels i should no about ???

cheers
anthony
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

MonkeyLander
A 3D print out for the CB radio.
Replies
1
Views
613
Freddie17
Freddie17
J
Brake light above sparewheel
Replies
2
Views
763
Wizard2003
Wizard2003
S
piston ring size - confused
Replies
8
Views
2K
marjon
marjon
T
Freelander 2 (LR2) FL2 miracle cure
Replies
10
Views
2K
TommyFLand7
T
ryan_1993
Looking at Intercooler Options (nothing too crazy)
Replies
17
Views
3K
dag019
dag019