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Many people asked me about microphone wiring. That’s why we have created this page to help people and make them understand that all microphones wired are not the same. Different manufacturers may use a different way to wire microphone. For example, Cobra 4 Pin radios are wired 1) Shield 2) Audio 3) Transmit 4) Receive […]

CB slang is mainly known as the hidden language of truck drivers. In the road, truck drivers use different types of words and languages to warn each other. It can be a warning from a hazard, asking location, calling them to pass and others. CB slang has a long history. But it is mainly known […]

One of the common concerns for new cb radio owners is whether they really need to buy a cb antenna or if they can use their car radio antenna. The problem is that cb antennas can add extra cost to your budget. In addition, installation might require you to drill additional holes on your car’s […]

In youth, a considerable lot of us longed for a radio that would enable us to speak with companions constantly. Designers of Android applications have been likewise roused by the possibility of a walkie-talkie and made an application that enables you to be nearer to your companions. In this article we will inform you regarding […]

CB Radios have a long history. Earlier in the last century before the time of email, and mobile phones, the CB radio was an excellent way to connect with friends all over. One of the things that set the CB Radio user apart from others is that there is a particular lingo attached to it. […]

Nowadays, It is one of the burning question that people new to CB radio operations frequently ask, What is the range of a CB radio? OR another What can I expect for CB radio distance? Those are very good questions, but hard to answer. It is something like asking how long it takes to get […]

What is RF Gain on a CB Radio? RF is used as a synonym for “radio,” in this case a CB radio. It describes the wireless communication of signals through the air rather than through wires like a plug-in home phone. Sound interferes with signals and it comes from the environment, other nearby channels that […]

According to Wikipedia, Citizens band radio (also known as CB radio) is, in many countries, a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals typically on a selection of 40 channels within the 27 MHz (11 m) band. And A walkie-talkie (more formally known as a handheld transceiver, or HT) is a hand-held, portable, two-way radio […]

Today we’ll learn how to build a CB Base Antenna. Let’s Start…. Materials Needed 103 inches of no. 6 bare copper wire 1 round electrical box with 1/2 inch ko’s 4 – 1/2 inch EMT compression connectors, not set screw or die cast 1 inch EMT connector 3/4 inch PVC electrical box with cover Conduits […]

A Citizen Band radio, unofficially called a CB radio, allows you to send and receive radio broadcasts within your local area. The official range of a CB radio is typically 1-5 miles. Each must be certified and represented by an identification tag. It is available from a number of manufacturers and hence, consumers of mobile […]

Citizen Band Radio-What is it? Citizen band radio is a short distance radio communication system that operates within a selected range of forty channels. Majority of countries require no license to operate the radio service. A typical citizen band radio service is a two-way radio system that can be used for personal or business communication. […]

You can fulfill your interest about Citizens Band radio without spending truckloads of money on specific electronic apparatus. The internet is host to numerous sites that live stream CB radio channels from around the globe. Furnished with just a PC, an easygoing audience can “tune in” to discussions running from neighborhood bits of gossip to […]

Communication is one of the basic human desires. You’ll want to keep in touch with friends and loved ones as well as receive important information regularly. As such, man has invented different communication devices throughout history some of which have become obsolete. One device that has remained popular for over half a century is the […]

You’ve already mounted your CB radio and are excited to try it out. After fine tuning the SWR settings you’re sure that the CB will work. But how will you really get to enjoy communicating with other CB radio users nearby? Read on for the complete step by step guide how to operate a CB […]

Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) is non-uniformity mathematical expression. The meter, SWR, is used to measure how good the transmit power signal emitted from a radio is traveling through any antenna system into the atmosphere. What is SWR? According to Wikipedia, In radio engineering and telecommunications, standing wave ratio (SWR) is a measure of impedance matching […]

Do you want to modify your CB Radio? Are you using Stryker and loves to fix your own staff. If you are, then you might be looking for Stryker CB Radio Mods. Let get started… Stryker Radio Mods To get the extended frequency and features you need to modify your CB or Ham radio. On […]

Define Radio Communication Communication has always been an important component of humanity. It is essential because it provides for the transfer of relevant information by whatever medium in use to the relevant recipient and provision of feedback. This is also the mandate of radio communication as a mode of communication. Radio communication is the process […]

A ground plane for a CB radio antenna is the metal surface needed below the antenna. In mobile applications, the vehicle body acts as the ground plane (reflective unit). The metal surface enables the signal generated when transmitting to reflect off the surface and travel into the atmosphere. An antenna ground plane is not to be confused […]

Maybe you’re completing an original installation and need to realize how to ground a CB antenna. Perhaps you’ve already installed it, tried your Standing Wave Ratio (SWR), discovered it excessively high and need to improve your CB antenna. Or on the other hand, maybe you’ve seen that you’re not getting the CB radio performance that […]

Learning how to hook up a CB linear amp (kicker box) is easy. You do want to be careful not to hook up one that is too powerful, or you could have problems with the FCC. The CB comes with 4 watts of power as regulated by the FCC. Hooking up a linear amp can boost that wattage to […]