Any citizens band (CB) radio operators here?

Vegas Transplant said:
Modulating on a cobra 29 ltd classic , barefoot, peaked and ,tuned., rk56mike. Also dual wilson 2000 for ears. Been using this or similar set up since 1985. Tried and true. Also have a galaxy dx 59 that i bought at t/s a few years ago that I carry as backup.
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I have reconfigured my set-up since posting this.
Cobra 29 and Texas Star DX 500V for reaching 495 from driveway. Professionally paired and using quick disconnect hardware.
Galaxy for road trips.


CB RADIO | The tale of a CB user ....
 
I finally had some extra time on my hands to set up my little 11 meter rig at the shop. Radio was something that I really used to enjoy back in the day. Being somewhat lonely at times all by myself at the shop, it's nice to be able to key the mic and chat for a little.

This is a good little starter rig for just getting back into it. Just like someone here said,...CB=Constantly Buying... Before long I'll be pusing a little more power.

I hefted my recently purchased antenna up on 40 feet of 1 1/4" black iron pipe so now it's 64' to the tip. Was talking to Spokane Washington from south central PA the other morning. Kinda cool..

Here's a few pics of my current rig.

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tuscarora dave said:
...CB=Constantly Buying... Before long I'll be pushing a little more power.
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Dagnabbit!!! Im the MANIm the MANIm the MAN

I just luuuvvvv dog walking ray-di-dios sparkin' FYUH (fire) on the WYUH (wire)!

There's an old Commodore's song from the '70's:
Captain Quickdraw...from the "Hot On The Tracks" album:

"We're modulatin' from a real super station
Brought together by goverment regulations.
If you continue...we will not let you hear....
or, better still...you're on probation for one year."


CB Radio Forum - a good place to find that pusher.
 
Citifone CD-5. Five channel, crystal controlled 11 tube rig. Cost $160.00 in 1962. Call sign 19A8329. "This is 19-Able-8329 anyone out there?"
 
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feslope said:
...in 1962. Call sign 19A8329. "This is 19-Able-8329 anyone out there?"
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I was born 14 days before 1962 began...lol

By the time we got around to call signs in the mid 70's, it was generic...not even 'officially' recognized by the FCC, but accepted.
Don't even remember how it was formulated, other than being real simple.
Guess that I was a mud duck in those days.
 
was great for road trips in college. multiple hours on the interstate roads and listening to reports of police camped out at various spots. made for a good time of entertainment and good time with "cruising" travel speeds.

the old s-10 truck had an ignition cut-off at 90mph. just couldnt keep pace with those 3 trucks.

the rust bucket was a 2.5 with a 4 speed and topped out around 85.

swapped the same radio from one truck to another... looking back, I think my X or her brother has my radio.

chris<pixelmonkey>:D
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Dagnabbit!!! Im the MANIm the MANIm the MAN

I just luuuvvvv dog walking ray-di-dios sparkin' FYUH (fire) on the WYUH (wire)!

There's an old Commodore's song from the '70's:
Captain Quickdraw...from the "Hot On The Tracks" album:

"We're modulatin' from a real super station
Brought together by goverment regulations.
If you continue...we will not let you hear....
or, better still...you're on probation for one year."


CB Radio Forum - a good place to find that pusher.
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Thanks for the link VT.

Here's a Google Image of the last radio (and probably the next) that I had. I sold it to my brother some years ago and the Bro says if he can figure out where he stored it (if it didn't get lost in a move) he'd give it back to me. That Stalker xx was a good old radio. Peaked and tuned to around (above) 20 watts, solid state, AF, FM, USB, LSB, 80 extra channels installed (40 upper and 40 lower) Dynamic frequency counter, Adjustable output power and connected to an Astatic D-104 powered "Lollypop".

This was one of the loudest barefoot radios in the area back then, and probably still would be today. I might have to take a road trip to Watertown NY and help my Bro look for it.

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pixelmonkey said:
was great for road trips in college. multiple hours on the interstate roads and listening to reports of police camped out at various spots. made for a good time of entertainment and good time with "cruising" travel speeds.

the old s-10 truck had an ignition cut-off at 90mph. just couldnt keep pace with those 3 trucks.

the rust bucket was a 2.5 with a 4 speed and topped out around 85.

swapped the same radio from one truck to another... looking back, I think my X or her brother has my radio.

chris<pixelmonkey>:D
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Sounds like you got behind a few of them Chicken Haulers LOL...

..." Walking tha dog and kicking tha Cat ".

Back in the day, 44 hr team from queen City Tarheel to downtown Shakey was comonplace.
24 hour Big Apple to Holmstead Fla.
32 hour Lil Havana to Quebec.

tuscarora dave said:
Thanks for the link VT.

Here's a Google Image of the last radio (and probably the next) that I had. I sold it to my brother some years ago and the Bro says if he can figure out where he stored it (if it didn't get lost in a move) he'd give it back to me. That Stalker xx was a good old radio. Peaked and tuned to around (above) 20 watts, solid state, AF, FM, USB, LSB, 80 extra channels installed (40 upper and 40 lower) Dynamic frequency counter, Adjustable output power and connected to an Astatic D-104 powered "Lollypop".

This was one of the loudest barefoot radios in the area back then, and probably still would be today. I might have to take a road trip to Watertown NY and help my Bro look for it.

stalkerxx.jpg
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Stalkers are legendary - well worth the trip if you can find that needle in a haystack.

Astatic is also the creme de la creme...but for nostalgic reasons, I stick with the RK56.

I would be most proud to have a set-up like yours in the shop :props:
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Stalkers are legendary - well worth the trip if you can find that needle in a haystack.

Astatic is also the creme de la creme...but for nostalgic reasons, I stick with the RK56.

I would be most proud to have a set-up like yours in the shop :props:
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That RK-56 is a nice mic with many finish options!! I also like the Turner + 3 desktop mic. I have an Astatic handheld powered (not a D-104) and a Cobra handheld both wired for Cobra 4 pin.

I have a Magnum/Tandy Corp. hybrid 10/11 meter mobile unit too but it's a real "Mud Duck" that I regret paying too much for. I am always on the lookout at flea markets and yard sales for CB stuff and old tubs of Car Wax.
 
I left an old 70's model off brand base in Vegas, never took the oportunity to hook it up...I've always used mobile.

Maybe one day I can get a big boy base like yours, at least I will get away from the forum :cool:
 
Vegas Transplant said:
I left an old 70's model off brand base in Vegas, never took the oportunity to hook it up...I've always used mobile.

Maybe one day I can get a big boy base like yours, at least I will get away from the forum :cool:
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Here is short video of the builder running test on my buddy's heater. Now we're talking Big Boy stuff!!

fat man on the hill AMP TEST - YouTube
 
That is absolutely amazing!!!
Swinging 6k on a dead key...woooowww...

[SIZE=+3]AUUUUUUUUUDIIIIIIIOOOOO!!!!!...LOL[/SIZE]

Now that's a radidio, fa sho :dblthumb2:

Reminds me of an old saying, "When E.F. Hutton speaks..."

There's a hand at the top of Fancy Gap VA (8 miles from fictional Mayberry, NC), not far from Pilot Mountain, that shuts down I-77 and the entire valley when he keys up.

And another hand in Jellico, Tn. that plays bluegrass gospel on Sundays doing the same in his area. Takes about 10-12 miles just to be able to reach across the superslab when he is modulating.

Welcome to Jellico

Fancy Gap - Virginia Is For Lovers


Thanks for the intro to big radio videos. I will enjoy!
 
Just for fun...here's a site to look at, Radio Shack Catalogs .

It has all those BIG RS catalogs from 'back in the day'. It is a fun site site to look at.

Bill
 
Vegas Transplant said:
That is absolutely amazing!!!
Swinging 6k on a dead key...woooowww...

[SIZE=+3]AUUUUUUUUUDIIIIIIIOOOOO!!!!!...LOL[/SIZE]

Now that's a radidio, fa sho :dblthumb2:

Reminds me of an old saying, "When E.F. Hutton speaks..."

There's a hand at the top of Fancy Gap VA (8 miles from fictional Mayberry, NC), not far from Pilot Mountain, that shuts down I-77 and the entire valley when he keys up.

And another hand in Jellico, Tn. that plays bluegrass gospel on Sundays doing the same in his area. Takes about 10-12 miles just to be able to reach across the superslab when he is modulating.

Welcome to Jellico

Fancy Gap - Virginia Is For Lovers


Thanks for the intro to big radio videos. I will enjoy!
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I thought you would like that video. 4-10 on the hanger over I-77.

If you walk through about an acre of woods behind the house at "Fat Man's Hill" there is a big concrete pad back there with a monstrous antenna tower on it that sports a full wave 6 element beam setup atop of it. He can switch from horizontal, vertical, co-phazed, or talk on HAM bands all from the comfort of his radio room. The Fat Man on the Hill has been "Constantly Buying" since the 70's. Indeed an amazing setup!! Pretty neat to feel the heat blowing out of that Wizzard Made unit.
BillE said:
Just for fun...here's a site to look at, Radio Shack Catalogs .

It has all those BIG RS catalogs from 'back in the day'. It is a fun site site to look at.

Bill
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Thanks for the link Bill. That certainly is stuff that I'll enjoy reading through.
 
I've been keeping a log here lately of the far away places I skip to on the CB. So far I've talked as far as Spokane Washington, Austin Texas and just the other day made the trip to Jamaica where I was chatting with a guy driving around Jamaica talking on his mobile CB. Pretty cool if you ask me.
 
Base stations have all the fun :(

Mobile is pretty much info and entertainment.

With a properly peaked and tuned mobile, with a good 'ear' (firestick in my case), I enjoy listening to a skipped conversation...especially when I can reach out and touch one of the two. Makes for a great conversation relaying info.

Also, I book marked some videos from youtube : cb radio vs ham radio ~ RedneckMikeSr

Horrible language is the reason for me not posting the actual link. :eek:
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Base stations have all the fun!

Mobile is pretty much info and entertainment.

With a properly peaked and tuned mobile, with a good 'ear' (firestick in my case), I enjoy listening to a skipped conversation...especially when I can reach out and touch one of the two. Makes for a great conversation relaying info.

Also I book marked some videos from youtube : cb radio vs ham radio ~ RedneckMikeSr

Horrible language is the reason for me not posting the actual link.
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They say it's all in the antenna, My SWR is 1.25:1 on one end and 1.5:1 on the other end and I'm 65' to the tip. I'm actually surprised that an omnidirectional antenna is making the trip to Jamaica running only on 100 watts.

If you ever hear anyone calling out "725 here in the Keystone with the wave, break break" you'll know that's Tuscarora Dave.

I actually filed the receipts in my marketing expenses folder. I've had quite a few folks getting on their computers and cell phones and searching "Tuscarora Dave" in google. It really is helping to get my business name out there.
 
tuscarora dave said:
They say it's all in the antenna, My SWR is 1.25:1 on one end and 1.5:1 on the other end and I'm 65' to the tip. I'm actually surprised that an omnidirectional antenna is making the trip to Jamaica running only on 100 watts.

For sure.
There is so much that I've forgotten (or never learned) dealing with the technicals.
I put some colored fingernail polish on certain switches/dials and faceplate to keep me in the out of the weeds.


If you ever hear anyone calling out "725 here in the Keystone with the wave, break break" you'll know that's Tuscarora Dave.
Stored in the memory bank.

I actually filed the receipts in my marketing expenses folder. I've had quite a few folks getting on their computers and cell phones and searching "Tuscarora Dave" in google. It really is helping to get my business name out there.
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^^^
Ingenius tax tip.
 
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AWESOME show of force :dblthumb2:
 
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