http://yumacb.nice-board.com/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:09:03 GMT 10 http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/11/63/83/16/cber_l10.jpg http://yumacb.nice-board.com/feed/? http://yumacb.nice-board.com/ask-the-cb-guy-f13/thank-you-for-inviting-me-t17.htm The CB Guy I have been working on radios since 1992. I took an electronics tech course from C.I.E. in 1979/1980. I also learned from alot of great tech over the years. If you go to the rci/ ranger communications website i am one of the out of warrenty service centers. If you have any tech type questions please post here or call me at [928]246- 1457. thank you again. kelly/irishman/555 have a great day! Ask The CB Guy! Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:09:03 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/ask-the-cb-guy-f13/thank-you-for-inviting-me-t17.htm#25 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/ask-the-cb-guy-f13/thank-you-for-inviting-me-t17.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/general-questions-f3/cb-problem-mobile-t16.htm perry Now I just bought a Freightliner Columbia,it got hit by lightning and fried my radio.
I bought a new Cobra 29 installed it but,Cannot get any range. 1/2 mile at best. Also this will Not calibrate right,way over 3.
What else is wrong? The antennas are factory as is the coax.
Any help/advice would be very much appreciated.
Thank You]]> GENERAL QUESTIONS Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:20:40 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/general-questions-f3/cb-problem-mobile-t16.htm#23 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/general-questions-f3/cb-problem-mobile-t16.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/for-sale-f11/ranger-ar-3300-10-meter-band-mobile-amateur-radio-tranceiver-t15.htm brujo de la colonia It looks like the one in this e-bay auction link: http://cgi.ebay.com/RANGER-AR3300-RADIO-CB-HAM-SHORTWAVER_W0QQitemZ320215796396QQihZ011QQcategoryZ1502QQcmdZViewItem There are several things wrong with this e-bay auction description: 1.) Look at rear and top of radio, notice all the corrosion on the metal case and screws? 2.) Look at the tape all over it. How's a fellow supposed to hear it well, when the speaker is all covered up in tape? 3.) seller says the radio puts out 100 watts. ... For Sale Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:12:53 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/for-sale-f11/ranger-ar-3300-10-meter-band-mobile-amateur-radio-tranceiver-t15.htm#17 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/for-sale-f11/ranger-ar-3300-10-meter-band-mobile-amateur-radio-tranceiver-t15.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/microphone-info-f7/types-of-cb-microphones-t8.htm Anonymous CB Microphone Types There are several features associated with CB microphones. Some are just for fun, but most have practical uses. Power - Power, or pre-amplified, mic's are microphones that require a battery and amplify the audio before it gets to the radio. This is useful for those who speak softly, or may have a weaker signal. Speaker - Speaker microphones are mic's with the speaker and microphone components in the handset. These types of microphones are typically used with radios ... MICROPHONE INFO Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:35:39 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/microphone-info-f7/types-of-cb-microphones-t8.htm#10 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/microphone-info-f7/types-of-cb-microphones-t8.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/general-questions-f3/frequently-asked-questions-t10.htm Cobra CB FAQ's How far will my mobile CB radio transmit? With a proper single antenna setup, a good rule of thumb is 1 mile per watt of output power. Most newer radios are a the maximum allowed 4 watts which gives you about 4 miles. How far will my hand held CB radio transmit? This depends on where you are at with the radio, and what antenna you are using for it. If you are outside, you will get about 2 to 3 miles. If you attempt to use a hand held in a vehicle, home, or other enclosure without ... GENERAL QUESTIONS Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:03:56 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/general-questions-f3/frequently-asked-questions-t10.htm#12 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/general-questions-f3/frequently-asked-questions-t10.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/mobile-setups-f4/mobile-cb-radio-info-t13.htm Cobra www.off-road.com wrote:The 102" whip antennas with a 6" spring give a full 1/4 wavelength ground-plane antenna at CB frequencies (discounting velocity factors of various conductive materials). The higher the frequency, the shorter the antenna should be and vice versa. When tuned for minimum Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) on Channel 19 (mid-band), the VSWR does not rise appreciably as you move to Channel 1 or 40... such antennas are relatively "wideband". Full-length ... MOBILE SETUPS Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:26:19 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/mobile-setups-f4/mobile-cb-radio-info-t13.htm#15 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/mobile-setups-f4/mobile-cb-radio-info-t13.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/other-technical-questions-f8/some-faq-s-t14.htm Cobra www.advancedspecialties.net wrote: WHAT IS SIDEBAND (SSB)? A - "Sideband" (SSB) is a mode capability found in higher-end CB Radios. You will have access to the Upper & Lower Sideband Modes (USB, LSB), In addition to the "Regular" (AM) mode on each of the 40 channels. When switched to sideband, each receive signal must be "fine tuned" in with the clarifier or voice lock control found on the SSB CB radio, otherwise people will sound garbled or distorted. Keep ... OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:41:15 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/other-technical-questions-f8/some-faq-s-t14.htm#16 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/other-technical-questions-f8/some-faq-s-t14.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/antenna-help-f6/choose-install-a-cb-antenna-t12.htm Cobra All for one.... CB radio antennas, mounts, and cables are really three separate components, each with their own set of obstacles. The three are often grouped together in kits or one-piece apparatuses, so we're going to tackle them all at the same time. Really, this is the best way to go about it, since most compatibility issues that come up will be between these components. Pick a good antenna The most important component to any CB setup is the antenna. If you're going to save money on ... ANTENNA HELP Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:25:59 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/antenna-help-f6/choose-install-a-cb-antenna-t12.htm#14 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/antenna-help-f6/choose-install-a-cb-antenna-t12.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/mobile-base-install-help-f10/choose-install-cb-radio-t11.htm Cobra Choose the right radio for you and your vehicle: When you purchase a CB radio, you want one with all the options you like, and with a look you like. The various features are outlined in the CB radio FAQ's. There are a few other things to consider aside from style and features. Try to walk through the installation in your mind when picking out your radio. You want to make sure you get the right size radio. You don't want a large radio or a CB that hangs low on the mount in a small car. You or ... MOBILE/BASE INSTALL HELP Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:13:28 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/mobile-base-install-help-f10/choose-install-cb-radio-t11.htm#13 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/mobile-base-install-help-f10/choose-install-cb-radio-t11.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/microphone-info-f7/mic-plugs-t9.htm Anonymous [code]]]> MICROPHONE INFO Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:53:42 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/microphone-info-f7/mic-plugs-t9.htm#11 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/microphone-info-f7/mic-plugs-t9.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/intro-to-radios-101-f2/fcc-rules-and-regulations-for-cb-radio-t7.htm Cobra LICENSE REQUIREMENTS At first, users were required to obtain a CB Radio license and call letters from the FCC to operate a CB Radio. However, the FCC was so inundated with requests for CB Radio licenses that they finally abandoned formal licensing and allowed operators to buy CB Radio equipment and go on the air without any license or call letters. Although no license is required to operate a CB Radio, FCC Laws Part 95, Subpart D, which contains the FCC's rules for CB Radio operation, ... INTRO TO RADIOS 101 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:48:16 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/intro-to-radios-101-f2/fcc-rules-and-regulations-for-cb-radio-t7.htm#9 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/intro-to-radios-101-f2/fcc-rules-and-regulations-for-cb-radio-t7.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/forum-introduction-f1/forum-rules-t6.htm Cobra Rudeness and abusive behavior will not be tolerated! Yuma CB'ers was created with the purpose in mind of having a family atmosphere to discuss the hobby of CB radios. Please keep that purpose in mind when you post in here. Profanity, nudity, racial humor or rude remarks will not be tolerated. Any posts created that are offensive in the eyes of the sponsors, or the moderators, will be deleted, the creator will be banned, and removed from the forum permantly. Since Yuma CB'ers has sponsors, ... FORUM Introduction Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:28:06 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/forum-introduction-f1/forum-rules-t6.htm#8 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/forum-introduction-f1/forum-rules-t6.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/antenna-help-f6/mobile-cb-antennas-101-t4.htm Cobra You’ve got a CB radio and now you need an antenna. The antenna is the most important part of any radio system. Even the best radios can’t make up for a poor antenna. A cheap radio and a good antenna will get your signal out and talk better than an expensive radio with a poor antenna. With that said, get the best antenna you can for your application. This document is presented for those new to the CB hobby and is not a step-by-step guide to mounting an antenna—there are just too many ways to mount ... ANTENNA HELP Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:11:27 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/antenna-help-f6/mobile-cb-antennas-101-t4.htm#6 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/antenna-help-f6/mobile-cb-antennas-101-t4.htm http://yumacb.nice-board.com/forum-introduction-f1/forum-disclaimer-t1.htm Cobra You will not post material that is knowingly defamatory, illegal, abusive, threatening, harassing, or racially offensive. You will not persistently create conflict without contributing anything useful (trolling). You will not violate a person's privacy by publishing against someone's will information that is private and personal. You will not post material that is sexually or otherwise obscene and has no educational purpose or any significant relevance to an ongoing and legitimate discussion. You ... FORUM Introduction Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:18:47 GMT http://yumacb.nice-board.com/forum-introduction-f1/forum-disclaimer-t1.htm#1 http://yumacb.nice-board.com/forum-introduction-f1/forum-disclaimer-t1.htm