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Post by mprayii on Jun 15, 2005 13:21:31 GMT -3
I *HAD* a cheap cb radio I bought from radio shack... ya I know thats my first mistake.. It kinda worked, I could recieve sometimes.. But I could never transmit.
So I now have a HAM.. Thats been modified as a CB? (I am new to all this stuff! I tried to research but theres not much out there.) This radio is a monster compared to what I was used to.
Basically, this one doesnt work either. I dont recieve or send. Probably because I dont know how to use/set it up.
Also, I have a SWR meter, and tried to set my antenna (3ft firestick II) But not sure I did that either.
I noticed after I plugged up the HAM that when I key'd in I saw the bars go up on the screen.. (like the cingular commercials)
And now it doesnt do that..
Is there anyone who can walk me through using this radio, or is there a shop someone can recommend I take this radio and my jeep to, so I can get it working? I dont have tons of money to spend, so I am trying to resolve this as cheaply as possible.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Post by Jay on Jun 15, 2005 13:51:35 GMT -3
well where do u live? if ur close i could take a quick look at it. i dont know a hell of a lot but my grandfather used to use em on a normal basis and knows alot if we cant get it. he gave me mine.
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Post by mprayii on Jun 15, 2005 13:55:03 GMT -3
I live in acton, and work in billerica. Any help would be appreciated..
Also do ya know whats the worst that can happen if you key in before setting SWR? I have heard mixed results between bad and nothing can happen. But no specifics.
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messton
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Post by messton on Jun 15, 2005 14:14:31 GMT -3
you have to get it tuned, every cb dont come tuned unless you pay for it, o and it takes hours to tune and is near imposible thats why you pay 40-50 to get it tuned when you buy it
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 15, 2005 14:18:50 GMT -3
In reading there is a CB shop on rt 28, it is called sound unlimited, the owner Dave is a friend of mine.
He might be able to help. Not sure of his number.
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Post by mprayii on Jun 15, 2005 14:21:53 GMT -3
Sound Unlimited
505 Main St, Reading, MA
781-944-1190
That the place?
HA, I was just about to ask if I should take it to the geek squad at best buy to tune it lol! ;D
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 15, 2005 15:35:26 GMT -3
Sound Unlimited 505 Main St, Reading, MA 781-944-1190 100% correct! |
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Post by mprayii on Jun 15, 2005 16:04:27 GMT -3
In reading there is a CB shop on rt 28, it is called sound unlimited, the owner Dave is a friend of mine. He might be able to help. Not sure of his number. I just talked to Dave, and he says he doesnt workon them anymore, just sells new ones and installs them, but he did give me the name of a shop called "HAM Radio" on rt28 in Salem. i am affraid that I might have blown my final set? Make any sence? |
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Post by kaiser on Jun 15, 2005 19:02:25 GMT -3
you may get flamed bad if you bring a HAM radio to a shop with no license. HAMS are pretty strict on illegal operation.
just a heads up
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Post by bluerocket on Jun 15, 2005 19:27:50 GMT -3
Johnny any idea what he'd charge to setup a CB for me? I've been needing one for a while and does he have decent prices?
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Post by mprayii on Jun 16, 2005 0:17:15 GMT -3
Johnny any idea what he'd charge to setup a CB for me? I've been needing one for a while and does he have decent prices? Honeslty I talked to him about that to as a backup plan, and he seems like he has pretty decent prices, give him a call and tell him what you want! He is very friendly. |
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Post by mprayii on Jun 16, 2005 0:22:34 GMT -3
you may get flamed bad if you bring a HAM radio to a shop with no license. HAMS are pretty strict on illegal operation. just a heads up Just want to reiterate <sp>? I am a complete noob! I dont know anything about this new hobby I am trying to get into, someone care to tell me what a friggen BB is haha, cant seem to find it.. .. back to the subject, Yes I found out that it is illegal. Yes I plan on getting my free HAM Licence, hopefully very soon as I hear it isnt to tough. Finally, I got the radio two days ago, free from my nieghber who bought it and had it modified as a new radio from the place he bought it. Its all on the reciept which he gave me today. I called the shop and they are going to help me get it back online. It was purchased in 1996, and If I am not mistaking the FCC didnt offically make this radio/combo or whatever.. illegal until 1999. I am probably way off, but I am trying to learn  And in case you were wondering, its a Uniden President HR2510. (Phillipines) |
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 16, 2005 10:08:02 GMT -3
Johnny any idea what he'd charge to setup a CB for me? I've been needing one for a while and does he have decent prices? Lets see, he charges me regular price, so I think he will do the same for you! I simply work in a shop up the street, he and I are not best friends. |
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