How to Repair a CB Radio
There are millions of Citizen Band (CB) radio users in America, and the CB radio has become a common automobile accessory. CB radios are built to last but occasionally a CB radio may require repair....
View ArticleHow to Use A SSB CB Radio Properly
What is a SSB CB radio? It is a higher power type of CB that can transmit farther. Here is how to use one.
View ArticleHow to Wire Electric Brakes on a Trailer
If you plan to use a vehicle to haul a trailer, it is important that you connect your electric trailer brakes.
View ArticleHow to Tune a CB Radio Antenna
If you have a CB radio and an antenna, you have to take precautions with the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) so that you do not damage the CB radio itself. The standing wave ratio pertains to the channel...
View ArticleHow to Hook Up a CB Linear Amp
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...
View ArticleHow to Match a CB Antenna
If you have a CB radio, you need to know how to match the CB antenna so that you do not damage the radio. If the antenna standing wave ratio is not set correctly, not only can you damage the radio, but...
View ArticleHow to Tune Antennas With a Cobra 29
Knowing how to tune antennas with a Cobra 29 is important so that you have a good standing wave ratio when transmitting. When you install the radio, you do not want to use it until you make sure that...
View ArticleCB Radio Etiquette
CB radios are a useful tool to use when traveling and can also serve as an excellent diversion when on long trips. CB radios are primarily used by truck drivers for updates on traffic conditions and...
View ArticleHow to Peak & Tune a Cobra 29 Ltd CB Radio
Tuning your Cobra CB, or any other CB, will increase the accuracy with which it delivers and receives signals. A correctly tuned CB radio will have clear reception and the most powerful possible output...
View ArticleHow to Increase Power Output on Cobra CB Radios
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) limits the maximum power a CB radio can transmit at 4 watts. You legally can't boost the radio's power. However, power from the Cobra radio isn't the only...
View ArticleCB Radio Vs. 10 Meter Radio
The radio hobby enthusiast enjoys operating two-way radios. The most common radio is the low-power Citizen's Band (CB) radio because it can be operated by the general public at any age. The 10-meter...
View ArticleHow to Set Up CB Radio Antennas
The key to setting up a Citizen Band (CB) antenna is to match the length of the whip to the output requirements of the radio—called tuning the antenna. The efficiency of the antenna and cabling can be...
View ArticleHow to Use a Mobile CB Radio Antenna for a Base Antenna
Mobile Citizens Band (CB) radio antennas are designed for maximum efficiency when used on the metal surface of a vehicle. All antennas require either a metal surface or wires buried in the ground to...
View ArticleHow to Tune a Galaxy 959 CB Radio
The Galaxy DX 959 CB radio, produced by the Galaxy Radio company, is a mobile citizen's band radio suitable for use at home or in your vehicle. Due to their reliability and ability to operate during...
View ArticleProper Two-Way Radio Etiquette
Proper conduct on a two-way radio not only displays good manners, but may save someone's life. Enunciating poorly may confuse a listener providing help, and clogging the airwaves with banter may...
View ArticleHow to Program the Radio on a Kenwood TM-271A
The Kenwood TM-271A is a 60-watt mobile radio transceiver with features including multiple scan functions and NOAA Weather Band and emergency alerts. The TM-271A also offers up to 200 programmable...
View ArticleInstructions for a Cobra CB Radio
Cobra has been manufacturing CB (Citizen Band) radios for more than 40 years and has introduced many different models. Most of these operate along the same general guidelines. The 29 LTD Classic and...
View ArticleHow to Calibrate a Radio Shack SWR Meter
The Radio Shack standing wave ratio meter (SWR) is used to check the standing wave of a CB radio or a ham radio. The meter measures the SWR during transmission. If the standing wave is too high, the...
View ArticleCB Vs. VHF Radio
Citizen's Band radio and the newer VHF Multi-Use Radio Service or MURS, allow consumers to transmit over short distances at low power without a license; although only CBs can interface with a...
View ArticleBeldon RG-8/U Coax Specifications
Belden RG-8/U coax cable carries radio signals from a radio to an antenna. Used with signal levels over 25 watts and lengths of cable over 25 feet, RG-8/U carries signals in the high frequency, VHF and...
View ArticleUniden CB Tips & Tricks
From its most basic to its most advanced models, Uniden CBs are equipped with built-in functions that will help your equipment work at its optimal performance. The same basic principles of adjusting...
View ArticleHow to Reset the Microprocessor on an RCI-2950
The RCI-2950 is a citizens' band radio (CB) from RangerUSA. The RCI series consists of CBs with 10 and 12 meter bands, variable output power control, noise blanker and 10 programmable frequencies. The...
View ArticleHow to Modify a Cobra CB Radio
It is illegal to modify the Cobra CB (Citizen Band) radio's circuitry to boost the radio's output. However, you can modify the Cobra CB radio antenna. Modifying a CB radio legally by altering the...
View ArticleHow to Boost CB Power
Citizens band radios normally operate at around 5 watts of broadcast strength. However, those that need to use a CB radio for other emergency uses may need to boost that signal. Use of linear...
View ArticleHow to Adjust a Cobra CB
Starting out as a small TV repair business in 1948, Cobra Electronics Corporation continues to design and produce electronics products for consumers worldwide. Some Cobra products include radar...
View ArticleInstructions for How to Tune the SWR on a CB Firestik Antenna
SWR, or standing wave ratio, is an electrical measurement that assesses a CB radio system's resonance with the 11-meter, Citizen's Band frequencies. When the radio and antenna achieve matching...
View ArticleHow to Set the SWR on a Wilson 5000 Antenna
Before you begin using your CB radio, it is important to adjust your Wilson 5000 antenna to a working SWR level. The SWR, or standing wave ratio, measures the impedance mismatch between the antenna and...
View ArticleHow to Adjust the SWR on a Uniden CB
SWR, or standing wave ratio, measures impedance difference between your CB antenna and radio. When the antenna's impedance, or resistance to electrical current, is balanced with that of the radio, your...
View ArticleHow to Unlock a Uniden
Uniden manufactures a range of CB radios, radio scanners, marine radios and other wireless communication devices. Many of the company's electronics feature a control lock that prevents accidental input...
View ArticleHow to Make Cobra 29 LTD Hear and Receive Better
Cobra's LTD 29 model Citizen's Band radio features the full 40 channels allowed and a heavy-duty microphone. The radio provides 4 watts of AM radio frequency output with a switchable automatic noise...
View ArticleHow to Stop Noise Coming Through a CB Antenna
External noise can be a distraction when using your CB and can cause your CB to be at times unusable. There are two ways noise can come through your CB radio: through the power supply or through the...
View ArticleHow to Build a 5/8 Wave Dipole Antenna for 11 Meter
A 5/8 wave dipole antenna consists of two equal lengths of wire, connected to a transmission line in the center. Each of the wires is equal to 5/8 the length of the frequency's wavelength, which for 11...
View ArticleHow to Calibrate a CB Radio Antenna
Calibrating the antenna to your Citizen Band radio is needed to get the maximum performance out of your CB. To calibrate your antenna you will need to use an Standing Wave Radio to get a read on your...
View ArticleHow to Wire an Astatic D-104 Mic
You can modify the connection on your vintage Astatic D-104 microphone to interface with a CB or Ham radio. The metal microphone from the 1930s has a classic design and sought-after quality, but the...
View ArticleTypical CB Radio Range
If radio communications interest you, try Citizen’s Band radio. While the range of these radios with the proper antenna is generally on the order of a few miles, in the right conditions you can reach...
View ArticleHow to Carry on a Conversation on a CB Radio
CB radio was a very popular method of communicating while on the road before the cell phone took over as the mobile communication method of choice. While its popularity since the heydays of the 1970s...
View ArticleWhat Is the ANL Button on a CB Radio?
The Automatic Noise Limiter button on your CB radio reduces the amount of noise and audio interference coming from your automobile's engine and transmitted through your CB's speaker. The feature also...
View ArticleHow to Talk Long Distance on a CB Radio
While Citizen’s Band radios are intended for communications over short distances, from time to time, the band will “open." Instead of talking with a fellow CB’er over a few miles, communications over a...
View ArticleHow to Increase the Receiving Range on a CB Radio
CB radios are used by hobbyists and professionals the world over to communicate with other nearby CB users. A CB has a maximum legal broadcast strength of around four miles, though the signal is...
View ArticleWhat Happens If You Don't Tune a CB Radio Antenna?
FCC regulations allow CB radio users to broadcast with a power of 4 watts or less. This makes tuning your antenna essential in order to make sure that maximum power is being transmitted by your...
View ArticleWhat Does the Delta Tune Knob on a CB Radio Do?
Your Citizens Band radio includes an array of controls for receiving, adjusting and listening to audio from other CB radio users. The radio's delta tune knob, also known as the clarifier control,...
View ArticleDangers of CB Radio Radiation
When mounting a CB antenna to a car or house, few people stop to think about what effect those radio waves may have on the people around them. According to the FCC, a CB radio doesn't generate a strong...
View ArticleCB Radio Wattage Restrictions
CB radio power output is limited by federal law, and CB radios come from the factory already adjusted for maximum allowed output. However, while thoughts of shrugging off the law might be tempting,...
View ArticleHow Did Radios Help US Troops Communicate During WWII?
From the earliest days of its development, radio has been an important asset in war. World War I saw the first large-scale deployment of radio communication technology, although the equipment was...
View ArticleHow to Program a Channel Frequency on a Uniden Radio
Uniden's line of scanners includes two versions of an AM/FM clock radio with weather broadcast capabilities in addition to programmable channel frequencies. Programming the frequencies that you listen...
View ArticleFCC Rules on Appropriate Language on a Two Way Radio
A two-way radio really goes beyond the realm of walkie-talkies, CB radios and amateur radio – although those are more well-known. The Federal Communications Commission oversees other two-way radio...
View ArticleHow to Connect a CB Radio to a Battery
Whether you are planning to install your CB radio in your car or want to be able to use it when the power is out during an emergency, connecting it directly to a battery is the way to go. You can use a...
View ArticleThe CHP Use of a Citizen's Band Radio
The California Highway Patrol doesn't let the fact that the citizen's band radio service -- also known as CB radio and dating back to the 1940s -- affect its decision to use it for CHP enforcement....
View ArticleHow to Check the Outgoing Wattage on CB Radios
CB radio output wattage can vary if there are problems with the transmitter output in the radio and with other factors. Measuring the radio's output power with a wattmeter and "dummy load" checks the...
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