Should my CB be set on AM or FM?
You always want to match your mode with the person on the other end, with AM being the most common for CB radios. To help you understand a bit of what’s happening, in AM mode, your voice is being “carried” on top of the RF carrier. Think of the RF carrier as the car, and the modulation the people in it.
What does St Mean On Cobra CB?
If there is no NB switch, then the CB does not have a noise blanker. Don’t use the noise blanker unless you need to, because it slightly lowers the receiver sensitivity. ST SWITCH – Soundtracker (ST) is a Cobra exclusive noise reduction circuit, to provide quieter reception and stronger transmission.
Do all CB antennas need to be tuned?
Tuning your antenna is mandatory if you want acceptable CB performance. Not tuning your antenna will result in poor transmission and reception performance, and can also result in permanent damage to your radio. You’ll need an SWR meter (available for around $25) in order to tune your antenna.
Can you call the police on a CB radio?
The CB devotee especially listens to Channel 9, the emergency CB channel commonly used by motorists in trouble. Electronics stores selling CBs say they are good for calling police in an emergency. For a few others, listening to Channel 9 is a low- priority duty, and it is monitored only during quiet, nighttime hours.
What band should cb be on?
27 MHz
1.1 Citizens’ Band (‘CB’) radio operates in the 27 MHz band. It is a short-range radio service for both hobby and business use. It is designed to be used without the need for technical qualifications. However, its use must not cause interference to other radio users.
What does CW mean on a CB radio?
CW stands for “continuous wave” transmission. Once upon a time, Morse Code was Amateur Radio’s only mode of communication, but while the technology took the world by storm, early wireless communication efforts lacked efficiency and clarity.
What is sound tracker on a CB radio?
With a SoundTrackerTM CB, the noise level is cut up to 90%,which increases the signal-to-noise ratio and dramatically improves signal clarity.
What is WX on a CB radio?
You can broadcast and receive regular CB transmissions when the switch is on CB, and receive (not broadcast) the weather channels when the switch is on WX. You can broadcast and receive regular CB transmissions when the switch is on CB, and broadcast over PA when the switch is on PA.
How high should my CB antenna be?
Generally, the higher the antenna is above ground, the better it will perform. Good practice is to install your vertical antenna about 5 to 10 feet above the roof line and away from power lines and obstructions. Remember that the FCC limits your antenna height to 60 feet.
What kind of brackets do I need for a CB radio?
Radio mounting brackets, slide mounts and thumb screws. A suction mount for use on a window or other flat surface, designed to hold a small CB or similar radio. The mount comes complete with a small bracket to fit the CRT ONE and CRT SPACE radios (and any others such as the Team which are the same size).
Is there a SWR button on a CB radio?
Many Cobra CB’s, like the Cobra 29 LTD Classic and the Cobra 29 LX, have both a switch, or a button, and an SWR CAL knob. Some radios do not have the SWR calibration knob and instead will automatically calibrate your meter (not the antenna!). Research which radio has these features first.
What does a meter do on a CB radio?
Many CB radios have a built-in meter for testing your antenna system. It’s an extremely useful function to have as it can make your system work well. This testing process revolves around something called “S.W.R.” or Standing Wave Ratio.
Do you tune your antenna to your CB radio?
A common misconception with SWR tuning is that you are tuning your radio, or tuning your antenna to your radio. This isn’t what’s happening at all, rather, you are tuning your antenna to the vehicle on which it’s mounted. Once you’ve set your SWR, changing radios will NOT affect your readings. You do not tune your antenna to your CB!