JohnnyFingers
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I'm hearing this radio can be modified to receive upper and lower sideband. Does anyone know how to go about doing this? Thank you in advance
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Midland 75-822 2 in 1 handheld CB Radio Question
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Not sure where you heard of that, but it doesn't make a lot of sense. It is an AM only radio.
It can be modified to cover 40 illegal channels above the CB band, and 40 illegal channelsl below, but it's still AM.
It can be modified to cover 40 illegal channels above the CB band, and 40 illegal channelsl below, but it's still AM.
JohnnyFingers
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Oh ok I got it wrong. Sorry I'm still new to the CB world. Any idea how to get the above and below 40 channels on this radio
Yes, but I'm not going to contribute to new CBers operating on illegal frequencies.
JohnnyFingers
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I'm in Canada, FCC rules don't apply. I must apologize when I said I was new to CB I meant the terminology. I've been using CBs since the 80s but never understood the different channels and frequencies but I am in the process of educating myself. Thank you so much for your help alchuete it is greatly appreciated.
Those frequencies are illegal in Canada as well. RIC-18 — General Radio Service (GRS) - Spectrum management and telecommunications
In any event, all you need to do is Google what you're looking for, and it will eventually come up. It just isn't something I am willing to post here, and might even violate the forum rules.
Most of the traffic on those illegal frequencies is also SSB, so what you are going to potentially hear on those frequencies with an AM radio is likely to be extremely limited.
In any event, all you need to do is Google what you're looking for, and it will eventually come up. It just isn't something I am willing to post here, and might even violate the forum rules.
Most of the traffic on those illegal frequencies is also SSB, so what you are going to potentially hear on those frequencies with an AM radio is likely to be extremely limited.
JohnnyFingers
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I didn't know it was illegal here as well. As a result I will not be modifying this radio as I don't want to break any laws (or the radio). Once again alcahuete I appreciate your help and I thank you. This is what I love about this forum. So many nice and knowledgeable people who are willing to share their knowledge.
You're welcome!!
I don't know the specifics on type acceptance in Canada, if that's even a thing up there. Generally speaking, it is NOT illegal to monitor those frequencies. So assuming the type acceptance (or equivalent) is not violated by doing the modification, you should be good to go. That's between you and Canada.
But as I mentioned, the bigger issue is that most of the traffic on those frequencies is SSB. You catch AM every now and again (especially the frequencies below Channel 1), but for the most part, it is SSB. But heck, I'm all for modifying equipment, personally, as long as you aren't using it illegally. If you want to monitor, I say knock yourself out, as long as your government agrees.
I don't know the specifics on type acceptance in Canada, if that's even a thing up there. Generally speaking, it is NOT illegal to monitor those frequencies. So assuming the type acceptance (or equivalent) is not violated by doing the modification, you should be good to go. That's between you and Canada.
But as I mentioned, the bigger issue is that most of the traffic on those frequencies is SSB. You catch AM every now and again (especially the frequencies below Channel 1), but for the most part, it is SSB. But heck, I'm all for modifying equipment, personally, as long as you aren't using it illegally. If you want to monitor, I say knock yourself out, as long as your government agrees.
And to explain what I was talking about earlier with the extra frequencies, the CB band (General Radio Service in Canada) starts with Channel 1 at 26.965 MHz and ends with Channel 40 at 27.405 MHz.
What this modification for your radio does is add extra channels below 26.965, and additional channels above 27.405.
What this modification for your radio does is add extra channels below 26.965, and additional channels above 27.405.
JohnnyFingers
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I appreciate the info. I thought if i could get ssb on it, it would be a nice option
slowmover
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