Now that FM has been added to CBs, I would love to see digital capabilities added as well.
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FM CB with Digital?
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AB5ID
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What digital modes?
K5MPH
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Digital CB Radio (wow).........
I don't think the new rules allow digital.
Here are some excerpts from the current FCC part 95 rules, there are no emission designators for any digital modes.
Permitted emission types. CBRS transmitter types must transmit AM voice emission type A3E or SSB voice emission types J3E, R3E or H3E, and may also transmit FM voice emission type F3E.
AM and FM. The authorized bandwidth for emission types A3E and F3E is 8 kHz.
When emission type F3E is transmitted the peak frequency deviation shall not exceed ±2 kHz.
Permitted emission types. CBRS transmitter types must transmit AM voice emission type A3E or SSB voice emission types J3E, R3E or H3E, and may also transmit FM voice emission type F3E.
AM and FM. The authorized bandwidth for emission types A3E and F3E is 8 kHz.
When emission type F3E is transmitted the peak frequency deviation shall not exceed ±2 kHz.
NC1
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How would that benefit the average user in real world situations on a daily basis?
Don't really care. Anything that would work well would suffice.
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I happen to enjoy the unregulated trash that flows on the CB. It amuses me greatly. When I need a laxative, I find a CB Pastard.
I would imagine the digital have a much clearer sound that analog. That is basically it.
I would imagine the digital have a much clearer sound that analog. That is basically it.
I have no earthly idea. I was stating a wish. If this format became a trend, like moving from 23 to 40 channels a while back, who knows what would happen?
Maybe, the quality of transmission would improve, and this might attract listeners. FM CB is now in an infancy state. I have not encountered many who are using this mode; however, the number is slowly growing. I know of a CB community who uses CB FM on a regular basis.
I would also imagine that "some" HAM operators with DMR capabilities have tried 10 meters out. I don't really know.
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I can see it now:
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Much better than:
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I will have to give you the weird post prize of the day, Maxwell Smart, LOL. How do you see radio transmissions?
I see you live in Florida. I've never heard echolalia like that in Texas.
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AB5ID
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Well there's no reason you can't run digital now just find a friend that wants to run digital with you on CB. Get you a TNC or an interface for sideband or FM and go for it.
I would prefer having a FM/Digital format for CB where many folks could talk. Talking to one person for any length of time bores me to death, unless the person is not boring.
Lets wait and see if FM CB even catches on before planning the next upgrade.
I can't see TDMA being used on the CB band. If they want digital, they can get an amateur license.
I can't see TDMA being used on the CB band. If they want digital, they can get an amateur license.
Nah, that would ruin it. I don't want to be subjected to OCD protocol that accompanies HAM.
There are way too many rules, regulations and snitches on HAM for my interests. I did not mention TDMA. I don't believe it would take that level of digitalization. DMR sounds more reasonable to me. I prefer considering both options at once.
You forgot to add "I'm back quite" at the tail end. Not sure what the digital word for that would be.
DMR can be TDMA.
I can hear it now,
Lets go to channel 21 slot 2
Or would it be talkgroup numbers? A forty channel trunking system?
tvengr
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Great! That would double the number of channels for lip flapping.
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