Hey there, I am new to CB Radio Forum in RadioReference.com

[signalhound]

Hey there, Just quickly, I am new to RadioReference.com and to the CB radio forum. When I registered an account I briefly skimmed through some of the rules on posting threads and debating here. I genuinely hope that I follow them. I do not want or mean to disrespect anyone or offend anyone on any basis here. I do not intend or wat to break any rules. I am just trying to familiarize myself with some of the content here and how I may be able to contribute and take from the forum info or learing experience that can be beneficial to others on the forum and to myself. I really hope that I will get and be able to read some responses to posts or threads that I make to this forum. Thank you to anyone who reads this and who posts threads or comments to my posts. Again, if I do not respond to any posts or threads that are a reply or response to one of my postings, I sincerely apologize. I am really new to RadioReference.com and maybe it is that I just do not know how to use the website or I am not putting in enough effort from myself or something else. Best wishes and 73's to all. Paul.

 

[K4EET]

Hi Paul and welcome to Radio Reference! I suspect that you will do just fine here. Looking forward to seeing your participation in the forums!

73, Dave K4EET

 

[Freemor]

Welcome to the forums. It's always good to see new people and to see people interested in CB radio.

 

[signalhound]

Hi Paul and welcome to Radio Reference! I suspect that you will do just fine here. Looking forward to seeing your participation in the forums!

73, Dave K4EET

Hey there, Dave. Thanks much for greeting me!

 

[merlin]

Welcom to the RR foums.

 

[soberbyker]

Welcome

 

[signalhound]

Welcome to the forums. It's always good to see new people and to see people interested in CB radio.

Hey there, Freemor. I genuinely hope that this message of mine will reach you. I am reachin gout just to acknowlde your message welcoming me. I apprecaite it. I am new to all of this, I have read some of the rules and am doing my best not to break them. navigating around and trying to go buy yhr terminology is a little challenging sometimes. 73's Paul

 

[signalhound]

Hi, I am curious if there are noticeable differences in CB equipment if bought in a different market? Say, would a Uniden bearcat 980 Am/SSB mobile CB radio purchased at Pilot Flying J truckstop somewhere off an Interstate in the U.S. and the same unit purchased at a Pilot Fyling J truck stop plaza in Canada or similarly at some truck stop like a Pilto Flying J in Mexico or a cb shop have a little bit different technical characteristics? Or is a Uniden Bearcat 980 a Uniden Bearcat 980 regard;ess of where it is sold and or acquired on ths continent? I would really appreciate any comments before going out and buying one or any CB radio equipment because I would take any information but any differences however slight if they exist at all into consideration before making a purchase. Looking forward to any comments! 73. Paul.

 

[K4EET]

Hi Paul, based on your username as a ham callsign, it appears that you are in Canada 🇨🇦. Are CB frequencies the same there as here in the United States 🇺🇸? I’m not sure 🤔. Also, the rest of the CB radio’s specifications could be slightly different due to different rules and regulations. That would determine if the radios are the same or not. 73 my friend, Dave K4EET

P.S.: We Are all here to help you…

 

[K4EET]

I forgot to say, the rules for here in the States are found in 47 C.F.R, Part 95. CFR stands for Code of Federal Regulations. I would be glad to compare the rules and regulations if you want me to. Also someone else may chime in that already has the answer. 73, Dave K4EET

 

[K4EET]

I forgot to say, the rules for here in the States are found in 47 C.F.R, Part 95. CFR stands for Code of Federal Regulations. I would be glad to compare the rules and regulations if you want me to. Also someone else may chime in that already has the answer. 73, Dave K4EET

I found this:

RIC-18 — General Radio Service (GRS)

This circular describes, in general terms, procedures, policies and general information concerning the General Radio Service (GRS). Issue 5, June 2024

ised-isde.canada.ca

A quick glance limits CB radios to Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Single Sideband (SSB). That may indicate that the President McKinley II FCC which also has Frequency Modulation (FM) may not be authorized for use in Canada 🇨🇦 as an example.

 

[signalhound]

Welcom to the RR foums.

Thank you for the welcom, merlin!

 

[signalhound]

Welcome

Thank you for the welcom, soberbyker! I hope i have the opportunity to inteact or message or thread. Paul.

 

[signalhound]

Hi Paul, based on your username as a ham callsign, it appears that you are in Canada 🇨🇦. Are CB frequencies the same there as here in the United States 🇺🇸? I’m not sure 🤔. Also, the rest of the CB radio’s specifications could be slightly different due to different rules and regulations. That would determine if the radios are the same or not. 73 my friend, Dave K4EET

P.S.: We Are all here to help you…

K4EET, this is Paul. I just had the opportunity to read posting. O.K. this is interesting to read. My understanding is that due to different Federal rules and regulations in either The U.S. and Canada, the technical specs or performace of the same Brand and model of a radio, in this instance a CB radio could in fact be different. This is influnced by rules and regs... This is interesting, thanks Dave.

 

[K4EET]

K4EET, this is Paul. I just had the opportunity to read posting. O.K. this is interesting to read. My understanding is that due to different Federal rules and regulations in either The U.S. and Canada, the technical specs or performace of the same Brand and model of a radio, in this instance a CB radio could in fact be different. This is influnced by rules and regs... This is interesting, thanks Dave.

Paul, is there a CB radio shop nearby that you could call ☎️ or visit? The proprietor or shop owner should know the answer to all of these questions. Let us know. 73, Dave K4EET

 

[signalhound]

Paul, is there a CB radio shop nearby that you could call ☎️ or visit? The proprietor or shop owner should know the answer to all of these questions. Let us know. 73, Dave K4EET

Hi Dave, thanks for the advoce. There are a couple of retailers that sell CB radios that I can think of. I will give them a call and see what I can find out I will be happy to share what I learn. Paul

 

[Freemor]

Are CB frequencies the same there as here in the United States 🇺🇸? I’m not sure 🤔

The Frequencies and power limits are the same in Canada and the US. I'm not sure if the CRTC has Green lighted FM CBs here yet but as they have always keep the two in sync if not yet then most likely soon. That said the FCC certainly does not seem to do a lot of enforcement around CBs and power and I doubt the CRTC does much either unless someone has all their neighbours appliances talking when they key up.

I keep my rigs strictly legal. and thus try to stay away from second hand rigs that someone has/may have modded. I get out plenty far with a good stock rig.

 

[K4EET]

Hi Paul (@Burnamthorpe),

How do you plan to use your CB radio? As a base unit, mobile unit, or both? Although it does have FM, I really like my President McKinley II FCC CB radio. It is fully legal and has a front-firing speaker. That is really nice for listening purposes, especially if you don’t use an external speaker. Have you got a list of radios that you are looking at?

73, Dave K4EET

 

[signalhound]

The Frequencies and power limits are the same in Canada and the US. I'm not sure if the CRTC has Green lighted FM CBs here yet but as they have always keep the two in sync if not yet then most likely soon. That said the FCC certainly does not seem to do a lot of enforcement around CBs and power and I doubt the CRTC does much either unless someone has all their neighbours appliances talking when they key up.

I keep my rigs strictly legal. and thus try to stay away from second hand rigs that someone has/may have modded. I get out plenty far with a good stock rig.

Hi there Freemor! It's Paul here. I just had the chance to read a comment of yours and about keeping rigs stock. I have a quick question for you. Do you have any opinions on radio communicatons equipment received from a penpal? Here is the reason I ask: I have been a little curious, scientifically and technologically speaking about the differences when acquiring electronics communications equipment. Just a little background. I used to correspond with a penpal who sent to me a hanheld HT transceiver. My first impression when I turned it on is that it is a great performing radio. I sort of thought to myself that it is better than brand new store bought, or used from, say, a garage sale or flea market. The best sounding and performing HT radio I have used I received in the mail after corresponding with a penpal. I guess I could say that it was a gift. SInce then I have hesitated to buy anything from a store or used because I do not really know how it will perform technically speaking, even after readinig the specs. DO you have any thoughts or opinions you could share with me or all of us? Regards.

Welcome to the forums. It's always good to see new people and to see people interested in CB radio.

Hi there Freemor, thank you for the welcome. Regards, Paul.

Welcome

Hi there soberbyker! Thanks for taking the time for welcoming me to the forum. Regards, Paul.

I forgot to say, the rules for here in the States are found in 47 C.F.R, Part 95. CFR stands for Code of Federal Regulations. I would be glad to compare the rules and regulations if you want me to. Also someone else may chime in that already has the answer. 73, Dave K4EET

Hi there K4EET! I really appreciate your taking the time to comment to my thread or postings. Part of the reason why I posted some of thoughts and queerries is that I spend some of my time in Canada and some time in the U.S.A. I go to some of small CB shops and truckstops looking at the CB radio equipmet that is on display and for sale. I think to myself, well, if it is the same brnad and make I guess it is the same regardless where it is available, in which market place, U.S.A. or Canada. Well, when I bought a unit, and upon reading the owner's manual I read a liitl more and there are refernces to U.S. version or Canada version and so on. So I confuse myself with wondering if there are any differences? If my memory serves me correctly, the technical specifications such as receiver sensitivity 0.5 u volts for 10dB S/N or power output 4 watts are the same for the same brand and model of CB unit bought in the U.S.A. or in Canada. So my first thought is that technically speaking the units or the same regardless which market they are sold in. HOWEVER, upon reading the owner's manual their are references sometimes to U.S. version so I get to thinking, why does the owners manual refer to diffferent version? Is there a reason? Do the units perform slightly differently? Maybe not big differences but slight differences? Another thing that I notice is why are the prices for the same brand and model of CB radio different in different markets? Maybe what I should do is place a phone call to the Company who makes them and ask there? Regards to all. Paul.

 

[signalhound]

Welcom to the RR foums.

Hi there merlin. I read that you are an SWL. It has been explained that this is a great part of radio. Some choose to be SWL's instead of transmitting over the air at all! Regards, Paul.