Not New 2 CB But Need Help Setting Up

[poikaa]

Wouldn't it be just far easier to learn the theory then memorization of a pool of questions? There were no pool questions when I got my tickets. You either understood the theory behind the question or didn't. If you have a grip on the theory, then doing practice pool questions makes things vastly easier. You learn nothing by route memorization. The only thing it proves is that you have a good memory.

The goal of memorizing the question pool is to succeed at the test! How many amateur radio operators actually use formal or memorized knowlege in their every day communications?
I for one had learned the early tests by both memorization and strict classroom learning. For what I did not use right away and became interested in I just simply opened more books on the subject. I see every day as a learning process!
Might be considered taste testing food or drinks, you have to sample before investing money! I do this at a micro-brewery for I may not like their version of an IPA!

73 Rod KB8DNS

 

[MissingThe70s80s]

Okay so I bought the following

That Midland Mobile CB I talked about
A COBRA DIGITAL 29 LX CHR LE LX
and
A Sirio GPE 27 5/8 10m & CB Base Antenna


What power pack should I buy to run the Cobra?

 

[mmckenna]

Something very basic, like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-PS9KX...id=1407295563&sr=8-1&keywords=CB+power+supply
will do what you need. An unmodified CB radio will only pull 2 or 3 amps at 12 volts, so this has plenty of capacity to spare. Binding posts on the front will make installation easy.

It's not the highest quality unit, but for a CB it'll do just fine. You don't really need a bigger one, unless you intend on running more radios Higher quality units are out there, but you can easily spend $100 or more. No need to go that far for what you are doing.

 

[mmckenna]

Okay so I bought the following

That Midland Mobile CB I talked about
A COBRA DIGITAL 29 LX CHR LE LX
and
A Sirio GPE 27 5/8 10m & CB Base Antenna


What power pack should I buy to run the Cobra?

Should be a good set up for what you want. Looks like you are off to a good start.
Don't forget the coaxial cable!

 

[poikaa]

Use RG-8u or RG-215 coax for the base antenna, you can use RG-58 but it is a bit lossy, happy medium would be mini-RG-8. RG-59 is TV coax and is not recomended.
The recomended power supply is good and you can power the Midland with it easily. The Sirio is a good brand and should last you a long tine as they are pretty durable. When you get your HAM ticket it will work on 10 meters well.

73 Rod KB8DNS

 

[milkman21218]

Poikka?

Thanks but I KNOW I wont be able to pass the HAM test.

I would like to ask you this. Are you smarter than a 5 year old? The youngest Ham to pass their test is about 5. Some reports say 4. With me being a VE I've tested a 7 year old who passed on first try. And a 11 year old who passed Extra missing just 2 questions. As I have found you can pass if you really want too! Never sell yourself short. You really don't know the fun that you can have just having a Technician class license. And it won't cost much more than that CB radio you just got. And yes you can talk all over the State. Even the Country, or World at times. Just think about it! Try it you may like it.

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