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Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it
to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but does anyone here know how it is done -- I don't? It may be technically illegal to do this but if the frequencies and power output are correct, I cannot see anyone complaining. In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than dedicated CB ones. -- Alasdair. |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
> In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than > dedicated CB ones. > > -- > Alasdair. but not in this case ........ |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"Alasdair" <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message news:m0nr635ef0etiehdee4tqnk550p553vo1b@4ax.com... > I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it > to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but > does anyone here know how it is done -- I don't? > Yes, and a search on google will easily find this information > > It may be technically illegal to do this but if the frequencies and > power output are correct, I cannot see anyone complaining. > No, it's not Technically illegal, it is illegal. > > In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than > dedicated CB ones. > The new pan european CB radio's are built to the approved spec, and selectivity wise will work better than any HF set on CB. > -- > Alasdair. If you want to Tx on the CB bands then buy a CB, simple really!! |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"Alasdair" <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message news:m0nr635ef0etiehdee4tqnk550p553vo1b@4ax.com... > I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it > to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but > does anyone here know how it is done -- I don't? > > It may be technically illegal to do this but if the frequencies and > power output are correct, I cannot see anyone complaining. > > In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than > dedicated CB ones. > > -- > Alasdair. If you really want to open it there is plenty of information on the internet about how to. However opening the radio is not "technically illegal", it is illegal. Your experience of CB radio's is outdated then!, the modern CB mutli country european radio's in fairness to them are built to a much higher spec than the old CB's!, the modern CB's selectivity will be a lot better than any HF set converted for use on the CB bands. |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"Alasdair" <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message news:m0nr635ef0etiehdee4tqnk550p553vo1b@4ax.com... >I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it > to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but > does anyone here know how it is done -- I don't? > > It may be technically illegal to do this but if the frequencies and > power output are correct, I cannot see anyone complaining. > > In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than > dedicated CB ones. > > -- > Alasdair. > Have a look on www.mods.dk you will have to register but it's free. I hope this NG doesn't turn into uk.radio.amateur with all the flaming and stuff. Yes Im sure you know it's illegal. No one needs to tell you that. As for the Yaesu 817. They are poop. Go for something all HF that will give you 100 Watts out of the rig. Not 5w like the 817. I would recommend Icom 706 and they are around the same price. HTH Andy |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
> give you 100 Watts out of the rig. Not 5w like the 817. I would > recommend > Icom 706 and they are around the same price. > > HTH > > Andy > kwality CB radio .......... |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
Alasdair <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote:
> I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it > to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but bbbbbbwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"wibblywobbly®" <wibblywobbly@mybellyisbiggerthanyours.co.uk> wrote in message news:VHrbi.3759$p8.1543@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk ... > > "Alasdair" <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message > news:m0nr635ef0etiehdee4tqnk550p553vo1b@4ax.com... >> I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it >> to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but >> does anyone here know how it is done -- I don't? >> >> It may be technically illegal to do this but if the frequencies and >> power output are correct, I cannot see anyone complaining. >> >> In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than >> dedicated CB ones. >> >> -- >> Alasdair. > > If you really want to open it there is plenty of information on the > internet > about how to. However opening the radio is not "technically illegal", it > is > illegal. No. Opening them isn't illegal; txing out of band is as is using radios not stamped for use on those bands. > > Your experience of CB radio's is outdated then!, the modern CB mutli > country > european radio's in fairness to them are built to a much higher spec than > the old CB's!, the modern CB's selectivity will be a lot better than any > HF > set converted for use on the CB bands. Horseradish > > |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"deBaser" <a1debaser@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:bRxbi.5386$P57.1956@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net... > > "Alasdair" <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message > news:m0nr635ef0etiehdee4tqnk550p553vo1b@4ax.com... >>I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it >> to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but >> does anyone here know how it is done -- I don't? >> >> It may be technically illegal to do this but if the frequencies and >> power output are correct, I cannot see anyone complaining. >> >> In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than >> dedicated CB ones. >> >> -- >> Alasdair. >> > > Have a look on www.mods.dk you will have to register but it's free. I > hope this NG doesn't turn into uk.radio.amateur with all the flaming and > stuff. Yes Im sure you know it's illegal. No one needs to tell you that. > > As for the Yaesu 817. They are poop. Go for something all HF that will > give you 100 Watts out of the rig. Not 5w like the 817. I would > recommend Icom 706 and they are around the same price. He wants to use it on cb. A 100 watts? are you mad? > > HTH > > Andy > |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"zpk" <zpk_pkearn_class_a_licensee@aruba.eircom.india.ne t.com> wrote in message news:466f05b2.1542355@news.iol.ie... > Alasdair <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote: > >> I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it >> to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but > > > bbbbbbwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh > Did you actually fall to your knees? > > |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
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> > He wants to use it on cb. A 100 watts? are you mad? > >> <snip> No running 100 Watts is not mad. BTW Im not mad ether, but thanks for your concern  Provided you have a clean signal where is the problem? Also just because you have a radio that will run at 100 Watts, it doesnt meen to say you have to run it at 100 Watts. You could run it at 5w for local and then crank it up for DX work. Andy |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"deBaser" <a1debaser@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:Elyci.3509$xH5.761@newsfe5-win.ntli.net... > <snip> >> >> He wants to use it on cb. A 100 watts? are you mad? >> >>> > <snip> > > No running 100 Watts is not mad. It bloody well is on Charlie Bravo. >BTW Im not mad ether, but thanks for your concern > > Provided you have a clean signal where is the problem? The law. >Also just because you have a radio that will run at 100 Watts, it doesnt >meen to say you have to run it at 100 Watts. You could run it at 5w for >local and then crank it up for DX work. Not for CB. 4 watts is your lot. > > Andy > |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"Malkavian" <J.Russel@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:MWPci.292$3j1.77@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net... > > "deBaser" <a1debaser@ntlworld.com> wrote in message > news:Elyci.3509$xH5.761@newsfe5-win.ntli.net... >> <snip> >>> >>> He wants to use it on cb. A 100 watts? are you mad? >>> >>>> >> <snip> >> >> No running 100 Watts is not mad. > > It bloody well is on Charlie Bravo. > >>BTW Im not mad ether, but thanks for your concern >> >> Provided you have a clean signal where is the problem? > > The law. > >>Also just because you have a radio that will run at 100 Watts, it doesnt >>meen to say you have to run it at 100 Watts. You could run it at 5w for >>local and then crank it up for DX work. > > Not for CB. 4 watts is your lot. > >> >> Andy >> > > > Now when replying to your post Malkavian, I had to consider if this was just another lame flame attempt or were you really concerned about people breaking the CB rules. You seemed to make a big deal about output power. You didnt make a big deal about using equipment that wasn't type approved. So to clear things up can you explain your opinion?. Regards Andy |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
"deBaser" <a1debaser@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:m3Sci.87$nE2.51@newsfe3-win.ntli.net... > > "Malkavian" <J.Russel@ntlworld.com> wrote in message > news:MWPci.292$3j1.77@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net... >> >> "deBaser" <a1debaser@ntlworld.com> wrote in message >> news:Elyci.3509$xH5.761@newsfe5-win.ntli.net... >>> <snip> >>>> >>>> He wants to use it on cb. A 100 watts? are you mad? >>>> >>>>> >>> <snip> >>> >>> No running 100 Watts is not mad. >> >> It bloody well is on Charlie Bravo. >> >>>BTW Im not mad ether, but thanks for your concern >>> >>> Provided you have a clean signal where is the problem? >> >> The law. >> >>>Also just because you have a radio that will run at 100 Watts, it doesnt >>>meen to say you have to run it at 100 Watts. You could run it at 5w for >>>local and then crank it up for DX work. >> >> Not for CB. 4 watts is your lot. >> >>> >>> Andy >>> >> >> >> > > Now when replying to your post Malkavian, I had to consider if this was > just another lame flame attempt Another? When was the previous ones? >or were you really concerned about people breaking the CB rules. TBH. It's not my concern. This is Ofcom's territory and whether they choose to act or not is entirely their own affair. >You seemed to make a big deal about output power. You didnt make a big deal >about using equipment that wasn't type approved. So to clear things up can >you explain your opinion?. My opinion is that if you are going to use none type approved equipment then don't draw attention to youself by making it obvious. IYSWIM. > > Regards > > Andy > |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
100w is the norm around here,
most CBers are using HF sets, some of us use HF sets to drive little linears like my 1kw.. it's no good having 4w or even 25w, you just don't get heard, 100w is minimum, i use 250w mobile and even then i struggle to get heard..i might try an aerial as well..!! "Malkavian" <J.Russel@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:uy%bi.7855$P57.6196@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net... > > "deBaser" <a1debaser@ntlworld.com> wrote in message > news:bRxbi.5386$P57.1956@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net... >> >> "Alasdair" <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message >> news:m0nr635ef0etiehdee4tqnk550p553vo1b@4ax.com... >>>I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it >>> to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but >>> does anyone here know how it is done -- I don't? >>> >>> It may be technically illegal to do this but if the frequencies and >>> power output are correct, I cannot see anyone complaining. >>> >>> In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than >>> dedicated CB ones. >>> >>> -- >>> Alasdair. >>> >> >> Have a look on www.mods.dk you will have to register but it's free. I >> hope this NG doesn't turn into uk.radio.amateur with all the flaming and >> stuff. Yes Im sure you know it's illegal. No one needs to tell you >> that. >> >> As for the Yaesu 817. They are poop. Go for something all HF that will >> give you 100 Watts out of the rig. Not 5w like the 817. I would >> recommend Icom 706 and they are around the same price. > > He wants to use it on cb. A 100 watts? are you mad? > >> >> HTH >> >> Andy >> > > |
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Re: Modifying an amateur radio to work on CB.
Now don't go that far..
 "hugh.g.rekshun" <m1adu.m5adu@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:KyVci.110$nE2.62@newsfe3-win.ntli.net... i might > try an aerial as well..!! > > > "Malkavian" <J.Russel@ntlworld.com> wrote in message > news:uy%bi.7855$P57.6196@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net... >> >> "deBaser" <a1debaser@ntlworld.com> wrote in message >> news:bRxbi.5386$P57.1956@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net... >>> >>> "Alasdair" <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message >>> news:m0nr635ef0etiehdee4tqnk550p553vo1b@4ax.com... >>>>I am thinking of buying a Yaesu FT817ND but would like to modify it >>>> to receive and transmit on the CB bands. I know this can be done, but >>>> does anyone here know how it is done -- I don't? >>>> >>>> It may be technically illegal to do this but if the frequencies and >>>> power output are correct, I cannot see anyone complaining. >>>> >>>> In my experience, amateur rigs are built to a higher quality than >>>> dedicated CB ones. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Alasdair. >>>> >>> >>> Have a look on www.mods.dk you will have to register but it's free. I >>> hope this NG doesn't turn into uk.radio.amateur with all the flaming and >>> stuff. Yes Im sure you know it's illegal. No one needs to tell you >>> that. >>> >>> As for the Yaesu 817. They are poop. Go for something all HF that will >>> give you 100 Watts out of the rig. Not 5w like the 817. I would >>> recommend Icom 706 and they are around the same price. >> >> He wants to use it on cb. A 100 watts? are you mad? >> >>> >>> HTH >>> >>> Andy >>> >> >> > > |
