A CB or Citizens Band radio has been around since the 1940s. Since then, they have gained popularity with truckers, as well as motorcyclists, hobbyists, and RV drivers. The CB radio gives you the chance to reach out to other CB radio users within a short-range. In cases of emergency, when all other means of […]
Continue readingAfter setting up your CB radio with all of its parts and cables, you would think you are good to go. Unfortunately, your job is not done yet. It is absolutely necessary to fine-tune your Firestik antenna first before you start using the CB radio. Without tuning or with imperfect tuning, the antenna can lead […]
Continue readingA CB antenna transmits/radiates signals downwards, vastly different from traditional antennas that project their signals horizontally or at an angle from vertical. Therefore, a metal surface is required below this CB antenna to reflect the transmission into the atmosphere. The larger and flatter the surface, the better. Now, in this article, we’ll show you how […]
Continue readingA CB can do two things: capture the radio signal and transmit the radio frequency signals. There are multiple reasons why a CB antenna works best when used with a certain type of radio, and a VHF radio is not one of them. Below, we are going to tell you why. Will It Work? Technically […]
Continue readingCB or Citizens Band radio has been around since the 1940s. The FCC controls the CB radio since then. It is a communication mode used for both personal and business operations, as well as controlling model aircraft. CB equipment costs less than other types of radios, and it is legal to use without waiting for […]
Continue readingIf you own a CB radio, it is very likely that you are having issues with increasing its range and power. Don’t worry because it is a very common issue and we are going to show you how to increase watts in a CB radio for better sound quality. Let’s get started! What Is a CB Radio?Now, […]
Continue readingAre you in need of a CB radio but not sure if you need a license or not? Well, here we are gonna clear all your confusion regarding CB radio license. Now, the rules regarding usage of CB radio are covered under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. You do not need a license to use […]
Continue readingTruckers used to travel for thousands of miles, living a life on the road, away from civilization. The only form of communication they had with the outside world was the CB radio. If anything went wrong on the road, CB radios were what saved them, by allowing them to call out for help. But now that communication […]
Continue readingCB radios are great for communication in remote areas. If you are taking your Jeep Wrangler deep into the woods, then getting one of these radios installed is going to help you immensely. But you might not find instructions on how to do it since not many people use CB radios anymore. This is why we […]
Continue readingMounting a CB antenna in your vehicle may seem a difficult process but it’s not that difficult. It is only a bit tricky, if you’re not getting the right kind of instructions. There may be various models of CB radio and antenna available in the market but when it comes to mounting the antenna properly, the […]
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