Ranger Communications Moves It’s Manufacturing Facilities To Vietnam

Ranger Communications Incorporated is in the process of moving its manufacturing plants from China to Vietnam. In the never ending cycle of reducing cost, we have seen CB products coming out of Vietnam. The first product I noticed was the Wilson Silver Load Fiberglass Whips while that brand was under the ownership of Barjan. The second […]

The Story About The TG-56 Microphone

Due to the poor audio quality of the RK microphone, it became necessary to find an alternative noise canceling mic for trucking. Even though the new rigs are quieter, there is still a lot of background noise in these trucks. Most stock mics don’t have good voice reproductive qualities. While a minority do sound good, they […]

LOWPASS FILTERS: IT’S WHAT YOU HAVE AND WHAT YOU DO WITH IT

Lowpass filters are primarily a passive device used in the transmission and reception of radio signals in the BF frequency range (3-30 Mhz). Their intended purpose is to prevent the radiation of signals above 30 Mhz. that often emanate from transmitters due to the mixing of various signals in the transmitter’s internal circuitry.  The filters […]

Kenwood FreeTalk UBZ-LH14 FRS – CB World Informer

Kenwood make serious radio equipment. They were the first with FRS digital scrambling. Kenwood claims the FreeTalk FRS radio line has a full range of features controlled by an easy to use menu program. The UBZ-LH14 is small but has a large easily viewed LCD display with helpful icons, a swivel, fold-down antenna, belt clip, and […]

Proposal To Improve 11 Meters – CB World Informer

As we discussed in the October issue, CB is getting crowded again. Proposals of adding channels are surfacing as they have so many times in the past. More channels are needed. But do we just want to add channels to the existing band as a continuation of what we already have? Remember when the FCC […]

New Products From Anttron

The New Mongoose Model 450 Review – CB World Informer

Here’s a new FCC approved radio from a company I haven’t heard of before. This gold face beauty is made in the Philippines for Fulton Electronics Inc. of Orlando Florida. The face is reminiscent of the old Teaberry radios. Designed with truckers in mind, this unit has a few very useful features that I will […]

Barjan Buys Francis Antenna – A Top Antenna Manufacturer

In it’s quest to own the truck stop market last year, Barjan bought another top antenna manufacturer. Francis antenna has been around for many years. They have manufactured low cost, low maintenance antennas and supplied a lifetime warranty for many years. They finally reduced the warranty maybe five or so years ago. These fiberglass sticks […]

Midland SSB Mobile Model 79-290 AM-USB/LSB-Weather

I don’t have much on this one. I did see it at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year. I was able to get some unadvertised extras while playing with the display prototype unit. We weren’t sure this one was going to be available. They are in the States and I’ve included the […]

MODERN COAXIAL LIGHTNING ARRESTORS: ALPHA DELTA VS. I.C.E.

MODERN COAXIAL LIGHTNING ARRESTORS: ALPHA DELTA VS. I.C.E.This is a comparison report between coaxial lightning arrestor units manufactured by Alpha Delta Corp. and Industrial Communication Engineers, Ltd. Both companies make a variety of such protective devices and are sold worldwide. The I.C.E. design described in this report is protected by a patent issued by the […]