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keithj ***
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 232 Location: west midlands UK
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 20:19 Post subject: How do I use CB |
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Hi all, I recently bought a motorhome with a CB in it, it's a Uniden Uniace 200 whatever that is. My question is how do I use it? All I get is a hissing sound when I switch it on (I can get rid of by pressing knobs etc) any help would be appreciated (come back sorry could'nt help it).
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 20:26 Post subject: |
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Check the arial is connected, check to see if it has (27/81) in a circle on the front, then select an empty channel and turn the squelch just enough to stop the hissing, then go to CH19 and say 1-9 a rig check _________________ |
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keithj ***
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 20:34 Post subject: CB |
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Thanks mark i'll try that.
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 20:40 Post subject: |
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By the way Keith, Uniden are one of the best _________________ |
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rallymarshall *******
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 20:47 Post subject: |
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markymoan wrote: |
Check the arial is connected, check to see if it has (27/81) in a circle on the front, then select an empty channel and turn the squelch just enough to stop the hissing, then go to CH19 and say 1-9 a rig check |
does that still work _________________ atb kevin
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 20:50 Post subject: |
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rallymarshall wrote: |
markymoan wrote: |
Check the arial is connected, check to see if it has (27/81) in a circle on the front, then select an empty channel and turn the squelch just enough to stop the hissing, then go to CH19 and say 1-9 a rig check |
does that still work |
Yup, if you are within about 10 miles of someone else with a CB thats switched on _________________ |
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rallymarshall *******
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 19:42 Post subject: |
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il have my rig in the weekend so mite give it a go out on a rally and using it alongside me 81mhz rig
thats if i can find ch 19 on mine, bl00dy sideband rigs dont have the channels where you expect _________________ atb kevin
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keithj ***
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 19:49 Post subject: |
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Mark, when you say try an empty channel do you mean one thats not in use by anyone else at that particular time? if so tried that then switched to CH19 but got nothing and yes it does have 27/81. Checked at the back of the unit and it looks like the arial is in. There is a db meter and the needle barely moves when i transmit?
keith
markymoan wrote: |
Check the arial is connected, check to see if it has (27/81) in a circle on the front, then select an empty channel and turn the squelch just enough to stop the hissing, then go to CH19 and say 1-9 a rig check |
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 19:53 Post subject: |
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That needle/meter is supposed to go to near the top when you transmit, check the hi-low power switch, if its on high then you have a problem. _________________ |
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keithj ***
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 20:29 Post subject: CB Check |
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Mark, just tried it again with power button 4w or 0.4w but the needle is still only moving slightly so i presume it's knackered what do think it might cost to repair (i know a bit like how long is a piece of string)
keith
markymoan wrote: |
That needle/meter is supposed to go to near the top when you transmit, check the hi-low power switch, if its on high then you have a problem. |
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rallymarshall *******
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 21:03 Post subject: |
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it would be cheaper to buy another 1 off eebuygum _________________ atb kevin
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keithj ***
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 21:30 Post subject: CB Check |
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Thanks for that Kevin
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 21:33 Post subject: |
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Or unplug the areal and try, if the needle goes up then its not the rig, only try it for a few seconds as without a load it can burn the thing out. _________________ |
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Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 9:11 Post subject: |
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the ariel could simply need 'tuning' (either lengthen or shorten) you'll need a SWR meter for this _________________
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Does anyone have an old rig they no longer need? Can't really afford to buy a new one and the prices on the blag are pretty steep from what I've seen. _________________ 99/00 Frontera B 3.2 V6
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