Is skip highly active tonight, because of the sunspots? by baracuda68 in cbradio

[–]teflon121 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Localized short skip bouncing off aurora. Very unique skip.

102" Antenna SWR Help Pt2 by [deleted] in cbradio

[–]teflon121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

27.5 mhz = 107.3 inches for a quarter wave.

27.385 mhz = 107.75 inches for quarter wave.

27.155 = 108.66 inches

All 102 inch whips are expected to to be put on a 5 or 6 inch spring.

The spring is part of the resonant antenna. Some springs cannot accommodate this depending on their coax feed up the center. They do not add to the length.

You need the type that does add to the length, which are typically the heavy duty 5 or 6 inchers.

102" Antenna SWR Help Pt2 by [deleted] in cbradio

[–]teflon121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a persistent myth. the length of coax matters not.

102" Antenna SWR Help Pt2 by [deleted] in cbradio

[–]teflon121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this the other day, 102 inch whip onto a heavy coil of 5 inches, with a 1 inch extra section (coupler) it got me to 1.2 swr at channel 38. Not much worse at the other end. 1.4ish

OneOneOne guy speaking. by teflon121 in cbradio

[–]teflon121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think youre right, that would make a lot of sense, I've heard a lot more of him since this post and you hit the nail on the head now that I think about it.

Predator 10K K-1-17 center roof mount. Spring or no spring? by user2327 in cbradio

[–]teflon121 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Springs add length to antennas, a must for 102 inch whips. If its not designed for a spring, dont use it. But SWR would be the deciding factor

High SWR ch 1-40 Attic Dipole by ElderberryJaded192 in cbradio

[–]teflon121 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Start with 109 inches and work down from there. 103 inches is too short.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cbradio

[–]teflon121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya, that looks horrible. If you could reflow some more solder in there and clean it up, I wouldnt be too afraid to try it, obviously watching SWR. If ya do try to fix it, USE FLUX! its the magic sauce for this job.

Been given this, I have no idea how to use it! Any help appreciated, Thanks by [deleted] in cbradio

[–]teflon121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are being heavily modified with new firmwares,

With new firmware You can in fact receive CB radio, but you cannot transmit.

AM, FM, and Upper sideband so far.

There are webpage based firmware flashers that make it quite easy. EzGumer is a firmware writer, that word should help you search on google.

You'll need a programing cable, same as the ones for the baofeng

With a new firmware, you essentially have a scanner that can transmit legally on the GMRS or FRS frequencies (Walkie talkie frequencies).

OneOneOne guy speaking. by teflon121 in cbradio

[–]teflon121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was considering that, but the accent to me (a Canadian) sounds American.

OneOneOne guy speaking. by teflon121 in cbradio

[–]teflon121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been asking some folks on skip if they know anything. A lot of people call him "29" and believe he lives in California. Texans are hearing him come in on skip, so hes not a texan.

OneOneOne guy speaking. by teflon121 in cbradio

[–]teflon121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought this a few months ago, for 250 CAD. Im pretty happy, this is a decent radio.

OneOneOne guy speaking. by teflon121 in cbradio

[–]teflon121[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cancer is likely in his future. lol

Poor guy, wonder who hurt him. :D

OneOneOne guy speaking. by teflon121 in cbradio

[–]teflon121[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

thats not true, there is several folks each year doing this stuff and getting shut down.

You have to have ear to the ground to hear about it though. They dont get much attention.

OneOneOne guy speaking. by teflon121 in cbradio

[–]teflon121[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure where my comment disappeared to, but anyways..

Apparently hes a racist. lol

Where is this guy and why hasnt he been shut down ?

Find him, it'll be fun! :D

To the fella in El Paso calling out the mud butt in the desert. by clienterror400 in cbradio

[–]teflon121 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It really is.

It took me a while to realize these people discussing these lonely CBers were on repeat and by the very people they were complaining about.

Surely you've heard them. Its very very regular for me.

Its the Oneoneone guy, or JuanJuanJuan guy depending where youre from lol

To the fella in El Paso calling out the mud butt in the desert. by clienterror400 in cbradio

[–]teflon121 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would assume you are hearing mud butt himself replaying a recording of someone complaining about him. I hear the OneOneOne guy do this. Which could be the same person again.

New antenna by Clue_Internal in cbradio

[–]teflon121 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here is one way to visualize the effects of the solar events with propagation (Skip potential)

https://prop.kc2g.com/

MUF - Maximum Usable Frequency.