Is the classes on the website mobile friendly? As in can I do it all on my phone

@SnailTrail4x4

6 жыл бұрын

Yes they are mobile, tablet or computer friendly. They are the study classes to help prep you for the FCC test. You can find more info at myoffroadradio.com

@degardner84

5 жыл бұрын

The other benefit to ham radio vs CB is that some ham radio bands use repeaters that will give you several miles of range where CB does not have anything like that.

@rpcomms1

4 жыл бұрын

@@degardner84 Sorry Dave ,that statement is not quite true,CB Parrot,Split frequency repeaters and ROIP are going on in UK and Eu lands,bit of a misnomer there.Plus Australia can use UHF 477mhz CB radio and use repeaters on there CB UHF band.

@degardner84

4 жыл бұрын

@@rpcomms1 ok, I didn't know that about the UK. Thanks fo the info. 😊

@roberttretola8263

4 жыл бұрын

@@degardner84 You can very well use a repeaters with CB radios in the USA, as the same you can with ham radios. There are people who have very large CB base stations that offer repeaters for those using only CB radio. There are also devices that anyone can purchase to start their own repeater technology on there own with their cb radios. Repeaters are most common with Ham radios, and are available for CB radios as well, there is no laws from the FCC saying you can't use this technology with CB frequencies .Look at the smart phone apps that offer CB Chating , which you are using a CB repeater to get your voice out on the CB frequency from your cell phone, that is just 1 example.

CB (citizens band) radio is an unlicensed service operating at about 27MHz (11 meter wave length). The band is divided into 40 distinct channels. The mode of transmission for CB radio is either amplitude modulation (AM) with a maximum transmit power of four watts, or single side band (SSB) with a maximum output power of 12 watts. CB radio is for voice communication only. CB operators are not required to identify themselves during transmissions and commonly use nicknames referred to as “handles”. Amateur radio (ham radio) is a licensed service and requires passing an FCC exam and being issued a license and call sign. There are different levels of license with each requiring an additional test and allowing more operating privileges. There are bands of frequencies all over the radio spectrum allocated for amateur use. The bands of frequencies range from below the AM broadcast band all the way up to microwaves. The modes of transmission in ham radio can be AM, FM, SSB, CW (Morse code), several types of digital transmissions (used for both voice and data) and even a slow scan TV mode. There are also amateur satellites orbiting the Earth that relay signals. The allowable transmit power in amateur radio can be as much as 1,500 watts. When transmitting ham radio operators must identify themselves with their FCC issued call sign. Amateur radio operators commonly provide communications in the event of an emergency. Both CB and amateur radio are specifically for personal communication; commercial or business use is prohibited.

@25aces

5 жыл бұрын

This 30 second read was more informative than the 5 minute video, thank you.

@charliejeans2413

4 жыл бұрын

@@25aces yes, Pay for the liscence and training channel. If you want some talk while travelling go CB..if you are flying, hiking, marine, 4x4 club, then maybe a ham or FM, UHF just to have the same chat channels as the club.. Many clubs will have extra liscenced channels to broadcast. So even thought you see Ch. 44, 44, 45, 46, 47,49, 50, 52, 53. E.g.. these will be the private liscenced channels, there's 1000.s of Frequencies so a private channel can be, 49.650. 49.660, 49.670 etc. All 'sub channels to the main frequency. Not rocket science, your mobile phone is exactly the same, only your individual frequency can be 'dialed' ( and monitored, listened to ) which these ph. / private channels, selling point is privacy ! Lol They usually don't cost the members anything, but your radio receiver needs the program to be updated and on the device to join the conversation. ( usually a good deal can be found if you buy from the club with there channels, ) The radio will still have all the other channels working as well. The only reason you have these extra channels is so you don't have to listen to the trucks or council workers on the same channel. Personal choice is pretty much the answer, which do.you prefer and is the group in private channels ? Then your Q, is. how much will i use it, how far will it broadcast/ recieve, how long does the battery last ? There are some issues in some countries, where use of VHF is illegal, like Afghanistan. But in commonwealth countries no problem. Some new multi band radios coming out of China are banned from sale, bc ? Why can't we have 1 radio with many frequencies? Police, army, emergency, etc all use radios of some type, you can hear them talking but tgey are trained not to talk in a way to give out information. They use ph. Now for conversations private radio channel.. btw TV is radio waves as well. Tesla the champ worked it all out in 1890. Including remote control. Radio waves again. So there all a variation of the same electrical frequency. Hope I didn't loose you. Cheers. .

@PalmBeachJunk

4 жыл бұрын

Well done. Even used semicolons like Henry Davis Thoreau.

@N2YTA

4 жыл бұрын

@@PalmBeachJunk I compose posts in Microsoft Word for the spell checking and punctuation, then copy & paste; I’ll pass the compliment along to them!

@t.n.s.hilton3697

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliejeans2413 very informative

My neighborhood has a descent amount of CB. Even with a vehicle type antenna inside my condo, I can still pickup quite a bit of talk and can communicate with some of them. I got back into CB to mostly use on the Interstate. Works good for that. There are also times when you are only trying to communicate with those in your general vicinity, and it is good for that too.

@N9YSQ

Жыл бұрын

Antenna height above ground is going to help. You get more benefit if you invest in the antenna and coax. If you want local AM then you want a 1/4 wave ground plane antenna, or 1/2 wave dipole antenna or a jpole. At 26 mhz the jpole won't be as small as the ground plane. For ssb you want the 1/2 wave dipole or a directional beam. That is where decent antenna "gain" comes into play. What will matter is any hoa restrictions. I would go for the ground plane antenna

I'll tell you the difference. I got a real kick out of CB and then I got my ham licence. It was like talking to the Fonz at a party and then meeting Sheldon cooper at a wake. I could go on but there it is in a nutshell.

@appalachianunderground8474

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comparison

@achirichello1208

2 жыл бұрын

Damn.

@anthonywychock3449

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@mauricevde

2 жыл бұрын

Bazinga !

Ham radio requires you to sit several exams to gain a licence that shows you have the technical knowledge ,an understanding of radio regulations and the principals of radio theory to operate over a wide spectrum of frequencies without causing interference to other radio users or electronics around you. CB does not, it is free to all citizens with just a few basic regulations.

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, more or less true, to get the lowest level Ham Radio licence you only need to take one test.

@terrymac9570

5 жыл бұрын

SnailTrail4x4 and there are 8 y/o girls passing it’s that simple

@svrsxlt

4 жыл бұрын

Eh sorta true. You take one test and that's how you get your lisence. You actually don't have to understand anything if you're good enough at memorizing answers since all the current questions are posted. Cb is free to all citizens with few regulations which can cause certain issues as well.

@GoA7250

2 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 What does more or less true mean? One is regulated and a licince is required, the other anyone can get a radio and talk shit.... Interesting, almost like it means something!

Two people who know nothing about radio, talking about radio. Nothing to see here.

@wvcaver774

5 жыл бұрын

BTW some of the answers I see on the hamradio FB pages is pretty sad !

@zoolkhan

5 жыл бұрын

@Steven someone who knows, can tell if someone else does not know. David is spot on here. These guys are clueless. They could not radio their way out of a wet paper bag. I would be more supportive if they would show that theyre genuinely interested into radio hobby, but all they care for is how to equipp their 4x4 for some pointless CO2 wasting.

@1968DodgePolara

5 жыл бұрын

yep they know nothing I been talking on CB and ham for years they miss the obvious ...

@raymondschmidt2003

5 жыл бұрын

well I seem to agree with you , but cb radio and murs radio is great

@turyb.goodiii7356

5 жыл бұрын

Noticing that the radio community is full of dicks!

Ham better in some situations cb is better in others

over simplified description cb uses am ham uses fm well not true you can run am or sideband or dmr cw or whatever floats you boat. and cb uses sideband to!

@rpcomms1

4 жыл бұрын

FM cb used in quite a few places legally around world,not just USA on AM\SSB

@TurboRetard

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah lots of cb use SSB

@Camman010

3 жыл бұрын

FM CB is illegal in North America. SSB was used on CB but they found that in the US the people weren't smart enough to know how to use it so it died out. Ham can use any mode of communications so long as you stay within the band width for that band.

2:27 When I was a kid I hooked up an old CB radio to a random 12 volt transformer, connect some speaker wire to an old telescopic radio antenna and i could hear and talk to people.

@karvast5726

5 жыл бұрын

I have one exactly like that and a 12v transformer never tried it idk if there is any communication in my area

@wesleybuff2536

4 жыл бұрын

So, this is a cyclical sort of thing that goes up and down. You could talk to Australia one year and three years later barely be able to talk into the next county. This relies on tropospheric propagation which follows the cycles of the sun.

Snail trail meant something different when I was in High School 😂😭😅👍👍🌹

@TheRandomDead

3 жыл бұрын

Chicks in cars loaded with subwoofers

Is initiating contact on a ham radio similar to the military? When we were trying to establish comms, we had to say "any station on this net, this _____,over" is it that same or is there a different way?

i have one icom with 4 digits in the front p0 p1 p2 p3 i donr know how to program it or change frequency or tune it any help please ?

Is the next video about the difference between a bike and a aircraft carrier?

@EarthRockerAdam

4 жыл бұрын

You joke cause you know, but I thought they were the same thing. That's how I ended up here

I have been a lover of radio since I was a kid. Walkie talkies, cb radio, ham radio all of it. Not sure why, just have always loved radios.

@ChrististKing

4 жыл бұрын

*RADIOOOOOO*

how many hours is your ham radio course ?

Matter of fact CB used to be part of the ham band it was called 11 meter

CAN I USE A FRANCIS PRE-TUNED CB ANTENNA ON MY WILSON 1000 BASE FOR CB?

A ham since 1975, it seems to me like overkill, to get a ham license just for 4 wheeling. Have you ever considered other radio services, such as GMRS, MURS, FRS?

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

The use of repeater where we are is great. I can call in and let my group know that I just hit the trail, and I'll be at camp in 3 hrs. Something I can't do with a smaller direct one to one radio

@tac73

5 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 Not that you'd want to do this... But, you can own, & operate your own GMRS repeater(s). A full duplex system would be pricy. But, a simplex system is far less costly, & complex.

@ronaldonmg

5 жыл бұрын

The international communication community wants the frequency-bands and strong transmitters reserved for serious users, so they can be used over serious distances when the need arises. There's no point in wasting shortwave-bands on local chitchat

@pupdaddymail

5 жыл бұрын

The problem with GMRS ( and MURS by extension) is that there is almost nothing available in practical equipment available. What is there is miserably over priced, under powered, and under featured. Midland being the big name there. So as a last resort people are buying Chinese Type 90 transceivers to use for part 95 (GMRS) because they have the higher power that a GMRS license allows and a good combination of affordability and performance. Getting a GMRS license and using the part 90 radios seems to be a very attractive solution there. In GMRS, Midland is NOT your friend.

@christianbrotherspaintingi6821

5 жыл бұрын

need license for all those idiot

Thank you gentlemen ~ from a viewer in Cambodia

My Radio stuck up in the middle kindly suggest what modifications are required to use it as both as CB and Ham Radio

@SnailTrail4x4

4 жыл бұрын

You can't. CB runs on AM, ham repeaters run on FM. It's two different modes of modulation.

I fly a drone. As part of my authorization through the FAA to fly my drone in controlled airspace, I am required to remain in contact with the local airports ATC. How would/can I listen to airport communications to remain in contact while flying my drone?

Personally I enjoy both. Both have their own niche. If I don't want to go through the ordeal of wiring up my ham radio and running lines through the firewall of my vehicle, I can without worry plug my 4 watt uniden into the lighter socket- and get traffic info more readily than the ham bands- - I find CB as a better starting point than a dual band HT, as you generally have to apply some knowledge when working out your SWR. Also - a 505 uniden can be had for $30 - and a tuneable antenna for $20 and a lighter plug for 5. Not too shabby

@SnailTrail4x4

6 жыл бұрын

Those are great suggestion, thanks for taking the time to comment.

I was told when I started in Ham Radio "Study to pass the test. You can learn how to use it later." I did. I have been a Ham since 2014 and am still learning. Great video! With Tyler you should be able to have an "Elmer" who is someone who can explain how to use it in the field. If you want to know the range a "beginner" technician licensed operator can talk, well, there are satellites you can bounce your signal off of.

@SnailTrail4x4

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, Since this video was released I have received my Ham's license and gotten a vanity call sign :) KJ1MMY

I am considering buying a Baofeng UV-5R, is it possible to program it to CB frequencies?

@notsure7874

Жыл бұрын

No, but you CAN program them to GMRS frequencies. Newer ones you might have to "unlock" to do it.

Can I just talk to buddies on these radios say if i'm out camping somewhere? or do I need a license ? I bought a Baofeng bf-f8hp five years ago when I first got my boat for emergency uses if ever needed but now I would like expand my use. Any help with info in the right direction would be appreciated

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

To talk on the Ham frequencies you need a license. If it's an emergency you can talk on any radio frequency

The difference is, CB is free to use and HAM needs a licence. In the EU CB radio on FM/AM/SSB 4 watt max

@paganphil100

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Redfield: SSB is now 12 watts legal power in the UK and most of Europe.

How much does it cost to get the license?

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

It's changing here soon to $35

I don't have any problems with my CB

Can I use my ham radio to listen to CB frequencies I understand it’s not legal to talk from my ham on a CB which is really crappy anyway can I listen?

You mentioned tuning a CB antenna. Is that tune In once or is that tuned in on a daily/ moment basis that you need to talk to your buddy

@wesleybuff2536

4 жыл бұрын

As long as the equipment stays mounted in the same configuration it will largely remain tuned. Of course unbolting and moving the antenna could throw it off slightly.

in my field of work, traffic control, crisp and long distance communication is vital specially in canons. what radio you suggest and ham radio looks appealing. should take ur classes?

@wesleybuff2536

5 жыл бұрын

Depending on the terrain and distance, you may require a repeater based communication. If that is the case Amateur Radio would open up plenty of capability and teach you what you need to know.

Basically. Anybody (technically US citizens in the US) can buy and use a CB. No test or license required. Tuning a CB antenna is simple. Amateur radio required and passing a test (easy). Ham HTs typically don't run much more power than a CB. Simplex range probably isn't that different. The details are much more complicated. CB I'm guessing you're talking about is legally limited to 40 channels in the 11 meter band am or ssb. Closest similar ham band is 10 meters. Hams can operate in a wide variety of bands and modes usually with much more power.

@N9YSQ

Жыл бұрын

Let me add, it is quite possible to get 15 or more miles from the hts on the video using the proper antenna systems including good coax. That's both stations. 5 watts into an average ht antenna only radiates about 1 watt on average. When I started out the guys told be to expect 1 mile per watt over average terrain from an ht over simplex. Much shorter range among buildings and dense trees. It was recommended to carry a roll up jpole and ht adapters for emergencies. And if possible a mobile radio with more power out and quality moble antenna.

It takes no effort to tune a CB radio just an SWR meter and I talk all over the world on my CB without a repeater

@jimgreen6704

3 жыл бұрын

Only at or near the peak of the sunspot cycle can you talk all over the world and rarely with 4 watts. Don't get me wrong cb has its place but many things available to hams are not allow on cb i.e. many digital modes, satellites, etc. With ham radio and an investment of a few hundred dollars one can be using radio freqs from below am broadcast band up to light. Modes include am fm a dozen or more digital modes,modes, eve slow and fast scan TV. We even have a ham repeater that allows you to talk half way around the world with an ht user Theriot conditions. With cb you only legal allowed to use very narrow group of freqs in the 27 mHz region. As the old saying states you spend your money and you takes your pick. By the way hams guard their privileges and will turn you in if you do not have a license and it is v easy to find out. Hope to see you on the bands.

@hotstreetcar

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimgreen6704 when someone threatens to turn you in for using a radio frequency doesn't kind of seem right that's why I like CB radio unregulated and raw only the best can get through and make contacts it ain't as simple as it's going down to the store and buying equipment to do it it's snowing how to operate it believe me I know

Wonder what your ham license is ?

I am thinking of getting some cheap Baefong handhelds for the purpose of talking with family while on CRUISE SHIPS.... being that we mostly will be in INTERNATIONAL WATERS .... I think I will be cool with no license..... YOUR THOUGHTS.... and while in mexico or jamaica .. or Cabo San Lucas .... do the USA license have reciprocity there??? YOUR THOUGHTS

If I wanted to listen to CB 27.1850 on a simple BAOFENG how would I enter the freq given its not a simple 6 digit like 467.550?

@bobdillashaw4360

3 жыл бұрын

You can’t

do more research, this guy knows ham, not CB. its super simple to tune a CB antennas nice guy,, does not know CB at all.

@charliejeans2413

4 жыл бұрын

Pay for the liscence and training channel. If you want some talk while travelling go CB..if you are flying, hiking, in 4x4 then maybe a ham or FM just to have the same chat channels as the club.. Many clubs will have extra liscenced channels to broadcast. They usually don't cost the members anything, but your radio receiver needs the program to be updated and on the device to join the conversation. The only reason you have these extra channels is so you don't have to listen to the trucks or council workers on the same channel. Personal choice is pretty much the answer, which do.you prefer and is the group in private channels. .

@indiana146

3 жыл бұрын

@Cassie Harry hes talking out his rear whats he mean cb limited power cb heck you can have as much or as little as you want cb can get you all round the world Ok you may not blegaĺ if you gìve them too much power But some hams are a bit snobby What rig and power do u use in ozz Take care

@InternetGoldMiner

2 жыл бұрын

Dummies

What class license does he have?

Nice simple analogies thank you

what call sing are you ?

I’ve always thought about getting into ham radio. A couple questions. I have a walkie-talkie, or 2 way radio, that has FRS/GMRS. First of all, I heard that you need a GMRS license, to use GMRRS. How would they catch you, if you don’t have one for GMRS? Just curious. Second, which one would you recommend, ham radio, or GMRS license? And, how much does it cost to get a GMRS license, versus a ham radio license? And let me make myself clear. I’m staying on the FRS, just to be safe, until I get a GMRS license, when I decide.

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

Let me forward this question to Tyler, and I'll get back to you.

@TheTechPianoPlayerKid

5 жыл бұрын

SnailTrail4x4 Ok. Thanks

@tyler822

5 жыл бұрын

Hey hey! Great questions! You do need a GMRS license to operate using GMRS restrictions. The way they catch you is quite simple really through RF Triangulation. There is a whole sport within the Ham Radio hobby called "Fox Hunting" or "transmitter hunting" that does just this. They hunt down radio signals over anywhere from a 20 mile, to 500 mile radius lol. Think of it like a version of Geocaching, but with radios. Super fun, and surprisingly easy to do with the right equipment. Between ham and GMRS, I will choose Ham all day, every day. Ham has more repeaters per geographical areas in the United States. You can run more power. And you have far more options in frequencies to use. GMRS is a great option for off roaders though if you don't want to get into the complications and black hole that is the ham radio hobby. If you are just looking for rig to rig communications and nothing more, then go with GMRS. If you are looking for something to have reliable, emergency communications while outside of cell reception, go with Ham hands down. A GMRS license is $60, no test, covers your immediate family, and renew and repay every 10 years. Ham license is $15, 35 question exam, covers only you, renews for free every 10 years, no test or payment on the renewal every 10 years. Plus, with Ham Radio, you get to play with APRS... which is one of the coolest and most useful radio toys for off roaders. Check out Jimmy's other video on APRS that we did. It is a 2MT, so it doesn't go in depth into everything APRS is capable of, but you can get an idea of the awesomeness :)

Yes sir, very well explained. 73, EA8DIO

Great video, two questions. 1) does your off road focused study course cover everything I would need to know for the exam? Off road comms is exactly how I plan to use it. 2) can you post the name or links to the HAMs you’ve got on the table there? Thanks!

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

1) Yes, I took Tyler's course and passed first try. I did do a lot of studying and took the practice test like 10 times. I'll add some of the Radios to the video description.

I have a ham radio license from 20 years ago or so ? Is it still good ?? Or do i have to renew it or what ?? I still remember my call letters ???

@davidpayne5995

3 жыл бұрын

good for 10 yrs.

@kenw8783

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidpayne5995 Ok Thanks for the heads up !!!

Can a CB Radio make me dizzy every time I get around it?

You will be tuning any antenna for mobile or base use. Also, now that the fcc has approved fm for use with the 11m band, this too will change. But ham radio is more versatile, has more power and you won't have someone telling you that you can tune the antenna by changing the length of the feed line. As stupid as that sounds, there are guys teaching this, and they believe that it works. You'll learn something while preparing to enter the entertaining world of ham radio.

What about side band frequencies?

Interesting video. I think tho that if your interest is using radio as ancillary communications, and not for experimentation, GMRS/FRS are better ways to go.

Cb radio can connect to ham radio?

"tune" a cb antennae or may not get heard at all? LOL, I was based in westfield NJ and stepped on mobiles as far south as Maryland.

27 megahertz has greater foliage penetration then the 144 to 147 megahertz of 2 m and UHF CB radio is simpler to operate non license required and a very good tool for off road not to mention more prevalent than amateur radio equipment when four wheeling with large groups

@jayrogers8255

6 жыл бұрын

Runjam Webster I’m not sure if you’re in the U.S. or not: there is a UHF “CB” here which does require a license: it’s called GMRS (it used to be Class A CB vs. what we think of as CB on 27MHz, which was Class D CB), it allows up to 50 watts & to use repeaters! It’s on 462/467 MHz & shares frequencies with FRS. It’s a cool little band!

Is there such a thing as a radio that has HAM as well as CB frequencies?

@SnailTrail4x4

4 жыл бұрын

No, not from a bender, because they transmit on different frequencies and different power outputs.

@paganphil100

4 жыл бұрын

Ron Levy: Most "Export" radios have the CB band plus the 10 metre band (see link below for example).....some also have the 12 metre band. They may not be legal to use, depending on where you live. www.kcb.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p1703_Superstar_9900.html

Something that wasnt mentioned is that a ham license and gmrs licenses aree good for 10 years. But with ham radio you have access to an extremely large amount of bandwidth and massive power limits. But if you are in the offroader class or mountain biking groups you are better served using gmrs.

Do you need a license for ham radio if you just listen and don’t transmit?

@SnailTrail4x4

6 ай бұрын

You only need a license to Trasmit

how many kilometers do CB and Ham radio communication reach?

@notsure7874

Жыл бұрын

Anywhere from 1 to 5000. It depends on what you're talking about. Reliably? To someone you know vs some random person in some unknown place where the signal might touch back down? On CB - mind you my rig runs over the 4 watt limit, but not by a lot (15w deadkey on AM, 60wPEP sideband) - with a pretty decent antenna - a Stryker A-10MM - I've talked crystal clear 25 miles on AM, and 40+ miles on SSB. If you're talking kilometers, your probably not in the USA, so our rules don't apply. If I stuck with a 4 watt legal limit radio, I could probably still get out close to that far, just maybe not as strong / clear of a signal.

Spartan....HAM....4x4....what a wonderful video! :)

Which is tastier SALAMI OR HAM ?

All CB’s offer AM mode, some fancier radios (more expensive) additionally have SSB modes. The radios are simple to use, operate at low power (4 watts on AM, or 12 watts on SSB), and offer 40 channelized frequencies for ease of use. They operate in what is called the “11-Meter” band, which refers to the approximate wavelength of the frequencies they operate on (26.965-27.405 mHz). No special skills required, the radios are fairly cheap, and no license is required to install or operate. Drawbacks include a relatively short range, despite having longer antennas than most other mobile radios (due to 11 meter wavelength). Ham radio offers a multitude of bands to FCC licensed operators. The “bands” are numerous, and include (but not limited to) 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6 meter bands in what is called the MF and HF bands. Most bands (with a few exceptions) allow MANY modes of operation including (but not limited to) AM, FM, SSB, CW, and various digital modes. The power limits vary between a few watts to 1500 watts… though most hams just use what is needed to work properly within the limits. From VHF on up through UHF and microwave bands there are more “bands” including the popular 2m, 1.25m, 70cm, 33cm, and 23cm bands. Many of these bands offer use of ham-owned “repeaters”, which allow you to use low power handheld radios (HT’s, aka “walkie-talkies”) to talk though powerful networks of radios to large areas that the HT alone could not reach. Antenna sizes can vary widely, but general rule of thumb is the lower frequencies (which happen to be longest wavelengths) have larger antennas… usually a good fraction of the stated meter-band size. As an example a simple 80m dipole HF antenna is around 135 feet in length, but a UHF ducky antenna for an HT may be just a few inches! Worldwide communication is possible on many ham radio bands, and with the exception of the 60 meter bands, most HF bands operate along a continuum of frequencies, vs. a channelized system…. This leaves literally millions of places to carry out communications across the various bands. An FCC license is required, and there is a steeper learning curve as a result. The hobby can be as cheap or as expensive as your budget allows, but generally speaking, for the non-DIY’er, the equipment is more expensive than CB radio, but literally offers you the WORLD!

@SnailTrail4x4

6 жыл бұрын

That's a great write up, thanks. Not sure if we could hit all of that in two minutes. But I appreciate you writing it down for others, thanks

@DavidS-iw4ei

6 жыл бұрын

here here I second that

@SnailTrail4x4

7 ай бұрын

@@PlasmaStorm73 -- it was a video series I was doing called two min Tuesdays. I talked about different topics in the off-roading community or product for two mins. Mainly as an introduction to items for others to learn about.

can u talk to ppl on a cb with a ham?

Either it is very different in Australia or these guys have no idea about CB UHF. I do have both UHF CB and Dual Band Ham radios programmed for CB frequencies. (1 to 80 legit channels).

@SnailTrail4x4

4 жыл бұрын

From what I have been told there are far less Repeaters down under then there are here on the west coast. Also our CBs only have 40 channels

how to connect cb redio with ham redio ????????

I don’t know why everybody says 10-14 days to get your call sign. I got mine in 2 days. I had to go to my city and search for recent grants tho

@SnailTrail4x4

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think I got mine in less than a week as well

So... would you say Ham radio is the way to go for city?

We have had cb fm bands for some years in the uk, id say having a rig in the van gets out great both around town and then some.

Thanks

Do you need a license for cb

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, citizen band radio

If u can't easily tune a cb radio Antenna easily, brush up a little on antenna basics.

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

It's not that it isn't easy, it's more about how it's another step.

@CBRadiouk1

5 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 You also need an Antenna for ham bands, and if using a wire for multiple bands need to know about rd. Not to mention angles of radiation.

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

@@CBRadiouk1 -- but do you need to adjust the antenna on the ham bands?

@CBRadiouk1

5 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 I can't believe u even asked that. If u are using a Miliband antenna like a g5rv, u would use an atu. Feedline loses are very low because of the balanced feeder. Just like on the cb band, if your antenna was a mono band variety. You would need to know how to tune it.

There is very little comparison 400 kHz of bandwidth compared with 300-400 kHz per band, from LW HF to UHF and above. FM, data, Digital , video and Satellite modes are not even legal on 11 meters. To say nothing of the fact 11 meters was a ham band until it was allocated as a non-Amateur band.

It's all good fun !!!

Don’t they have FM CB on UHF in the US?

@wesleybuff2536

5 жыл бұрын

We have FRS which is likely what you are describing. Its quite convenient!

@BrekMartin

5 жыл бұрын

@@wesleybuff2536 We just call it CB here in Aus, and AM CB on 27 MHz is quiet. I doubt you can even buy an AM CB in any store here.

@paganphil100

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrekMartin : I think AM is "dead" in most countries except the USA.....I'm in the UK and in the last three years I've only ever heard one conversation in AM mode.

CB is more useful in a car than Amateur, in my experience. For a base station, I really want VHF/UHF to get the Skywarn storm spotters, and shortwave broadcasts on the HF transceiver.

@Rhythmicons

7 ай бұрын

IF someone on a repeater will respond, and that's IF one has programmed their radio to hit said repeater, and IF one is in range long enough. I've never been in a situation where Amateur radio did anything in my car other than provide weather updates on demand. This isn't a CB > Amateur situation, just relaying my personal experiences. @@PlasmaStorm73

Could you own a ham radio and use it to just listen on? Like a hand held and a mobile one?

@eknaap8800

6 жыл бұрын

Technically it's possible. Legally it's not. But there are receivers that covers almost the entire HF, UHF/VHF band, just for 'swl' (short wave listener). One can even register as a SWL and send receiving reports to HAM operators around the world. Most of them do appreciate that! 73, PD0PSX the Netherlands. BTW, one can look up almost all registered HAM operators in the world...

@loctite222ms

6 жыл бұрын

In the US at least there's no problem owning one and just listening. As long as you are not transmitting, you aren't doing anything illegal.

@jimmersutherland5866

6 жыл бұрын

So I can own one in my vehicle And use it as a scanner to listen to as long as I don’t transmit over it? Also I do live in the US

@eknaap8800

6 жыл бұрын

@Jimmer Sutherland: Here in Europe you must have a license/permit if you want to own/use a transceiver. There are transceivers in which the transmit part is removed. You can own and operate one of those. I am not sure of the laws in the US, but they must have some regulations about it. (And of course there are persons who illegally have a transceiver. In that respect Europe isn't much different than the rest of the world...)

@jayrogers8255

6 жыл бұрын

Jimmer Sutherland correct, in the U.S., the only thing we aren’t allowed to listen to are cell phones (& I suppose encrypted government comms).

I certainly don't want to discourage anyone from getting there Ham license but if you are not interested in the hobby you may want to consider FRS or GMRS. The new regulations for FRS allow more power and I think external antennas. If you pay around $60 you can get a GMRS license that allows much more power and repeaters. The only disadvantage for off roaders is that it is UHF. This means it is pretty susceptible to ground obstacles. It will bounce around (in say a canyon) though if you are pushing engulf power. If you are going the Ham radio route; I suggest using 2 meter and 6 meter in your vehicle and 2m walkie talkies (Handy Talkies or "HTs" in ham lingo). One more advantage of ham is that if you upgrade to a general class license, you can use HF. It "skips" off of the upper atmosphere back down to earth. If you are outside of cell phone coverage and have an emergency, you could probably still call for help no matter where you are.

Are they compatible????

@SnailTrail4x4

Жыл бұрын

Not legally

Tuned antennas is needed cause you will damage the output in a very short time, if to much power output to the antenna (W)...therefor antennas need tuned to best swr (1:1,1) and 50ohm Impedance

@biringen

5 жыл бұрын

This is generally for CB or HAM radio

IN EUROPE WE USE MOSTLY FM+SSB not AM.

Yeah I gotta say I disagree. Am or SSB on 27MHz has a lot more range in it than 2m or 70cm FM radio. Tuning the antenna is as difficult as attaching an SWR meter. And you don’t have to worry too much about the gain or radiation pattern in situations where a 6 or 9db antenna might not make it over a hill but a 3db might. Here in AU a lot of 4WD users have switched to our UHF CB band. We have 80 channels, 5w output and are allowed removable antennas and in car rigs all with no licence.

@buick4013

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jerrypeal653

4 жыл бұрын

I disagree 5 watts on CB 2 Meters is legal at much higher wattage in a hand held device . Been a ham operator for some 40 years CB prior to that .

@buick4013

4 жыл бұрын

@@jerrypeal653 umm your forgetting that in SHF your beloved repeaters will be down in short order. That 2m rig will be useless.

@tramey1961

4 жыл бұрын

Buick 401 talking point to point a uhf/vhf mobile radio is just as good as a cb radio. You’re only going to be able to talk to the horizon with either one. If point to point is all you’re interested in then why bother getting a ham license

@notsure7874

Жыл бұрын

@@tramey1961 That's not entirely true. 27mhz follows the curvature of the earth somewhat. Much better than higher frequencies. You get into lower bands, with nvis antennas you can reliably make contact in a 3-400 mile radius.

It's not hard to tune a CB antenna, same process as tuning a HAM antenna, takes about 5 minutes.

Well, this will be the Only video from you guys that I am going to watch. i absolutely HATE when I see a so called "expert", being sooo obviously Ham radio biased, that he feels the need to give out WRONG information about CB radio. How sad, imo.

I was a kid during the "CB craze," but I don't think I'll be joining this one...if there is one. I can see the application for truckers, church buses, motor homes , caravaners & other private enterprises. But I don't see the use for me. I got old & unsociable & don't want to talk to random people just to "rap" anymore.

I guess the word "expert" doesn't mean what it used to. CB is limited to 40 "channels" around 27MHz frequency range. Five watts...or, if you prefer...about 10 watts PEP (peak envelope power) on single sideband AM. Ham radio is limited to 1500 watts....but you're not going to get even close to that with a handheld. BUT, using a handheld ham radio I can use repeaters...which vastly extend the range of that little radio.....and if the repeater is linked to the internet I can sit in my living room in the US and talk to a ham in Tokyo. None of that is possible using CB unless you get really really lucky and the ionosphere cooperates...which, lately, it isn't.

Can a HAM radio communicate with the CB RADIO?

@SnailTrail4x4

2 жыл бұрын

Not legally

Im looking for a long range cb radio that dose not require a license. It would be nice if the cb can communicate with a walkie talkie. Like some midland brands.

@paganphil100

5 жыл бұрын

Alex Ahedo: Hi Alex, I don't know which country you live in but here in the UK (for example) all CB radio is licence-free although it may be different in other countries. The range depends mainly on your antenna and your height.....operating from a hill-top with a good antenna will give you a much longer range than operating from a low location with the same antenna. Atmospheric / Solar conditions also affect range but these can vary a lot. Any radio, either "Ham" or CB.....whether its a base station, mobile or "walkie talkie" can communicate with any other radio if they are both using the same frequency and mode (FM / AM / SSB / CW).

@DrOlds7298

5 жыл бұрын

It's all about the frequencies they operate on. I actually have two walkie-talkies that will operate on 27mhz (CB) bands. One is an old 6 channel,the other is a 40 ch. They just eat batteries,though!!! (6-8 at a time!!!)

cb is limited to 4 watts A.M and 12 watts upper or lower side band. ham is limited to 1500 watts do people follow these rules of course not and just as soon as this sun spot period ends you will hear more cb than before. but nowhere near a couple million cb users like there used to be but it is starting to come back.

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

3 жыл бұрын

I never left cb!✌️🍻🏜️

I think I just watched an advertisement ??

Canada seems to have a different system for the license. There is *basic* and *basic* with honours and *advanced* The basic exam was 100 questions.

You really do need to update/correct or delete this video. VHF/UHF handhelds are NOT unlimited for power. The use of repeaters is a lot of fun but, without a repeater VHF/UHF at 5 watts will cover about half the area that a properly setup cb will

@paganphil100

5 жыл бұрын

Gregory M: That's right....and in a city or other built-up area UHF range can be as little as a few hundred yards.

@N4TCM

4 жыл бұрын

These guys are clueless. The rubber duck antennas are basically a dummy load. No gain if at all.

@bornofsource9419

4 жыл бұрын

nah. dont delete it. i learned more from the comments than i did from the last few vids i watched

All questions and answers found on the licensing tests for all classes can be found free online per the FCC. Dont waste your money, there are tons of free apps out there.

Soooo....the short version is that you need a license to use a ham radio aka fm frequency?

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

Simply put yeah, but then there are benefits

@paganphil100

5 жыл бұрын

Trehn Hazelwood: You can use all modes (AM, FM, SSB) legally in the UK and some other countries on CB.....you still need a licence to use the "Ham" frequencies though.

My cb on bad days I get out about 20 miles in the city w/ no amp, and with skip I've gotten out across the other side of the country. But with FM if you are not near a repeater then you are SOL because those things are low power, I have ham too, but I just like CB a bit more.

@wesleybuff2536

4 жыл бұрын

So, FM is not a type of radio. It is a modulation scheme like AM. Both modulations can propagate below about 50 MHz or so IF CONDITIONS ARE EXCELLENT. They are poor far more often than they are good requiring large amounts of power, low loss feed line, and a good antenna(often directional). Repeater communications often does not take advantage of propagation as it is not necessary. It is more reliable by a large stretch as you have control over where you operate from often times, just make an educated choice. It sounds like communications in your area is not all that difficult, typically simplex operation in our area is almost worthless.

@tramey1961

4 жыл бұрын

danialphaomega a hand held uhf/vhf radio can work pretty good on simplex with a good mag mount antenna even in low power. A 50 watt mobile ham radio will out preform cb point to point all day long

Do you really need a license for a hand held just for off roading

@SnailTrail4x4

2 жыл бұрын

The legal answer is yes

I AM NOT CAPABLE OF PASSING THE HAM RADIO OPERATOR'S LICENSE TEST.

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Study

There are many CB radios that use SSB, which is arguably a better mode than FM, you can use them without the hassle of becoming a "HAM", the deal about CB's having antenna length problems between users is a flat out lie, if you have an antenna tuned for CB any other user can hear and talk to you, this is just a commercial for this guys HAM licensing service. I can say CB is the best for the masses event though I am a HAM I also use CB.

@wesleybuff2536

4 жыл бұрын

I believe they are referring to other users who fail to invest in a decent mount for a reasonably high gain antenna keeping you restricted from communicating with them. This is not an issue if everyone puts in a good effort to maintain good equipment.

When we getting our licenses Jimmy?

@SnailTrail4x4

6 жыл бұрын

I'm going to a class at the end of this month. Wanna join?

@weener_face

6 жыл бұрын

I do! Hit me up with the dates when you know and I'll see if I can swing it.... Now I have to study, huh?

From experience the repeaters on ham radio sound the exact same as cb radio it's unfortunate that this is the way it's going :(

im commenting before watching the whole thing just to say i love that Peanut Butter Jelly Time t-shirt! i need it! edit: ok i watched the video. i would most likely be a hobbyist so this course wouldn't really be for me. but still an informative video.

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks for both comments. Yeah the video is for a rookie aa d off road hobbits

Power IS limited for HAM depending on license/frequencies used, in HF (General license and higher) power is always limited to that necessary to effect reliable transmission, so if you are in Kansas talking to a dude in Japan in a valley if you need 5KW, ok, use it. :)

@notsure7874

Жыл бұрын

That's ridiculous. Hams are limited to 1500 watts regardless of license class. You're supposed to use the lowest power you can to make contact - but that's up to the operator. Nobody is going to beat down your door and tell you that you could have made X contact with 100 watts less power and fine you.

thanks

CB dont have to be on AM... most cb operators oparate on USB or LSB... wich often is refered to mush clearer noise then FM and AM and even far contacts

@notsure7874

Жыл бұрын

SSB is not clearer than FM. I'ts way better at weak signal, so you can get much further with it. FM gets lost in the noise floor fast. Also you can now operate FM on CB in the usa.

I'll stick with my Stryker sr-655hp Which puts out a 127 watts and I can get out 16 miles so I can get help if I really need to

@tiamatthedragon6758

6 жыл бұрын

so i guess you are a HAM? otherwise. in violation. Rule 10 Power Output {A} Your CB station transmitter power output must not exceed the following values under any conditions: AM [Amplitude Modulation] - 4 watts carrier power [CP] SSB [Single Side-Band] - 12 watts peak envelope power [PEP] {B} If you need more information about the power rule, see Part 95/ Subpart E. {C} Use of a transmitter which has carrier [CP] or peak envelope power [PEP]in excess of that authorized voids your authority to operate the station. Rule 11 Linear Amplifiers {A} You may not attach the following items (power amplifiers) to your type-accepted CB transmitter in any way: [1] External radio frequency [RF] power amplifiers, also called linear amplifiers, or linears; or [2] Any other devices which, when used with a radio transmitter as a signal source, are capable of amplifying the signal. {B} There are no exceptions to this rule and use of a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the station. {C} The FCC will presume you have used a linear or other external [RF] power amplifier if- [1] It is in your possession or on your premises; and [2] There is OTHER EVIDENCE that you have operated your CB station with more power than allowed by CB Rule 10. {D} Paragraph C above in this section does not apply if you hold a license in another radio service (HAM, etc.) which allows you to operate an external RF power amplifier.

@DrOlds7298

5 жыл бұрын

@@tiamatthedragon6758 127 watts is tame. Go up on Channel 6 on a CB...aka the Super Bowl. Some call it "The Land of Linears". 25-50,000 watts/5-7 big Leece Neville alternators just for the radio,takes up the back of a Van/Suburban with 2-6 forklift batteries,too. Those guys are nuts!!! (And yes,I've actually seen them? Been to one of the 'Key Down' competitions.)

@davidpayne5995

3 жыл бұрын

nice radio. bought a 955 for the rig couple of months ago. clear as a bell. hooked a predator 2 and a texas star 350. very pleased so far. Not fit for the channel 6 superbowl but does pretty well up on 38 lsb shooting a little skip when the goddess of the d layer gives me her blessing. :)