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Chevboy0167
New member
Username: Chevboy0167
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2017
| | Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2017 - 2:45 pm: | 
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Is this forum group still alive? I don't see much activity..... |
Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 2312
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2017 - 9:33 pm: |
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ya, im still here
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Revpo
Advanced Member
Username: Revpo
Post Number: 832
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2017 - 9:19 am: |
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YEP, still alive.
CEF 795
PACKET, PACTOR,ROBUST PACKET, DIGITAL MODES AND CHNL 13
73
REVPO/DOCTOR/CEF 795
Wavin a hand from the cornfields of INDIANA
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Thehobo
Intermediate Member
Username: Thehobo
Post Number: 147
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2017 - 11:12 am: |
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not to much activity,imo, on account of such a mild winter, at least here in ok.. but the dx is so little that one has to listen am, or late pm to hear any at all around herte.. so after so many years in cb i just take all with a grain of salt, and i dont like salt?? but yes on alot of the other forums ive notice the lack of comments, looks like cb is going the way of the flip phone.. lol..
thehobo
thehobo
269150 monitor ch.
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Confederate_k5
Junior Member
Username: Confederate_k5
Post Number: 13
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 11:09 pm: |
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I drop in from time to time
Traveler
South Carolina
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 520
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 6:05 pm: |
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Still alive but had major surgery. Been in hospital. Doctor is talking of another surgery. Need prayer's Thank you all and have a blessed day. |
Tech833
Moderator
Username: Tech833
Post Number: 2377
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 12:10 am: |
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Still pop in now and then to see if there are any questions I can answer.
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Jon666
Advanced Member
Username: Jon666
Post Number: 514
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 2:36 pm: |
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i will pray for you charliebrown.
what don't kill you makes you stronger
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 521
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 5:04 pm: |
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Sure will 833, I have had major stomach surgery. It is nothing deadly but The past surgery did not take and everything tore loose. So I am facing two more procedure's. Been a lot of suffering to say the least. Have not been able to eat or swallow hardly. However, I feel that God is with me and I will get a healing . Good to hear your still here 833. All my friend's here on the forum have a blessed day. Catch you all later. |
Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 2313
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 6:52 pm: |
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praying for ya
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 522
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 28, 2017 - 6:44 pm: |
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Thanks Hot Rod Pray you doing well. Been a while but hope to get back into radio again soon. |
Revpo
Advanced Member
Username: Revpo
Post Number: 833
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 28, 2017 - 8:03 pm: |
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Thumbs up CHARLIE BROWN, stay strong and you will make it, with no problem.
CEF795
73
REVPO/DOCTOR/CEF 795
Wavin a hand from the cornfields of INDIANA
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Milkman21218
Advanced Member
Username: Milkman21218
Post Number: 651
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 1:46 am: |
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I'm still pop in from time to time. I will try to do better. I really would like for a few of us to get back on the Voice Chat. It could be fun !
Izzy
CEF#502
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Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 2314
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 9:02 pm: |
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doing well. charlie brown.. hi milkman long time no hear
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 524
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2017 - 9:21 am: |
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I have to go Monday to see if the stomach surgery failed. What happen is my stomach valve failed. This keeps acid reflux from getting into your throat and eating your throat up. They got me in time and that is good. However I have a long way to go. At least two more surgery to go. Thank you all for asking and for your prayers. |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 525
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 05, 2017 - 6:51 am: |
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What made this surgery so bad is at the top of the stomach they took part of the stomach wrap the stomach where the food comes in at around it to make the valve. However , the doctor sowed ne so tight ( made the opening where the food comes in ) so small that I can hardly swallow food. I have been throwing up bad most of the time. Lost 24 pound in 7 week's and I have been very weak. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS. |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 526
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 05, 2017 - 7:26 pm: |
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HOT ROD, Do you have an MD 380 DMR? Do you do DMR? |
Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 2315
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, May 06, 2017 - 11:17 pm: |
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no i dont
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 528
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2017 - 6:31 pm: |
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You might want to consider it my friend. A TYT MD 380 DMR handheld cost $99.99 If You have a DMR repeater close to you or as you travel you can talk world wide with 2 to 5 watts. No outdoor antenna required. I sit inside my home and use my DMR handheld and I am about 15 miles away from the repeater. You can get the full TYT MD 380 DMR STARTER KIT That includes a carrying case a battery eliminator and a antenna adapter for mobile or base for about $160.00 That is shipping and all. You can get this in a 2 meter or a 70cm version. |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 529
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 08, 2017 - 8:17 pm: |
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Praise God and thank everyone for the prayers. My surgery is ok But I still have to have my stomach expanded where doctor sewed me to tight. That way I can eat again without throwing up. |
Milkman21218
Advanced Member
Username: Milkman21218
Post Number: 652
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2017 - 10:02 am: |
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Charlie Brown, I'm glad that the surgery went well. I have the TYT MD-380 UHF DMR radio. I also have the CS800 DMR radio. The DMR system is a Great format on UHF. The VHF 2 Meter repeaters almost don't exist. And yes for about $100(I've seen them as low as $75). The TYT MD-380 is taking over the world. Maybe we can start a Copper DMR net? Now if I can just learn how to make code plugs I won't have to depend on someone else.
Izzy
CEF#502
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 530
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 8:25 pm: |
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Hello Milkman, 70 cm is what I use and a net would be great. It would be very nice if Copper would start selling more ham product's. Connect system is suppose to have a dual band mobile that is DMR and ANALOG that will do 65 watt's. I am looking forward to that radio. Might be for sale at the Ohio ham fest coming up. On the code plugs I had friends to send me their code plugs. I used them and studied them till I was able to do mine. I let the plugs overwhelm me until I took the attitude that if I mess up I can always do another. Took a while but if I can do it anyone can. For now I have my tech ticket but I plan on getting my general late fall. Let us know when you set up the net. Thanks for the prayer's. |
Milkman21218
Advanced Member
Username: Milkman21218
Post Number: 654
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 10:44 pm: |
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I will try to email some of the CEF members. To see if I can get some of us back in here. I do have a new CS800 that I have never used. Took it out of the box this week and it does not work. I'll contact CSI this week.
Izzy
CEF#502
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Chevboy0167
New member
Username: Chevboy0167
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2017
| | Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 12:59 am: |
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Wow... great to see you all on. Charliebrown, I don't know you from Jack or Jill but God bless with a speedy recovery! 73,s ya'll. |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 532
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 2:01 pm: |
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Thank you 0167, I pray every single day for those I know and don't know. We all can use a prayer. 0167 do you do ham? Been a while since I have done 11 meter. My antenna is far, far, away on top of the hill is broke down. Probably will be late fall before I am able to get back on the mountain to fix it. I use to go by double nickel on 11 meter. There are a few that are using that handle but they cuss and talk badly. I do not.. 27.385 lower side band is where I use to be. For now I do 2 meter and 70 cm ham and DMR. I hope late fall to upgrade my ham license to the general If you are not a ham yet I invite you to make your ham license and enjoy much more in our radio hobby. Once again Thank you for your best wishes and prayer and I look forward to talking with you on the radio. ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO MAKE NEW CONTACT'S AND FRIEND'S. This is what I always would say at the end of my communication on the radio. HAVE A BLESSED DAY TO ALL |
Revpo
Advanced Member
Username: Revpo
Post Number: 835
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 22, 2017 - 10:32 am: |
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Interesting DMR, No I don't have it, but will search for one radio, would be interesting for a CEF NET on DMR. I will investigate this .
CEF 795
73
REVPO/DOCTOR/CEF 795
Wavin a hand from the cornfields of INDIANA
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 535
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 10:46 am: |
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Good Morning Revpo, There are a lot of different model's and a few manufacture's of the DMR radio's. I have the TYT MD 380 DMR handheld. Later I plan on getting a mobile DMR. Connect System is very well also. CS I like the MD 380 because they have done a lot with the firmware which give's the ham operator many menu option'. Of course you have to learn how to program a codeplug for these radio's and it is done by software on a computer. The MD 380 DMR for about $100.00 come with the program cable and the software. I bought two of the MD 380 DMR I use them as much if not more than my analog radio's. As long as you can hit the repeater that has DMR you can talk around the world on 1 to 5 watts. Yes Recpo it would be nice if we could get a net going on here. DMR is spreading faster and more than D-STAR, FUSION AND other digital communication... Check and see if in your area if you have a repeater that has DMR. You will find that 70 cm DMR is the most popular. They are coming out with a dual band analog DMR for 2 meter and 70 cm for both mobile and handheld. The best thing about DMR is you don't have to wait for skip condition's. DMR is set up through the repeater and goes through the internet to other DMR REPEATER'S . Connected World wide. You do not have to have your radio connected to your computer. It use is through the repeater I hope I have help all those interested with this little bit of information. If I can be of any help just ask and I will try to answer any question's. JUST THINK WE CAN TALK WITH DMR AND NOT DEPEND ON SKIP WITH EACH OTHER. We call each other on the NORTH AMERICIA THEN GO TO TAC 310 OR TAC 311. |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 536
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 10:48 am: |
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I CHECKED REVPO AND YOUR STATE HAS DMR REPEATER'S. |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 537
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 8:21 pm: |
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Wait till you hear how great the audio is. You have to hear it for yourself to believe the audio. |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 538
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 8:10 pm: |
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In case I did not mention it. I like DMR because I can set in my home with no outdoor antenna. Connect the radio to power supply. Talk all day. I am talking about a TYT MD 380 DMR HANDHELD . |
Milkman21218
Advanced Member
Username: Milkman21218
Post Number: 656
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, May 26, 2017 - 2:11 am: |
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Charlie Brown is speaking real truth. Crystal clear audio. And you can control where you speak to. You really need the UHF radio. About 99% of DMR is done on UHF (440Mhz) and not the VHF (2 Meter). The Radio can also do analog. TYT MD380 can be purchased for less than $100 shipped.
Izzy
CEF#502
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Moonraker
Intermediate Member
Username: Moonraker
Post Number: 321
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 1:14 pm: |
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Good to see you guys are still kicking.  |
Revpo
Advanced Member
Username: Revpo
Post Number: 846
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - 7:20 pm: |
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If anyone operating FD and registered with WINLINK and want messages for 100 extra points let me know, put you on the list, will be sending out a quick message via HF/PACTOR and you have to receive 9 more to get 100 points.
REVPO/CEF 795
73
REVPO/DOCTOR/CEF 795
Wavin a hand from the cornfields of INDIANA
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Tech237
Moderator
Username: Tech237
Post Number: 1873
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 26, 2017 - 9:06 am: |
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Pop in when PTSD/Bipolar issues allow me too. Need to get back to being more active, but going through bad patch and finding it hard to get much enthusiasm up most of the time.
on the good side, I"m still alive and kicking.
Tech237
N7AUS
God made me an athiest, who are you to question his wisdom?
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Kg4ryt
Member
Username: Kg4ryt
Post Number: 75
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2018 - 7:13 pm: |
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_______/\_____/\___ Still alive. |
Tuner
New member
Username: Tuner
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2013
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 8:04 pm: |
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Howdy
Could someone tell me where you sign in other than the bottom of a post please  |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 626
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 3:16 pm: |
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I do not know of any other way but as to the first question on this topic about people still being alive on this forum I don't know other than the possibility of people having health problems lost interest or died. Of course could also be people have lost interest in the hobby now. As for me I still visit this site often seeing if I can help anyone and of course ask question's for myself that I don't know about. Like TECH 237 HAD POSTED ABOVE he has his problems to. But to all other's that have not posted anything for awhile please post a DOING FINE if your still visiting this forum or let us know if your not doing to well. I miss hearing from everyone on here. Here is my update in case anyone had missed my older post. I have my ham tech ticket but I still do 11 meters ( CB) and I like listening to short wave a lot last but not least I listen to my scanner's My CEF number is 1073. Later I will update my personal information to show my ham license number. Come on you all Lets hear from you all. I consider all you my friends. This is the best forum you can be on. GREAT TECHS AND GREAT PEOPLE. TO EVERYONE HAVE A BLESSED DAY. LOOKING FORWARD TO READING POST FROM YOU ALL |
Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 2338
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2018 - 1:18 pm: |
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im still around and kicking
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Scrapiron63
Advanced Member
Username: Scrapiron63
Post Number: 949
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 11:46 am: |
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Hello Guys, well I'm still around and kicking a little. I check the forum pretty often but not much going on with it anymore. The CB band is really about dead around where I live. Lightning got my Imax 2000 a while back, I've got a new one but haven't got around to putting it up yet. Gotta get that done one of these days. ;)
CEF 108 |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 627
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 9:50 pm: |
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Hey 63, Around here lot of the old people have passed away. Now I am old and I tell ya, for a little while it picked up really good around here but when OBAMA got in everyone lost their jobs. Sold everything they could to get enough money to move out state to get job's. Now just a few of us ole guys around to radio. CEF 1073 |
Milkman21218
Advanced Member
Username: Milkman21218
Post Number: 664
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 28, 2018 - 7:13 pm: |
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I'm still somewhere around.
Izzy
CEF#502
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 628
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2018 - 1:28 pm: |
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Howdy Milkman, Great to hear your still hear on the forum. Looking forward to more to get on here and perhaps exchange some information about our hobby. Right now I stay a little busy with shortwave, 11 and 10 meter, 2 meter and 70cm, Ecolink, and last but not least DMR. Of course I can not leave out my TRX-1 scanner. |
Revpo
Advanced Member
Username: Revpo
Post Number: 857
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2018 - 4:15 pm: |
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HI guys. just sitting on 10 meters with FT8, seems to be activity on 10, still have cb listen to chnl 16..neighbor is on it, about only guy I hear on cb.
Working 20 on packet also 14.105 lsb.
Hope all are feeling good and your health is coming along ...
REVPO AKA/POB K8LEN
I forgot anyone have winlink, they have ARDOP on it now works great it is FREE.
73
REVPO/DOCTOR/CEF 795
Wavin a hand from the cornfields of INDIANA
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Necro
New member
Username: Necro
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2018
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2018 - 8:13 pm: |
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New here, but still on. CB is still alive and thriving here in Hampton Roads Virginia. |
Lou
Junior Member
Username: Lou
Post Number: 12
Registered: 7-2017
| | Posted on Friday, June 08, 2018 - 3:08 pm: |
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Hi guys hope all is good with all the members, I,m still around and on CB no cb radio talkers on but me in this town.I have had some skip this week I do ok if i,m not on ch 38 39 you have to have 100 w or more just talk.My radio will do 30 to 40 w and i still have my end fed wire i,m useing. I did talk to my bf in OHIO today on 450 lsb that was nice.Thats all for me today i hope to talk to some of you on the radio my call # 708 if you here me give a call i,ll come back to you if i can . Bye for now . |
