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Hi from a new member; 26CT1860 issued
Topic Started: Friday, 2. October 2015, 09:11 (347 Views)
Tombo_UK
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26 Charlie Tango 1860

Hi all

Getting back into the old CB after a fair while away due to a friend wanting to get one for his van. Dusted down my old Midland 27/81 rig and Harvard 27/82 handheld but looking to get a new rig with the new FM/AM frequencies. A quick question, though. Is it possible to get decent DXing on the regular AM? Obviously a SSB radio would be better but finances are a bit tight at the moment so would be looking for a SSB rig further down the line.

Cheers

Tom
Edited by Tombo_UK, Friday, 2. October 2015, 09:12.
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John123
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26 Charlie Tango 763

Hello and welcome, Tom.

There is very little activity on AM, compared to SSB or even FM. You will hear the Americans coming in on AM over the winter months, especially on Ch6 mid-block (27.025).... But they can be difficult to contact, as they run a lot of power.

You would be better off, waiting and saving up for a SSB radio with good frequency coverage on 11m. You should be able to pick-up something like an Anytone 5555/Superstar 6900/Intek HR5500/Alinco DR135DX for less than £100 secondhand, or around £150 new.

73s John.
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quazar one
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Welcome to ct tom and the hobby that is radio enjoy the forum 73s andy
Remember radio is a hobby forget that and you cease to enjoy it what ever radio,s you own !!! if you want to escape the hubbub of daily life for a while then discover our lovely inland waterways
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Hi Tom welcome to the forum
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Nik Gnashers
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Hi Tom,
Welcome to CT DX group.
I have issued you the call-sign : 26CT1860, good luck.
The advice from John123 is absolutely spot on,
Nik
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9 Charlie Tango 2020

Hi Tom :thumb:
Welcome to the CT DX group,
Jeff 9CT2020 Canada :beer: :cheers: Mate
Jeff 9-CT-2020 / 26/9-CT-2020 / 9-TM-491

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Welcome to the forum Tom and good luck in finding yourself a nice radio :thumb:
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Tombo_UK
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26 Charlie Tango 1860

Thanks for the welcomes, advice and call sign.

:cheers:

Tom

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Welcome Tom :wave:
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Hi Welcome to CT DX group enjoy 26-CT-525 Dennis :pirate3:
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