Ham Radio Antennas In Uk
Why was CB radio illegal in the UK?
I was reading Wikipedia about the awful trucker film “Convoy” and it mentioned that the popularity of the film led to widespread CB adoption in the UK, and because of that, CB radios were legalised.
It would never occur to me that something so fundamental to wireless communication would be illegal, but then again, this a country where people walk around with antennae trying to determine if people have unlicenced TVs.
Does anyone know why CBs were illegal, and also what and was the status of ham/shortwave radio at the time compared to the regulations require to operate that equipment?
BBC controls radio in order to silence any non-state-owned media that could threaten their validity as a news source and in turn their propaganda distribution. The goal of this was suppressing pirate radio transmissions. Use of CB could have opened up possible modifications that in turn would allow easier access to broadcasting on various frequencies. Ham radios could easily be used to communicate in a semi-private fashion away from listening ears.
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RadioShack PRO-96 5500-Channel Digital Handheld Scanner This handheld scanner has an abundant memory capacity, able to store frequencies in 5500 memory channels. Plus, you can store up to 16,500 ID codes in one “working” 500 channel. Follow APCO 25 digital and virtually all analog Motorola and GE/Ericsson EDACS trunked systems…. |
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Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner (Black) $79.99 Uniden bearcat 100 channscanner scanner -100 channels in 10 bands -closecall™ rf capture technology detects nearby radio frequencies -6 pre-programmed service searches, 10 programmable searches -backlit lcd display -priority scan, delay -3.5mm headphone jack -requires 2 aa batteries (included) -includes antenna, ac adapter and belt clip…… |
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Midland XT511 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Emergency Crank Radio $57.57 Midland’s XT511 is a durable GMRS emergency crank radio with a wealth of features to keep you informed, charged up, and in contact no matter the situation around you. Stay in touch no matter your environment. Dynamo crank allows recharging of batteries without access to electricity. Built-in flashlight and USB port for charging your cell phone or other device… |
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TECSUN PL660 Portable Radio FM/LW/MW/SW/SSB/AIRBAND PLL World Band Synthesized Receiver, LCD Display, Dual Conversion $129.99 What is Airband ? The airband or air band is the band of frequencies used for radio communication in aviation. Airband is used to mean the VHF band between 118 MHz and 137 MHz, which covers its use for commercial and general aviation, radionavigational aids, air traffic control and other uses. In common use among aviation professionals, the band of frequencies is sometimes referred to as VHF o… |
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Uniden PRO510XL 40-Channel CB Radio $49.99 As part of Uniden’s Professional Series, the Pro 510XL CB radio offers high-performance 40-channel operation in a compact, ultra-mobile radio. This model operates on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the FCC, and its S/RF meter and red-lit LED indicators help you monitor activity at a glance. A built-in noise limiter and ANL switch and squelch control fine-tune performance and eliminate… |
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Icom IC-V8000 Mobile VHF Radio $325.00 The Icom IC-V8000 is a powerhouse. This 2 meter FM mobile features high power output coupled with a rugged die-cast design and an easy-to-read alphanumeric display. You can even change the display from amber to green. The transmitter delivers a big 75 watts of output (75/25/10/5 watts selectable). You will be kept informed of weather emergencies with the Weather Alert and Weather Channel Scan feat… |
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#1 Falcon 75 Meter Double Bazooka Base Station Ham Radio Antenna $81.99 #1 Falcon 75M Double Bazooka Radio Antenna, This is an Indoor, Outdoor apartment, house, condo, attic or garage, 75 Meter Ham Radio Transmitting antenna. It is made to be hung in the rafters or from the ceilings. Or outside on the roof, or between 2 trees or the side of a wall, or whatever you can imagine. It will handle up to 1500 watts PEP and comes pretuned. These can be mounted almost … |