CB ariels

kneemos

What's with the CB ariels are we using them again.Come back good buddy.

randy hickey

OP, I haven't seen any increase around my part of Dublin.
EH...........what's your 10-20 there kneemos?:D

ZENER

10-4 I've noticed it too ! Especially down the country. Seems they are making a comeback - over ! BEEP !

Rolled Gold !

Damokc

I think its something boy racers to on there cars so they can pick up better voltage......

deandean

Damokc wrote: »

The Daleks are back :eek:

dgt

Mostly on carvans, farmers yokes and Felty cars laaaaaaaaad

All part of another scene hai

alanmc

It's a little OT, but something that just popped into my head: Does anybody know if the law governing the use of mobile phones while driving covers CB radio usage as well?

I'm not suggesting this is why they appear to be making a comeback. As I said, it's just something I wondered when I read the OP.

Eric Cartman

CB radios have made a certain level of comeback in some parts of dublin and other counties.


a lot of it is related to street racing and the movement of illegal substances

ZENER

alanmc wrote: »

It's a little OT, but something that just popped into my head: Does anybody know if the law governing the use of mobile phones while driving covers CB radio usage as well?

I'm not suggesting this is why they appear to be making a comeback. As I said, it's just something I wondered when I read the OP.

There is a law governing the use of a hand held mobile phone while driving. This came up last year on this forum and someone posted a link to the section concerning this. It seems the minister "may" in the future consider making it illegal but as far as I know it hasn't happened yet. So the answer is no it's not illegal to use a radio microphone.

However CBs that use the AM 27MHz band are illegal and have been for quite a few years now I think.

This is a similar thread with a quote from the law.

Ken

Damokc

what wheels are those on the Carina?

CiniO

ZENER wrote: »

There is a law governing the use of a hand held mobile phone while driving. This came up last year on this forum and someone posted a link to the section concerning this. It seems the minister "may" in the future consider making it illegal but as far as I know it hasn't happened yet. So the answer is no it's not illegal to use a radio microphone.

However CBs that use the AM 27MHz band are illegal and have been for quite a few years now I think.

This is a similar thread with a quote from the law.

Ken

In the link you gave us, there is quotation from road traffic act 2006, which claims minister may make regulations in relation to prohibition of using it.
But that definitely doesn't mean it's prohibited as all poster in that thread believed after seeing that quotation.
So I assume you are 100% right saying it is not illegal to use CB radio while driving.

Now - what's the case with AM band? Where is the prohibition of using it? (it this some radiocommunication act or sth)?

Also does that mean if my CB radio had an option to use both FM or AM, then I cannot use it at all, or maybe whenever it's switched to FM then I'm grand?

Eric Cartman

CiniO wrote: »

Also does that mean if my CB radio had an option to use both FM or AM, then I cannot use it at all, or maybe whenever it's switched to FM then I'm grand?

just like your mobile phone is capable of transmitting on the 1900mhz band but doesnt here, if your CB does FM you can use it on FM regardless of its other capabilities

kneemos

randy hickey wrote: »

OP, I haven't seen any increase around my part of Dublin.
EH...........what's your 10-20 there kneemos?:D

Got a smokie on my tail and a pedal to the metal. Headin for the border big dog... over.

randy hickey

Look out for the 10-73 at Nashville there good buddy!

eth0

They should allow for UHF CB's in Ireland like the boyos in australia use. Far better range off them apparently

Big Nasty

Ya wanna be careful using CB's these days Cottonmouth, I hear they've even got a 'Bear In The Air'! :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5XGvNpWXqA

kneemos

randy hickey wrote: »

Look out for the 10-73 at Nashville there good buddy!

Be sure to back her down when i get near the Guitar 10-4 BD.

dgt

Damokc wrote: »

what wheels are those on the Carina?

I haven't a clue but I'd start at looking at Rota

Tallon

I don't see an issue with them, if they are actually being used

I wanted to get one for ATWR and would happily put it on my car

If you're getting it for racing or whatever, then you're an idiot

deaglan169

the only CB you can use legally in ireland is a 40ch AM on the EU band as its known basically what the truckers use, but no one will bother you or chase you if you use a FM or SSB radio, but the law is a bit shady on using them yes they are except but if the guards believe that you operating the radio is infringing on your driving abilty you can be done for driving without due care and attention

CiniO

ZENER wrote: »

However CBs that use the AM 27MHz band are illegal and have been for quite a few years now I think.
Ken

deaglan169 wrote: »

the only CB you can use legally in ireland is a 40ch AM on the EU band

So what's the story in the end?
Is it AM or FM which is illegal?

Damokc

dgt wrote: »

I haven't a clue but I'd start at looking at Rota

Holy moly! Just googled rota Wheels and went to images....a very unhealthy amount of fuct alloy pictures! Note to self never to get Rota wheels!

deaglan169

actually both are legal now i think about it once used on cept eu band only 26.965-27.405mhz