New to Exports

[tankthebiker]

Good afternoon all,

Researching and learning about about the amateur radio world and I have a question about export radios. Do these operate on 11 band CB channels as well in the US? This is what the information I am reading states. If so, I might have to look into an export as I am already familiar with CB in the US and I think this might be my entryway into the amateur radio world.


Thanks

 

[9deuce]

well you have to conver them for 11m (cb) bands thus is illegal other then that some radios are tuffer and some are simple snip some diodes or move a jumper i have a 10m liscense and its fun but i found 2m is more active well atleast out my way easiest radio to convert for 11m is the general lee and connex 3300 hp fhp models general lee will need a FC where the FHP connex doesnt just be carefull go read reviews ask on here about exports to buy these guys will point you in the right direction

 

[Road Squawker]

Good afternoon all,

I might have to look into an export... I think this might be my entryway into the amateur radio world.


Thanks

do yourself a favor, get an Amateur license and forget about using the CB,.... err,..., ahh,..... oops,.... export radios on the amateur bandsop:

 

[tankthebiker]

I am in the process of getting license. Just trying to find some info as to what bands and what radios to get. My wife suggested I should go ahead and get a decent radio so I won't have to tinker

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[AL567]

Don't give out your call sign when using the other bands on that export.

 

[AL567]

Just Don't give out your call sign when using the other bands on that export.

 

[M0GVZ]

I am in the process of getting license. Just trying to find some info as to what bands and what radios to get. My wife suggested I should go ahead and get a decent radio so I won't have to tinker

Kenwood TS480 is a good starting point.

 

[milkman21218]

Most EXPORT radios can't be used on the Ham bands because they are AM/FM only. And we use mostly SSB. also most only cover 6 bands and don't go into the voice (phone) portion of 10 meters. I would like to ask just what do you plan on doing on Ham radio? Are you driving a Big truck? Are you OTH, Local? Because something like a Dual bander can get you on the air. And can be fun using repeaters for a new Ham with just a Technician class license. To talk on HF and work the World you will need a General or Extra class license. And more costly equipment. This is why I ask what do you want to do? And how do you plan on using your radio?

 

[tankthebiker]

I am a commuter and "techno nerd" that likes to talk so having something for entertainment as well as a second line of communication during emergencies is what I am looking for.

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[Road Squawker]

well, heck,........... as long as the wife agrees,............

take a good look at the IC 7000.... it will cover any band and mode you may want, vhf, uhf, hf, AM, FM, SSB, CW, Digital,