CB Radio

I am sure this was covered elsewhere otherwise I wouldn't have known to phone Jan at Runcorn.
I bought this for Xmas!!! I put the spec in for those that are interested!
and the link
http://www.uk4x4centre.co.uk/http-/www-uk4x4centre-co-uk/cb-radio-4x4/cb-radio-39-s/tti-tcb-550-multi/prod-362-html/prod_362.html

TTI TCB 550 MULTI

Our radios are genuine UK imports with full UK warranty

Be one of the first to own this sexy ultra slim model.

Here we have the NEW TTi TCB 550 Sexy slim and compact design

Ideal for 4X4

Functions


•40 Channels

•Multiple Bands

•4 Watts Output Power

•AM/FM Operation

•Beep Tone ON/OFF

•T.O.T (Time Out Timer)

•Backlight Dimmer

•Emergency Channel

•Scan function

•Keypad Lock & Remote Lock

•Blue Illumination


Power Output : Duty cycle 10% 4Watts @13.8V DC
Modulation : AM : from 85% to 95%
FM : 1.8KHz +- 0.2KHz
Frequency Response : 300Hz to 3000Hz
Output Impedance : 50 ohms, Unbalanced
Harmonic Suppression : Less than -36dBm
Current Drain : AM Full Mod. 1.6A Max.
Receiving system : Dual conversion superheterodyne
IF Frequencies: Double Conversion 1st 10.695MHz
0.5uV for 20dB SINAD in FM Mode
Audio Output Power @10% THD : 2.0W @8 Ohm
Audio Distortion : LESS then 8% @ 1KHz
Image rejection : -53dBm
Adjacent Channel Rejection : -53dBm
Conducted Spurious : More than 60 dB
Frequency Response : 300 to 2500Hz
Built-in Speaker : 8 ohms,round
Squelch : Adjustable : Threshold less than 1 microvolt
So if you got this far....Wix (Team Wickes) guess what you are fitting on Monday 4th Jan 2010!!!!

Nice one mate, there on my list of places to go shopping in the new year as I may replace my CB for the event as I think a screwdriver expert has been at it at some point.

is it uk/euro one?!?

looks good, nice and slim

Yes it is according to Jan whatever Country you are in it will seek for that specific Country automatically!! That to me is just blah! blah! blah! but sounds impressive!!

sounds good!!!

Another good palce is: CB Shack their prices are keener if you order on line.

And ........ slightly cheaper ..... sorry JJ.

Nick
I had a look around and I still think Runcorn work out cheaper I may be wrong but if you add the aerial, mount coaxial etc and postage they all came to more money. Worth checking though...
JJ

I'm sure you've mentioned that you're taking part in the rally. So is Jan who is the owner of the Runcorn CB shop - thus I'm certain he would at least match any other prices you've been quoted.

evo4x4 wrote:

I'm sure you've mentioned that you're taking part in the rally. So is Jan who is the owner of the Runcorn CB shop - thus I'm certain he would at least match any other prices you've been quoted.

Worth knowing, and come to think of it, I think it's been said before.

Tidy little unit that John

I like the fact that you get a free fag lighter with it!

Anyone who calls jan, tell him Bill from BOFA4x4 gave ye his number and ye 'demand' a discount.
Ye can also mention the H4H as he is aware of it and what we are doing.

Picked mine up from Jan today

Getting fitted Thursday.

Was going to go all posh and buy and Allbrecht, but could be tempted - neat little unit

Tiny little thing!!!

I used to have a Cybernet many moons ago and I thought that was small.

This is dead easy to find a space for. the overhead console in the Jeep has a compartment for a remote garage door opener (American thing) and it will fit in there.

Simples!!!

Jan has now moved his operation to North London and is only five minutes up the road from me. I could pick one up for you and save you the postage.

Wire it up and switch it on before ye fix the unbit into the roof thingy.
I have found that my unit once it gets above eye level the display becomes harder to read.
For some reason the display is fur under eye level on mine.

I found that oot AFTER I fixed it in place.

HES MOVED !!!!!!!! dam was going to nip over and have a look at a new rig as mine has just had a lemming moment and resuscitation was unsuccessful on this occasion

Thaks for the tip Bill.

We were going to do some mucking about with an old console that I have in the shed before doing the final fix.

jist watch after ye fit it as it will no doubt double the value of the car and it may, just may,
attract sticky fingers

If you dont already have an aerial mount what are people using? i thought this looked ok Linky

and what aerials do people suggest?

stuart

I picked up a gutter and a roof rack mount as I'm not sure where I'm going to mount the aerial yet.

Jans recommended 'Mini Stinger' seems good. Robust and with plenty of spring and flex in it for off road use.

Bill, I've already doubled the value, I filled the tank up!!!

2nd vote for the mini stinger I have one in red to match the truck and its 2m off the deck and has been fine when hurtling around the forests, did try a full size one on a mag mount and it wave around all over the place to the point it caused a problem and was forever hitting trees.

Mini one seems to be fine for what it gets used for.

Oh. another wee thoght.
Make sure that the spring is as low doon the ariel as possibuble.

aw gawd, an ariel tae match the car?
Itll be furry dice and steering wheel covers next

might go for the mini then! i dont have a gutter or a roof rack! so i might have to phone them up!