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by TrumpyNZ
Friday 21st Jan 2005, 11:40
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Roger Fart
Replies: 27
Views: 50325

Someone would have to ask the question.
Why?? :roll:
I find Roger beep units annoying enough without modifying it to something like that.
by TrumpyNZ
Monday 29th Nov 2004, 19:35
Forum: Marine, VHF and UHF Radios
Topic: Marine Radio Licences?
Replies: 8
Views: 22341

Hi Scott, I'm rather curious as to what the Marine Radio Licence exam covers. I'd like to have a go at the exam myself, as I live by the coast down here in Ashburton and would like to keep an eye on things out at sea from here. And as I spend a fair bit of time sitting here operating Ham Radio gear,...
by TrumpyNZ
Friday 26th Nov 2004, 2:53
Forum: Marine, VHF and UHF Radios
Topic: Marine Radio Licences?
Replies: 8
Views: 22341

Marine Radio Licences?

Can anyone tell me what sort of qualifications are needed to operate a VHF Marine Radio set these days, in New Zealand?.
I see one well-known retailer, selling these sets, advertising "No Licence Required".
Hmm. :x
Sounds dodgy to me.
by TrumpyNZ
Tuesday 5th Oct 2004, 23:36
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: Fm antenna - what do i use, where do i get one??
Replies: 5
Views: 14355

Hi there guys, Just be sure that the set is made to have a 50 ohm antenna connected to it, some FM transmitters I've seen have a 75 ohm output impedance. One way of being reasonably sure, is by the type of antenna connector on it. If it has an SO-239 (threaded) connector on it, it's more than likely...