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One of the lads put me on to a wholesaler in dublin called Wayne who I just spoke to... he said he's the main dealer in Ireland for all stuff truck and cb related. He has the offer below up on done deal for 100 each, but if we were to order more then ten he'll do them for 75 with everything included.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE RALLY OF THE LAKES OF KILLARNEY
This is the brand new model Cobra 19 DX IV CB Radio designed and manufactured specifically for UK / Ireland & All European markets. With AM/FM and all the European CB Bands available in one Radio, this is a perfect CB for anyone throughout Europe. This Radio comes complete with cigarette lighter power plug and a long microphone lead so it's perfect for truckers, caravan enthusiasts and anyone looking for a simple-to-use CB Radio that performs just as well as the Classic Cobra sets of yesteryear! . Number of Channels: 40 Channels (depending on region selected) Instant Channels: Channel 9 (Emergency), Channel 19 (Information) Dimensions: Width 6.75 in. Depth 6.88 in. Height 1.88 in. Weight 3.25 lb.
Cheeers, but I have the seance of direction of a dead sparrow, even with a route map/co driver/convoy of cars & gps I'll bet I'll still get lost dont you worry
cool only thing is we would need to get organised asap, could be handy if someone from dublin got involved as that's were he's located ect..... any takers ?
What Minis have you?: 1988 Mini Mayfair 998, 1971 Mini 1000, 2001 Transit Recovery Truck, 2001 fiat ducato camper, 2008 Kia cee’d, 1996 VW transporter T4, 1995 ford escort cabriolet.
Billy wrote:If you follow the official routebook, you won't need a CB. Especially if the lad you're following takes the wrong route.
Billy
Had the CB last year along with a few lads and was great for bit of company and craic...... wasn't for the directions the route plan was perfect. very hard to get lost it was too easy to follow.
Here are some of the codes and lingo still used on CBs and Shortware...
So that ever one knows channel 9 IN EMERGENCY CHANNEL AND channel 19 is the Calling channel
CB 10-codes
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10-1= Receiving poorlyÂ
10-2= Receiving well
10-3= Stop transmitting
10-4= OK, message received
10-5= Relay message
10-6= Busy, stand by
10-7= Out of service, leaving air
10-8= In service, subject to call
10-9= Repeat message
10-10= Transmission completed, standing by
10-11= Talking too rapidly
10-12= Visitors present
10-13= Advise Weather/Road conditions
10-16= Make pick up at
10-17= Urgent business
10-18= Anything for us?
10-19= Nothing for you, return to base
10-20= My location is
10-21= Call by telephone
10-22= Report in person to
10-23= Stand by
10-24= Completed last assignment
10-25= Can you contact
10-26= Disregard last information
10-27= I am moving to channel
10-28= Identify your station
10-29= Time is up for contact
10-30= Does not conform to FCC rules
10-32= I will give you a radio check
10-33= EMERGENCY TRAFFIC
10-34= Trouble at this station
10-35= Confidential information
10-36= Correct time is
10-37= Wrecker needed at
10-38= Ambulance needed at
10-39= Your message delivered
10-41= Please turn to channel
10-42= Traffic accident at
10-43= Traffic tie up at
10-44= I have a message for you
10-45= All units within range please report
10-50= Break channel
10-60= What is next message number?
10-62= Unable to copy, use phone
10-63= Net directed to
10-64= Net clear
10-65= Awaiting your next message/assignment
10-67= All units comply
10-70= Fire at
10-71= Proceed with transmission in sequence
10-77= Negative contact
10-81= Reserve hotel room fo
10-82= Reserve room for
10-84= My telephone number is
10-85= My address is
10-91= Talk closer to the mike
10-93= Check my frequency on this channel
10-94= Please give me a long count
10-99= Mission completed, all units secure
10-200= Police needed at
Q-codes
These are the "Q" codes that are used when talking on Single Side Band (SSB).
CQ= General Call
QSA= What is the signal strength?
QRG= Tell me exact frequency
QSB= Are my signals fading?
QRH= Does frequency vary?
QSD= Is my keying defective?
QRI= How is tone of transmission?
QSG= Send... message at one time
QRK= Readability of signal is
QSL= Acknowledge receipt
QRL= Are you busy? I am busy
QSM= Repeat last message
QRM= Manmade interference
QSO= Communicate direct or via relay
QRN= Static
QSP= Will you relay to...?
QRO= Increase power
QSV= Send series of V's
QRP= Decrease power
QSW= Will you send on this frequency?
QRQ= Send faster
QSX= Shall I switch to another frequency?
QRS= Send slower
QSY= Switching frequencies
QRT= Stop sending
QSZ= Send each group twice
QRU= Do you have anything for me?
QTA= Cancel message
QRV= Are you ready? I am ready
QTB= Do you agree with number of words?
QRW= I am calling on... frequency
QTC= How many messages to you have to send?
QRX= What is the next schedule?
QTH= Location
QRZ= Who is calling?
QTR= Exact time
