Some folks like cb, some like ham, other's enjoy both. We are lucky to have the freedom to enjoy any or all as a person chooses to in this country.
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CB vs HAM
- Thread starter mackmobile43
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IT'S A LIE!!
THIS VIDEO REMINDS ME OF READING THE BACK OF MY AXE BODY WASH BOTTLE! BOTH SHOW SOME GUY GETTING THE LADIES.....I USE AXE AND HAVE A CB AND IT AIN'T WORKING FOR ME......MAYBE I'M JUST FUG UGLY!
THIS VIDEO REMINDS ME OF READING THE BACK OF MY AXE BODY WASH BOTTLE! BOTH SHOW SOME GUY GETTING THE LADIES.....I USE AXE AND HAVE A CB AND IT AIN'T WORKING FOR ME......MAYBE I'M JUST FUG UGLY!
well i think if more cbers could read & count with out taking off there shoes then they could also appreciate the acomplishment of obtaining a AMATRURE RADIO OPERATORS LICENSE. amature radio intails a little more then propping up some 8 element beam against sum small trailer and running some ungodly rf spitting harmonics splattering goof ball amplifier built in some ones garage,trailer or basement. takes a little more finess a little brain power and most of all being able to read to study the material to be able to past the test and become one of the ELITE in the radio world. stop slithering in the mud my cb friends learn to read and start walking like the real RADIO OPERATORS. THE ELITE FAMILY OF AMATURE RADIO OPERATORS. DID that curl ur toes and pucker the butthole.
There are real radio operators on both sides of the fence, please do not fall into the "Just because he talks on CB he must be a neanderthal" mentality.
There are guys that have plenty of knowledge, understanding and that put just as much time and effort into the set up of stations in each Hobby.
Some Guys like Amateur Radio......and some are Happy with CB.
It does not say anything at all about there mental capacity.
73
Jeff
There are guys that have plenty of knowledge, understanding and that put just as much time and effort into the set up of stations in each Hobby.
Some Guys like Amateur Radio......and some are Happy with CB.
It does not say anything at all about there mental capacity.
73
Jeff
Jeesh, good thing spelling and grammar are not on the AMATEUR radio test. :laugh:
BTW I may be an amateur radio operator with almost 1/4 of a century behind me in both amateur radio and commercial radio operations but I still don't consider myself one of "the elite". The "elite" class of operators are merely figments of their own mind and ego. There are good and bad operators on both CB and amateur radio.
Jeesh, good thing spelling and grammar are not on the AMATEUR radio test. :laugh:
Indeed!
Sheesh!
I've been involved in radio since 1964, and as a ham since 1969. Back in my early ham days, yes, there was resentment and disparagement of CB'ers by hams. Over the last 40 odd years, Many of the old-guard anti-CB hams have died off, replaced by ex-CB'ers, ex-freebanders, etc. Today about 90% of new blood to the ranks of hams come from CB.
Don't let the snobs and "holier-than-thou" types on QRZ fool you; they are neither the elite nor the majority. These anti-CB types are out of touch with ham radio today. I have been licensed about as long as many of them, maybe longer, and I have no problem with CB'ers, (unless they're bootlegging on 10M, or causing other harrassment) . I like to get on CB myself occasionally. To me, it's all radio. (The QRZ-types are quite corect however - QRZ is not a CB forum, it is a Ham Radio forum and should quite rightly focus on ham radio issues.) I'm not sure to what I would attribute anti-CB bigotry to. I should study that psychology!
But what I just don't understand is the anti-ham bigotry as described in this video.
YouTube - American Ham Radio operators + KK6FR
Yes, there are many arrogant, smug, know-it-all hams on 75M. But actually they are few and far between compared to most hams. Any CB'er who has this disdain for hams is listening to the wrong frequencies with the wrong equipment. Listening to 75M with an Antron99 on your FT-101E won't cut it, I'm sorry. You'll need a proper 75M antenna to hear anything decent other than a bunch of high-powered alligators on the high-end of the band.
I've been involved in radio since 1964, and as a ham since 1969. Back in my early ham days, yes, there was resentment and disparagement of CB'ers by hams. Over the last 40 odd years, Many of the old-guard anti-CB hams have died off, replaced by ex-CB'ers, ex-freebanders, etc. Today about 90% of new blood to the ranks of hams come from CB.
Don't let the snobs and "holier-than-thou" types on QRZ fool you; they are neither the elite nor the majority. These anti-CB types are out of touch with ham radio today. I have been licensed about as long as many of them, maybe longer, and I have no problem with CB'ers, (unless they're bootlegging on 10M, or causing other harrassment) . I like to get on CB myself occasionally. To me, it's all radio. (The QRZ-types are quite corect however - QRZ is not a CB forum, it is a Ham Radio forum and should quite rightly focus on ham radio issues.) I'm not sure to what I would attribute anti-CB bigotry to. I should study that psychology!
But what I just don't understand is the anti-ham bigotry as described in this video.
YouTube - American Ham Radio operators + KK6FR
Yes, there are many arrogant, smug, know-it-all hams on 75M. But actually they are few and far between compared to most hams. Any CB'er who has this disdain for hams is listening to the wrong frequencies with the wrong equipment. Listening to 75M with an Antron99 on your FT-101E won't cut it, I'm sorry. You'll need a proper 75M antenna to hear anything decent other than a bunch of high-powered alligators on the high-end of the band.
Interesting topic.
There is no difference in my opinion of 11 meter vs any other meter.
Just the frequency of the transceiver.
All the same principles apply for setting the station up, installing the antenna system, and safety considerations.
As far as elite hams? A lot who think they are elite have migrated to 160 meters as they could no longer handle the new young guns on 75 meter phone.
The only CB vs Ham controversy is the one each individual makes for themselves.
I have rag chewed many times on 75 meters to other licensed ops, and some of the best discussions were of old CB gear. YES we discuss CB on the ham bands, with extra class licensed hams ( oh my gosh say it is not so)
Any night of the week here in FL you will find licensed amateurs rag chewing on SSB 11 meters. Discussing different activities, radios, antennas, digital modes etc etc.
Why do we tend to migrate to 11 meters? Easy enough. It is the band most of us first experienced radio as a hobby. It is where the locals hang out, it is where some of our friends who are not licensed rag chew.
There is more Dx on 11 meters than 10 meters ever thought of having. Of course 10 meters is not as crowded but also less opportunity to make contacts.
ELITE HAM OPERATORS?? Only in their own minds.
Yes you have to take an exam. Yes you will have a working knowledge of your rig and antenna. It will be proven when you pass your exam that you do know the subject matter requiring you, as an operator to follow rules and regulations.
Is it worth getting the license? Sure is to me. Opens up so much more of the radio hobby. Added benefit is more frequency allocation and a heck of a lot more DX opportunities.
I have heard hams on 11 meter jamming. Especially SSB. SHAME on them.
They should be setting the example of how to operate regardless of what frequency they are on.
How do I know they are hams? When they discuss low band antennas and working digital modes with their friends then go back to jamming and being a nuisance, pretty easy to figure it out. Once again SHAME on them.
11 meter ops? Each operator is on 11 meter because they choose to be. Anyone can study and take their exam to be come licensed. It is each individuals decision. No need to have a CB vs HAM controversy as the opportunity is available for everyone to become licensed if they so desire.
The choice is up to you, but do not harbor any prejudice towards another operator who decided to become licensed.
There is no difference in my opinion of 11 meter vs any other meter.
Just the frequency of the transceiver.
All the same principles apply for setting the station up, installing the antenna system, and safety considerations.
As far as elite hams? A lot who think they are elite have migrated to 160 meters as they could no longer handle the new young guns on 75 meter phone.
The only CB vs Ham controversy is the one each individual makes for themselves.
I have rag chewed many times on 75 meters to other licensed ops, and some of the best discussions were of old CB gear. YES we discuss CB on the ham bands, with extra class licensed hams ( oh my gosh say it is not so)
Any night of the week here in FL you will find licensed amateurs rag chewing on SSB 11 meters. Discussing different activities, radios, antennas, digital modes etc etc.
Why do we tend to migrate to 11 meters? Easy enough. It is the band most of us first experienced radio as a hobby. It is where the locals hang out, it is where some of our friends who are not licensed rag chew.
There is more Dx on 11 meters than 10 meters ever thought of having. Of course 10 meters is not as crowded but also less opportunity to make contacts.
ELITE HAM OPERATORS?? Only in their own minds.
Yes you have to take an exam. Yes you will have a working knowledge of your rig and antenna. It will be proven when you pass your exam that you do know the subject matter requiring you, as an operator to follow rules and regulations.
Is it worth getting the license? Sure is to me. Opens up so much more of the radio hobby. Added benefit is more frequency allocation and a heck of a lot more DX opportunities.
I have heard hams on 11 meter jamming. Especially SSB. SHAME on them.
They should be setting the example of how to operate regardless of what frequency they are on.
How do I know they are hams? When they discuss low band antennas and working digital modes with their friends then go back to jamming and being a nuisance, pretty easy to figure it out. Once again SHAME on them.
11 meter ops? Each operator is on 11 meter because they choose to be. Anyone can study and take their exam to be come licensed. It is each individuals decision. No need to have a CB vs HAM controversy as the opportunity is available for everyone to become licensed if they so desire.
The choice is up to you, but do not harbor any prejudice towards another operator who decided to become licensed.
A lot of those simply wanted to get away, period! They were looking for less QRM and a place to have a quiet rag-chew with friends.
Agreed
This is excatly what I tell the local radiio clubs: "Where do you think young blood is coming from? Stamp collectors? joggers? model train enthusiasts? From the ranks of CB'ers and freebanders! That's where? You ignore them at our peril!"I have rag chewed many times on 75 meters to other licensed ops, and some of the best discussions were of old CB gear. YES we discuss CB on the ham bands, with extra class licensed hams ( oh my gosh say it is not so)
Any night of the week here in FL you will find licensed amateurs rag chewing on SSB 11 meters. Discussing different activities, radios, antennas, digital modes etc etc.
Why do we tend to migrate to 11 meters? Easy enough. It is the band most of us first experienced radio as a hobby. It is where the locals hang out, it is where some of our friends who are not licensed rag chew.
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Many of those hams you accuse of jamming harbour a bigotry against CB. Whether it's a form of insecurity, or class prejudice or just a form of misanthropy against those they consider inferior to them. Everyone harbours prejudices, but with some hams it's those they consider inferior. Unfortunately there are still many hams who feel this way. I suspect they harbour other prejudices as well. I see it all the time here. It's mostly older snobs who have never even experienced CB. They would never deign to go down to CB, as it's way beneath them. Luckily, they are a dying breed. I'm of that age (near 60) but I grew up with both CB and ham radio, and all my high-school buddies were CB'ers. I well recall the blast we all had on the CB! Then having had my fill of CB, I would just QSY'd over to 80M and talk to more buddies. (Today, every one of those guys are hams!)
was thinking the same about the spelling,
and couldn't agree more on your appraisal of the elite,legends in their own lunchtime be they cb or ham elitests, the technical term i prefer is "egotistical arseholes."
the one thing that is certain for both ham and cb is they both seem to attract more than their fare share of retards.
bottom line is whether you use a kenwood/icom/yaesu or a ranger/cobra/president, it makes no difference what radio you use or which frequency you use, if your a tard you will always be a tard, exam or no exam.
