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Complete novice (idiot) needs help setting up first time.
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Transporter New Member
Posts : 2 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-08-05 QTH or Location : Tameside Equipment Used : General Electric 3-5805A
Subject: Complete novice (idiot) needs help setting up first time. Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:19 pm
Hi folks,
Well, on impulse I have bought a cb radio, with some extra bits. I actually have no clue as to what to do with it all. I have a General Electric 3-5805A radio, an altai swr-2t, a mike and a bremi BRL 15 antenna matcher. All for £30. I know I will have to get some cables, not sure which and a power supply and ariel. As to what to do when I get these is still a mystery. I am thinking that I will use it for home use until I get the hang of things. Any advice, tips or tutorial's greatly received. Living in hope Thanks.
Alan Pilot Major contributor
Call Sign : 163-CT-220... Posts : 2686 Times Thanked : 76 Join date : 2019-11-19 QTH or Location : Anglesey North Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT-991A,,Yaesu FTDX-10,,Icom ic-7610,,Anytone AT-D878UV PLUS",,LINCOLN II+. Age : 16
Subject: Re: Complete novice (idiot) needs help setting up first time. Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:20 pm
The radio you bought is a very old AM set so i don't think you will get very far with it but i could be wrong but i used that type of radio some 35 years ago. SWR meter could come in handy and maybe the matcher. Others will be along soon with a better idea of what to expect from your radio. Sorry i am not of much help.
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Complete novice (idiot) needs help setting up first time.
Today at 12:36 am by axlejack
Subject: Complete novice (idiot) needs help setting up first time. 
Thanks.
