CB Radio urgent question - UK UK UK

Hi there,
I would really like a response from someone in the UK if possible (or anyone else that may know).

My friends have Harley CB Radios fitted to their Ultras (they came supplied with the bikes). So I was thinking of getting a portable CB to fit to my intercom.

Question:
When Harley supply bikes to BRITISH dealers, do the cb radios come with BRITISH CB frequencies, or do they remain on the "American" bands (which are different).

I need to know, as I don't want to go to the expense of buying a CB in the UK, if the frequencies are different to the CBs my friends have on the on their bikes.

I asked the dealer, but they haven't a clue!

SO If there is someone in the UK reading this - are they able to talk to non-harley CB'ers on their units? (that would probably answer my question).

Thanks

[BaZa ®]

Originally Posted by verwoodspring

Hi there,
I would really like a response from someone in the UK if possible (or anyone else that may know).

My friends have Harley CB Radios fitted to their Ultras (they came supplied with the bikes). So I was thinking of getting a portable CB to fit to my intercom.

Question:
When Harley supply bikes to BRITISH dealers, do the cb radios come with BRITISH CB frequencies, or do they remain on the "American" bands (which are different).

I need to know, as I don't want to go to the expense of buying a CB in the UK, if the frequencies are different to the CBs my friends have on the on their bikes.

I asked the dealer, but they haven't a clue!

SO If there is someone in the UK reading this - are they able to talk to non-harley CB'ers on their units? (that would probably answer my question).

Thanks

I don't know if in the UK they come as standard. Someone will know.

Here you go...I found this for you on the www.

httphttp://www.advancedspecialties.n...dio-faq.htm://

htthttp://www.transmission1.co.uk/in...opic&t=520p://

"UK" Setting 4W FM

Ch.... Frequency (MHz)

01.... 27.60125
02.... 27.61125
03.... 27.62125
04.... 27.63125
05.... 27.64125
06.... 27.65125
07.... 27.66125
08.... 27.67125
09.... 27.68125
10.... 27.69125

11.... 27.70125
12.... 27.21125
13.... 27.72125
14.... 27.73125
15.... 27.74125
16.... 27.75125
17.... 27.76125
18.... 27.77125
19.... 27.78125
20.... 27.79125

21.... 27.80125
22.... 27.81125
23.... 27.82125
24.... 27.83125
25.... 27.84125
26.... 27.85125
27.... 27.86125
28.... 27.87125
29.... 27.88125
30.... 27.89125

31.... 27.90125
32.... 27.91125
33.... 27.92125
34.... 27.93125
35.... 27.94125
36.... 27.95125
37.... 27.96125
38.... 27.97125
39.... 27.98125
40.... 27.99125



"EC" or "EU" Setting 4W FM

Ch.... Frequency (MHz)

01.... 26.965
02.... 26.975
03.... 26.985
04.... 27.005
05.... 27.015
06.... 27.025
07.... 27.035
08.... 27.055
09.... 27.065
10.... 27.075

11.... 27.085
12.... 27.105
13.... 27.115
14.... 27.125
15.... 27.135
16.... 27.155
17.... 27.165
18.... 27.175
19.... 27.185
20.... 27.205

21.... 27.215
22.... 27.225
23.... 27.255
24.... 27.235
25.... 27.245
26.... 27.265
27.... 27.275
28.... 27.285
29.... 27.295
30.... 27.305

31.... 27.315
32.... 27.325
33.... 27.335
34.... 27.345
35.... 27.355
36.... 27.365
37.... 27.375
38.... 27.385
39.... 27.395
40.... 27.405


USA

1) 26.965 MHz 9) 27.065 MHz 17) 27.165 MHz 25) 27.245 MHz 33) 27.335 MHz 2) 26.975 MHz 10) 27.075 MHz 18) 27.175 MHz 26) 27.265 MHz 34) 27.345 MHz 3) 26.985 MHz 11) 27.085 MHz 19) 27.185 MHz 27) 27.275 MHz 35) 27.355 MHz 4) 27.005 MHz 12) 27.105 MHz 20) 27.205 MHz 28) 27.285 MHz 36) 27.365 MHz 5) 27.015 MHz 13) 27.115 MHz 21) 27.215 MHz 29) 27.295 MHz 37) 27.375 MHz 6) 27.025 MHz 14) 27.125 MHz 22) 27.225 MHz 30) 27.305 MHz 38) 27.385 MHz 7) 27.035 MHz 15) 27.135 MHz 23) 27.255 MHz 31) 27.315 MHz 39) 27.395 MHz 8) 27.055 MHz 16) 27.155 MHz 24) 27.235 MHz 32) 27.325 MHz 40) 27.405 MHz

[Gray]

Pretty sure they are on the Euro standard. I've chatted with Swiss riders on my way to rallies. My Evo Ultra has the separate transceiver under the top box and it has a plate on the side which says "GB"
I believe the old UK standard was different and for a time the old UK and the new European standards were running at the same time for the benefit of those with old CB sets, so two lots of 40 channels.
I sometimes leave mine switched on in the UK but all I ever pick up is foreign truckers and the occasional domestic set.

Originally Posted by Gray

Pretty sure they are on the Euro standard. I've chatted with Swiss riders on my way to rallies. My Evo Ultra has the separate transceiver under the top box and it has a plate on the side which says "GB"
I believe the old UK standard was different and for a time the old UK and the new European standards were running at the same time for the benefit of those with old CB sets, so two lots of 40 channels.
I sometimes leave mine switched on in the UK but all I ever pick up is foreign truckers and the occasional domestic set.

Thanks to all who replied.
I think I will take a chance and go for the Euro & UK bands (I can get a dual band CB handset).

You may see it on eBay if it doesn't work!!!!

[Gray]

Good luck Mate. Let us know how you get on.

[Panhead Boris]

If you're looking for a hand held UK / Euro you might try the Midland. I've been using these for years in my Landy. They are seriously durable and weather (as in deep mud) proof. Reception is as good as regular unit in vehicle when connected to an external ariel, and excellent out in the open.

Originally Posted by Panhead Boris

If you're looking for a hand held UK / Euro you might try the Midland. I've been using these for years in my Landy. They are seriously durable and weather (as in deep mud) proof. Reception is as good as regular unit in vehicle when connected to an external ariel, and excellent out in the open.

Even though every dealer I called gave a different answer! I am fairly sure the CBs are on the Euro settings. HD in the USA seemed to think so too - so I'll go with that, and if it doesn't work, I will stick it on eBay.

I was looking at the Midland Alan 42 (which covers the whole of Europe). It also seems to connect to my Starcom intercom. If it does turns out that the Ultra riders are on the USA settings, Midland market a similar radio in the US, which cosmetically, looks the same (although the model number is completely different) - and is cheaper!

Not fussed about speaking to truckers and other UK users - just fellow harley riders!

This is the midland radio:
THUNDERPOLE - Midland 42 C.B. Radio Handheld

[Ratty]

If I remember right, the original US standard chanels were AM 26.965 (1) > AM 27.405 (40) as with Baza's listings

Then this stupid country bought out FM with 40 very odd channels, just to ensure that we were not compatable with anyone else, except the 3 million kids that killed it off in a short time of it being 'legal' ..... Upside of the UK set were better quality with the FM signal. (hehe but the rest of us stayed with our LSB/USB setups and ignored them anyway ...)

The rest of europe was using the US AM channels (legal or not, dont know or care) but sometime 'legalised' the same 40 channels with the better FM signal. downside is all the noise from the other 50 billion AM users worldwide at different times of day/season etc.

But to get to the point, that handheld you show will do all of em, but technically wont be legal in any of em (because its capable of transmitting on non legal frequencies) If you ignore that small part, it will do what you want perfectly well

I would imagine that a HD supplied one would work on the US standard 40 Channels AM. (dont know if they can use FM, and the set would have to comply with those regs) I would be very supprised if they were allowed to import a bike with a non UK conforming CB fitted. but then this IS HD ...

If your using it to chat with mates on the bikes, always go with the FM signal. forget AM if you can, its shite.

good grief, that all sounds like total verbal diahorear (or however its spelt)

time for a beer to wash mouth out!

Originally Posted by Ratty

If I remember right, the original US standard chanels were AM 26.965 (1) > AM 27.405 (40) as with Baza's listings

Then this stupid country bought out FM with 40 very odd channels, just to ensure that we were not compatable with anyone else, except the 3 million kids that killed it off in a short time of it being 'legal' ..... Upside of the UK set were better quality with the FM signal. (hehe but the rest of us stayed with our LSB/USB setups and ignored them anyway ...)

The rest of europe was using the US AM channels (legal or not, dont know or care) but sometime 'legalised' the same 40 channels with the better FM signal. downside is all the noise from the other 50 billion AM users worldwide at different times of day/season etc.

But to get to the point, that handheld you show will do all of em, but technically wont be legal in any of em (because its capable of transmitting on non legal frequencies) If you ignore that small part, it will do what you want perfectly well

I would imagine that a HD supplied one would work on the US standard 40 Channels AM. (dont know if they can use FM, and the set would have to comply with those regs) I would be very supprised if they were allowed to import a bike with a non UK conforming CB fitted. but then this IS HD ...

If your using it to chat with mates on the bikes, always go with the FM signal. forget AM if you can, its shite.

good grief, that all sounds like total verbal diahorear (or however its spelt)

time for a beer to wash mouth out!

Thanks mate. In fact I was one of those "kids" who had the original FM CBs! Takes me back... I remember at the time they really clamped down on AM. I am fairly sure the HD bikes are on the Euro channels. But if they are not, I will get the US version from eBay - as for the rules, I gave up living by them!

[Gray]

Here's a link to the official word.
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archi...a246/ra246.htm
As I said my CB transceiver has a plate on the side with "GB" on it. The rules on CBs vary so much over the world. In some markets CBs can't be fitted to bikes (Japan ??) So would expect the International Models to be Kosher on the CB fitted just as much as running lights and stuff. Not a bit surprised that the dealers don't know. I was told that the CB was USA frequencies but I was also told that I needed rear brake pads for my Ironhead.