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ZL1UIC > CB 05.03.01 22:59l 56 Lines 2832 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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From: ZL1UIC@ZL1UX.#20.NZL.OC
To : CB@WW
ZL1UIC/TPK 1.82 Msg #:245 Date:15-02-01 Time:23:28Z
It is interesting to note the problems had by many countries regarding CB
& NZ wsa no exception.Itwas once alnost an exclusive group that had
CB,within the Dept of Commerce regs.
Rigs were small, often handhelds xtal control, about 2 - 5 (max 7)
channels & limited to 0.5w o/p, on 26 Megs..
An increase to 2w & 11 channels (with another 3 for approved users) the
popularity grew rapidly, as did the range of operator types. Many worked in
the limits of the licence, others in flagrant disregard,even "pirate" mode
using imported 27 meg illegal gear, linears, beams, etc., totally defeating
the original intention as short range communication. "Skip' was fun but
overseas contacts had to be watched to avoid the RI visit.
Operating procedures declined rapidly, language degenerated, & it was
altogether unpleasant. Then came ssb , 40 channels, & no licence. By yhis
tme it had coined either the name "Cuzzy Bro" (racial terminology) or
Cretin Broadcasting, a term I still refer to to some of the operators.
During this time , many had headed for amateur radio, to get back to some
operating sanity, & also further the now whetted interest in radio.
Natural progression seems to be only for those who chose, & the current
standard, still can be termed Cretin Broadcasting, although some
organisations hace CB (mainly in marine communications, as the 11 m region
of frequency has retained contact in areas where VHF has had problems due
to shoreline topography. It also is an alternate radio contact, that is a:
a backup for VHF (with licence) or b: for those who don't want to to go the
VHF way for many nefarious reasons. Such is my association with CB.
In case you think I had a long term aversion to this mode, I came
in at the 2w boom, followed the UK debacle, watched the swamping method in
Oz, and the uncontrolled dimwit explosion in NZ. I was secretary/treasurer
of a promonent local club, & a mwmber of CBRANZ for 3 - 4 years.
I was one of many (& within the club) who opted for amateur radio
during the latter portion of the initial decline.
Allen ex HN3050, now ZL1UIC. (& yet to upgrade to Full licence, & NO, ik
Don't support NOCODE, as it has proven time time again that CW gets
through with least bandwidth, & during worst conditions. Many CW ops will
agree. Time in my occupation is the one that is slowing CW progress, as It
is hard to concentrate after 13 hrs of werk!)
Cheers ZL1UIC
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