Roof bars. will they conduct electricity?

[Wanderer]

You just need to bond over the bit where the alluminium contacts with the steel if that's the electrical path used.
As previously noted there are some high voltages at work when you're transmitting.

Stick a flourescent tube close to the antenna when you're transmitting.

That's how the little lights worked stuck on the end of an antenna (DV27 usually)

[Damonski]

.... and a license is a must have, its only a few quid

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/publication/ra_info/ra246/ra246.htm

quotation from above link:

What is CB Radio

CB is a short range radio service for both hobby and business use. It is designed to be used without the need to have any technical qualifications and not to cause interference to other radio users. Hence, only radios meeting certain specific requirements may be used. Antennas need to conform to clause 4 of the licence.

To use CB, you either need to hold a licence yourself or be directly supervised by a licence holder. However, we do offer exemptions to Scouts, Girl Guides and OAP networks, etc.

Do I need a CB licence?

Unless you are using CB radio under the direct supervision of another CB licence-holder, you will need to take out a CB licence in your own name. Please note that children under the age of 14 years cannot hold a CB licence.

How much does a CB licence cost?

The licence currently costs £15 per year, free to those 21 years of age and younger and from 1 April 2001 free to those aged 75 years and older, no matter how many sets or channels you use.

also:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/publication/ra_info/ra369.htm

[muddyjames]

the license is already done. money came out my account today! last thing I wanna do is get fined for no damn license :D

[Jake]

Do we need a licence then?
 :?

[Damonski]

Yes, unless you are under 21 or over 75, you need a license, operating a CB radio without a valid license is against the law.

[Jake]

Who Polices it though?
All the channels are dead.
 :?

[Damonski]

I think its all part of Radio Communications Agency / ofcom now.

You can be reported for not having a license, if and when they investigate the report and you are found not having a license, its a maximum of £5000 and/or imprisonment for 6 months more if it goes to court.

Have a read under the abuse information.  As without a license you fall under CB radio abuse.

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/publication/ra_info/ra344.htm

[muddyjames]

So if we dob someone in do we gat a reward as we could make some money here!!!  :lol:

I wouldnt do that to you Jake, honest   :D

[Jake]

So if we dob someone in do we gat a reward as we could make some money here!!!  :lol:

I wouldnt do that to you Jake, honest   :D

Myself and the thousands too.
Could make a tidy profit (of doom)
 

[Jake]

Now sorted  
I was going to use a loop hole to not pay for it, by regestering the licence in My daughters name.
She's 15 so it would be free.
But, sod it.
Its now payed for.
 :x

[Damonski]

Now sorted  
I was going to use a loop hole to not pay for it, by regestering the licence in My daughters name.
She's 15 so it would be free.
But, sod it.
Its now payed for.
 :x

hehe :) That would only work if every time you used it she was next to you supervising your operation of the radio equipment  :lol:

[muddyjames]

And I thought I was tight fisted Jake!!! I have been known to be tighter than a ducks arse when it comes to money but that idea you had was a; cunning but b; in the ducks arse category! Dont think it was to the level of a devil ducks arse though!

[Jake]

Now sorted  
I was going to use a loop hole to not pay for it, by regestering the licence in My daughters name.
She's 15 so it would be free.
But, sod it.
Its now payed for.
 :x

hehe :) That would only work if every time you used it she was next to you supervising your operation of the radio equipment  :lol:

She is with us all the time (well, at the moment. I'm sure that'll change soon)
I always look for an easy way out.
Never mind.
 :D