Desktop Styling:

I have made a few changes to my CSS styling so my pages should look good on desktop environments too (I previously gave it scant regard). In combining the two CSS styles and making it look right on both environments, I've been finding certain errors and things that I had 'bodged up', to get them looking right previously. I'm currently working through all of my pages and fixing things properly. If you spot one of my pages that looks particularly bad on desktop (or mobile), please let me know via the Contact Form link in the menu. -Thanks!

Free Radio Network (FRN) is FREE software that you can use to turn your computer into a CB radio!

After downloading the software (link below), you just need a microphone and speakers or headphones (even the built in mic/speakers in your laptop will work) and you are all set, you can now communicate with other FRN users all over the world. You do not need a huge antenna outside, and, as its basically connecting through the internet, you do not need any kind of CB or Ham Radio license.

FRN is a great way for old 'breakers' to get back 'on the air' or new users to try out the world of radio communications without spending loads of money on expensive gear. The software is free, and if you find you don't enjoy it, its easily un-installed.

And as a bonus, you might just hear me on there! My handle (or radio nickname/callsign) is 'Warf', so join FRN and give me a call!

First you need to download and install the FRN client software from here: Download FRN Software

Once installed, there is some minimal setup required, then your computer will work as a CB radio.

You don't need to know any fancy 'radio language', to call in you might say "This is -your nickname- calling, is there anyone about?" or something similar. If there are people already talking on the network, you would wait until one person finishes talking and say "break" or "breaker on the side" then wait to be called in. Thats it, you are now 'on the air' Enjoy! -Norm.