Barrett 2050 on 27mhz CB range can't TX

Try 12 watts on SSB.... most HF radios like the Barrett will only transmit 40 watts on AM and as you have said 100 watts on SSB but may be programmable for "LEGAL" power.

The issue will be the license type, CB radios will be covered buy what is called a type license similar to what you need for the barrett to operate on VKS737 channels.

The type license specifies the type of transmission, the power level, the frequencies and if a operator license is required, ie a licensed ham can use the barrett to transmit on amature frequencies, a person with a type license for VKS737 can not legally. The sellers will enable amature frequencies for a ham operator but not for general user.

You will not be able to get a type license for the barrett.

Cheers
LeighW

You are a legend, thank you heaps. Worked well.