i was hoping for something under 150ish . CB radio magazine did a video on the McKinley and he does show 2 adjustments that can be made on these but for now I'm not touching it. While i appreciate the overmodulated garbage beinf the product of golden screwdriver types, factory modulation on a lot of Midland and Cobra radios is a disappointing 20 to 30 percent, even with the mic gain dimed. Go To the Deerslayer 240 Mods Page You are using an out of date browser. Go To the Albrecht AE201S Mods Page Plus GDPR EU privacy issues as I was informed by the hosts of this site. ), http://delboyonline.blogspot.co.uk/2017 t-mod.html. let's see, AM, FM, SSB, digital capable, even that nasty CW, computer controlled with a cable or two, about the size of an UPS for a computer. (continuous scanning of 24.890 Mhz to 24.990 Mhz and of 28.000 Mhz to 29.700 Mhz) - Volume adjustment and ON/OFF. Go To the President Glenn Mods Page So a 10 band radio with the same power output would be worth $1000? 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Will I get completely eaten alive here if I dare refer to modern President radios as "ham grade CB radios," or will you be able to see where I'm coming from when I say it and appreciate my point? I ran a PC76 for 10+ years, abused the hell out of it, and got more flowers on it than any Export I have ever owned, I have had most of them, it finally died when the roof of my trucked leaked water into the radio and smoked it. - Volume adjustment and ON/OFF. Its conversion is easy; simply throw a little slide switch on the PC board behind the VFO knob, if I remember correctly. Peace. UHF CB Head to Head - XCD 5W v Digitech DC-1068. - VFO Mode. If you don't know what you are doing, don't blame us if it all goes wrong! Great prices and really fast shipping and a customer service that beats all, Address:528 S. Cherry Rd.Rock Hill, SC 29732, Sales and Support Hours:Mon - Fri / 8:00AM - 6:00PM. Check out the newer President Radios offered on CB World! There is no excuse for that. 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I moved on to other radios, including CB's. President Barry II High Power & Channel Mod. Despite it's "old school" appearance (with analogue meter) this radio is packed with features, accessed through a menu system, from variable power to built-in echo. Tube, solid state or hybrid? What is considered to be the BEST Base Station and Mobile CB Radio Antennas. Go To the President / Uniden Grant LT Mods Page (includes hookup of FC347 counter) Go To the Ranger RCI FC390 Frequency Counter Mods Page Go To the Cherokee CBS500 Mods Page Go To the Ranger RCI 6900F Mods Page With the exception of certain technical requirements as to band width etc Ham Radios are not required to be type accepted in the same manner as a CB radio. "I was lead to believe that once converted it was just a glorified CB with higher power & it would no longer transmit on the 10 Meter band! go figure huh ? The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. Im not trying to put people off ,just a realistic view to these new types of CB sets coming out and how easy you can screw them up,even engineers Ive seen make mistakes in these soft pot radios! I wonder how many own there own rigs compared to those that work for the companies within the USA ? Go To the Cobra UK25LTD ST Mods Page by Mudslinger 17 Feb 2015, 20:10, Post It has a 7 color LCD display that is smaller than the RONALD to make room for the analog bargraph meter and all the added controls on the front panel. i have kinda in my mind flirted with the idea of getting a ticket and i find im thinking about it more lately . You are using an out of date browser. President offer the longest warranty repair so contact your dealer or them directly as its better than google search repair, The original text included a video, however this was deleted as it was not showing correctly with an error. Go To the Magnum S9 Mods Page Go To the Luiton LT-298 Mods page You would be surprised how many miss R269 when reversing the modifications and wonder why SSB power is low and sounds distorted. Go To the Cobra 29 Mods Page by cb4ever104 29 Jul 2020, 10:05, Return to CB & 11m Multi-Mode Modification & Repair, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Prosilver Dark Edition by Premium phpBB Styles. Please consult your dealer for advice. Go To the EPT690010Z Main Board Mods Page Every time I heared a new radio it would sound great on the air for a couple weeks, then turn to distorted trash within a week after someone would get in there with a screwdriver! - Rotary switch channel selector- Volume adjustment and ON/OFF- RF Power- Manual squelch and ASC- Multi-functions LCD display- Frequencies display- S-meter- Public Address- ANL filter, NB and HI-CUT- RF Gain / Mike gain- Scan- Talkback- MENU function key- Beep Function- Roger Beep- Mode switch AM/FM-Tone- VFO Mode (continuous scanning of 28.000 Mhz to 29.700 Mhz)- Vox- Echo- Mic type electret / dynamic- SWR (Power Reading /SWR)- Preset emergency (EMG 1&2)- TOT (Time Out Timer)- Front microphone plug- External loudspeaker jack- USB 5V 2.1A. But in doing so the audio is going to be clean, not distorted from over doing it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. - Manual squelch and ASC. by andrew013 17 Mar 2018, 09:55, Post 2 . Expansion Page Defpom CB Radio Simulator software page. In America , and Canada, many retailers sell the Galaxy, Ranger, Connex, and President radios in their 10 meter configuration. Go To the Dragon TRC-485 Mods Page Go To the Realistic TRC 485 Mods Page Here's one on ebay that's a fair price: I own a FT-757GX, and it works quite well on all modes, including AM. The President RICHARD gives you the performance and flexibility you need at a price you can afford. Go To the President AR144 Mods Page seems they have much much better ears/rx than cb's/export . Go To the Cobra 148 GTL Mods Page Overall I love the setup and have received a couple comments on how well it was sounding. So def not for the hobbyist anymore,unless rules above apply or in the industry,by all means watch the vids posted up (even I find them handy to watch),take it in for curiosity factor But be very very very careful and do so at own risk if do not take the above common sense warnings ive just stated and end up a dead door wedge radio to your pile. Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 3:05 pm: Unfortunately as they come from the factory no. Do you prefer the latest generation of rigs and antennas or do you like the classics? Discuss it here! Go To the PLL 02A Mods Page Go To the Realistic TRC 485 Frequency Mods Page Go To the Galaxy DX2517 Mods Page Took it out of the Peterbilt rack mount to swap in an older (2014) Galaxy DX99v2 that just came off the bench. All such activities are undertaken at the readers discretion and own risk. I wouldn't buy a Galaxy CB for nothing. Go To the Galaxy 33HML Mods Page To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software: JavaScript is disabled. Use Coupon: REFUND23 for 15-30% off any order over $50, President Electronics Microphone Adapter 4-pin to 6-pin, Astatic D104M6B Power Microphone Wired 6-Pin President. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. i may very well put them to use and go meet some local pork butts . Something like $40 - $50 dollars and you got enough wire for an antenna on all of them bands. The President is right "in the mix" where it needs to be. Radio Mods Page We are working every day to make sure our community is the best Radio Hobbyist's site. Same-day shipping. If you get a chance contact the local Amature radio club and have them give you a demonstration. As a result, we cannot show the price in catalog or on the product page. . So many of you got your start there and it's nice to see people serious about the radio hobby come back and go down memory lane. Go To the Connex Deerhunter Mods Page You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. What would be good to know is access to the walker II advanced menu so I can lift its audio on FM. what are some good models of used ham radios that can be converted to 11 meters and work on AM as well as SSB ? Nearest front 10m Im informed and nearest back 12-10m Im informed but Ive not tried it. Comparing the audio quality of a President to a Cobra 29 from the factory, I find the President to be more pleasing to the ear and balanced. Go To the uPD858 10Khz Jump Modification Page I spent many a hour in the local drug store using their tube tester to keep the thing running. by cb4ever104 18 Feb 2015, 08:18, Post - Multi-functions LCD display. This is the model. There are a lot more CB'ers than hams. Go To the President / Uniden Grant (PC-409) Mods Page In other words, the work necessary to modify these radios may be too much for the effect that is gained. It may not display this or other websites correctly. - RF Power. Go To the Uniden PC-76 Mods Page It is required by FCC regulations that you have a license to transmit on these frequencies. Go To the Roadmaster Titan II Mods Page by 14CS06 17 Feb 2015, 20:42. cb4ever104 wrote: Hi All . i was thinking an older president/uniden/cobra with ssb (or something using their guts) would be my next radio upgrade so i thought id see if one of these used ham riggs might be something that could offer better performance and still be something i could afford . LOL, I have the McKinley. thanks for the links to local info for me . I remember back in the 80's there were a lot of kitchen table radio techs tweaking and tuning to the point where they transmitted the loudest garbled distorted noise I ever heard! Stickshift. Go To the AR-3500 All you wanted to know Page The manufacturer has a strict "minimum advertised price" policy for this item. President Barry II High Power & Channel Mod. Re: President RICHARD CEPT to export mode. The President Richard is the best bang for the buck. Re: President Lincoln II+ V3 (how to unlock for 11 meters?) Service manual Ill still refrain from releasing as see no value as radios are under warranty so return them to the dealers. Go To the President JFK Mods Page From what I have read, the McKinley is somewhat difficult to modify with regards to the clarifier or modulation, and it's frequency coverage modification is mostly not possible. by cb4ever104 17 Mar 2018, 11:26, Post Main rule for best antenna performance: "More the antenna is long, better are the performances." The antenna is mounted in the center bedrail using a Breedlove mount and I used Armorflex dual shielded coax. 7th March 1999, Click Here to load this page into my sites frames. (took longer to find a Carbon Film, 1/4 watt, 1000 ohms, 5% resistor than to do the work.) If you don't mind a little advice why don't you get your Tech license and buy a used 2 meter rig and talk on the local repeaters ? If I want I can turn my Yaesu FT1000 MP Mark V into a 200 watt CB by just holding a couple of buttons when I turn on the power, but the audo on 2 meter FM is almost like a cell phone. Go To the Galaxy DX 99V Mods Page Seek a expert or ask Service\Dealer dept first,your request and why,they may surprise you if you can talk directly to the Engineer,most are pretty switched on people in Industry,and often dont hear direct feedback on an issue either by email or phone,or even snail-mail,its no good moaning on chat forums either,speak directly to dealer of manufacture if radios has a new production issue or has a particular problem try to resolve issue there. Opinions on the President McKinley Radio?? Go To the Galaxy 949 / 959 Radio Mods Page Go To the Euro 3900 Mods Page as yall may have noticed i ask a ton or 2 of questions befor i buy stuff . Took 3 min and works like a dream. In Europe all shit flies and denials when these things are mentioned. Go To the Realistic TRC-490 (PC-385) Mods Page Pleased to date with this purchase! - RF Power - 50 W AM (PEP) / 35 W FM / 35W USB-LSB (PEP) / 12W CW. Hi . Check out a Yaesu FT-757GX. JavaScript is disabled. - Rotary switch channel selector. Go To the Blackhawk Mods Page by 14CS06 17 Feb 2015, 20:42, Post I see that you live in Richmond VA, here is a link to the Richmond Amateur Radio Club, used=kenwood ts 50 ..no longer manufactured fair on am but not a screamer. ", yeap ,it's simply a easier way to get more power and a lot more channels concering cb , (You mean to tell me Hams really use those radios? if not sorry. Go To the Galaxy 77HML Mods Page View Cart. Here's what I had to do . Not too bad, huh? CBR1100XX. 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You would be surprised how many truckers simply use a cb radio to get on down the road and for help reasons , or a chit chat with others within a few mile range.but what can say here , they still like to blame on the dudes that bring us our food and clothes and all the other wham wham's and zoo zoo's that we all would find it hard to live without. Or find a Radio engineer mentor. Go To the Radio Shack TRC-485 Mods Page Go To the Midland 77-290 Mods Page Go To the Cobra 148F GTL DX+ Mods Page Are they in need of some professional tweaking, most likely as manufactures play it safe by err on the side of caution at a slight cost in performance to avoid problems from the FCC. However , that won't fix your slide issue . Go To the Albrecht SS485 Mods Page The President's brand is synonymous with advanced technology, quality, and prestige. Go To the Galaxy Melaka Mods Page Go To the Kraco 2555 FM (PTBM058AOX) Mods page It is used to respond to you if necessary. 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