What CB/11m Radio Stuff did you buy today? (2017)

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Re: What CB/11m Radio Stuff did you buy today? (2017)

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Is the jack, just a newer mckinely
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mrpsychopath wrote:Is the jack, just a newer mckinely
Pretty sure the McKinley with FM is the same as the Jack. I am still on the look out for one!
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kilimax wrote:I've been busy over the last month or so, in truth I've went a bit OTT and not all will stay here.
Next time your tempted to buy a radio just remember the four magic words, And keep repeating them to yourself I Dont need it.... I Dont need it,

Takes time, But it does work :mrgreen:
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No it doesnt, lol
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mrpsychopath wrote:Is the jack, just a newer mckinely
Pretty much only it has a tone switch rather than a higher and lower band switch, so is only mid hand out of the box.

It is easy to sort by swapping the wires on the switch.

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Might look out for one, had a new mckinley back in the 80s, really liked president radios back then. Theres a lot more mods for them now. Or should i just stick to newer stuff and stop looking at old stuff with rose tinted glasses on. Lol
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They work better than most of the new radios, and are certainly better built.

A bit basic though.
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Buick Mackane wrote:
kilimax wrote:I've been busy over the last month or so, in truth I've went a bit OTT and not all will stay here.
Next time your tempted to buy a radio just remember the four magic words, And keep repeating them to yourself I Dont need it.... I Dont need it,

Takes time, But it does work :mrgreen:

With help from DR.Mackane I have been battling my radio buying addiction and I seam to have it under control and every time I see a radio I want I play that old classic song from Grange Hill...Just say no. All I have to do now is sell all the gear I bought in the last 12 months :crazy:
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Mudslinger wrote:They work better than most of the new radios, and are certainly better built.

A bit basic though.
Great little radio . You can pick them up over here in Spain for about £35 . A real bargain .
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Buick Mackane wrote: Next time your tempted to buy a radio just remember the four magic words, And keep repeating them to yourself I Dont need it.... I Dont need it,

Takes time, But it does work :mrgreen:
Well, it better hurry up because I've been talking to myself for many a long year and it ain't worked yet!
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cb4ever104 wrote:
Mudslinger wrote:They work better than most of the new radios, and are certainly better built.

A bit basic though.
Great little radio . You can pick them up over here in Spain for about £35 . A real bargain .
There's a local to me who uses a McKinley over all of his other radios and swears by it.
I must say it sounds great on SSB!

That's why I've been looking out for one, the Jack (or probably both :lol: )
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kilimax wrote:been looking out for one, the Jack (or probably both :lol: )
The McKinley's getting old now . Same with the Stalker 9 . I mean I understand the attraction , but I'd rather have the Philippines made JACK any day of the week . Same as the RICHARD Vs 148 GTL-DX Mk2 . I'll keep my eye out for one for you Drew in Spain . If I find one then I can bring it back over on one of my trips .

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I would be tempted with one myself Sammy as well as a Richard if you can get one.
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Think the jack with channel mods, 10kc and unlocked clarifier would be great mobile radio.
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cb4ever104 wrote:
kilimax wrote:been looking out for one, the Jack (or probably both :lol: )
The McKinley's getting old now . Same with the Stalker 9 . I mean I understand the attraction , but I'd rather have the Philippines made JACK any day of the week . Same as the RICHARD Vs 148 GTL-DX Mk2 . I'll keep my eye out for one for you Drew in Spain . If I find one then I can bring it back over on one of my trips .

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That's great Sammy, thanks. :thumbup:
I have a black Richard here that while working well, was used as a football while in transit and has some dents. It's very well made though.
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