What CB/11m Radio Stuff did you buy today? (2020)

[cb4ever104]

Just purchased one myself from the US. Think it's the older version

Yeah . The 2 button is the uPD858 . Later 3 button has the MB8719 .

S,

[Auldgeek]

Just purchased one myself from the US. Think it's the older version

Yeah . The 2 button is the uPD858 . Later 3 button has the MB8719 .

S,

Thanks Sammy,

Yeah, that was the conclusion I came to. It should have the upd-858 pll.
I've already tee'd up Nick to do some modifications for me. Looking forward to receiving it.

If it's anything like the photographs, I''ll be well pleased.

Cheers

Drew

[superstar]

finally got to unbox the colt Black shadow that my wife bought me for christmas back in september, it’s absolutely pristine and works a treat, heard 163 division calling out on triple 5 this morning so is has good ears, maybe a little skip running

[mrpsychopath]

Very nice

[Auldgeek]

My Sommerkamp is a clone of that, or is it the other way round?
Mine was recently down at Nicks having an extra couple of bands and FM fitted.
Working well. With there being decent propagation this weekend, it was certainly hearing plenty.

Only two things I don't like about mine. Black plastic knobs and a bl00dy din socket for the microphone. I'll be sorting these out soon.

[superstar]

My Sommerkamp is a clone of that, or is it the other way round?
Mine was recently down at Nicks having an extra couple of bands and FM fitted.
Working well. With there being decent propagation this weekend, it was certainly hearing plenty.

Only two things I don't like about mine. Black plastic knobs and a bl00dy din socket for the microphone. I'll be sorting these out soon.

yeah i did see that, they’re probably from the same factory and just badged up differently, ive got the AM only Black shadow base too which looks pretty neat, nice to see the different variants

[Auldgeek]

President Washington arrived yesterday. Overall, very pleased with the way it looks. It's in excellent condition, except that some plonker decided to engrave the serial number at the back of the case. It's really not visible though but I know it's there!

Anyway, a quick pic of the radio



It's not all good though, as there's an issue with TX. It receives ok but there's absolutely no power output on the designated frequency. It does however, draw close to 3 A on TX and there's some hash generated on 10 and 11m when on TX, so something a miss.

[mrpsychopath]

Get it down to Nick in the new year Drew. He made a great job of my old one.

[Auldgeek]

Get it down to Nick in the new year Drew. He made a great job of my old one.

Already arranged John
Nick is going to add FM and a PIC chip for me.

[mrpsychopath]

Same as my old one, it was a really nice radio, its up your way now i think.

[The Collector]

President Washington arrived yesterday. Overall, very pleased with the way it looks. It's in excellent condition, except that some plonker decided to engrave the serial number at the back of the case. It's really not visible though but I know it's there!

Anyway, a quick pic of the radio



It's not all good though, as there's an issue with TX. It receives ok but there's absolutely no power output on the designated frequency. It does however, draw close to 3 A on TX and there's some hash generated on 10 and 11m when on TX, so something a miss.

Have you popped a frequency counter on it at all? A few months back I had the same thing with a Ford uk40 radio and after adding a counter, I found it was TX'ing about 80 channels away. Upon opening it up, it turned out it had a 120ch conversion board inside and one of the buttons was activating it. I was just wondering if there are additional channels in play, but just on TX for some strange reason?

Nick will sort the bugger out anyway

[cooper]

My Washington recently been to Nick for FM and UK band install.

[mrpsychopath]

Hi cooper, who made you new control inlay.

[cooper]

Hi cooper, who made you new control inlay.

Hello psychopath, it was made by Gamma Ray


https://www.gammaraygraphics.com/

[Auldgeek]

Hi cooper, who made you new control inlay.

Hello psychopath, it was made by Gamma Ray


https://www.gammaraygraphics.com/

Your Washington looks excellent.
That's what I'm planning to do too. I've used Gammaray on a number of occasions. His products are top notch.

I'm waiting until I get mine back before ordering, just in case there's any changes but as it stands, I've got a good idea of how I'd like it.