President McKinley EU EXPORT MOD

A quick look at the video review which Dave M0OGY has posted on YouTube reveals the President McKinley EU Export Mod - Inline with many other President radios it involves cutting a white wire and moving a jumper. 

In export mode the radio covers 24.710 - 30.110 MHz with an increased output power of around 20 watts.

Something of interest is the number of adjustment pots on the board... We had been told that there wouldn't be any but that's certainly not the case 😁

You can watch Dave's video here: CLICK

President McKinley EU Review By M0OGY......Part 1

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Well here it is folks, another World First from Dave, M0OGY.... Part 1 of the new President McKinley EU review.

President have certainly taken their time with this one, it could be a big hit but as I've said for a long time, it will all depend on the price. 

Expect dealers in the EU to have the radio in the coming weeks.

Dave Gets The First President McKinley EU

Dave, M0OGY, has posted this image of him holding the first President McKinley EU to arrive in the UK. In fact I believe it to be a world first showing off a final production unit.

He says he'll be testing the radio over the coming days so expect some interesting videos soon.

Fingers crossed that President have made a good job of this one, they've certainly spent a lot of time developing it.

Montgomery Ward 719 AM/SSB CB Radio

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Another video from Dave, M0OGY, taking a look at a CB radio of yesteryear, the Montgomery Ward 719, during the recent spell of activity on the 11m band.

Dave also fires up his FT-840, looks at his antennas and some more old radio sets. Interesting stuff for sure....

Dave (M0OGY) Visits ETSI

Looks like Dave (M0OGY), a man with his finger on the pulse, has been on his travels again with this post on Facebook....

"Today I attended the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) meeting in Sheffield with Oscar Espallargas the Chairman of the European Citizens' Band Federation.

They publish standards for radio equipment including DMR,TETRA ,Trunking,Citizens' Band, Amateur Radio too. 

I met some really decent people today and it was very interesting"

FT-DX101D Dealer Demonstration by Yaesu UK

Video:YouTube/watersstanton

The first Yaesu UK demonstration of the FT-DX101D at a dealer's premises took place at Portsmouth in the warehouse location jointly occupied by Waters & Stanton Ltd and Nevada Radio.

Yaesu FT3D UK Price Revealed

Word on the street is that the new Yaesu FT3D handheld will come in at around £379.95

Specifications

Frequency Ranges: 

A(Main) Band RX: 0.5 - 1.8MHz (AM Broadcast) 

1.8 - 30MHz (SW Band) 

30 - 76MHz (50MHz HAM) 

76 - 108MHz (FM Broadcast) 

108 - 137MHz (Air Band) 

137 - 174MHz (144MHz HAM) 

174 - 222MHz (VHF TV) 

222 - 420MHz (GEN1) 

420 - 470MHz (430MHz HAM) 

470 - 800MHz (UHF Band) 

800 - 999.90MHz (GEN2, USA Cellular Blocked) 

B(Sub) Band RX: 108 - 137MHz (Air Band) 

137 - 174MHz (144MHz HAM) 

174 - 222MHz (VHF) 

222 - 420MHz (GEN1) 

420 - 470MHz (430MHz HAM) 

470 - 580MHz (UHF Band) 

TX: 144 - 148MHz, 430 - 450MHz 

Circuit Type: NFM/ AM:Double-Conversion Superheterodyne 

FM /AM Radio: Direct-Conversion 

Modulation Type: F1D, F2D, F3E, F7W 

RF Power Output: 5W/ 2.5W/ 1W/ 0.3W (@ Battery pack or EXT DC) 

Memory Channels: 1256 

Waterproof Rating: IPX5 

Case Size(W x H x D): 2.44"x 3.94"x 1.28" (62 x 100 x 32.5 mm)w/ SBR-14LI, w/o Knob & Antenna 

Weight: 9.95oz (282 g) w/ SBR-14LI and Antenna

Yaesu FT3D - More Information

Further to my earlier post, Yaesu have now released official information about the upcoming FT3D handheld radio.....

Specifications

Frequency Ranges: 

A(Main) Band RX: 0.5 - 1.8MHz (AM Broadcast) 

1.8 - 30MHz (SW Band) 

30 - 76MHz (50MHz HAM) 

76 - 108MHz (FM Broadcast) 

108 - 137MHz (Air Band) 

137 - 174MHz (144MHz HAM) 

174 - 222MHz (VHF TV) 

222 - 420MHz (GEN1) 

420 - 470MHz (430MHz HAM) 

470 - 800MHz (UHF Band) 

800 - 999.90MHz (GEN2, USA Cellular Blocked) 

B(Sub) Band RX: 108 - 137MHz (Air Band) 

137 - 174MHz (144MHz HAM) 

174 - 222MHz (VHF) 

222 - 420MHz (GEN1) 

420 - 470MHz (430MHz HAM) 

470 - 580MHz (UHF Band) 

TX: 144 - 148MHz, 430 - 450MHz 

Circuit Type: NFM/ AM:Double-Conversion Superheterodyne 

FM /AM Radio: Direct-Conversion 

Modulation Type: F1D, F2D, F3E, F7W 

RF Power Output: 5W/ 2.5W/ 1W/ 0.3W (@ Battery pack or EXT DC) 

Memory Channels: 1256 

Waterproof Rating: IPX5 

Case Size(W x H x D): 2.44"x 3.94"x 1.28" (62 x 100 x 32.5 mm)w/ SBR-14LI, w/o Knob & Antenna 

Weight: 9.95oz (282 g) w/ SBR-14LI and Antenna

Supplied Accessories

Antenna 

7.2 V 2,200 mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SBR-14LI) 

Battery Charger (SAD-25) 

Belt Clip (SHB-13) 

USB Cable 

Operating Manual

Online Catalog: CLICK HERE

 (Click images to enlarge)

NEW Yaesu FT3D Handheld

In Japan, The Ministry Of Internal Affairs and Communications, have published documents in relation to a new radio from Yaesu, the FT3D.

The documents suggest that the radio will be capable of operating on 144-146MHz and 430-440Mhz with digital modes and will be feature Bluetooth facilities.

UPDATE:

Confirmed Features....

Bluetooth
C4FM/Fusion
SD Card with record facility
Colour Touchscreen
Wide Receive including Air Band
FM Radio
Compatible with existing accessories
Simultaneous Dual Receive (VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, VHF/UHF, C4FM/C4FM) - Listen to two frequencies/modes at the same time.

FURTHER UPDATE:

Yaesu have now released full information on their website CLICK HERE


Specifications

Frequency Ranges:
A(Main) Band RX: 0.5 - 1.8MHz (AM Broadcast)
1.8 - 30MHz (SW Band)
30 - 76MHz (50MHz HAM)
76 - 108MHz (FM Broadcast)
108 - 137MHz (Air Band)
137 - 174MHz (144MHz HAM)
174 - 222MHz (VHF TV)
222 - 420MHz (GEN1)
420 - 470MHz (430MHz HAM)
470 - 800MHz (UHF Band)
800 - 999.90MHz (GEN2, USA Cellular Blocked)
B(Sub) Band RX: 108 - 137MHz (Air Band)
137 - 174MHz (144MHz HAM)
174 - 222MHz (VHF)
222 - 420MHz (GEN1)
420 - 470MHz (430MHz HAM)
470 - 580MHz (UHF Band)
TX: 144 - 148MHz, 430 - 450MHz
Circuit Type: NFM/ AM:Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
FM /AM Radio: Direct-Conversion
Modulation Type: F1D, F2D, F3E, F7W
RF Power Output: 5W/ 2.5W/ 1W/ 0.3W (@ Batteery pack or EXT DC)
Memory Channels: 1256
Waterproof Rating: IPX5
Case Size(W x H x D): 2.44"x 3.94"x 1.28" (62 x 100 x 32.5 mm)w/ SBR-14LI, w/o Knob & Antenna
Weight: 9.95oz (282 g) w/ SBR-14LI and Antenna

Tuesday AM Net 14/05/2019

Video:YouTube/brian badonde



A president Grant 2 sounding great on AM....

Thunderpole T800 Updated

Thunderpole have updated their popular radio the T800 with a new microphone and main board. Costing only £59.99 this is a cheap and easy way to get into CB radio.

Main Features

• Multi Channel Operation: 80 UK/EU Channels plus European bands
• 12 Volt Input
• 4 Watt RF Output
• LED channel display
• Signal Meter
• AM/FM Button
• UK/EU Button
• Channel 9
• Channel 19
• RF Gain
• Auto / Manual Squelch
• Up/Down Microphone with Auto Squelch Key
• Internal Speaker
• Extension Speaker Socket
• 115 (W) x 38 (H) x 150 (D) mm

LINK: CLICK HERE

Yaesu FTDX101D Review And Demo

Video:YouTube/HamRadioConcepts

An in-depth look at this cracking new radio from Yaesu.....

NEW - TTi TCB-H100 Handheld CB Radio

TTi have announced a new handheld CB radio, the TTi TCB-H100

Not much is known at the moment but it's expected to be 4 watts AM/FM with full multi-norm coverage and export mode.

I do like how that radio is styled like amateur radio handhelds with the drop in charger and detachable battery.

Price expected to be around €105

Morcambe Bay CB Users

Another new UK CB Radio group has appeared on Facebook, The Morcambe Bay CB Users. This is what they have to say about themselves...

"A group set up to promote the sensible and bucket mouth free use of CB radio around the Morecambe Bay area. As many will know we are now lucky to have the 40 UK only FM channels allocated back in 1981 and since 2014 we can use SSB and AM on the CEPT or mid band frequencies. CB is going through a rebirth throughout the country and this is spreading rapidly. The intention is that we monitor channel 19 UK FM and 27 CEPT USB"

So great to see yet another group and one who actively encourages good operating practices and the use of the UK's SSB calling channel on 27.275 USB.

You can visit their Facebook page by clicking HERE