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27 February 2023

President Harrison II AM/FM CB Radio Review

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Another cracking video from Dave (M0OGY). This time he's looking at the new President Harrison II.

- 40 channels AM / FM
- 12 / 24 V
- Channel rotary switch
- Volume adjustment and ON/OFF
- Manual squelch and ASC
- Multi-functions LCD display
- S-meter
- Vox function (Hands free)
- ANL filter, NB and HI-CUT
- NRC
- Noise Gate
- CTCSS/DCS
- Scan
- Scan Skip
- Preset emergency (EMG 1/2)
- Repeater/Relay (only on the D frequency band)
- F function key
- Beep Function
- Roger Beep
- Mode switch AM / FM
- Talkback
- Tone
- Micro Type (Electret / Dynamic)
- Public Address
- SWR Automatic
- Key locking
- Front microphone plug
- External loudspeaker jack
- USB 5V 2.1A

Price: £189 (GULP)



17 February 2023

Anytone Ares II - Coming Soon to Moonraker!

 


Good news for those of you who like the 'classic look', Moonraker in the UK will be selling the Anytone Ares II CB/10m Radio.

Due mid February (?) - Maybe later... 🤔

Price: £169.95

User Manual: CLICK HERE


Direct Link to Moonraker Site: CLICK HERE 


Features:

FM/AM/SSB mode
Weather Channel 150-170MHz programmable(Optional) - NOT MUCH USE IN THE UK!
CTCSS/DCS Code(Optional)
PWR, RX RSSI S-Meter
PC programmable
Echo Function
SQ, ASQ Function
RF Gain Adjustment
Mike Gain Adjustment
H/L power
Programmable RB
NB/ANL Function
Offset Function
Beep Voice Prompt
+10KHz Function
TOT Function
HI-CUT Function
Busy channel lock
Monitor
LED Brightness Adjustment
SWR Protection
Voltage Protection
Technical Specifications:

Frequency Range: 28.000-29.695MHz(Programmable)
Frequency Band: L band: A/B/C/D/E/F H band : A/B/C/D/E/F
Channels: 40channels(programmable)in each band
Frequency Control: Phase-Locked-Loop Synthesizer
Frequency Tolerance: ± 5.0 ppm
Input Voltage: 13.8V
Microphone: with push-to-talk /UP/DN and coiled cord
Dimensions: 287(L)x200(W)x61(H)
Weight 1.75kg
Antenna Connector: UHF, SO239
Operating Temperature Range: -20℃to +50℃





15 February 2023

NEW: Cobra 75 ALL ROAD


Another new radio for the US market, The Cobra 75 ALL ROAD

4 watts AM/FM
26.965 - 27.405
Bluetooth

    (Label)

    (Internal)


    (Bluetooth Module)

    (Microphone)





Bluetooth PTT Unit




 

5 February 2023

Superstar 3900 (2023) Goodbye Key-Beep!

 

Two more videos from Dave (M0OGY) looking at the new Superstar 3900 and how to finally turn off the annoying key beep!

4 February 2023

CRT 7900V - NEW Version with 5kHz Step @ Knights

 


The CRT 7900V gets a firmware update and now has the long awaited 5kHz step!

Available now from Knights in the UK - Price £229


Link: CLICK HERE


President Harrison @ Knights NOW!

 

Available now at Knights in the UK

President Harrison II

Price: £179.50

Specifications

  • Supply: 13.2 V / 24 V
  • Number of channels: 40 AM/FM
  • Channel selector: rotary
  • Volume: Volume adjustment and ON/OFF
  • Squelch: Manual squelch
  • ASC
  • Display: LCD multifunction
  • Frequencies display
  • S-meter: Digital
  • Public address
  • Talkback
  • Vox
  • Automatic SWR meter
  • Tone
  • Filter ANL
  • Filter NB
  • Filter HI-CUT
  • NRC
  • Noise Gate
  • Scan
  • Scan Skip
  • Dimmer
  • F / Menu function key
  • Key Beep
  • Roger beep
  • Key locking
  • SWR (Power Reading /SWR)
  • Preset channel: EMG 1&2 (customizable)
  • Repeater / Relay (only D band)
  • Microphone plug: front (6 pins)
  • External Vox microphone jack
  • External loudspeaker jack





3 February 2023

Coming Soon - Yaesu FTM-500D


Coming soon the New Yaesu FTM-500D.

50W C4FM/FM 144/430MHz dual band transceiver.

Due March 2023.

Price: Quoted as 95,000 Yen = £599 (To Be Confirmed - Seems like a lot of money so may end up cheaper)

Lower powered version as well (20W) FTM-500DS

Expected Specifications:

・Transmission frequency range: 144-146MHz, 430-440MHz (C4FM digital / analogue FM)
・Reception frequency range:
 108-137MHz (Air Band)
 137-174MHz (144MHz HAM/VHF Band)
 174-400MHz
 400 to 480MHz (430MHz HAM/UHF Band)
 480 to 999.995MHz
Reception method: Double conversion superheterodyne method
Radio wave type: F1D, F2D, F3E, F7W
Transmission power:
 FTM-500D (50W type) 50W/25W/5W
 FTM-500DS (20W type) 20W/10W/1W
External dimensions (W x H x D):
 Body 139 x 42 x 132 mm (excluding protrusions and fans)
 Control head 156 x 64 x 58.6 mm (excluding protrusions) )
・Weight: Approx. 1.4 kg (body, control head)