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30 April 2024

NEW CRT SS 8900 - More Information

 

CRT have added a few more details to their upcoming radio the SS 8900....


Note:

10 Meter Mobile Transceiver with AM/FM/SSB/CW

VOX

NRC TX/RX Settings (Levels)

AGC/S-Meter Settings

Display Intensity (Backlight levels)

VHF Reception (136 - 174MHz)

Selectable FM Deviation 4K

Large Frequency Display


This is starting to sound like a completely new radio or at very least a modified version of an existing radio. 


Kate 26CE01 on the Albrecht AE 2990 & Major M588

Video:YouTube/KATE 26 CE 01 Radio DX

It's always a pleasure to speak to Kate and I look forward to catching her again during the short skip summer season this year.

29 April 2024

Short Skip on the Thunderpole T-X

Video:YouTube/spinnerinthebubble 26ct4543

28 April 2024

26 April 2024

MFJ To Cease “On Site Production”

A very familiar name in the world of HAM Radio, MFJ, is to cease 'on site production'!




 

25 April 2024

President Jerry PRICE!

 

So the first listed price for the new President Jerry CB handheld has been seen as 149.90 CHF (Swiss Francs) which equates to £132

LINK



Also seen listed for €149 which equates to £128


We will of course have to consider the 'rip-off Britain' effect when UK prices are announced....


24 April 2024

FIRST LOOK: Sirio Monsoon Antenna Review

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Dave takes an exclusive look at the new Monsoon antenna, complete with 'Bottom Tuning System' (Ooooo-Errrr!)



18 April 2024

FIRST CONTACT: President Jimmy III On-Air Tests

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Dave does some on-air tests of the new Jimmy III CB Radio...




16 April 2024

President Jimmy III CB Radio Review (M0OGY)

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Dave takes a first look at the new President Jimmy III CB Radio.....

- 40 channels AM / FM
- Channel selector up / down
- Manual squelch
- ASC
- Display LCD multifunction
- Frequencies display
- Vox
- Scan
- Key Beep
- 12 V

Back light color: Orange

14 April 2024

HAM RADIO: Antenna Autopsy

Video:YouTube/Mike-M0MSN

13 April 2024

NEW: CRT SS8900 - Coming Soon!

 

Looks like another new radio coming soon from CRT...

It has 'VHF receive' so maybe something along the lines of the Ares II or could be something completely new.





10 April 2024

President Jerry - Price Revealed?

 


Seen on a Norwegian website, the President Jerry is priced at 1899 NOK which equates to £139


UPDATE: Seen on an EU website listed for €149 which equates to £127


It will be interesting to see what the actual UK price is..... 

FIRST LOOK : President Jerry Hand CB Radio Review - Part 1

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Part one of Dave's review of the new President Jerry CB Radio

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: On Air Tests On President Jerry CB Radio (M0OGY)

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Here's Dave (M0OGY) with a world first, showing the new President Jerry handheld on the air.


- 40 channels AM / FM
- Up/down channel selector
- Volume adjustment and ON/OFF
- Manual squelch and ASC
- Multi-functions LCD display
- Frequencies display
- S-meter
- ANL, NB, HI-CUT filters
- Noise Gate
- Scan
- F function key
- Beep Function
- Roger Beep
- Mode switch AM / FM
- Dual watch
- Tone
- Key locking
- Preset channel programmable (EMG 1 & 2)
- Eco mode
- External microphone plug
- External loudspeaker jack
- Flashlight
- Battery : Lithium-Ion

Back light color: Orange



1 April 2024

NEW VERSION: President George II+ CB Radio


Following the same progression as the Lincoln II, which came in several versions, we now have the President George II+

The radio has new and improved features including:

Increased Output Power: 15W AM / 50W FM / 60W SSB (Export Mode)

Record/Playback onto Micro SD card

FIVE Memory Channels

Improved 3 Button Microphone

Selectable FM Deviation 2K / 4K (Export Mode)

Improved Noise Reduction Circuit

External S-Meter Socket

Firmware V3.0


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Price: £349 (€399)

Availability: Soon




Radioman Myth Busts the President Digimike

Video:YouTube/Radioman260

Is the President Digimike worth having?

Does it sound better on Electret or Dynamic?

Let's find out....