President JFK III CB Radio UKFM On-Air Tests

Video:YouTube/m0ogy  (Dave In The Cave) 

INSIDE the HamGeek 6699

 

This photo was posted by GreenFalconCB on Facebook showing the inside of the new HamGeek 6699 radio

That's an interesting array of crystals.....

HamGeek 6699 - First Video!

 

Posted on the HamGeek 6699 Facebook Group is the first video of this interesting radio....

Link: CLICK HERE

Thanks to Klaus Rüsseler for the information.

Anytone AT5289 II - Inside and Out

 

A quick look at the new Anytone AT5289 II AM/FM radio.....

WORLD FIRST: President JFK III CB Radio Review (Part 1)

Dave, M0OGY, takes an exclusive look at the new President JFK III CB Radio... 

Price: Around £279 (Gulp!)

HamGeek 6699-CB * More Information * NEW *

 

So we have some more information on the new HamGeek 6699-CB Radio, with thanks to user 'Sierra Tango' on Facebook

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NEW: HamGeek 6699-CB AM/FM/SSB

 

A very interesting new radio which claims to have RX coverage between 1-30MHz and TX 21-30MHz....

Features:
* HamGeek professional transceiver
* Supported modes: FM/AM/CW/SSB (USB/LSB)
* Transmission power adjustment
* Frequency range: 1–30MHz

Technical Specifications:
* Brand: HamGeek
* Radio Type: Mobile Radio
* Transmission Frequency: 21–29.999MHz
* Reception Frequency: 1–30MHz
* Transmission Current: 500mA–7A (Max)
* Input Voltage: 12.5–14.5V
* Dimensions: 175mm × 190mm × 57mm
* Weight: 850g
* Transmit Power: 2–25W
* Modes: FM/AM/CW/SSB (USB/LSB)
* Spurious Emissions: ≥40dBc
* IF Bandwidth: SSB/CW: 2.7kHz; AM/FM: 15kHz
* Receiving Sensitivity: SSB/CW ≈ -120dBm; FM ≈ -115dBm; AM ≈ -100dBm
* Channel Modes: CH/VFO modes switchable
* Channel Bands: A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O
* Channels: 40 channels per band
* Tuning Steps (VFO Mode): 10Hz-100Hz-1kHz-10kHz-100kHz-1MHz-10MHz
* Antenna Impedance: 50Ω unbalanced (M-type connector)
* Receiving Method: Superheterodyne
* Dynamic Range: ≥ 90dB

Price: US $179

HamGeek 6699-CB Radio

Anytone AT6666 Pro 15m Band Modification

How to add the 15m band to your Anytone AT6666 Pro! 

DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Note the radio comes out of the box locked to the 10m Ham Band, you will need to hold the MEM + BAND buttons when turning on the radio, select HFBAND, then press and hold FUNC until the radio resets. This puts the radio into export mode and it will cover 10/11/12m. Follow this video to further add 15m to the radio. 

You will find that the output power is lower on the 15m band, probably around 30-40w PEP.

CB Radio is Alive in 2025!

Video:YouTube/PEAKY FINDERS DETECTING & CB RADIO

NEW: President Randy III+ (With NRC at last!)

 

You'll probably need a second mortgage to get one of these but at long last President have added NRC to their flagship handset in the shape of the RANDY III+

LINK: CLICK HERE

Anytone AT6666 Pro ONLY £204.95 at Martin Lynch - BARGAIN!

 

The Anytone AT6666 Pro is probably the best 10/11/12 meter radio you can buy, it's certainly been my favourite radio over the past 12 months, and Martin Lynch currently have them on special offer at only £204.95

LINK: CLICK HERE

Specification:

Frequency Range: 10/11/12m bands (Programmable) + 15m BONUS BAND

Frequency Band: A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I

Channel: 40channels (programmable) in each band

Frequency Control: Phase-Locked-Loop Synthesizer

Frequency Step: 10Hz,100Hz,1KHz,5KHz,10KHz,100KHz,1MHz

Frequency Tolerance: ± 5.0 ppm

Microphone: with push-to-talk /UP/DN and coiled cord

Input Voltage: DC 13.8V normal

Dimensions: L-252 x W-158 x H-48mm

Weight: 1.27kg

Antenna connector: UHF, SO239

Temperature Range: 20 to 50 C

Features

AM,FM,USB,LSB,PA,CW Mode

Am/SSB PEP MAX:80w /FM MAX:50W

Echo Function

SQ and ASQ Function (AM and FM Mode only)

Dual watch function

Beep voice prompt

Emergency call function

Hi Cut function

CTCSSS/DCS code

Multi-colour display

NRC function for TX and RX

User define key for the microphone

PC Programmable

Tot function

Scan Function

VOX function

Package Includes:

Main Radio Microphone

DC Power cable

Bracket and accessories

User manual

Anytone AT6666 Pro - New Firmware Ver102 (Beta)

 

Spotted on the Anytone AT6666 Pro Facebook Page is a new firmware for the radio. This firmware aims to fix an issue where some users found the Hi-SWR warning prevented transmissions even when the SWR was fine. This appears to happen when the radio is used mobile, and is not present when the radio is used from a home base. 

Please be aware that the firmware is currently in BETA TESTING so you might wish to wait for the proper final release on the Anytone website.

Also this firmware adds NO NEW FEATURES so I'd suggest that you only update your radio if you have the Hi-SWR issue.

Link to the Anytone AT6666 Pro Facebook Page: CLICK HERE

Micro Pocket SSB-CW HF Transceiver

Video:YouTube/OM0ET

QUANSHENG TK11 Version 2 Coming Soon?

Video:YouTube/OM0ET

Contacts on the Albrecht AE2990 Handheld CB (Kate 26CE01)

Video:YouTube/KATE 26 CE 01 Radio DX

Kate has some amazing contacts on the Albrecht AE2990 SSB CB radio handheld! 

Moonraker Scanner Antenna Range

Video:YouTube/Radio Tech Zone

Mark at Radio Tech Zone takes a look at the Moonraker scanner antenna range....

11 years of SSB & AM + The AMC Net

Video:YouTube/Al 26TC101`s World of Radio

World Radio Event - September 2025

 

1st - 3rd September 2025

27.555 USB

27.385 LSB

27.235 USB

FIRST CONTACT : President Jack DDS

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

NEW Wouxun KG-T60 Handheld Radio

 

Click images to enlarge: 

Link: CLICK HERE

Retevis Ailunce HS4: Testing the Noise Reduction

Video:YouTube/Fred in the Shed

Retro President Jack DT307/Microchipz Conversion

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Aquario RP70 Delayed?

Video:YouTube/PY2LSW - André "Salim"

Lima Tango Net - Fred In The Shed

Video:YouTube/Fred In The Shed

NEW: TYT CB MINI

Videos:YouTube/charly1305

International Space Station Contact 04/06/2025

Australia to Legalise FM on 27Mhz CB Radio and more....

Video:YouTube/Ham Radio DX

So it looks like Australia will be joining the ever growing list of countries which allow the use of FM on 27Mhz CB Radio... (Who would have thought that when the UK legalised FM in 1981 that we would end up being way ahead of our time!)

Other proposals include the ability to connect CB radios to the internet for the purpose of VoIP applications. 

More Information: CLICK HERE and HERE

NEW Thunderpole T-600 On Air Tests

More Thunderpole T-600 (New Version) tests from Dave, M0OGY

NEW Thunderpole T-600 - A Further Look

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

NEW UPDATED: Thunderpole T-600 CB Radio

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Dave takes a look at the updated Thunderpole T-600 now with NRC

Link to Thunderpole Website: CLICK HERE

Thunderpole TX - Still As Popular As Ever!

Great to see a new UK based YouTube channel dedicated to radio in the form of "Radio Tech Zone"

LINK: CLICK HERE 

In the first two videos Mark takes a look at the Thunderpole TX which is still proving to be very popular almost 2 years after it was first brought to the market. All we need now is for Thunderpole to give us an SSB version!!!!

Anyway, enjoy the videos and you may like to subscribe to the channel to make sure you don't miss out on future content.  

If you're a fan of the Thunderpole TX, why not check out the Facebook Group HERE

11 Years of Legal AM and SSB in the UK

 

On Friday 27th June 2025 we celebrate 11 years of legal AM and SSB in the UK with a special radio event from 18:00 hours....

SSB calling on 27.275 USB (Channel 27 EU)

AM calling on 27.125 (Channel 14 AM)

(Please QSY if the channels are busy in your local area)

This is a chance to make new friends and increase activity on the CB bands.

Special Event: 50 Years of CB Radio in Germany

 

From our radio friends in Germany:

On the 1st July 1975 CB radio (Citizens Band) was officially released in Germany. Back then it started on a few channels and with very limited power. For the first time, the CB radio offered private individuals the opportunity to use radios without an amateur radio license - for leisure, hobby, but also for practical purposes such as communication in traffic or at events.

Over the decades, CB radio evolved further - new frequencies were added, the permitted output power was increased, AM, FM and later SSB modes were allowed. Today, CB radio is not as ubiquitous as it used to be, but it still has an active community.

From 1st July until 7th July 2025 on channel 31 FM (27.315) a radio week commemorating the 50th anniversary will take place. Everyone is invited to listen in, join in, and celebrate the anniversary of German CB radio together!

Lima Tango LSB Net Returns on Monday 5th May 2025

 

Message from Jake 26LT01:

Hello Breakers

We are starting up the Lima Tango SSB NET again so to all my world wide radio friends come in and say Hello.

The the first net will be held on Monday 5th of May at 8pm. There will be 3 chairs running the net this time and it will be live-streamed for the first time.

 

Our previous LT Nets have been really well received 

With regards from Jake Highgate LT01 - Dave Elstree LT727 and Rob Lavender Hill LT05 = Chair with Dave Webber.

LIMA TANGO MONDAY SSB NET (STARTING MONDAY 5TH MAY 2025)

27.355 LSB

FROM 20:00 HOURS (UK TIME)

Jopix 900 PRO CB radio

Video:YouTube/UK FM CB radio servicing

Richard takes a look inside the Jopix 900 PRO.

THE WAIT IS OVER - Quansheng Taiko Kong TK11

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Dave is back with another exclusive video as he gets his hands on the new Quansheng TK11 handheld

NEW FIRST LOOK : Thunderpole T-800 Limited Edition CB Radio

Dave takes a look at the Thunderpole T-800 Limited Edition

Quansheng TK11 First Look

Video:YouTube/Digital Analogue Ham Radio

Limited Edition Thunderpole T-800

 

Thunderpole have released a special 'Limited Edition' of their popular T-800 CB radio.....

"To mark the 10th anniversary of the T-800, each numbered Limited Edition T-800 comes in a special box, along with a poster, QSL card, and the new magnetic microphone & holder"

Link: CLICK HERE

Retevis MB63 - Out Mobile

Video:YouTube/Fred in the Shed

Enthusiastic Steve: Can You Hear The Space Station?

Video:YouTube/Stephen Legg

Essex SSB Net - Starts This Sunday!

 

News from Mark about a new SSB net for people in the Essex area... 

Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself! I run Braintree District CB and amateur radio club affiliated to Saffron Walden group!

It's only small but a good few locals on 22 muppets in the evenings and setting up Essex LSB Net on Sundays from 14:00 Bst on 27.365 starting this Sunday linking up with other UK nets on the same frequency! On 4th of July we're running our 2nd weekend rally near Stansted Airport and all welcome!

Be good to reach to new areas!

Regards

Zippy JW02