18 March 2023

Superstar 3900 (2023) Engineering Menu

Video: Christian Aigner www.on-radio-shop.de


With thanks to Christian from www.on-radio-shop.de we have a video showing the hidden engineering menu on the new Superstar 3900 (2023 Version).


FOR INFORMATION ONLY - THE ENGINEERING MENU CAN SERIOUSLY MESS UP YOUR RADIO SO KEEP OUT!

17 March 2023

*New* President Digimike NRC Microphone Review

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Another video from Dave, this time looking at the new President Digimike with noise reduction.... 

11 March 2023

President Harrison II Contact (John - Gibraltar)

Video:YouTube/M0OGY

Dave's been trying out his new President Harrison II, and in this video he makes contact with John in Gibraltar on the UK FM band. John was using his Audioline 340. 

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)