CRT SS8900 £249 @ Knights - Limited Stock Available

 

The new CRT SS8900 is now available from Knights in the UK, priced at £249

I think that one of the most interesting things about this radio is the ability to program VHF frequencies into the memories making it possible to monitor the 2m Ham band and the marine channels as well. 

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President Washington @ Knights Soon - Price £359

 

Knights in the UK have the President Washington listed for £359 + £10 for export mode. Limited stock due on 5th July.

No sign of the optional fan kits yet but they should become available in the coming weeks.

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CRT SS8900 New Photos

 

Some new photos of the CRT SS8900

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Thunderpole T-3000 CB Radio First Contact

More videos from Dave M0OGY who is testing out the Thunderpole T-3000

First Look INSIDE the President Washington and Export Modification

Video:YouTube/cbrepairguy

The CB Repair Guy from www.customcbradios.com has posted a very interesting video showing the inside of the new President Washington radio.... 

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    Inside the radio

    Power connectors for the optional fan kits

    Output section

    Export Modification Point

(Solder wire then in the menu enter 12345)

As suspected the internal boards are very similar to the CRT SS9900V / Anytone AT-6666 PRO but there are differences. The Washington has the additional board to power the fan kits and a couple of extra chips. However all of the main components appear to be the same, and the CRT SS9900V actually has much more in the way of shielding over the components, most notably over the output transistors. 

CRT SS7900V and CRT SS9900 Discontinued!

 

No surprise here, CRT have discontinued their SS7900V and SS9900 models so if you want one, you'd better grab them while they are still in stock. 

This is happening because both radios are being updated with new models. 

The SS7900V is being replaced with the new CRT SS8900 with a new board, new features and a smaller form factor.

The SS9900 is being replaced with the new CRT SS9900V - Again a new board and new features. 

Anytone 6666 PRO / CRT SS9900V - Service Menu

Video:YouTube/Jirka Kobylisy

CRT SS7900V - Increased Power and Backlit Buttons

Video:YouTube/Max Step

One of the few potential flaws in the otherwise excellent CRT SS7900V is the lack of backlit buttons, this video shows that it can be done and higher output power as well.

CRT SS8900 £249.95 at PJBOX

 

PJBOX in Cornwall UK have the new CRT SS8900 for sale, priced at £249.95 with a small number of units coming in on 29th June and their main supply due at the end of July.

The radio can be programmed with the UK band and other 11m channels on request. 

LINK: CLICK HERE

Thunderpole T-3000 Transceiver Review Part 1

Video:YouTube/M0OGY