'Fred In The Shed' and 41 Years of Legal UK CB

Video:YouTube/Fred In The Shed

Fred digs out his Grant 2 to prepare for the anniversary of legal CB radio in the UK which takes place on Wednesday 2nd November....

UPDATED! - CRT SS7900V - New Firmware Version with 5kHz Step

 

It would appear that CRT have updated the firmware on their SS7900V radio, adding the much asked for 5kHz step.

Now I would like to think that CRT will do the decent thing and make this update available to existing customers (like myself) who have only recently bought this radio... I wonder what the chances are???

UPDATE:

Thanks to 'Manu Kilobravozerodixneuf' on Facebook for this video & photo showing the menu system and STEP option on the new firmware.....

41 Years of UK CB Event - November 2nd 2022

Video:YouTube/104's UKCBTV

A video from Gary who is looking forward to the annual UK CB Radio Anniversary on 2nd November....

 

Anytone AT-5555N / CRT SS7900V Stock Microphone Project

Video:YouTube/767 CB

A simple modification to the stock microphone found on many Anytone/CRT radios. Personally, I find the stock microphone to work very well just as it comes but you may wish to try this modification if your audio is a little quiet. 

クInside the Yaesu FT-710 AESS

Video:YouTube

A look inside the new Yaesu FT-710 AESS...... 

41 Years of Legal UK CB Radio - 02/11/2022

 

Well, it's nearly that time of year again when CB radio operators across the UK get on the air to celebrate the anniversary of legal CB radio in the UK.

41 years have passed since CB radio was legalised here in the UK and the celebrations will take place on channel 27 on the UKFM band (27.86125Mhz) - (Please QSY if channel 27 is busy in your area).

In previous years the channel number has matched the number of years - Why channel 27 this year?

As we have now surpassed the 40 available channels, we had a choice of either clicking round to channel 1 or selecting a fixed channel from now on.  A discussion took place online and the vast majority of people wanted to use channel 27 this year and in the coming years, 27 signifying 27Mhz of course.

So, get on the air and give out a call, see how many contacts you can make!

Stryker SR-955 V2 - Same board as the CRT SS7900V

Video:YouTube/Mark19960

An interesting video showing the internals of the Stryker SR-955 V2 radio which has the same board as the new CRT SS7900V TURBO. 

Looking at the main board you can see just how small things have become and these radios (Stryker SR-955, Anytone AT-5555ii, CRT SS7900V) could all have been made much smaller if they had redesigned the cases. Of course, it is cheaper to use existing cases, it also makes it look like you're getting more for your money!

No adjustments on the board as all adjustments are made via a 'Hidden Service Menu'.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLAY AROUND WITH THE SERVICE MENU - YOU CAN SERIOUSLY MESS UP YOUR RADIO IF YOU PRESS THE WRONG BUTTON OR TURN THE WRONG DIAL!!!! - LEAVE WELL ALONE!!!!

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED - KEEP OUT - DO NOT TOUCH!!!!!

You can see the CRT SS7900V Service Menu in the video below:

And here is the Service Menu for the Stryker:

CRT SS7900V Turbo Service Menu

I've had a pile of emails and Facebook messages regarding the new CRT S7900V Turbo with many asking if there's a 'hidden service menu'....

Well of course there is, and you can see the various options/adjustments hidden in the service menu in the video above. 

IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLAY AROUND WITH THE SERVICE MENU - YOU CAN SERIOUSLY MESS UP YOUR RADIO IF YOU PRESS THE WRONG BUTTON OR TURN THE WRONG DIAL!!!! - LEAVE WELL ALONE!!!!

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED - KEEP OUT - DO NOT TOUCH!!!!!

Now having said that enjoy the video and here is a list of the various adjustments found in the service menu...

CH-01 CH-01

CH-02 CH-02

CH-03 CH-03

CH-04 VCOFRQ

CH-05 BFOFRQ

CH-06 TX-IQ1

CH-07 TX-IQ2

CH-08 TX-IQ3

CH-09 FMPOWH

CH-10 FMPOWL

CH-11 FMRSSI

CH-12 FMMOD

CH-13 FMTONE

CH-14 CTC

CH-15 DCS

CH-16 AMPOWH

CH-17 AMPOWL

CH-18 AMRSSI

CH-19 AMMODL

CH-20 AMMODH

CH-21 AMTONE

CH-22 ULPOWH

CH-23 ULPOWL

CH-24 USB PA

CH-25 LSB PA

CH-26 USBPWL

CH-27 USBPWH

CH-28 BPFUSB

CH-29 BPFLSB

CH-30 USBTON

CH-31 LSBTON

CH-32 RX BPF

CH-33 TX BPF

CH-34 UL SQL

CH-35 UL SQH

CH-36 AF SQH

CH-37 AF SQL

CH-38 ASQ H

CH-39 ASQ L

CH-40 AF RS1

CH-41 AF RS3

CH-42 AF RS5

CH-43 AF RS7

CH-44 AF RS9

CH-45 AFRS12

CH-46 UL RS1

CH-47 UL RS3

CH-48 UL RS5

CH-49 UL RS7

CH-50 UL RS9

CH-51 ULRS12

CH-52 RFG

CH-53 SQTH

CH-54 ASQTH

CH-55 WXFRQ

CH-56 WXSQ0

CH-57 WXSQ1

CH-58 VBAT

CH-59 VER100

Most items are self-explanatory, but a signal generator and other test equipment would be required to make safe adjustments. 

Please take my advice and keep out of the menu, there's really nothing you can do to improve the radio as the CRT7900V is set it superbly from the factory. They all appear to be spot on frequency, have great audio on TX and RX and work better than most other radios on the market at the moment....

... THE NOISE REDUCTION IS SIMPLY BRILLIANT!!!! 

Quick Test: CRT 7900V Turbo Noise Reduction

A quick look at the noise reduction on the new CRT SS7900V Turbo....

Video: Yaesu FT-710 First Look

Video:YouTube/Ham Radio Outlet

Here we have a first look at the new Yaesu FT-710.....