The old Tram of the 70’s had the best audio of any CB I ever heard.

@FarpointFarms

10 күн бұрын

I have has some of them over the years and they do sound pretty good

I have the McKinley (before the one with FM) in my 18 wheeler. 2 features that are worth their weight are 1: the RF Gain. Listening to 19 I crank it down so the skip rolling is cranked to nothing. With ASC on I have close locals break the squelch only, no DX. That way the radio is mostly quiet. 2: weather alert. When monitoring my newly quiet CH 19 (thanks to the very underrated RF Gain) the weather radio continuously scans all 7 weather channels silently. If any one of the 7 channels sends a weather alert, it makes a loud siren sound and automatically brings up the alerting weather channel. It will even wake me up in the bunk! Since it scans all 7 channels you don't even have to select the correct weather channel. A very valuable feature on the go. It is a true set and forget feature! Great video. I only wish you demonstrated the RF gain feature. I crank it down to kill the DX garbage and back up at night when the skip dies.

@FarpointFarms

Ай бұрын

Ha! I hear you on the weather alert. I accidently set mine up for that and was one day scared half out of my mind when it went off while I was working in the shop. SO LOUD!

@k9wlwradio309

Ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms thanks for your reply. I enjoyed the video!

Hi Eric, I'm so happy my friend. I love this radio so much. This is the best CB radio ever in the US. AM/FM/ USB/LSB, DCS/CTCSS, Dual Watch, VHF 2 meter weather channels, Roger beep, VOX, 6 digit frequency counter, talk back, and ... It's WOW! THANK YOU President, you really remember the legal CB operators. We(the legal operators) have been waiting for a very long time to have a CB radio like this. Thanks for the video Farpoint Farm. Now we're waiting for SSB handheld from President.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! I think President really listened to what people were asking for and it showed on this radio. I think having radios that have a good number of the features people want, will bring this hobby more life in 2024

@Stan-um3iv

5 ай бұрын

@FarpointFarms you're 100% correct. We encourage every single CB operator to buy this radio, even buy two(2) if you can, and a third one for your grandchild. Why? The reason is that one day, this radio will be discontinued, you'll regret for not buying one at all, or have a second one as a back up and trust me, your grandchild will visit your place of rest with flowers to thank you for buying and leaving a brand new one in the shipping box for him/her. Am I going too far with this FarpointFarms?

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

@@Stan-um3ivNot at all! I wouldn't be surprised if someone who didn't get one someday finds themselves out on the street when it comes time for their kids to help them in their old age. It will be a harsh reminder of what they should have done.

@Stan-um3iv

5 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms Haha!

@scdhl4

2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to that handheld as well.

wow - that looks like a really nice radio! Another winner from President....proof that CB radio is a live and well in the US.

@hatchetjackphillips

6 ай бұрын

They hit a home run with this!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

This is the bomb radio- they hit all the right features on this one

Thanks for Review. Here in Germany I have the President George six weeks in use. And my Opinion is: This is the best CB Radio I ever had - and I had a lot Radios over the years. The best function is the NRC in RX. Best regards and a merry christmas from Germany, 13 Delta Kilo Five, OP Bernd

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and yours

The President CB Corporation came through. That is a tremendously nice gift!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. These guys are really going all in on CB here in the 2020's.

FYI, this radio does 60 watts output and has expanded coverage. To receive FCC type acceptance President left out the middle finale transistor and a small jumper wire on the board. Just install the missing final transistor and the missing jumper wire reset the radio. Then you will be all set. Really easy to do. That is the reason for the heavy heat sink this is a 60 watt radio. It is the same as the model sold in the UK and Europe. Just add the transistor and jumper wire. With installed missing jumper wire the frequency range is 26.60 MHZ- 28.760 MHZ, With 10 watts AM SSB. 60 watts FM with installed missing final transistor. This is a high powered version of the Miknelly. The circuit boards are slightly different.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I think I will keep this one the way it is- I try to stay legal

@Thunder-Hawk

6 ай бұрын

🤣🤣​@@FarpointFarms

@delboyonline

6 ай бұрын

Are we sure the radio isn't locked to the standard 40 channels via firmware?

@Thunder-Hawk

6 ай бұрын

@@delboyonline it seems that way. Or there is a series of buttons to press after doing the mod to finalize the conversion

@ichipanx4064

6 ай бұрын

@@Thunder-Hawk I opend the Lincoln II plus. You have more than just Band A then, but in any Band 40 Channels. It doesnt matter though, you can choose a Channel (with the up and down buttons on the handmike) close to the Frequency you want to transmit and fine tune with the knob (shift step is adjustable) So you are not restricted to the 40 Channels, at least with the Lincoln II, guess with the George it will be the same. Great way for a licenced ham to be QRV on 10 and 12 meters. 73

Well Eric I finally got a George FCC and all I can say is WOW.

@FarpointFarms

4 ай бұрын

I am glad to hear that- It is a pretty great radio

Eric, I have been watching your CB vids for maybe a decade now, maybe a little longer & I am a fan. Just keep making radio vids be awesome at doing it! 👍👍👍👍

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Merry Christmas to you & yours Eric....and WoW !! what a nice Christmas gift to the U.S. from President !!! ...Now if only our "presidents" were as feature rich & functional as their Radio counterparts ....🤔😉😎

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Lol- we all can wish that- Merry Christmas to you as well

Merry Christmas to you and Jen, Erik. Thanks for all you've taught me. Semper Fi and God Bless.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

The same to you and your family. Take care in 2024

Sold out at Walcott! That tells me that the public likes it, and that's good. ASC is the best squelch control I've ever used! Great radio that I'm putting on my wish list. Merry Christmas!

@VickyGeagan

6 ай бұрын

It puts out 60 watts with expended coverage. It is really simple to get it's full capabilities. Just install the two missing components and reset the radio.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Maybe Santa will bring it a bit late?

@KurtClark

6 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms Hahahaha I believe!

@xav1uz

6 ай бұрын

@@VickyGeagan do i need to do this with EU version? or can i just adjust in settings

That really is the best fcc type accepted cb radio to come out in a LONG time. President is killing it!!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, it is like they are listening to what the fans

@udx-294tn5

6 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms sure seems that way. I’m going to have to budget for one of these! lol

The european version is realy fine piece of an radio .... Proud to own one Greets from Germany 55/73 And a realy helpfully vidio , thanks a lot ..😊

@FarpointFarms

Ай бұрын

I've heard some great stuff about that one.

President told the Uniden 980SSB “hold my beer”

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

exactly-

@seanwieland9763

6 ай бұрын

President and Uniden are the same company, so…

@cariboooutlaw4852

6 ай бұрын

​@@seanwieland9763not anymore, they've separated!

@Danimalanimal258

6 ай бұрын

Where can I get this president george? I see walcott radio don't have it yet.

@bigbone88

6 ай бұрын

Never wasvthe same,president buy radios from uniden ,now from china ,whatever flows the boat​@@seanwieland9763

Thanks for a Great Review ..... Best for 2024 to You, Yours and All on the Channel.... Cheers from ChCh, NZ

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Same to you!

Now... this is THE! CB radio. I love your work, Eric. Keep it up:)

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Thank you- President did a great job with this one.

Very nice ! Looks like it's the total package . Bet Santa will upgrade his sleigh with one of these :-) Merry Christmas to you and yours .

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Happy holidays!

Great review, thanks Eric. I just picked up a Ronald and Richard at my Ham Fest for less then a new radio. I love them.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Good choice!

Great video thank you so much I have a Lincoln 2 + and I love it skip is great lately 73

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Skip has been great the last few months- I hope it keeps up

Looks like a good one. Thanks for showing it to us.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

You bet

really nice radio many modes i like that hope you and miss far point farms have a super christmas

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New year

President are doing a great job with the current series. Any radio called "George" deserves a place on my dash! :)

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

A late christmas gift to yourself?

I should have my Antron 99 this week. Attaching it to a 10’ pole attached to where my DirectTV mount is (cut the cord years ago) Grounding the DirectTV mount as extra precaution. The pole will be attached to the Antron. And it will go into my QT40! Thanks for your channel. Great info you provide. Cheers! Oh maybe we will be able to chat from here in Wilmington!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

That is a great repurpose of the old Direct TV pole. Grounding it is very smart

This is what alot of us have been waiting for.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I think they hit all the marks with this one.

Southern California here and I have been getting that digital noise as well. Kind of annoying really. Thanks for the review, looks and sounds like a nice radio.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

You take care in the New Year

Haven’t even started using my McKinley II FCC because I wanted to get a President antenna for it first so today I ordered two President antennas and the President George FCC. I’m out of control!

@FarpointFarms

2 ай бұрын

I could think of many worse things to spend your money on- Keep on with it

I heard many trucker , don't listen to CB radio anymore, because AM has so much noise, probably true with many other users. but, CTCSS DCS help very much, I happen to work at the company who made CTCSS / DCS boards , who just closed down , so I had a opportunity to play around CTCSS and DCS AG6JU

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

What a shame that is went out- I hope you were able to find something else

I would love the UK President George brand ... be able to expand to the free Band and my Favorite frequency 26.805 FM where all the FM action is 😊

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I don't think these can be modified, the FCC looks down on that sort of stuff.

Wow that is very nice looking radio

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

It really is a sweet radio

it's like the 29LX and 980ssb had a be be, and it was during a trip to Euro. 🥰🍻🏁🏴‍☠️

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Ha!

Sharp radio Merry Christmas from West Tenn.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to you as well

Nice radio. Thanks

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Got my randy 2, the George will become my home base. Thanks Eric got back into cb after 1:22 watching your 1:40 channel.. Rock dog is my handle in Toronto. 2:40

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Right on!

Looks like an awesome base station radio!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

It is all around great radio- President really hit the mark on this one

Sharp radio. Almost looks like they're going after the 980 market. I like it.... And that's coming from an old school Cobra guy.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

agreed

@seanwieland9763

6 ай бұрын

President and Uniden are the same company.

@robertrobert1971

6 ай бұрын

@@seanwieland9763 ...😲😲👍

I’ve got two Lincoln II+, yet I want one. Good reason for the coded tones is to lock out the riffraff like purposefully annoying local stations, and band noise from too many stations being on the same channel at one time. Love the looks. Looks like a Uniden 980 chassis with a President Walker 2/3 heatsink.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Agreed- Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

I am in scotland i have been using the george 2 on air ssb dx for just over a month now it sounds great on receive and i have had great audio reports with the standard microphone the nrc is fantastic before the george 2 i was using a president 2510 i have always preferred my older radios i love the george 2 it works as good as it looks

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I am VERY happy with this radio as well. It's got it where it counts.

Hey that's good looking. It looks in the style of the bearcat 880 / 980. I had a president Ronald stolen out of my pickup a few years ago. I wasn't looking for a new radio cuz I have an old realistic I like that does the trick but I'm going to have to get a closer look at this George

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I hate people- stealing is so wrong-

I love this radio. I have yet to see one in person. From what i see this radio is in my future, with the capability for 60 watts and a wire to convert for extra channels. ❤

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

Not sure about mods, but it's an incredible radio!

@andik859

3 ай бұрын

You need euro version. Here in Germany you can order it in export modus with 40 watt fm and 55 watt usb. Frequenz 24.715-30.105Mhz. But 450 euro. I will buy one christmas.

I stopped the video and placed an order. Looks awesome! The accessory may be the BT microphone?

@FarpointFarms

2 ай бұрын

Ha- I watched a video on a something and I did the same thing. My wife thought I was crazy for it.

Skip on Christmas day was wild to say the least...Been trying to reach Far Point Farm North Star on skip. I'm sure one day I will catch you

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I was not on Christmas- I was doing family time- Maybe next time

Nice radio! I love that skip scan. Channel 6 and 11 in south Louisiana is terrible. Probably the same guys...

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

It just might be, there are some that run real hot and loud, I swear they can be heard on the moon

I have the EU version of the G2 , it's the best CB radio I've owned - well worth the money. Its a premium product

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@robgibbsofficial

6 ай бұрын

Ps on the EU version and probably theb FCC version the indic menu function also can give you your swr reading when you key up Which is very handy

The President George FCC CB radio looks like a souped-up Uniden 980SSB! Very tempted... but rarely use the CB radio(s) unless I need to. Nice to have when all else fails.

@FarpointFarms

3 ай бұрын

There are some similarities- Better to have and not need

Personally I like the old radios.The original Cobra 19x my personal favorite 21GTL.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Hard part is that many of these older rigs are now just not working right.

@strothermartin5368

6 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms Mine are working just fine. ✨ Happy Holidays ✨

Front facing threaded mic socket, nice.👍

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

very convenient for sure

That looks like an awesome radio. Might even replace my 880 Uniden in the truck.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

It sure is

I love it, I want it and just got the President Randy II FCC. CB Base station 2024 on my list

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I used my Randy II this past week on a road trip to pick up a new van.

@monte4891

6 ай бұрын

The Randy II is great. I live in South Florida and I'm able to talk to Puerto Rico on the skip. Also worked Michigan all from a HT and 51 inch telescopic antenna

Nice piece of equipment but probably too rich for my blood and maybe just a few too many extra gadgets to remember how to use ! Thanks for sharing Eric !😊

@FarpointFarms

3 ай бұрын

Some of the new radios do have many features- I can see where you are coming from

It looks like they put a lot of thought into this one. It doesn't seem like it was rushed just to get FM out on the market. Glad you mentioned that it felt kinda heavy. It's an indicator that they didn't cheap-out on materials.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

It's certainly well laid out. I like that the screen is large on this one too.

@TheREALJosephTurner

6 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms It is nice to have a large screen. The screen on my 2-meter is so small, I feel like pulling out a microscope just to see what frequency I'm on!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Lol- I can't see anymore even with my glasses on- Those small screens are for the younger generation

Now they can give us a decent size base station that's not the size of a cupcake. A base that doesn't fall over or slide across the desk when i push a button.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I hear you, and I've been begging them for the past 3 years to do so. As of the last time I asked, no plans as of yet.

Excellent video Eric :) I like radio also be interesting if be modified for 5 A channels on 1 to 40 band plus higher channels above 40 and below channels 1 one and open Clarifier too when buy new too! Also one thing should see If USB port recharge battery on cellphone or Laptop or any electronics devices how long takes on mins to hour to then house way too! Plus Merry Christmas and Happy New New Year 2024 plus hope Santa Clause 🎅 brings you to lots of goodies to enjoy also and share to!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I can confirm that you can charge a cell off the USB port.

Looks like an interesting, versatile radio. Glad to see all mode, will be curious to see reviews down the road a bit as people start using it. Good demo of several key functions. I purchased an A-99 antenna, but haven't assembled or installed yet, do you have the ground plane kit on yours, and if so, did it make much difference? Thanks, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

No ground plane on this- I think it is the higher elevation that helps

@audiodaze

6 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms Copy that. You do have an advantage there! Thanks.

Just order one today.. thanks Eric.. .

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I hope my videos will not make you go broke-

Hey Eric is Cobra, Uniden or President gonna make a Handheld with AM FM SSB radio? Thanks.

@FarpointFarms

4 ай бұрын

I am not sure, I hope if they do, I can review it

Pretty awesome radio, you didn't mention power but I suppose its available on their website. Wasn't really looking for a new radio but this will be on the top of my wish list.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

4w AM/FM 12w SSB

@johnadams-fn4nd

6 ай бұрын

FCC type accepted- 12 watts SSB, 4 watt DK on AM/FM

Good morning, I would appreciate it if you could tell me if the frequencies can be opened, thank you

@FarpointFarms

3 ай бұрын

I have no idea about that. Sorry!

Glad President finally decided that American CBers have enough intelligence to use CTCSS. This is potentially a very useful feature when monitoring for people in your group during heavy skip or like noise. Do they give you the option to encode-only a CTCSS tone so you can monitor everything on the channel yet be heard by stations in your group who have their CTCSS decoder turned on? The nuisance channel delete while scanning is nice, too!

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

Can't really comment on the CTCSS mode as I found it to be the least used item on this CB. There just isn't enough traffic for there to be a need for it.

Eric on the digital signal you are picking up. I can think of two things that night be causing that. One would be the remote bbpl switching technology from your power company. Or a remote control link from your water department or sewer department. I am not sure what you can do about it. You may be able to install a filter for it. You could also check around you home by turning your power off and turning it back on one breaker at a time to see if you have an applience or wireless router in you home that is causing it. Some chinese manufactured wireless security cameras can cause it as well.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I think the LED lights are messing with it- Thanks for the tips as I will look into them

Hey Eric there is a new king in town right, did you know the President George FCC is already dethroned by the President Washington! İ hope you will make a review about the President Washington!

@FarpointFarms

Ай бұрын

I am game if they want to send it to me.

Although this is a very impressive radio, I would prefer the McKinley 2 which also does FM because of the front firing speaker. Which I think is a very plus feature!

@VickyGeagan

6 ай бұрын

I think they are the same radio except for the speaker. I prefer a front firing speaker to. They George puts out 60 watts with expanded coverage.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

For a in dash install, I'd go with the McKinley. For a larger screen and a few added features, this new George is really a step up.

Awesome

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Thanks-

I was asking this of other content creators about this radio, but so far no response. You need to do a full video on the CTCSS/DCS (PL tones), on how they work and how to use them to their fullest potential. From what I understand they only work on the FM mode. I was told CTCSS is primarily use for access to repeater operations such as on Amateur Radio and GMRS whereas DCS apparently is more suited for simplex operations. But I believe CTCSS can be used for simplex as well. I know this would be a lengthy video if you and someone else in your family took part in any demonstration on this feature, but it would be worth it.

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

Those features are well outside my wheelhouse. I have no idea why people wanted them on a CB radio, but they got them!

FYI - the display would have been easier to c ifn u would have: 1) turned down the brightness in Blue mode or, 2) selected Orange or Purple mode

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

It is hard to tell how it looks when I am filming- I will take note of your suggestions

That theme music at the beginning of each video is catchy & CW McCall would of even liked it. ( If anyone even remembers CW McCall!!!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

That was a song that was written for me by Marky Shaw- please check out his YT channel

God I wish my McKinley had scan skip so I could avoid Mud Duck and the Superbowl.

@Keith-zm9qo

6 ай бұрын

Mud Duck...🙄....he booms into S.W. Ohio pretty regular.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I am sure we will miss Mad Duck one day

@briansavage932

6 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms yes just like we'll miss the 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 guy 😂

@9mmARman

6 ай бұрын

I talked to Mud Duck once in my pickup using my McKinley and 102" whip. Sounds like he's everywhere!

The ctcss is most handy for eliminating skip for local coms. Really increases the quality

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

It does come in handy to clear up some of the noise.

I’m glad I held off on getting a McKinley II. I use the CTCSS & DCS tones on my FRS radios all the time. Don’t know if I’ll use on cb? This will complement my President Harrison, that will be here later this week.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I see that Santa is bringing you one

@hatchetjackphillips

6 ай бұрын

My Thomas has served me well, but I’ve been wanting to upgrade to the Harrison for a while. I’m giving my Thomas to my friends son to put in his truck.

I'm going to own one these very soon!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do- Have a great New Year

@robertbailey2342

6 ай бұрын

@FarpointFarms I have known about them for some time now but wasn't till lately that I started seeing reviews on them. They have many features that I like so I'm excited to own one some day!

I love how President names their radios after U.S. Presidents.... cause they all break the laws!!!!

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

lol

Would you recommend this as a base station for a newbie, I'm just getting into this as a hobby in thean cave and plan to set up an a99 antenna as well

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

Oh yes 110%. This is one of the best I've come across.

can anyone use this radio or do you have to have any kind of license? i'm just starting to look into these things and i saw that it is a cb radio but also so much more.. thanks ...dave

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

No license needed! Turn it on and enjoy!

Oh wow, are there any features they didn’t add into it? I can’t think of anything else that I’d want to add to it. I think the orange screen was easiest to read from the camera though. Just yesterday as I got out of my truck at the store, a guy was sitting in his truck and asked me if CB was making a comeback. I told him there does seem to be a renewed and growing interest. He said he may have to dust his old CB off and put it back in his truck. I told him I hear a good bit of chatter almost every time I’m on the air. The cool part to me is that my radio made in 1980 can still communicate with a radio made today. Try that with your 43 yr old cell phone. Oh wait…

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Great point of the cell phones- they barely last a few years let alone, decades.

Just to be fair---the Anytone 6666 does all this with 60 watts out of the box (but it is a 10 meter radio that can be 're-banded'). It doesn't have CTCSS though. Great review here!

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@cariboooutlaw4852

3 ай бұрын

The Anytone 6666 doesn't have noise reduction circuitry either like the George FCC has.

To any owners of this radio, is the display brighter than the Uniden Bearcat 980SSB? The Bearcat display easily washes out with just the slightest ambient light.

@FarpointFarms

4 ай бұрын

I was hoping that someone would/could answer this

@rogerxxxxxxx

3 ай бұрын

​@@FarpointFarms I have the Uniden 980SSB CB radio, and I think what he is referring to concerning the brightness, if the Uniden 980SSB is inside your vehicle during bright sunlit days, the lit display of the Uniden 980SSB appears washed-out and illegible, or appears extremely dim. Customers of some Uniden 980SSB units also cited their displays became permanently dim. My Uniden 980SSB is now indoors as a base station. Since the Uniden 980SSB CB radio was/is very popular, and the problems with the display during bright sunlit days was also well known; I would readily guess this problem was likely a top concern for President's engineers. You can easily test this buy placing the radio within direct sunlight (eg. vehicle dashboard), with the display facing away from sunlight, or with the radio providing some shade over the display. If the display is still well lit, or legible, then his concern is not an issue.

Hello Eric. If you would, could you recommend a prepping radio suitable for a SHTF scenario? I have zero experience with radios and have been watching your videos. Just not sure what would work

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

For listening? The XHdata 808 is a great radio. For transmitting? This one rocks!

@aldoty4482

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

What kinda watts did it show out of the box ?

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

These are limited to 4 watts AM/FM and 12 watts SSB.

Do you think this will have the same screen problems the 980 have if left in the car. My 880 had the screen problem after a little over a year. Or is this just a uniden problem

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I hope it will not have any issues- I have had the McKinley in my car for a long time with no issues

@cariboooutlaw4852

5 ай бұрын

No it should not have any display issues as this radio was built from a totally different factory than the Uniden radio's. All new components and new board as this is not a Uniden built radio.

As an older man who was involved in CB when I was a teenager I'd love to have something like this. But now in my sixties and dealing with some health issues I can't imagine how I could get a decent antenna on the house. Any suggestions?

@kubotalife3636

6 ай бұрын

I'm sure if you have any radio hobbiest in your area they would lend a hand to install an antenna for you.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Put an ad up maybe? There are a lot of younger guys willing to do risky things.

@jasonok6

4 ай бұрын

Are you in a small town? If so run it by your local fire department, on a slow day I bet they would help.

Merry Christmas to all !

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and yours

what is the output wattage on ssb and fm?

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

4w AM/FM 12w SSB

I'm checkin' on checkin' it out. But, can't find it for sale anywhere yet.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I would check their site every so often- I am sure it will be out soon

@Keith-zm9qo

6 ай бұрын

Bells CB says " coming soon " and is listing it for $279.50......they have a " Notify me " button.

That signal could be RTTY, I think I heard FT8 on 11 meters recently.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

that’s a sweet radio in your opinion what would be a good all around mobile AM/FM antenna for this radio?

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

I like the Tram 3500. Not too pricey and works very well.

@atlas3863

5 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms 10-4 thank you sir👍

Talkback is for those people that like to hear themselves talk

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I guess I'm just not one of those guys.

Good radio I have one

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am

Eric, remember all good things come in heavy packages, dude!😃Eric, I'm just a dumb old truck driver, do you think I can ever learn how to use this hi-tech radio. I worried that it will be to hard to learn.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

If I can learn how to use this one, anyone can.

@JTSCHENC

6 ай бұрын

Well Okey dokey then@@FarpointFarms

Seems like the only thing that could make this radio better would be if you could invert the screen. It would be so much less distracting if the writing were all that was lit up and the rest of the screen was dark.

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

You can dim it, but i will not disagree with that idea. It's a good option to add into their radios.

Looks a lot like my bearcat 980ssb

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Agreed

thats packet from the Europeans @21:27

@FarpointFarms

24 күн бұрын

Cool! Good to know.

wonder if it can stay on frequency.

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I used the heck out of it yesterday and had no issues. The days of drift are all but over on these modern radios.

When do you think there’ll be an FM version of the Galaxy DX 2547?

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

I am not sure- hopefully soon

I think this looks like a very nice radio but it's not what I would want, especialy for mobile. I'd LOVE to see them come out with a simple layout SSB capable radio for mobile use. Something like a Walker but with SSB. Just give me basic controls with SSB so I can reach up and change the channel and not worry about inadvertently pushing one of ten buttons if I hit a bump in the road while I am adjusting the radio. Give me knobs for Channel, Volume, Squelch, Mode, Mic Gain, and Clarifier (maybe RF gain too); a few slide switches for ANL, NB, High Cut; and NOTHING ELSE. NO FLUFF FEATURES, NO EXTRAS.... just a simple radio that works. President, please make a nice, simple, functional SSB capable radio for mobile use. I like the McKinley but it uses too many multi-function buttons.... again bad for mobile, especially in a commercial truck. Great video, thanks for the info.

@FarpointFarms

Ай бұрын

I hear you on that. I just installed MB2 in my van for a road trip because it's a simple radio with no menus.

Could these radios access alpha channels?

@FarpointFarms

Ай бұрын

I don't believe they do. if you hear any differently please let me know.

👍

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

He didn’t mention what the usb feature is supposed to do . But if I could upgrade to a more useful unit , this is the radio to get . I’m a little disappointed there is no red lighting in the display . But I’ll work with it . There Walmarts in this county , but I’ve only been able to find one . Anyone know what they would be asking for it ?

@bobdillashaw4360

6 ай бұрын

USB for charging cell phone typically or anything that requires an usb for charging, and they’re known for being hot so faster charging.

@jamesbeemer7855

6 ай бұрын

Oh , ok thanks . It crossed my mind too that data could be moved across it . Which kinda worries me . I like my anonymity . @@bobdillashaw4360

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

It's a charging port for GPS or Cell phones.

Ya , talk back , Good thing to have if you doubt your microphone is working . Yes , that’s for diagnostics troubleshooting .

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing that

@jamesbeemer7855

6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome sir . Note , military radios have what they call a “ side tone “ that comes through the hand set . That does the same thing for the same reason . Merry Christmas , and happy new year . @@FarpointFarms

Where can you get this?

@FarpointFarms

6 ай бұрын

Maybe check Walcot radio

how does it run temperature wise??????

@FarpointFarms

5 ай бұрын

So far I have not noticed any issues with running hot