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ISSUING A CORRECTION I need to correct one of my comments above. In doing some recent programming changes to my AT-779UV, I found a setting in the “Information Of Scanning Channel” menu that will allow the radio to stop and remain on a busy channel during scanning. The selection is listed as...

As I type this, I am using my Quansheng K6 with the egzumer firmware, to listen to local nets on 50.130 USB and 50.400 AM. I use a telescoping whip that is marketed for 27 mHz on eBay, and it receives remarkably well. Not bad for a total investment for under $50.

Scanning on the 779UV is a tad quirky since you can only initiate scanning from the microphone keypad. You must press the ‘F‘ key and the ‘4/scan’ key in order to start scanning. Kind of inconvenient in a mobile setting. There is no way to start/stop scanning from the radio itself. You can lock...

Mike’s Radio Repair did a video of my HR-2510 some years ago. One of my priorities was to have the Sony Bond removed. Around the 21 minute mark, he mentions using a thermal glue that is used on heat sinks. The video is worth watching as he rewound some of the toroids. Patience is a virtue...

I started this thread over 2 1/2 years ago, before the fee dropped. Over that time, I have not noticed too much difference in GMRS operations in my immediate area, with one exception. A small group of local CB operators have migrated to GMRS so they can use a local repeater and talk with...

I understand why many recommend older amateur HF radios, but after 50 years in radio, I would not recommend them, due to their age and old, out of spec components. Modern CB radios, particularly those made by Anytone, provide good value, if the primary use is in CB. Many older amateur radios...

Thanks for that, but I have the operator’s menu, and had figured out the jumper settings before they were published anywhere. I got my CS-47s back in January when there was no info available regarding the jumper or white wire (I did not cut mine). I am looking to get into the service menu, or...

Shadetree Mechanic, do you know how to get into the service menu on the CS-47? I have tried all sorts of button sequences and have not come upon it yet. I would appreciate it if you could share the info. I have two CS-47s and really like them for their size and capability. Yes, SSB would be...

Unfortunately, the McKinley II does not have CTCSS/DCS tone capability. It does not have Noise Reduction Circuit (NRC). These features are available on most new AM/FM CB radios. President chose to ignore them on the McKinley II. From Michael Scott’s post, there is an FM daughterboard installed...

No advantage over the other forms of modulation. Some will point out that a digital signal will be clearer until you reach the point where it drops completely, but I have been able to hear analog signals in the noise, where the digital signal drops, so I wouldn’t say you can get farther with a...

This is kind of amusing to me, as many, many old ham operators say “the personal here is…”, so it is as common to use that phrase, as it is to have someone tell you hams don’t have “personals”. If that happens to you again, ask the ham operator which section of Part 97 states you are not to use...

So I guess the Radioddity QR20 is the second generation, yet they still ask $699 for that radio, without any upgraded modules. I became aware of this radio when Radioddity offered it a year or so ago, but the reviews were not good. I would be interested in the Q900 if it really works, and if...

I took a look at the ‘22 ’Burban photos and you have a lot of challenges. There doesn’t appear to be any metal body panels around the windows or rear window, and there is an air dam of sorts that extends over the rear gate, that can create an interference with a vertical antenna element mounted...

I guess I am old, but having just seen this thread, the old CDX forum (the precursor to this forum, thats why I am CDX8412) used to run contests on 27.475, and it was the club freq. This is 20+ years ago, so I get that not many of us may still be around. It was a lot of fun back then to work...

I am running two President Grant II radios at this time (one in the shack, one in my Nissan Xterra), which give me FM, along with 10m if I wanted to use 10m (but I have pretty much swore off amateur radio). Also running some KL-203’s behind these rigs. The Grant II is not the best radio out...

I just bought the KL-203P “two-fer” deal from 88Radio. I placed my order on Thursday, and received my order the following Monday, via the US postal service. And the KLs are the newer black case models (my current ones are the older red and blue cases). Pretty good service, 4 days (two of which...

I have difficulty understanding these government-issued reports, but my interpretation of the reference to 2017 was when they lifted the 150 mile-contact limitation, and whatever else they did back then, Cobra’s request for FM mode was not authorized at that time. I think this says Cobra...

I’ve been busy with other stuff, so haven’t visited the forum in a while. Have this been discussed yet ? Petitions for Reconsideration of Part 95 Personal Radio Services Rules Report and Order https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-374114A1.pdf

Pretty much a rebadged Anytone AT-779UV. I’ve been running the Anytone in my wife’s car for our GMRS repeater and I am happy with the performance. About 19 watts out on my cheap SureCom SWR/power meter. The Anytone has some a separate software app that allows you to change the configuration of...

According to his QRZ lookup, Ron (Sonwatcher) is no longer active on radio. He states he kept his license active, but does not engage in the hobby.