@cbrepairguy Thanks for showing the internals of the President Washington. Because of you i was able to do the conversion to the 11 meter band! Thanks a lot and 73!
@@g.h.2800 first off, what distortion you see is insignificant it's just at the brink. Secondly, is now going to cause disturbances on broadcasts and TVs unless you're running a 1970s model TV and then you would have to be awful close to the signal. If you turn it down just a little bit the pattern straightens right out. No different than turning a stereo up to the point of distortion. The operator has total control.
Thanks for posting. I wish someday there would be a radio with a decent S meter like the Icom 7300 or Xiegu 6200 (the 6200 even has -dBm which is extra awesome!)
Yes, it probably draws quite some current with IRF transistors. Built a pa from China some time ago with really huge IRFs and they produce good power up to 20MHz. On 10m you get 25W out with 15W in!!! But there are no driver or predriver transistors on the pcb.
There really not the choice for 11 meters but I think because they are cheep is why they use them. They are not properly tuned at 50 ohm so you have an impedance mismatch as it is and the hotter they get the more current they draw.
I have a president thomas I purchased for its size I want to mount it in my pick up. Was trying to find out if I can run a power amp something about 100 to 150 watts. I know the internals are surface mount tech. So not able to peak and tune.
It takes 4 times the power to increase your signal by 1 S unit, or 6db gain. Double the power is 1/2 an S unit, or 3db of gain. There is no significant difference between 75 watts & 110 watts.
Nice radio would like to hear the over-the-air audio with echo. The only thing I didn't like about the president Lincoln two plus the echo wasn't that adjustable. Is the echo on this radio the same ?
@@Macjohn1419did it sound bad, or the scope showed something you think you perceive. Audiophiles are nuts also, believe they have super human powers of an O-scope.
@@Dingleberry1856, you are the one who is relying on the scope. I rely on what I hear and although the scope may appear to look good, the actual audio definition to the ear sounds overblown and harsh. By the way, I’m not an audiophile. The unmodded radio sounds perfect and intelligible. I replayed the before and after several times and it’s night and day difference. Not being an audiophile, that says a lot. Just saying.
What CB Radio would you recommend? I have a Cobra 29 LX now and I'm just not happy with it, it doesn't get more then a half a mile or so down the road, Really wanting something that can get minimum 5 miles TX/RX.
The Trouble is No one talks on the CB any more. Maybe truckers that's about it. Wish it would come back. I've got a union Washington base station . Fully Packed. Uppers Lowers And side band And a few more. and A Linear that puts out 1,000 watts. tube type. I've talk just about all over the world , Back in the day.
President fans are out now for washington. 17,90 Euro per piece here in germany. Need 2 for this radio. Frequenzy for 11 m band opened cost 29,90 Euro. Radio himself 398 Euro.
@@cbrepairguy i have 0 noise level on ssb on my ham and other radios but on these types of radios ie the crt 7900v and other modern ones all show a s4-5 , check m0ogy video his washington is the same but he says it doesnt bother him
Huh 🤔 no Fkn way not into digital radios after 6’ decades on this Planet 🌎 DX LAND I’ll put my Cybernet Radio up against this piece of crap 50’ years from now haha 😂
@cbrepairguy Thanks for showing the internals of the President Washington. Because of you i was able to do the conversion to the 11 meter band! Thanks a lot and 73!
YOU BROKE THE LAW
The scope looked much better at 75watts.
Great video!
Interesting I don't see much of a difference. Radio sound clean and clear.
@@cbrepairguyThe second pattern is distorted. This will cause harmonics disturbances on Broadcasts and TV's
@@g.h.2800 first off, what distortion you see is insignificant it's just at the brink.
Secondly, is now going to cause disturbances on broadcasts and TVs unless you're running a 1970s model TV and then you would have to be awful close to the signal.
If you turn it down just a little bit the pattern straightens right out. No different than turning a stereo up to the point of distortion.
The operator has total control.
Thanks for the video . Looks like a winner !!
You bet
This is a beautiful radio. I am stoked
Looks like you are first on this side of the pond to do a video on this new radio
Thanks, It's a great radio...
Informative "First Look" video! It looks a bit larger than the Lincoln size wise. Thats good for fat finger fellas like me. Thanks!
Is that output power pep?? Whats average? Would want to replace Stryker 655 running it into 8 pill 2879.
Thanks for posting. I wish someday there would be a radio with a decent S meter like the Icom 7300 or Xiegu 6200 (the 6200 even has -dBm which is extra awesome!)
That would be cool!
Yes, it probably draws quite some current with IRF transistors. Built a pa from China some time ago with really huge IRFs and they produce good power up to 20MHz. On 10m you get 25W out with 15W in!!! But there are no driver or predriver transistors on the pcb.
There really not the choice for 11 meters but I think because they are cheep is why they use them. They are not properly tuned at 50 ohm so you have an impedance mismatch as it is and the hotter they get the more current they draw.
@@cbrepairguy Yes, true, MRFs or RDs are too expensive for them!!
bought a stryker last week and now i wish i bought this.
I like this new washington alot.
But i like my 955 far better.
I have a president thomas I purchased for its size I want to mount it in my pick up. Was trying to find out if I can run a power amp something about 100 to 150 watts. I know the internals are surface mount tech. So not able to peak and tune.
Depending on your low carrier n peak could possible do a 2 2879s
Best sounding mobile CB radio ever was the TRAM brand. As soon as you heard one on the air, you knew what it was.
It takes 4 times the power to increase your signal by 1 S unit, or 6db gain. Double the power is 1/2 an S unit, or 3db of gain. There is no significant difference between 75 watts & 110 watts.
I’ve had multiple people tell me my Lincoln 2+ does 2 db less vs my 955 on am. 2+ does 50w 955 does 100. Explain that one
Sweet radio my next one
First inside look ive seen. heck yea, looks great. Id totally buy one if i had the $
Nice radio would like to hear the over-the-air audio with echo. The only thing I didn't like about the president Lincoln two plus the echo wasn't that adjustable. Is the echo on this radio the same ?
No, the Echo is fully adjustable in the menu of the radio.
Can you show how the power mod is done
I have the talkback at number 9 but it is not heard loudly. Is there any other option to increase the talkback sound? thank you
u gota do a review when the anytone 6666pro drops next month also
Did you replace the finals or just convert, turn and align? That's a great jump in performance.
Just tune and align.
@@cbrepairguy That is impressive!
@@cbrepairguy
Wow, just tuning/alignment increased output that much? Impressive indeed. I thought a feature in the service menu had been activated.
Seems like a prime candidate for upgrading the power jack to the XT90 connector.
It would take a little work as the casting on the housing is very close to the power connector. It would take some grinding to make it happen.
hello sir, and thx for interesting video. Can i ask what is mods for more power ? :D
The scope pattern looks sloppy. What mod? Sounded perfect without the “mod.”
It sounded perfect with the mod too.
@@cbrepairguy, never in my life have I heard a modded radio sound perfect. It’s just the way it is.
@@Macjohn1419did it sound bad, or the scope showed something you think you perceive. Audiophiles are nuts also, believe they have super human powers of an O-scope.
@@Dingleberry1856, you are the one who is relying on the scope. I rely on what I hear and although the scope may appear to look good, the actual audio definition to the ear sounds overblown and harsh. By the way, I’m not an audiophile. The unmodded radio sounds perfect and intelligible. I replayed the before and after several times and it’s night and day difference. Not being an audiophile, that says a lot. Just saying.
Great Video! I’m thinking I need one!!!
Yes you do. lol
Finals??
What CB Radio would you recommend? I have a Cobra 29 LX now and I'm just not happy with it, it doesn't get more then a half a mile or so down the road, Really wanting something that can get minimum 5 miles TX/RX.
What’s your antenna setup?
Antenna is everything. Can always send the radio out for peak and tune.
Now I've seen inside of 6666pro and it's basically this radio but with more shield on the board. Crazy😮
Is the power variable or are you limited to 3 fixed settings (AM mode)?
The power is variable on this radio.
Nice Video. Southwest Germany is waning a Hand! 73 de Your Friend Uncle Günter 💯👍🙋♂
Thanks 👍
Merci pour cette présentation
73's
Hi there is the jumper for the export mod the same in the uk version
I believe so.
Is that a pre release demo or production model
Do you sell them box stock un-modded? I want one just as it comes from the factory. Zero fingerprints
🙄🤦♂️
Yes sir we sell them new in the box, just don't pick the Power tune and it will come factory fresh.
The Trouble is No one talks on the CB any more. Maybe truckers that's about it. Wish it would come back. I've got a union Washington base station . Fully Packed. Uppers Lowers And side band And a few more. and A Linear that puts out 1,000 watts. tube type. I've talk just about all over the world , Back in the day.
No CW ??
President fans are out now for washington. 17,90 Euro per piece here in germany. Need 2 for this radio. Frequenzy for 11 m band opened cost 29,90 Euro. Radio himself 398 Euro.
What about the engineering menu
This should have been a base station in my opinion! 😢
God yes I wish it was
Absolutely it should've been, we need more base station radios.
Build a console with a power supply inside
Finals??
The scope was clipping on neg peaks....Right after the higher wattage adjustment. Why don't you run a 1khrz for audio? strange
because he is a golden screwdriver
The Same Port have the CRT 9900 Pro come July and 120€ Save 😉
how much you going to be selling the radios with the conversion done and mod your doing to it thanks
$439.95 customcbradios.com/product/president-washington-10-meter-radio/
What size are the fans?
Don't have them yet, will have soon.
Whats the Lowest dead key?
2.5 Watts
Looks like the Styker 955 now has a little competition
For sure!
they havent fixed the high reading s meter i see , no noise and you will still get a s5 reading
I see no problem with it, the meter compares to the Lincoln and I have static just like I should have. The meter fluctuates as it should.
@@cbrepairguy i have 0 noise level on ssb on my ham and other radios but on these types of radios ie the crt 7900v and other modern ones all show a s4-5 , check m0ogy video his washington is the same but he says it doesnt bother him
If only it had a detachable/remote faceplate.
That would be nice for sure.
10m? You mean 11m.....😉
NOT A GOOD SCOPE PATTERN
Why would you screw up a perfectly good 75 W is plenty
Thanks for your option, but I think it's a good mod and it's not screwed up at all...
10 meters starts at 28 Mhz
What are you trying to say?
What you must do for cb bands ? Is this no europe model ? It is this fcc junk.
It has to be converted and I show the jumper in the video where it goes. Once its converted you will have all the channels.
@@cbrepairguy you soldering a bridge from 2-3 ? That radio is now here in germany for sale. 398 Euro.
@@andik859 Yes and do the mod in the menu.
@@cbrepairguy can you show the modifikation please ?
@@cbrepairguy in the service menu, which setting TX iQ and SSB, FM, AM high? Or more?
All that for "4" watts....
What ?
!.
Can't run more than 4 watts. It's illegal...
And yet being a douchebag is legal. Keep on Ken.
Very noisy receiver. Yuck!! 🤮
Read the manual and see the all parameter’s for the noise area. Very nice
Huh 🤔 no Fkn way not into digital radios after 6’ decades on this Planet 🌎 DX LAND
I’ll put my Cybernet Radio up against this piece of crap 50’ years from now haha
😂