I have talked on a lot of these old 23ch radios since the 70s. I still have a old blackface Johnson that still works today I put all new tunes in it.. love these radios..
Some of the 23 Channel JCPENNEY CB Radios I was told could be really turned up and do some talking, and if you know a good Tech and have to have extra channels it can be done 👍 i knew a lady who had a yellow Robyn with a channel kit and she talked all over the place.
Probably the lubrication in the switches and tuner has dried out, may need to apply some into them. Very nice unit, One of the Scouts dad in our old Troop 193 in Orlando had one as a base station.
Teaberry! It has been a long time since I have heard that name. It is a good idea to let a radio run with power for a few days. I had problems with a Cobra CB that had been in storage for years. I applied electricity to it and let it set for several hours turned on. It seems to be fully functional now.
I have purchased a lot of old cb radios over the years and done some clean up and moderately deep repairs. If you can do much of your own repairs you can come out alright in the long run, BUT, if you are taking these radios to a shop, and you are lucky enough to have a guy who is well trained and knows his stuff, expect to pay dearly to get them properly restored. So, unless you find that special radio that means a lot to you, leave it on the table unless you get it for free - nearly free. They can be very expensive and / or time consuming. On occasion you do get that rare radio that is like new. Buyer beware is good to remember.
Excellent video Eric :) yes I always found Crystal sets turn let sit for 12 hours before Transmit so warms all electrical parts ! Also yes Tomb or Diamond microphone last long time especially Carbon metal mic elements there like power microphone sounds!
Still have an old 23Ch base set and my original 1976 Hygain V 23Ch SSB amongst others from that era Do you guys in the States still have only 27Mhz CB?. Here in OZ they gave us 27Mhz 40Ch and 80Ch on 476 to 477Mhz CB bands Cheers
@@FarpointFarms Yes, but the "Delta Tune" on those and other radios equipped with it, only affects the receiver frequency not the transmitter frequency. It is a receiver "clarifier, like the RIT (receiver incremental tuning) on modern ham rigs as opposed to the "XIT" which is the (transmit frequency incremental tuning) If you don't correct the transmit frequency, every station that listens to that radio will have to use their "Delta Tune or clarifier to tune in your off frequency transmitter. And, if they have a receive clarifier that has been tied together to the transmitter, you'll be waltzing each other across the spectrum as each of you tries to tune the other. Transmit frequency in crystal controlled radios is usually adjusted by small mica trimmer capacitors located somewhere near the master oscillator crystal or mixing crystals. Best to put it on the bench, get a frequency counter and check the output frequency. If you get a consistent reading on all channels, then the master oscillator is off. If you get different readings for different channels, then the individual mixing crystals for that particular frequency has drifted. They can all be aligned but start with the master oscillator, then go to the individual channel crystals. Good Luck.
I have talked on a lot of these old 23ch radios since the 70s. I still have a old blackface Johnson that still works today I put all new tunes in it.. love these radios..
Johnson radios is another blast from the past, I remember them well !
Those were also great old radios!
I would have never remembered T Berry if not for this great channel. Blast from the past for sure !
Glad you liked it. I love seaking out these olds radios to share.
I love the old C.B. radios from the 70's. I still have my Royce Base Station 614, still works great. Shot a lot of skip on that radio.
I like the old Royce radios. In fact I think I have one around here somewhere.
I agree on the Royce radios. I have six or so of them and my pride and joy is my 642.
@@justinrayguitars6024 👍
Nice find. That just took me back to my first radio as a kid in the 70's. Miss the old radios and the great CB land back then.
Me too my friend, me too.
Thats correct all the capacitors need to charge for it to come back to life
I was albe to work it with some cleaner.
I wish I still had my President Zachary T. Quality!! Eric, you find the coolest stuff.
Thanks man! I'm always looking for cool old radios to play with.
That is a nice find! Thanks for the quick trip down memory lane. I'll stay here for a little while. Pick me up later. lol
Thanks! These old school base setups were pretty cool!
Spray some Deoxit d5 on the channel select switch and some deoxit fader f5 on the Pots; What a nice Radio!
Probably dirty contacts. Old fashion tuner cleaner, if they still sell it.
I have something similar and it worked!
Some of the 23 Channel JCPENNEY CB Radios I was told could be really turned up and do some talking, and if you know a good Tech and have to have extra channels it can be done 👍 i knew a lady who had a yellow Robyn with a channel kit and she talked all over the place.
Cool! I know everyone loves 858 based radios, but I'm a fan of any of these old school units.
Probably the lubrication in the switches and tuner has dried out, may need to apply some into them. Very nice unit, One of the Scouts dad in our old Troop 193 in Orlando had one as a base station.
I sprayed contact cleaner in it and it came back to life!
Teaberry! It has been a long time since I have heard that name. It is a good idea to let a radio run with power for a few days. I had problems with a Cobra CB that had been in storage for years. I applied electricity to it and let it set for several hours turned on. It seems to be fully functional now.
Glad to hear it came back to life!
I have purchased a lot of old cb radios over the years and done some clean up and moderately deep repairs. If you can do much of your own repairs you can come out alright in the long run, BUT, if you are taking these radios to a shop, and you are lucky enough to have a guy who is well trained and knows his stuff, expect to pay dearly to get them properly restored. So, unless you find that special radio that means a lot to you, leave it on the table unless you get it for free - nearly free. They can be very expensive and / or time consuming. On occasion you do get that rare radio that is like new. Buyer beware is good to remember.
Good point. I have been quite lucky as nearly all of the radios I get clean up well.
A few shots of "Deoxit" on those pots and controlls and youll be squared away!. Nice find.
It worked! This little radio sprang right back to life with a little love.
Wish I still had my old Lafayette base 23 it was pushing some good power back in the day
Cool little radio for sure.
Verry Cool There!
Indeed! Love these golden oldies.
Nice find...a member of our old REACT team had the same base station.
I remember REACT. I wish we could bring it back.
Excellent video Eric :) yes I always found Crystal sets turn let sit for 12 hours before Transmit so warms all electrical parts ! Also yes Tomb or Diamond microphone last long time especially Carbon metal mic elements there like power microphone sounds!
Thank for sharing that tip on the warming
@@FarpointFarms welcome Eric it helps Sych them and engerize electrical and crystals too ! No problem for tip 👌!
I was already enjoying the video but you earned the "Like" @7:55.
Ha! Thanks man!!
So cool 😎
Agreed! Love these old radios.
Nice!
Great little radio.
Still have an old 23Ch base set and my original 1976 Hygain V 23Ch SSB amongst others from that era
Do you guys in the States still have only 27Mhz CB?.
Here in OZ they gave us 27Mhz 40Ch and 80Ch on 476 to 477Mhz CB bands
Cheers
We do have them. That is cool that you still have your original 1976
If it's crystal controlled, I wonder how many crystals have drifted off frequency with age? Have you checked it with a frequency counter?
I have not, but I don't doubt that there may be some drift. A lot of old school radios have delta tune just for this type of problem!
@@FarpointFarms Yes, but the "Delta Tune" on those and other radios equipped with it, only affects the receiver frequency not the transmitter frequency. It is a receiver "clarifier, like the RIT (receiver incremental tuning) on modern ham rigs as opposed to the "XIT" which is the (transmit frequency incremental tuning)
If you don't correct the transmit frequency, every station that listens to that radio will have to use their "Delta Tune or clarifier to tune in your off frequency transmitter.
And, if they have a receive clarifier that has been tied together to the transmitter, you'll be waltzing each other across the spectrum as each of you tries to tune the other.
Transmit frequency in crystal controlled radios is usually adjusted by small mica trimmer capacitors located somewhere near the master oscillator crystal or mixing crystals.
Best to put it on the bench, get a frequency counter and check the output frequency.
If you get a consistent reading on all channels, then the master oscillator is off.
If you get different readings for different channels, then the individual mixing crystals for that particular frequency has drifted.
They can all be aligned but start with the master oscillator, then go to the individual channel crystals.
Good Luck.
I’m guessing the made in Japan is as early as they came?
I believe it was!
Are you interested in a Teaberry Model T?
I'm in to all things radio!
@@FarpointFarms how can I contact you?