Pearce Simpson Bengal SSB Base CB radio, with Turner plus three

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • another great Ebay find, and cheap too.
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  • @ggbros3095
    @ggbros3095 4 года назад +2

    I love your videos, i learn a little more each time about CB's, i have a washington base and i talk to a group of guys around the area its alot of fun, thanks for all the info and the good videos!

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Cool, thanks. 73's from 151 SC.

  • @robertharden4092
    @robertharden4092 Год назад +1

    The Turner super side kick ❤ is a super audio machine also. Bob Sand man KC9LRA . 94

  • @cbradioghosttalk1986
    @cbradioghosttalk1986 4 года назад +2

    Congratulations. I owned one of those back in the day. I bought it from a local dealer who had his showroom in his house. PS made great radios. I still run a PS Cheetah That I put the extras and 24-40. Talk skip all the time. 3 pin is correct for PS mid-1970s. Had a bearcat from 1973. They always stand out in mind as the best at the time. Thanks for the memories.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +2

      I agree, these old Pearce Simpson radios are worth collecting. Thanks for watching, Take care.

    • @Budro4764
      @Budro4764 4 года назад +1

      Andrew was that Wild Turkey In Louisiana ??

    • @cbradioghosttalk1986
      @cbradioghosttalk1986 4 года назад +1

      @@Budro4764 No it was Ray See in Croton NY. Funny how I can remember his name and all of it. He was a Charter Member of our React. I had been using a comastat 23 and a 25b tube. I got the Bearcat first in 1973. A major difference in communicating for me. Great Radios and what a time we had.

    • @Budro4764
      @Budro4764 4 года назад +1

      @@cbradioghosttalk1986 Thanks for the reply , I remember those old tube radios , I had a couple Guardian 23 B and the old 32 volt tube CB's from the shrimp boat's down here, those old tubers could talk a long ways out in the gulf...

    • @cbradioghosttalk1986
      @cbradioghosttalk1986 4 года назад +1

      @@Budro4764 Boo I grew up along the Hudson River in Tarrytown NY. Always talked with the Tug Boats and other shipping on the Hudson River. a lot of us younger folks go to know the Captains and crews. A lot of tube radios on the air in the 1960s. CB was way better than 2 meters back then. Always enjoyed going to the CB Radio jamborees. We were blessed to grow up in such an exciting time. CB was a part of my growing up. More fun than a cell phone. LOL

  • @Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee
    @Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee 4 года назад +2

    That's an old classic !! And a great mic 👍

  • @Team-fabulous
    @Team-fabulous 4 года назад +2

    A beautiful old school rig. I have a few 23 channel radios kicking about, they have a certain charm compared to today's all singing and dancing radios.

    • @norman2999
      @norman2999 4 года назад +2

      teamfab: Exactly!!!! I'm always
      saying that the older radios have
      WAY more personality than the
      "new-fangled" all-look-alike
      modern rigs of today!! Can I get a
      "Hell-Yeah" my CB brothers &
      sisters?! Just my 2¢....!! Greetings
      from Montreal, Canada from y'alls
      CB-Bro, Norman. 73s!!!!

    • @Team-fabulous
      @Team-fabulous 4 года назад +2

      @@norman2999 HELL YEAH brother.. 10-10 till we do it again....

  • @rayinpau.s.a.6351
    @rayinpau.s.a.6351 2 года назад

    I would like to add , I purchased the Simba cb with a Turner +2 mic on Ebay for $100.00 . it looks and works like new . cool video !

  • @dxscotland5901
    @dxscotland5901 4 года назад +2

    Wish we had bargains like that here in the uk John id love an oldie like that in my shelf and bonus it’s working!! Take care 👍

    • @26DR715
      @26DR715 4 года назад +1

      have a look on auctions on ebay there has been some sellers on selling more then one radio together.

    • @BoB4jjjjs
      @BoB4jjjjs 4 года назад +1

      @@26DR715 i would love an oldie radio like that as well but it is illegal here, but just nice to own. I would love to know just how far those crystals have drifted over the years though. If I had been close to Mower Junkie I might have made him an offer, but it would cost more than the radio is worth just to ship it over to the UK.

  • @KurtClark
    @KurtClark 4 года назад +3

    I saw that one on eBay! Glad it went to a good home.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Thank You. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @heathwhittle4514
    @heathwhittle4514 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video ! Always enjoy your videos! You might want to purchase a Variac to use to first power these old radios . You can then start with one volt A.C. and gradually move the voltage up to 110 volts over time and have a better chance of NOT letting the smoke out of it.
    Typically it's the electrolytic capacitors that have problems over time. That's where a lot of the smoke comes from when powering up for the first time . 73, Heath N4TWT

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      I agree, a variac would be a very useful tool on My bench. I do cringe a little every time I plug in an old radio for the 1st time. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @rocklickranch2804
    @rocklickranch2804 4 года назад +5

    I used the Turner plus 3 for many years. I owned pretty much every mike out there but my favorite was the Plus 3. The Turner Plus 2 had too much bass. D104's are good mikes as well but I like the Plus 3. I have one still new in the box never had a plug on it, maybe someday it'll be worth something.

    • @mediamike693
      @mediamike693 3 года назад +1

      +++++++++++++NO THE BEST MIC WAS THE LESON TW 232+++++++I HAD ONE ON MY 27 MEGAHERZ AND ONE ON MY UHF++++++I GOT GOOD REPIORTS ALL AROUND++++++

  • @rusty1187
    @rusty1187 4 года назад

    Wow!! I've got a Pierce Simpson pussycat base with a turner +2!!! Brings back memories!

  • @telephoneman420ohio7
    @telephoneman420ohio7 4 года назад

    Yeah I absolutely love running across old radios the last one I ran into was an old Lafayette base station in absolutely horrible condition no way that one could have been resurrected nice find on the Turner those things are getting harder to find I would like to run an old tube type radio I do not have a tube type radio yet but I'm working on it 73 to you 420 in the Ohio I'm standing by

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      I hope You find that perfect old tube radio soon. Happy Holidays, 73's

  • @gregdelgado812
    @gregdelgado812 4 года назад

    Damn great video!! Love your narrating... nice old radio for sure, but man you SCORED on that turner microphone, I talk on a turner plus3B black style microphone ...had it over 30 years I will never give that microphone up. Great video and thanks for posting! From greg , Diamond bar California...

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +1

      I agree! This Turner mic is already in My forever collection. Thanks for watching, Happy holidays.

  • @agoraphobicadam1171
    @agoraphobicadam1171 4 года назад

    Those Turners sound awesome over the air. Cool looking radio.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +1

      I think so too! Turner Mic's have always been My favorite.

  • @colt45peacemaker
    @colt45peacemaker 4 года назад +3

    I hope all the crystals are good.
    DEOXIT clean the pots

  • @paulnewsome4203
    @paulnewsome4203 4 года назад

    A nice Radio there John. I'd like some vintage like that on my shelf. Would have been mice to hear some SSB reception. The Turner is in great shape ! I still have one boxed somewhere. Gotta dig that out 🤞
    Look forward to other videos. 73 Mower Junkie... Tarmac Junkie waving 🖐👍🏻

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Thanks Paul. I really wanted to do a SSB test, But without My helper it was to difficult to set the clarifier's on My own.
      Take care Tarmac Junkie, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @tracystolp5357
    @tracystolp5357 4 года назад +1

    Be waiting for more Base CB thanks in Greer SC

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV 4 года назад +1

    That's one cool piece of a base cb radio

  • @michelebenazzi7327
    @michelebenazzi7327 4 года назад +1

    Congratulations on the microphone is very good!

  • @patrickbly4170
    @patrickbly4170 4 года назад

    Very pleasant demeanor like being a teenager listening to the fire chief

  • @firetech792
    @firetech792 4 года назад

    I remember back in the day, those Pearce Simpsons always had great audio

  • @RaccoonsRadioRanch
    @RaccoonsRadioRanch 3 года назад

    I recently bought one of these too ... they're a nice radio

  • @randyrandell3643
    @randyrandell3643 3 года назад +1

    What a likeable guy and his wife too....

  • @charleswills4554
    @charleswills4554 4 года назад

    Nice old radio,but the mic is a keeper.I run a Turner plus3b on my old 2950 works awesome.Those old Turner mics are great for sideband.
    73's
    514 ,Ontario Canada

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Yup! the radio will be resold, But the Turner Mic is going to stay in My collection.
      Take care 514, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @bobbydartonhricko4068
    @bobbydartonhricko4068 4 года назад +2

    12ny walkin on threww.
    Bump Bump.
    🤘🎙🇺🇸🎙🤘

  • @bigmsound
    @bigmsound 4 года назад

    Definitely made by Uniden or formerly "Uni Electronics Corporation" prior to October 1974. The UNIden number is UT-123E which is on the main pc board and power transformer. The UT-123 chassis and it's variants are used in radios by Cobra, Regency and also the Pearce Simpson Panther SSB and Zodiac Taurus. The main ssb crystal filter is made by "Uni Electronics Corp" and there is an inspection sticker on the back panel which says "PASSED" with the old Uni logo under it.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Thanks for the info. Do You know where I could find channel expansion information for the Bengal?

  • @ericzerkle5214
    @ericzerkle5214 4 года назад

    That's a Uniden!!! Clipped and peaked however you're not gonna get much out of it. Maybe 15 pep on SSB. These were made under the low power rules pre 40 ch.

  • @maninthevan53
    @maninthevan53 4 года назад

    The resistors were used to lower the voltage to the meter lamp, the meter sometimes get crystalised or turn brown because of the bright light

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      But the resistor was not connected to the bulb, it was only half connected to the meter. I'm still not sure why it was put there.

  • @ColoradoSockies
    @ColoradoSockies 4 года назад

    I have an old amp with an unconnected resistor like that but mine was covered to protect it from touching anything. I think maybe it helps reduce noise but that’s just a guess.

  • @timothyfreeman8660
    @timothyfreeman8660 4 года назад +1

    Man please keep doing what you are doing! I love the cb videos. I have been thinking about also getting into ham on top of the cb radio. Are you into both? I just love all things radio communications.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +1

      I'm just a CB operator. some day I may explore the ham bands, But for now I'm happy with just My CB's.
      Thanks for watching, Take care.

  • @EveryoneIsFightingSomeBattle
    @EveryoneIsFightingSomeBattle Год назад

    Love this video!
    Question (probably a dumb question) - I noticed at the 18:20 mark in the video you did a transmit test and the transmit power was very low. You then transmitted again @ 19:09 and the power looked good. What did you do to get the power back up?

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  Год назад +1

      lol, I just watched those two parts, and I just now realized that the meter starting working correctly on the 2nd test. it probably has a weak capacitor in the meter circuit that took a long time to charge up.

  • @mattm5941
    @mattm5941 4 года назад +2

    Hey man the bands open I’m in Boston mass hearing a lot from the Carolinas try 38 LSB man

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Yup, DX got very active here too! Thanks for watching, Take care.

  • @stevesmith8053
    @stevesmith8053 4 года назад

    Hey mower junkie I heard you here in Indiana around 1:00 pm my time I holler at you on 38 lsb

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Thanks for letting Me know. I was only on for about 10 minutes, But it was at that time (2 pm here). Take care Steve, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @stevesmith8053
      @stevesmith8053 4 года назад

      Thanks I'll listen in this weekend hope to hear you 73s to you all to take care

  • @BoB4jjjjs
    @BoB4jjjjs 4 года назад

    Works well for a crystal channelled set. Both TX and RX. It is just a nostalgia radio though. Might be worth something to a collector, though they are not very collectable yet they will be in a few years or so. You could convert it into a 40 channel set with an EPROM, but it is best left as is. There must be an adjustment for the TX meter inside it somewhere.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, the meter in the radio started working correctly after I replaced the broken Mod/Signal switch.
      I am probably going to resell the radio, But the Mic will remain in My collection.
      Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @BoB4jjjjs
      @BoB4jjjjs 4 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie Ah yes, the broken switch.

  • @dennymagdule4372
    @dennymagdule4372 4 года назад

    That was so much fun to watch!

  • @Budro4764
    @Budro4764 4 года назад

    I can bet 10 to 1 odds that somebody got into that radio and turned the VR for the ouput on the meter thinking it would give more power out , check the board around the VR's for the RF out printed on the board... A proper alignment would do that unit some good..... I got quite a few units a couple days ago my self....A chrome Connex CX-4300 HD and a Galaxy DX-45 MP along with a couple 2 meter handhelds, also some test equipment ..... Not enough room here to type all the stuff I got .... I might do a live stream and invite you up on the panel with me.....I'll let you know ahead of time tho.......Take Care buddy....

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      The meter started working correctly after I replaced the broken Modulation/signal switch.
      It sounds like You found a few nice radios too, I hope You share them on video soon.
      Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @thomascook3812
    @thomascook3812 4 года назад

    resistor that is not connected.. i believe its for a option that is available which you do not have.. such as "clock" or "seconds display".. so its supposed to be there for future options.. " I think "...

  • @Megabyte4747
    @Megabyte4747 4 года назад

    Over my years in the past of playing around with CB radios, I have NEVER found a Turner mic that works. I have gotten some that looked perfect, but the mic element was bad in everyone I have gotten. I hate the dammed things ! The old Astatic D 104, I have found very few that did not work. The Turner mics I have heard others talk on sounded great, but I have yet to find one that works for me !

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      That sucks! I hope You can find a working Turner soon. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @unclequack5445
    @unclequack5445 2 года назад

    I had a "Pearce Simpson Super Lynx" my first real base station .

  • @TREEHUGGAH1
    @TREEHUGGAH1 4 года назад

    now im wondering what it does on ssb power wise. very cool radio. 73,kb3aum we gone

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      it does 12 watts on SSB. Thanks for watching, 73's

  • @879raccoonradio
    @879raccoonradio 4 года назад

    I'm looking into getting a base station hopefully before the end of Christmas break

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      That's great! I hope You are able to find what You want, and at a good price! Thanks for watching, Take care.

    • @norman2999
      @norman2999 4 года назад

      Nice!! What kind of rig are you
      looking to get? (radio, antenna, coax). Always get the best coax you
      can afford!! (400 flex, 240 min!!).
      73s & good luck!! Norman.

  • @tiffanykyzer6776
    @tiffanykyzer6776 Год назад

    Mower Junkie, I have one just like that but no one has ever messed with it. Yours if you want it.

  • @pffbh
    @pffbh 4 года назад

    looks like it's been recapped at one point. Never seen colored caps in an old radio. Always just gray ones.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      it might have been, But I'm not sure. Thanks for watching, Take care.

  • @RidgeHikerAdventures
    @RidgeHikerAdventures 4 года назад

    Great radio! I'm new to the tech side of CB radios and I have a question. I have bought 5 handhelds on eBay and have a Uniden Pro510XL mobile unit I bought on Amazon. I was interested when you checked the wattage on your meter. I have a Truckers Series RPSWR-2 SWR Power meter I picked up on eBay to set my SWR on my antennas. On the meter where it displays power, I'm assuming that power is the wattage being pushed out when I key the mic. As a rule, are these types of meters pretty accurate? If so, my radios are putting out anywhere from 4 watts to 8 watts. I notice that the lower my SWR, the higher the output. The old handhelds put out more power than the new Uniden. I'll need to check the SWR for each CB. Thanks for the great videos. I'm learning a lot! I've ordered the materials to build a dipole antennae.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      You are correct, with a low SWR the radio will perform better. when checking output the radio will show different results with each antenna You connect it to. This is one of the reasons Tech's usually use a dummy load to set up a radio. A dummy load is more stable and consistent.
      Good luck with Your Dipole, I hope it all works out for You.

  • @djspeakerfreak635
    @djspeakerfreak635 4 года назад

    nice turner mic i have the turner super side kick

  • @maninthevan53
    @maninthevan53 4 года назад +1

    I do have one that I use as channel 19 monitor

  • @davidaix5771
    @davidaix5771 3 года назад

    I remember a RUclipsr that had a handle that went by the name Challenger he's passed away now but he used to use one of those Turner Mic weather Cobra 2000 base station

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  3 года назад

      Yup! I've seen all of His videos. He was a great Man, and missed by many. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @davidaix5771
      @davidaix5771 3 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie i miss him i started watching him a couple of months before he passed and when it happened I'm like really I can't believe it really hit hard he was a knowledgeable guy and a nice guy to

  • @hasantanjung1990
    @hasantanjung1990 4 года назад +1

    a nice radio cb OM..

  • @robertharden4092
    @robertharden4092 Год назад

    Heck I’ve had a bunch of them radios. If you need parts let me know brother. I’m sure I’ve still got four or five of them . The Mike is worth fifty bucks it is a side banders dream. Talk about audio. Oh my .KC9LRA. Sand man 94 operator Bob.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  Год назад

      Thanks Bob, I'll keep that in mind. Take care, 73's

  • @brianveitenheimer4492
    @brianveitenheimer4492 4 года назад

    Great find!

  • @robertparker3580
    @robertparker3580 3 года назад

    i got two turner plus 3's for 25 bucks,i hope they work!

  • @williambowman7244
    @williambowman7244 4 года назад

    Great deal the classic mic alone worth the 29$ tag the shipping worth the radio good deal
    Happy holidays you & your other half 73s from Wis near the Dells Water Parks

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Exactly, It was to good of a deal to pass up. Thanks for watching, 73's

    • @williambowman7244
      @williambowman7244 4 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie thank you for bringing the heydaysj of cb back to life with more contacts the hobby may come back

  • @darrellelliott895
    @darrellelliott895 4 года назад

    I think it sounds great n looks great sort of reminds me of a 70s cop show police station radio

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, I agree. This radio does have a great classic look to it.

  • @255-southcarolina8
    @255-southcarolina8 4 года назад +1

    Saw that radio and mic on eBay wanted to get it you beat me to it

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +1

      Sorry about that. Thanks for watching, 73's

  • @patrickbly4170
    @patrickbly4170 4 года назад

    Like looking down on a little city ...get small

  • @SevenFortyOne
    @SevenFortyOne 4 года назад

    Nice old rig! A little TLC and she'll be good as new.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      Thanks Rob, It really will be a beauty after a good cleaning, and tuneup. Take care, 73's

  • @RadioRescue
    @RadioRescue 4 года назад

    Nice radio at a good deal.

  • @Markinpuff
    @Markinpuff 3 года назад

    Nice piece.

  • @randyrandell3643
    @randyrandell3643 3 года назад

    If u want to clean the inside use 91% rubbing alcohol bbi uses it work's great

  • @MrRourk
    @MrRourk 4 года назад

    Best mic for SSB

  • @leos9865
    @leos9865 4 года назад

    Sounds good

  • @patrickbly4170
    @patrickbly4170 4 года назад

    Pauwa's Up ! Barnstead N.H

  • @shepfc1962
    @shepfc1962 3 года назад

    Should I add some handheld walkie-talkies that’s how I took mine

  • @rohnkd4hct260
    @rohnkd4hct260 4 года назад

    Sounds like the xmit needs a little help. I suspect those coils were tinkered with to try to "up the power." That is usually not worth the time.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      I agree, it will need a good tune up to reverse the goofy work that was done to it. Thanks for watching, Take care.

  • @daal1977
    @daal1977 4 года назад

    Very nice!!

  • @grahamlarryklink6882
    @grahamlarryklink6882 4 года назад

    I'm in south Africa and trying to revive CB radio amongst youngster how can i get some stuff here including base and mobile antennas

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +1

      I wish I had some good advice for You, But I don't have an answer to Your question. Maybe someone who knows will see this and be able to help You.

  • @ericzerkle5214
    @ericzerkle5214 4 года назад

    I have one I got at a yard sale for 5 bucks!!!!

  • @mediamike693
    @mediamike693 3 года назад +1

    +++++++IN AUSTRALIA IN 1987 THIS SET SOLD 4??? $180.00+++++++GEE TIMES HAVE CHANGED+++++++

  • @jacktaylor3001
    @jacktaylor3001 4 года назад

    Very nice.

  • @Radionut
    @Radionut 4 года назад

    I’ll take it off your hands if you’re wishing to sell it at a reasonable price if you are contact me. I love those radios

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад +1

      I'm still not sure if I'm going to sell it.

    • @Radionut
      @Radionut 4 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie I’ll give you 100 and pay shipping

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      @@Radionut Send Me an email so We can chat about it. mowerjunkie@yahoo.com

  • @879raccoonradio
    @879raccoonradio 4 года назад

    How much for the radio

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      I'm still not sure if I'm going to sell it.

  • @patrickbly4170
    @patrickbly4170 4 года назад

    5watts?

  • @christophersmith1155
    @christophersmith1155 4 года назад

    if the radio doesnt work , for $58.00 its worth the Turner Plus Three.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  4 года назад

      That's what I was thinking too. Thankfully they both work well. Thanks for watching, Take care.