I am an old Ham, but never forgot my CB roots, so i use and enjoy both. As for you Hams with the negative comments, you are the very reason Ham is dying and CB is still alive and well. Instead of arrogance, try mentoring CB'ers into the hobby and assist them with passing the test, otherwise, you will all end up old and cranky and chatting with others like yourself about your arthritis and other boring ills....oh, i forgot, you are already doing that!
Hi I’m a truck driver trucking 7 yeas and counting and I’ve never use a CB now I want to buy one and start using it but I want the best,a powerful one do you have any suggestions? Do I have to buy one and customize it or I can buy a good one right over the counter
When 10 meters is open it’s awesome so much fun Dxing from the mobiles I’ve talked all over the world with 30 Watt RCI 2950 and a Sirio 5000 mag mount , just today I’ve ordered President Lincoln 2plus can’t wait to enjoy. Awesome video as always
I live in Europe and I had the first version around 30 years ago and even back then it was one of the best if not the best radio in the segment. It was a refurbished one with warranty and I also had it modified by professionals. It had adjustable and upgraded output power and a wider frequency range. I sold it for the same price as I bought it, that's another nice thing about these radio's, they keep their value. To this day I regret that I sold it.
@@mattcurtis3019 Life happened, and it ended my CB radio hobby. Then a new technology to communicate with people came on the market, and I kept using that to this date.
I got one that I used in my van for a while. I used a FireStik Mach-10 antenna with it. It is specifically made for the tech SSB portion of 10 Meter. Since I was only a tech until yesterday, it was a good setup. I had a QSO over 800 miles away on the 4th of July. It'll be set up differently when I get another vehicle. Hopefully soon.
At what point did anything make you think it was made the the tech SSB 10 meter section, this is and was always aimed at the CB market, its got roger bleep and echo built into it.
@@michaelricketts3651 Don't know if Art will respond to your query but I bought my Lincoln II+ about three years ago and I still love it and use it every day to talk to local friends on 10, 11 & 12 meters via phone (voice) and digital modes (PSK31, RTTY & OLIVIA). Audio reports I get constantly tell me the audio output is excellent. There are several local people using the Lincoln II+ on 11-meters and their audio sounds excellent as well. I've encountered a few on 10 & 12-meters DX and they too sound excellent. I've yet to hear one on the air that didn't sound great. Only thing I did to mine was to restore 11-meter TX - no tweeks, power mods or other "golden screwdriver" baloney.
@@ComputerLearning0 just out of curiosity, how do you restore the 11 mtr TX? That band is still allocated as CB here in Australia but the market has diminished so badly that I don't think you can even buy a new SSB radio for 27 Meg in the country. There's a few el cheapo AM only, but I certainly haven't seen an equivalent radio like this marketed here anywhere ..... and I'm actually looking for one,primarily for 10 Mx, but if if 11Mx TX was easily achievable it would be a bonus! :)
@@outbacktraveller58 The 11-meter TX restore modification for the Lincoln II+ involves installing a single resistor on the main board. If you have the non "+" version, that is, the standard Lincoln II then it's even simpler to modify, which involves clipping a looped wired on the main board. Ultimately it all depends on which Lincoln II you have, be it the standard model or the + model. Regardless, there are a number of excellent videos posted here on RU-vid that show precisely how to perform these modifications for either version.
@@ComputerLearning0 Thanks, mate! I ended up stumbling across a couple of said videos! In fact, I haven't used either 10 Metres or 11 Metres for an awfully long time (and you can't even purchase an AM/SSB 27 Meg radio brand new here just about anywhere) as our equivalent of the FCC "granted" CBers the 476/477 Meg band (on FM only) and. essentially, pushed most folks that way, They still have the 27 Meg allocation here for CB, but because our market is so abysmally small, and the radios have to be "type approved", the cost of approval for the tiny 27 Meg market just about put the kybosch on it. Consequently, I haven't played on that band since forever, but I've actually just ordered a Lincoln II + as because I hold an Amateur licence, I don't need to have "type approved" radios. Of course, I couldn't transmit legitimately were I to convert such a radio but .........
I have a Stryker 955HP, similar idea, and have made contacts in the Dominican Republic and as far south as the Panama Canal Zone. When I took the test I only expected to become a TECH, well at 71 year old I passed the General also. That's why I already had bought a 10 meter radio and I'm glad I did.
Love this radio, I’ve had uk doctored into it so I got 80 channels fm, am, and ssb. However, a good friend of mine went in and converted into a rig covering 25 to 30 meter bands. I’ve got copies all over Europe and the USA, even heard some Australians on a good day. I totally respect you licences people, I’m just one of those that are experienced and never mess about, in fact quite the opposite. I have good friends on ham/cb radios. I just haven’t got the brain power to learn for my ticket. Played pro rugby in the uk and Europe and I seem to have a small bit of concussion problems which is hindering my memory and learning abilities. I enjoy it anyway. Good vid pal. Very informative. 73’s to you and family in this COVID19 pandemic. 👍🍺
After I brought home my FT-101E I learned that the previous owner wired up the 11 Meter band (Criminal Band) and made another silly modification. I fixed both issues, but still need to find new tubes for the final amp. Since the time that I acquired it, it's value has gone way down (like most electronic stuff) and the value of the 1911 that I traded for it has gone way up.
I just watched your review of the Lincoln ham radio. I'm just getting into ham radio and will be obtaining my license soon. I do overlanding traveling and this radio is the one I'm looking at. Thank you for your review
It's Aug. '22. I just purchased a Lincoln II +. I had the radio tuned and aligned and included 11 meters. A superb performer. Add an appropriate amp and you've got quite the combo for broadcast. 10 meters should be open without a license. Just my humble opinion.
A wise man once told me that a person doesn’t value something he didn’t have to work for. Under no circumstances would I ever agree to surrendering any of our spectrum to persons like you. I believe that you shouldn’t be able to purchase , modify or even possess a transceiver unless you have obtained the authority to transmit on those frequencies. There is a reason why a CB is restricted in power and licensed amateur radio operators can go as high as 1.5kw PEP. Modifying the radio to enable it to operate on frequencies it was not approved for is illegal. You want the power and spectrum but you don’t want to earn it. You want to legally use an amp? Get your license. It’s only 35 multiple choice questions. One more thing… we don’t broadcast. That’s illegal unless your a news service, AM/FM broadcast, or television station. Enjoy your day and I hope to hear you’ve earned your Call Sign one day soon.
Good to see it has a CW jack (unlike some of the 'quasi' 10 meter 'export' radios out there). Now the data port intrigues me, I wonder if you can use that for packet radio, PSK31 or FT8. It would suck if that could only used for firmware updates... I think the price is within reason especially because the HTX-100 (with only CW/SSB) was originally like $249 when it came out some 30 years ago. If the price ever dipped below $200, this would be a steal.
Today, the 13th of June 2020, there has been an all day opening on 10 meters. This is not necessarily rare, though not very common during the solar minimum. However, 28.475LSB was extremely busy. Lower side band is a rarity on 10 meters. AM/FM/USB and CW are the modes most commonly used on 10 meters as far as I can tell. However, LSB is a rarity I have never ran across on 10 meters. I guess the legends are true. 10 meter band does have some LSB traffic. I do not have a license. I just listen in on a communication scanner. 100 kilocycles to 1.85 gigacycles all modes are available to me on this scanner. But I have no transmit abilities except on an ancient Cobra 148GTL I have had in my vehicle since 1996. I never thought I would still have that same vehicle and CB radio in it today.
In the early '90 as CBer seeing a President Lincoln in a shack was like seeing a Ferrari on the street. At the time only few could afford it. I am still in love with it and now I can afford to buy one. 😁
Well, I do use HF in my truck and UHF/VHF and the HF does have all bands on it. The main reason I have HF in the truck is for emergency communication when I go hunting, cell phones, UHF/VHF don't work in a lot of the areas I go. Having all HF bands if I need help or call for help one of the bands would be open. Having a GPS and HF I might need to contact someone in another state but at least I can get a helicopter in to pick someone or myself up.
I run 10 meters fm in my truck all the time. I use a older Icom 706 hf/2meter only radio going into a Ldg pro 200 tuner into a 102 steel whip. I love working the repeaters up in New York since I’m all the way here in Florida. 73’s from KI4AGD
I would love that radio (yes I’m a ham)! What I’d like better is the FCC to allow 11m on that also but with just 1-40 and set just 4 watts out. That would be fantastic for people who don’t want two radios in their vehicle.
Man I'm from S. FL and grew up doing CB and participating when the skip would open up. Started with a Uniden Pro 810E and ran a Antron 99 and then an IMax 2000 and picked up a Magnum Delta Force "Export Radio". Loved it. I'm just like you I'm an extra class these days and don't even have a real HF rig, but I love these President/10m radios for some reason. I recently sold my Magnum Delta Force and now I'm wishing I didn't. It was in mint condiiton too. This video has me wanting one of these rigs as I always wanted one back in the day or an RCI 2950/2970. Keep these vids coming my dude!
Glad you made it to Hamcation I wish I could’ve met you. I’m one of the cochairmen so I miss a lot of the show. I always enjoy your videos now I want to get on 10meters. 73.
Thanks for the shout out Eric. Good to see you at hamcation....With my Orange HRC Shirt !!! Maybe look for you and jan on Dstar soon. I am tempted to get that DVMEGA Greg WA3GM Vice President 10-10 International
Hi Eric. I got this about a year ago to replace the Realistic HTX-10. Fantastic radio! I have it set up in my mobile connected to the cigarette lighter and a K40 mag mount on the roof of my 2008 Kia Sportage. I've made a great deal of contacts. I love the radio. Can't wait for 10 meter to open. Catch you down the log. 73's from Kc2ngh.
I've seen so many negative comments on here about it not being legal for use. OK first of type certification is only necessary on cb radios not Amateur radios. Second there are many of the big 4 that can also be modified to transmit on the 11 meter band. This is an affordable option for a young or less wealthy ham operator to get into long distance hf band contacts. Yes its obvious that it's marketers towards the cb market but that if totally on those guys that convert it for that to be held liable for. I for one still love my cb roots and will never depart from them. I will use my old uniden grant xl for the band but that doesn't mean I wouldn't own this radio to cheaply get into the 10 meter band. I've heard the recieve is great and that's hard to get in this price range. Think what you like but this has its place in the ham market
I like that it has the CTCSS built in. I can't wait to see how that antenna performs. It seems a little on the short side, to be a decent performer. I use a sirio performer 5000 tuned for 10 meters, which works awesome, but is too tall for most vehicles.
I help test the differences between a 102" SS whip and a Wilson 1000 thru mount on the top of a truck, the whip mounted to a tool box across the bed of the truck. The Whip was the clear winner showing two S units better transmit or receive from every direction I had located. Electrically shortened antennas have their place in a persons life but a quarter wave will always outperform an antenna that is electricity shortened! If you want the best possible outcome of your new radio, you have now been informed how to achieve it. Gd DX, JDubya 2DT214 South Carolina
Thank you for this review. For my mobile HAM use, the tiny frequency display (important information to me) and the large channel display (useless to me) are focusing on non-HAM users. I agree with others that Echo, PA, and Roger beep are not needed for my HAM use. Not my cup of tea, but I can see how others will like it. Again, thank you for sharing. 73 de N1DEL
I just installed this radio in my car two days ago. I have talked to some local hams and got some really good reports. I got reports of 10 over 9 even deep down in a hole lol. Great videos by the way makes me want to do some radio reviews myself lol. 73,s KB3YLT
I really like what this radio offers and I’ve been wanting to get a new 10m radio for a while. (Currently have a RadioShack HTX-10 that I’ve had for 20years). You asked why I WOULDNT like this radio and I can only think of two things. 1. The large 40 channel readout is too large and makes me think this is a CB first and ham second. 2. I wish the tuning knob was a standard round knob instead of looking like a CB channel selection knob. Seems like it would make tuning around the band a little clunky. That being said I’m pretty sure I’m still going to purchase this radio, the price is just too good to pass up.
The reason this radio looks like a CB is because of two reasons, #1 it's designed for mobile use (simple one hand use) and #2 it is easy to convert to 11 meter and that makes it a popular radio for truckers. (again mobile use)
My 2510 had auto squelch 35 years ago. Your Lincoln is just a 2510 with 12 meters and tone squelch. What I really miss is my Ranger 2970 DX from 2000. With one extra switch, it would go down to 22 MHz but you also had to open it up for 11 to do it. To avoid drilling a hole, I put a magnetic reed switch across the aluminum heatsink in the back. To go to 22 MHz, I shut it off, stuck the magnet to the edge flap of the top cover so it would overhang over the reed switch, turn it back on and you're there. The downside is it would always reset the memory channels and other settings but I used to like to listen to shortwave. The problem with this radio was it was sensitive to EMP spikes. My antenna was 35 feet away from a tree that was struck by lightening. My base antenna is fine but now I have a 100 watt, 28MHz always on beacon. I even pulled the transmit / receive transistors and the mic. Turn it on, full power beacon in an 8 pound boat anchor. Ranger in California said it blew the microprocessor. 😭 $295 plus labor and postage back then but now they don't even make that processor. HMMmm.
Wrong, wrong, wrong. :-) President is still partners with Uniden. Also not designed in the USA. President global headquarters are in France. Any President radio made in Vietnam is made in the Uniden factory. Any President radio made in China is made in the Qixiang plant. I do President's warranty work which is little to none. It's usually pretty safe to run the mic gain wide open on these. The AMC and ALC circuit attack times are rather fast so as long as the radio is stock and unmodified you won't have to worry about over modulating. Mike KC3OSD
Back in the day, I knew I guy who loved his President Grant export radio (silver face). We did SSB almost exclusively, and it was fun, and he said that radio didn't suffer from drift nearly as much as other export rigs ( I had a Galaxy for a while and that would drift even after being on for an hour, and Uniden HR2510 which was pretty good, but it just crapped out one day for no good reason). He and I eventually each got RCI Ranger 2950 which were pretty good (I had LCD problems in cold weather), but eventually we got licenses and went to Yaesu 747GXii...no drift with that, but too expensive to keep in a car. What are some good export rigs these days for 10m-11m? I only have a couple of 2m/440 rigs anymore, but I may get back into this at some point.
Respect for your love of radio in general, a lot would think *why when you have The Ic7300 etc, it's just a passion, I started in 77 with a Cobra 148gtl dx and a Turner Supersidekick, I'd love to own them today in my collection.... 73s
Excellent video. You answered a lot of questions about this "style" of radio. Your the first hamtuber I've seen cover these. The CB shoptubers completely avoid the ham question, but have no fear talking about the 100 watt "10 meter CBs" they sell. I'm of the opinion that the only "policing" of the airwaves are by arrogant authoritarian hams ( the exception not the rule, I believe most are good guys) and that federal regulators are to busy finding new ways to stifle the internet. Anyway, thanks again. Subscribed and looking forward to more.
That radio was totally made for CB use. The HR 2510 was a true ham radio, but could be modified for CB use by jumping the IC. It is in my opinion one of the best radios people use on CB. I have the version 3 of the Lincoln II and it even has channel 9 on it. No real ham radio would have an echo option either. You open up the CB band on the earlier ones by clipping a wire, this one you have to do it differently. They improved the receive and echo on this version which was it's main downfalls. I wish I had this one as it is a good radio, but I'm not spending any more money on this hobby as there are very few people on 10 and 11 meters.
I'm doing some homework for my first Ham/CB buy and Lincoln keeps popping up with very good reviews... My usage is some sort of communication if a Disaster hits...aka SHTF, I've already been thru a 7.1 Earthquake and know how important it is to be prepared and able to talk to the outside.
24 volts is used in trucks and most of the truckers have CB. Then there are some that are getting M35A2, 1960's army truck to go Mudding with. Also some have a big box on the back with antenna mounts that the army used as mobile command post. May be good for field day, I don't know. But they are also 24 volts. But there is enough market just in big trucks that are all 24 volts to make it worth having a radio that runs on 24 V.
Just picked one of these up. Made some 10 and 12m contacts. Like it alot. Presedent needs to make one thats 80-10m, in that form factor. I would buy two. Reminds me of the PRC radios.
Old trucks and some heavy equipment has 24 v the green looks good so does the blue. I have been looking at the rci 2950 and 2970n2 which don't have the tone board for repeaters after watching this wonderful review I'm gonna get one of these Lincoln's
honestly 10 meter repeaters are a waste of time. The Vfo/channel selector is not up to par with tuning around. IF you have to go this way look at the anytone similars....
Just "found" this video. Skeptical for a long time, thought it was a disguised "high" power CB for truckers, which I suppose it is in a way. Couldn't figure out why the "channel" number and a frequency were displayed. With your through explanation it makes sense. This will be a future addition to my collection. Good job! Thanks and 73s
I like this radio, but its under power, i know feed line antenna is your station importance but i would still run at least 300 watts behind it, now that being said my use would be for a base station use & mobile use for me would be strictly am side of 10 meters talking to a friend locally. I could do with out the channel numbers but its okay. Nice radio with lots of options & i may purchase, thanks for the info & video. Kb9wii.
These are mostly bought by cbers and a simple solder pad jump and it covers 26 to 29 mhz... The use exports to get around laws.. The Lincoln can cover 10 11 12 mtrs. Google frequency conversion..most ppl just pay the shop or a tech to do it
@@calebestill7535 yes - that and complete 10 11 12 As a general ham ( but not a radio police lol ) I enjoy it ALL ..sometimes bands open and only action is ft8 on 28.074 -; meanwhile ,the waterfall for 11 meters lit up like a Christmas tree !! When on 38 lab and even 27.555 freeband , people having a fun ,( ssb only for me ) but dx around the country and Canada , south America ,the islands , and Germany and Belgium..early morning !! Meanwhile hams on 10 just wimping out with into their beacons ,wspr etc ...lol For gods sake -- grab the mic or Morse key - throw in couple hundred watts ...if have ..and enjoy. R A D I O !! My 2 cents - 73 N3AFA
very nice radio , I am planning on upgrading my mobile rig , I am now using a HR2510 old school lol for my 10 and 11 insted of having 2 radios , I have this radio for 20 years in fact I purchase 2 one for base and one for mobile Idid upgrade my base to the IC706 MK2G, if I could get a new face for the 2510 that would be great if not I am planning 2 new upgrade the Lincoln 11+ and the IC7300
Pretty good review on this radio. I've been thinking of buying this one with the v3, Or the Stryker sr-955hpc. A good thing you mentioned, about the board platform used on the Lincoln II, is that it supports the conversion to 11meter by way of a 10k resistor. So does the Stryker. Of course this is all considered a mod. I currently own an older Dirland/Ranger Superstar 3900G, on which I talk on 40 ch Cb, SSB and 10meter band. But it has its power limits and I am looking for something with a bit more punch. I like the power, TX and Rx abilities of the Stryker, but I do like the features on the President Lincoln II v3. On another note, the 12v to 24v conversion is not a promising one. I'm pretty sure by now you've already covered this. Perhaps in Europe you may have that attempt, but as it stands, there are too many variables in the idea. Wiring ga changes and components. 73s.
I have a Stryker 955HP, similar idea, and have made contacts in the Dominican Republic and as far south as the Panama Canal Zone. When I took the test I only expected to become a TECH, well at 71 year old I passed the General also. That's why I already had bought a 10 meter radio and I'm glad I did.
The CB-like features are a bit off putting. The squelch feature is interesting. Too bad the "channel" display doesn't do something more useful like display a memory channel.
It was a toss up for me for a while to get the Lincoln II+ or the Stryker SR 955Hp, the IC-7300 and Yaesu FT-991A are currently out of my price range but that will change later this coming summer, when the Stryker could come off the desk and into the mobile. 73's KD9OAM
I've read Big semi-trucks may go to 48 volts because there are so many electric systems and they want more systems such as a/c compressors, steering, and engine fans because the fewer belt-driven accessories the potential for better fuel economy
Someone gave me one of these that was damaged. With minimal effort, I repaired it. It is interesting. I leave it on with a homemade dipole. But I rarely hear anything. I do not hear much since the bands are closed tighter than the iron curtain was closed in the 1980s. There is an ancient Cobra 148GTL that has been modified for 10 meters and still able to use CB in my vehicle that I installed there in 1996. Both CB and 10 meters are very, very, dead. I did not have very good foresight back in 1996. I permanently installed the radio in my new vehicle back in 1996. I cut a rectangular hole in the dashboard to install the modified Cobra 148GTL. Back between 1996 to 2000, the radio was great! with just the four watts AM and the 12 watts SSB, I was able to talk internationally on CB and 10 meters. But the conditions have been very poor after 2000. The radio still works great. The standing wave ratio on the old Wilson Silverload antenna is still great also. But it is rare to hear anybody on the CB and 10 meters. I can not remove the old radio from my vehicle because it will leave a rectangular hole on my dashboard and a microphone plug on the dashboard as well, as well as the hook for the microphone. Dashboard parts for a vehicle made in 1996 are getting hard to find, so I just leave the old radio in it. Maybe someday, I the conditions will become as beautiful as they were back in the late 1990s. It just does not look like they will. At least the install still looks great after all these decades. Whenever I am driving, I put it on AM channel 19 or 10 meter 28.400. I rarely hear anything. These are bleak times to be in any sort of radio hobby.
Unfortunately the base antenna that goes with this radio is not available in the states, it covers from 22 megs through 10 meters with low swr. If purchased together the warranty would be greatly increased.. DESCRIPTION New President Himalaya WB (Wide Band) high quality fibre-glass base antenna designed specifically to have a very wide bandwidth to cover CB plus 10m & 12m bands. The antenna is approximately 18ft long, claims a bandwidth of 8MHz (800 channels) and will handle a maximum power of 2000W. This high performance base antenna, uses a combination of top quality fibreglass and graphite to ensure durability. SPECIAL FEATURES * Type: 1/2 Wave Length * Impedance: 50 Ohms * Frequency: 22 - 30 MHz * Polarization: Vertical * SWR: 1.15:1 (at band centre) * Gain: +8 bBi * Max. Power: 2000 Watt P.E.P * Band Width: 8000 kHz for swr below 2:1 * Weight: 2kg * Length: 5270mm
For some of us who are out here and who like watching your channel and are still in the learning mode about the various radios and their capabilities could you please give us a breakdown of what the FM switches are for on these type of radios thanks
Two modes of operation. You are already familiar with this but don’t remember that you are. Your classic car radio is an AM/FM receiver. AM works by modulating (varying) the amplitude of the signal or carrier transmitted according to the information being sent, while the frequency remains constant. This differs from FM technology in which information (sound) is encoded by varying the frequency of the wave and the amplitude is kept constant. So the FM switch on the radio would enable the radio to both listen to and transmit in the FM mode. FM mode would quieter and you would either be “in there” or you wouldn’t. AM would linger on into the fringe coverage areas.
Okay .... I can't speak for the USA, but here in Australia, European and Japanese big trucks have ALWAYS been 24 Volt, which, honestly, is a pain in the arse! Since more and more of the heavy truck manufacturers are "amalgamating" (read, buying smaller concerns out), in order to get the most of economies of scale they are pushing for one standardised voltage ........ As yet, these European owned manufacturers haven't claimed market share out here in the bush, but many if not all the good asphalt highway runners are already going that way, as they are relatively cheaper in many ways. Added to that, companies such as Penta Volvo , Daimler Benz (who own Freightliner and Western Star) and have been gaining more and more of the market share with cheap, largely no frills, one size fits all (with a few odd "comforts" to make drivers THINK they are a good thing) cookie cutter productions that are loved by the big freight companies have greater and greater influence on what the industry does in its entirety. AGAIN, one way of keeping costs down for the like of Daimler and Volvo is to have commonality in all things, including voltages. Since on a WORLD scale, they have a huge market share they will eventually hold sway everywhere. It's CLAIMED that by going to 24VDC they can use thinner wire (and they do) because (using Ohm's Law) if you increase the Voltage, you REDUCE the current for the same load. In REAL life, on our rough, dirt roads in the Outback, any gains they think they gain from reducing the wire size (which might only equate to a few cents per unit, but over many millions of units reduces costs of production) is negated by loss of reliability. On my particular job, we just don't bother with European trucks because they just are not robust enough! They are fabulous highway trucks and even better for manoeuvring in cities, but out here they are just, honestly, crap! SOME will disagree, but our experience in my world has borne that out in practice What happens in the big truck industry has a trickle down effect to the motor car and general motor trades, so, to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised at all with the claim on President's web site.
It may mount up and work fine unless it is going into the cig lighter. Do you know why that may not work so well? Hint "Current"... Hint "Fuse"... Hint "No Working"
Came in late but thank you for this review. Have been looking for a good 10M rig to compliment my dual band 2M/70CM rig in the car and this looks promising. I sometimes travel 3000 miles on occasion and would be nice if there was at least receive only for 11M (ch 17/California or ch 19/elsewhere) for CB reported road conditions.
The conversion to 11M is basically soldering in a resistor and making a configuration change via the menu. It's out there, you just have to look for it.
For beginners I can see the angle... For me used the FT857D with separation kit and ATAS A120 Screwdriver for 10 years. A shack in a truck...Works just fine for me.. However on a budget I think the Sirio high end mobile antennas are the best bang for the buck..73s HS0ZOU
im thinking of getting this radio for ten meters wanting to use it for a base station at the house i live in hawaii what kind of antenna set ups do you recommend and were can i buy it wanted this kind of radio because i have a technician licences and can only do so much on 10 meters
One problem that overlooked by manufacturers of these radios is non existent noise blanking on SSB, which is essential on today's RFI saturated bands! Dare I even raise the question of spurious emissions, etc?
If you're a retired, disabled Vietnam vet you just cannot go out any buy a nice, new President Lincoln II+. The best you can do is find yer old J.C. Penney's CB radio and modify it to go into the 10 meter band. That's what I'll have to do next month when I get my Technician license. I have taken two practice tests and scored 100 on both.
