President Harrison 2 CB Radio

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In this video we take a look at the new President Harrison 2 CB radio. We test its power output in standard spec and explore the different modifications to see how far this little radio can be pushed. All in the name of science and general interest. Its a decent radio but the menu system leaves a lot to be desired. Please President, just add a few more buttons to the radio and keep it simple and user friendly.
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You will have legal obligations in your region with regards to radio transmissions, licensing and power outputs. Expanding a radio may increase its power or frequency range outside of what is legally allowed with or without a license. If you choose to modify your radio then it is done at your own risk. Remember, ignorance is no plea so stay on the right side of the law and double check before proceeding.
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@jackdrizzleshizzle4389 10 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks a bunch!!

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Your welcome, thanks for watching and for commenting. All the best

@ahmedaltayar1564 8 месяцев назад

Great video,can you post the original value for each of the service menu parts,I didn’t see this video before and I messed up these values,😔

@roberthoffman4713 10 месяцев назад

Where have you been. Glad you are back and making videos.

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Robert, just been so very busy. I will be posting more frequently again. Life sometimes gets in the way. All the best and thanks for commenting

@roberthoffman4713 9 месяцев назад

I definitely look forward to seeing more of your videos.

@alcampbell 10 месяцев назад

Just found ya. Did not realize the Brits were still into CB`s too. I have always had a bunch of CB radios since I was 10 years old. Thats over 50 years ago. Even after I became a licensed Ham, I still kept messing with the ten meter band.

@NLKMediaGroup 9 месяцев назад

Yes me too. There is a certain charm to the 10 meter band which just stays with you. CB is still alive and kicking in the UK but not a popular as in the 90's. All the best and thanks for commenting, 73 MJ7NLK

@alcampbell 9 месяцев назад

@@NLKMediaGroup 73`s Catch you on the bands someday. LOL. KD6CFE was here.

@rpcomms1 7 месяцев назад

Us Brits Def into CB radio These new CB offer ctcss and DCS sub tones for quieter channels,and for parrot repeaters,VoIP gateways uses Also split ctcss/DCS for semi duplex uses Plus has 10m repeater access for Amateur radio uses. FM+ctcss on CB is a game changer when using it mobile to base and randy 3 ctcss handie talkie.

@alcampbell 7 месяцев назад

@@rpcomms1 Thanks man. All those features sound exciting. I think I may get a unit this Christmas.

@PrestonJSY 10 месяцев назад

Good Video !!

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Preston, very kind of you. All the best and thanks for watching

@KarlHobson 4 месяца назад

Hi Ive just pushed the button to purchase one of these superb President Radios, If the high power mod has been done is it possible to run the radio or set the radio up to run a max of 10w output, i tend to chat a lot and would be concerned about the radio running too hot and eventually killing the output transistor or other component damage....cut my teeth on CB radio back in the late 70s early 80s and still frequent the bands, I am also quite excited to be able to work our new 10m FM repeater in West Yorkshire once the mod has been done. Thanks for your very interesting and educational RU-vid Channel ......The Radio will sit nicely along side my President George 2 but be used for mainly mobile work due to its nice size and form factor...Thank You

@klartajanssen4368 7 месяцев назад

Van you please do a review on the president Georg II ? Would be nice if you could show the vfo mode

@NLKMediaGroup 6 месяцев назад

George 2 video has been posted, hope you enjoy, Happy new year and all the best for 2024

@karlosfandango1000 10 месяцев назад

just taken delivery of my president 3 and was confused as to its operation. after seeing you vids i no wknow my radio came ( in export mode) is this normal ? or has it been previously (lovingly touched =) amazing content i am most gratefull for no-nonesense advice. i live in the CT6 area

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Hi Karlos, all President radios come in standard mode from factory. If you buy them from specialists like Knights Electrocom or Moonraker then you can tick an option on some models to get them to perform the modification for you. If you bought your radio second hand then its most certainly been lovingly touched by the previous owner. Glad you find the content helpful and informative. All the very best and thanks for watching

@tpms-serviceeu7071 5 месяцев назад

Hello there, thanks for the great video. Just want to clarify. Does enough just cut white wire for the higher power (without extending frequencies)? Thank You.

@NLKMediaGroup 5 месяцев назад

You need to do both. You can move the jumper without cutting the wire and have expanded frequencies without the power but not the other way around. If you cut the wire and move the jumper back to standard frequencies it disables the high power mode. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. MJ7NLK

@tpms-serviceeu7071 5 месяцев назад

Mant Thanks@@NLKMediaGroup

@KarlHobson 22 дня назад

Can FM tx audio be adjusted in service menu please

@soldierloz 8 месяцев назад

Hi mate, great video as always! Can I just ask … if I wish to run an amp on the expanded bands is it a case of just simply moving the jumper for the frequencies? Maybe power setting 2 in factory mode set st 5-6w for the amp? Thoughts my friend? Laurie

@rpcomms1 7 месяцев назад

Factory 4w

@MrOnion2001 9 месяцев назад

I'm just a beginner in this field and I look around trying to learn littel by little about cb radio. I enjoy your videos very much and the "special informations" about getting the most power are very interesting to have, but as a newbie I miss something in your reviews: of course I can browse to the web site of the manufacturer and have a look at the specs und functions but I think it would be nice to have this informations in one place with the review - i. e.: naming the functions of each radio device and informations about the "importance" (usefulness) and if it really works (for instance the various noise filters). - Or as a not english speaker I might have skipped something ... :)

@NLKMediaGroup 9 месяцев назад

Hi Mr Onion, thank you for your comment and feedback. I am sorry if each feature was not covered in detail. Lots of the features are common with other radios so I dont always cover all features. Here is a quick list of some of the terms which might be helpful to you: ASC = Automatic Squelch Control (President feature) great feature and works really well. S-Meter = Single Strength Meter displays signal strength. VOX = Hands free mode where your voice will activate transmit (i dont use this, limited use in noisy env) ANL filter = Automatic Noise Limiter (works well but if your trying to pickup weak signals turn this off) NB = Noise Blanker, cuts out some background noise. (works well but same re weak signals) High Cut Filter = Removes frequencies outside of the frequency range of the radio Noise Gate = Anti-interference filter CTCSS/DCS = tones and codes that isolate transmissions on the same frequency. If both radios are set with the same code you can hear and speak, otherwise you wont be able to communicate. I hope this helps and i hope you enjoy your radio and the hobby. All the best and thanks for watching

@mariussny 9 месяцев назад

Hi, will you do a review on George 2 when it comes out?

@NLKMediaGroup 9 месяцев назад

Yes for sure, am waiting for it to finally land, all the best and thanks for watching

@stepansimecek2542 9 месяцев назад

Hello, just want to ask do I need to cut the white loop wire to get larger frequency range? Thanks

@NLKMediaGroup 9 месяцев назад

Hi there, the jumper switches the radio into expanded mode but you need to cut the wire to unlock the increased power functionality. You can always move the jumper back (even after you cut the wire) to its original position to revert the radio back to standard. All the best and thanks for watching

@withoutpassport 10 месяцев назад

I love your videos and I will only buy the new SSB rig if your favorable towards it.

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the lovely feedback, very much appreciated. The George 2 is due to land mid Sept but President are always unpredictable on availability dates. Lots of people eagerly waiting on it turning up. Will do my best to get one as soon as they are available to see what it can do. All the best and thanks for watching

@Mr_Meowingtons 10 месяцев назад

would be nice to see the putput stage on it..

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Hi, on the board Q110 is the RF Amp, Q121 is the Drive Amp and Q120 is the Power Amp, that goes through a low pass filter and then out to antenna. All of these are located just next to and behind the antenna socket. Will cover more of the board in future videos so viewers can pause and peek at locations of interest. Thanks for commenting, all the best

@mickwolf1077 10 месяцев назад

thats a pretty strong output for a lil guy. When its in operation mode are you able to set which power level you're using or does is it adding them all?

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Hi Mick, unfortunately the Harrison 2 does not have an RF Power adjustment dial to allow you to change the output. You would have to perform the kungfu moves to get into the services menu to adjust. The Walker 2 or Richard would be needed if you want a dedicated RF Power dial. They are essentially the same radio (share the same pcb) but the Walker is CB out the box and the Richard is HAM 10 meter out the box. Both can be modified to cover the exact same freqencies. That would allow you to adjust the power output on the fly while using the radio. All the best and thanks for watching.

@JacquesBaes 10 месяцев назад

In my Harrisson 2 which is only jumper modified, I have a power setting in the normal menu where I can choose between the 4 watts original and full (5 watts for me), I guess in full modified you will be able to choose between power configurations. @@NLKMediaGroup

@christophersmith1155 10 месяцев назад

NICE. WHAT WAS THE MODULATED PEP ON AM MODE ?

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Hi Christopher, I have just tested it and its 17W on AM with a constant tone. About 6.5W carrier only. I forgot to test this in the video. All the best and thanks for watching

@algirdasmickevicius6406 9 месяцев назад

Hello sir If I open this station on CB frequencies, will I be able to work on the CB PL network? And how to switch 5/0 khz?

@NLKMediaGroup 9 месяцев назад

Yes you can use the radio on PL frequencies when expanded. To switch 5/0 khz you just hold down the F button for a few seconds. Long press F and you will see t.0 on the screen. Long press it again and it will say t.5. PL channel 1 is 26.960 so on the Harrison: 1. you push the F key twice to switch between band blocks and use the rotary dial to change to band block A and then press F again to accept. 2. Push and hold F until you see t.0 appear. If it says t.5 then repeat until you see t.0 3. Check the bottom of the screen and it says 26.96000Mhz if you are on Channel 1. This will then cover the Polish 40 and allow you to switch to other bands as well. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and commenting. All the best

@Buy-n-large 10 месяцев назад

I'm not really familiar with the differences, would this radio work well/be legal in the US? Is it any different than ours?

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Hi, this radio is an EU model and is not type approved in the US. President have specific models for the US which usually end with FCC in the name. The US regulator, the FCC, place restrictions on the US models and insist that wide banding and power adjustments are removed. I do not have access to any FCC models so am not able to test them but this is what other viewers have reported. Ordering an EU model for delivery to the US would most certainly not be legal to use (in the US) as its not been approved by the FCC. I have had US viewers advise that they have successfully had EU models delivered but you would be breaking the law doing this so I must discourage you from doing this. All the best and thanks for watching

@Buy-n-large 10 месяцев назад

@@NLKMediaGroup thanks!

@Buy-n-large 10 месяцев назад

@@NLKMediaGroup Hi, back again. is that loop of wire in the FCC model? :)

@johncrawford6640 10 месяцев назад

Do these power increases make such a difference, is the antenna and swr not the most important factors??

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Hi John, yes pumping signal into a poorly tuned antenna will greatly affect the operation of the radio and could also damage it if the SWR is high (reflecting signal back into the radio) . As with anything HF the size and location of the antenna makes a big difference. The old CB antenna adage "height is might" should be observed. 4W is actually a decent amount of power. 8W wont get you double the range but will get out further than 4W using the same setup. A decent 5/8 wave base station antenna with ground plane mounted correctly at height would be far more beneficial than using a small, low mounted, poorly tuned antenna reflecting back loads of the signal. So the answer to your question is yes, the antenna is a vital part of any radio and should be tuned properly. When conditions are right and the skip rolls in (DX) you can speak with people over 1 thousand kilometers away with a good setup using 4W. All the best and thanks for watching.

@christophersmith1155 10 месяцев назад

i wanted to let you know that KNIGHTS CB is closing their store. Sad times ahead.

@NLKMediaGroup 10 месяцев назад

Hi Christopher, yes Knights are switching to a web store strategy and the physical store will be by appointment only. My understanding is that nothing changes if ordering via website but the store wont be open to the public six days a week as before.

@christophersmith1155 10 месяцев назад

@sujitdutta9831 5 месяцев назад

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@Blackadder1320 7 месяцев назад

Is it designed to operate on full power or is it likely to cause damage over time? I’ve got one of these sets and not sure if I should crank it up

@rpcomms1 7 месяцев назад

Yes no issues on RF output it's designed that way 👍

@NLKMediaGroup 6 месяцев назад

The expansion modes are by design and the radio is calibrated for it. You get additional options in the factory services menu for high power adjustments. Happy new year and all the best for 2024

@koteswarikondeti3873 5 месяцев назад

😊no😊@@rpcomms1r😅

@bartoszri 8 месяцев назад

no RF Gain which is more efficient with tune of recieving signals than ASC . (IMO)

@duaneshuster6366 5 месяцев назад

Can't get ond on Amazon USA All there is FCC copy locked up junk radios out dont want see things your country won't make avalible here . When one these videos are made titles should say Harrison UK Version so people out of your region don't watch it cause we can't get your radio. anyways How is that even possible anyhow We want then albecht SSB AM FM helds and no one over there will make avalible. Title your videos (UK version) in the description thank you. Informative for UK radii owners only .

@NLKMediaGroup 5 месяцев назад

I have quite a few viewers from your region who purchase them from other suppliers and have them shipped into the USA/CAN. It's the FCC who put the restrictions in place and insist on a different version for US/CA. The EU model covered in the video is not just for the UK it is sold in the whole of Europe, India, Russia, etc. The 10 meter band radios don't seem to get the same attention from the FCC and are more often than not identical between regions. The Lincoln 2 plus even has EU and US flags on the front of the box and can be expanded to cover the 11 meter band. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. MJ7NLK

@m.wiesner4747 9 месяцев назад

@NLKMediaGroup Hi there! Great video! I own a modified Harrison II (with switch mode module built in for extended mode). Now I turned it into a WOLF, too One question: What are your measurements for A2 & AL in the service menu ?? 55 & 73 13HN3471

@NLKMediaGroup 9 месяцев назад

Hi, here are the settings of my Wolf: PL = 6D P2 = 7C P3 = A0 A2 = 4A AL = 3B F2 = 4C R1 = 67 Hope your enjoying the Harrison 2, nice radio, just waiting on the George 2 coming out, delayed as always with President. Hoping it will land in October now. All the best and thanks for watching 73's MJ7NLK

@m.wiesner4747 8 месяцев назад

@NLKMediaGroup Thank you very much !!! 👍 55 & 73 13HN3471

@m.wiesner4747 8 месяцев назад

@@NLKMediaGroup But maybe the standard values would be helpful, too. Have you noted them, too?