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@brassbelt 7 сағат бұрын

I actually have one new one! In the box.. can’t find anyone with a new one out there I might be the only one

@cretan911 7 күн бұрын

Good points. I don’t understand either.

@thestatenislander4755 22 күн бұрын

I could understand why you are saying it should have these better features. But these radios have specs. You knew no air band before buying. I would call most of these complaints nitpicking. The bail should be stronger

@KB2CWN Ай бұрын

I think any old crystals will work. Check on ebay. There used to be a guy who sold new (old stock) crystals for these type of CB radios. They are probably still out there.

@brianpatrickofficial Ай бұрын

I just got one of these same ones, but I was wondering how you find out which channel is which. The channels on this are lettered A-F meanwhile my base station like all other CBs I’ve used are numbered channels. I’ve tested each one but it still seems hard to get a channel where I can transmit and receive on both radios to one another. Any advice?

@brianpatrickofficial Ай бұрын

@@ffighter1491 thanks! I might have more questions but I’ll check later to see what I can find when I open it up. Thanks again

@KB2CWN Ай бұрын

Looks like you got your question answered. Thanks ffight1491

@brianpatrickofficial Ай бұрын

@@KB2CWN the only other thing I’m wondering is, can I get brand new CB channel crystals or do they have to be specific to this Realistic TRC-208

@RenoLaringo Ай бұрын

When I listen to Chinese ”music”, that’s when I realize how far appart from one another some cultures can be.

@RenoLaringo Ай бұрын

There’s a certain appeal and a more organic feel to the Grundig with all its rotary buttons. It must be more fun to fiddle with compared to the more sophisticated Sony and its push buttons.

@juanpaulr Ай бұрын

@ 3:20I think you meant to say USB PORT instead of Bluetooth on the bottom left. But I agree about the Air band and rubber protectors. Good feedback. Guess the S-2000 is now the Tecsun flagship. I have the h501 in which folks say there really isn't a difference. Not sure what was added to the X model. Can you fill us in on that? Amazon only sells the H501. Thank for the info.

@KB2CWN Ай бұрын

As far as I know the 501 was the first production of this receiver in Asia. The 501x was available soon after in the US markets. Now both are still available with the 501x being the newest model with the latest software.

@georgio48101 Ай бұрын

Odd question, but I need one for a constant low-power carrier. How long would the batteries last under such a condition? Any ideas?

@user-wc6ri2tr5q 2 ай бұрын

How can I re-finish the metal outer case like this?

@KB2CWN 2 ай бұрын

Trial and error. Good luck

@user-dy2kr9xg2d 2 ай бұрын

Hi, friend. Do you know how the ICOM IC-211E opens the frequency? Mine only goes from 144 to 146Mhz and I want to have more open bands. And what about placing a subtone module for repeaters? Thanks for everything 73 from EA2BDR

@KB2CWN 2 ай бұрын

No, sorry

@user-wc6ri2tr5q 2 ай бұрын

How do I change the caps?

@KB2CWN 2 ай бұрын

Very carefully. I don't give lessons, nor do I make "how to" videos. I suggest you do more research and get completely confident working on electronics before attempting to work on them.

@user-wc6ri2tr5q 2 ай бұрын

@@KB2CWN True. Good answer.

@TheFilm2011 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate your comments and totally agree with everything you mentioned.

@filthylucreonyoutube 3 ай бұрын

Great reminder that cracking and hacking is sometimes needed to get these imports to perform properly. Just picked up an MX-K2 autokeyer and it worked great, after: * I reinstalled the misaligned speed control * Soldered the unattached ground connection to the vacant speed control terminal * Resoldered the battery holder terminal connections * re-soldered the key jack to align with its back panel access hole The vendor did give me a 25% refund when I sent my repair photos, so I've got that going for me... That build quality, ugh. If it wasn't done by the pick-and-place, it probably needs rework.

@neilb505 3 ай бұрын

I have come across a set of 4 n Marketplace, but I’m curious what it uses for batteries. If they are rechargeable I would imagine the batteries are no good anymore. I’m holing it takes AA’s or something. Thanks.

@KB2CWN 3 ай бұрын

Double AA stamdard alkaline. If you want rechargeable batteries I would suggest a separate AA charging dock. I would think the proper wall wart for this would be hard to find now.

@shep6123 3 ай бұрын

Awesome

@KN4YEM 4 ай бұрын

Great Video Frank.

@KB2CWN 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@MAGNETAR-187 4 ай бұрын

I totally agree with your dislike points on the Tecsun 501x. You are cheaper off if you choose for the Tecsun PL-990X

@thomashardy9994 4 ай бұрын

I have the same radio. The microphone does work on mine. I use it with 13.8 volts for a little more punch. Made several rather contacts long distance POTA contacts, from TN to CT, NY,and yesterday Oregon and Washington St. on 40 meters at night. Interesting because I really operate as a portable in my backyard. So it’s two portables communicating long distance. One though, it’s kind of frustrating not being heard by a loud DX station. By the second skip the 5-10 watt signal has probably completely dissipated.

@lindamorgan2678 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. How much of a benefit is your external antenna on this radio? Can you pick up stations that are unheard with out it ? Thanks again.

@KB2CWN 4 ай бұрын

The station you're hearing is a fairly strong station. The external antenna will receive stations that the internal telescoping antenna will have difficulty hearing.

@KB2CWN 4 ай бұрын

Always better with external antenna

@usuariodesconocido8573 4 ай бұрын

you are absolutely right, sir. greetings from argentina.

@Centar1964 5 ай бұрын

I have it now, works perfect for digital modes and CW but the TX voice quality suffers on SSB from distortion. Audio from speaker is good. I use it for FT8 and JS8CALL and have made hundreds of contacts up to 7000 kms away with nothing more than a random wire and tuner. Backlight off option doesn't work (backlight always on) and there is no charge or battery level indicators and the included mic is garbage. Battery life is long (big battery). You can select 160 and 6 meters but they don't work. There is 9 working bands not 8. Power is best on 40 and 20 meters (10 watts) and it doesn't get warm. It does get warm on frequencies higher than 14 mhz and power output drops significantly.

@samradioman3843 4 ай бұрын

Centar1964, same experience here, fun little CW rig and have worked around the world with it on CW and a dipole. The rotary encoder is flaky and I don't dare try to adjust anything mid QSO as it would alter anything randomly. One wrong move and mid QSO it might switch to VFO A instead of B while trying to change bandwidth etc. Once I've started into a a CW QSO I adjust and touch nothing LOL. A rig like this is not for the inexperienced Op as it would be a poor intro to QRP and Ham radio in general. But as a modern and economical replacement for the HW-8 and other rigs I had as a youth it's good enough. My record with it for distance was 7,500 miles and on 10 meters. On 10m it only produces about 1.75 watts. Good toy for experienced Ops and a fun challenge.

@Homer19521 5 ай бұрын

One of the few 800-vs-750 vids out there. Seems like there'd be many out there.👍

@Waynethepainsmurf 5 ай бұрын

I have just been gifted one of these from a friend. It belonged to his dad back in the day. I saw him using it back in the seventies. How do you turn volume up/down? Cheers.

@KB2CWN 5 ай бұрын

Your kidding right? The manual for this transceiver is readily available all over the internet ! It's called the AF Gain. Download the manual and you will find it and a whole lot of other stuff!

@Waynethepainsmurf 5 ай бұрын

@@KB2CWN thank you.

@Homer19521 5 ай бұрын

Frank - did you do anything to it to fix the Drift so many complain about with the 160?

@KB2CWN 5 ай бұрын

Never drifted. Guess I was lucky

@lonnieclemens8028 6 ай бұрын

I bought this radio a few days ago. I am really disappointed and I'm sending it back to the dealer in California. I cannot figure out the higher technology. I have consulted the instruction manual several times for programming the frequency into memory. I still can't catch on to it. I am sure it is a good radio. But I don't think a receiver should be so hard to learn to use. The receiving capability is not much better than my old Sangean 818 CS.

@bubuino 6 ай бұрын

DAB+ ?

@KB2CWN 6 ай бұрын

DAB? What does that mean? What is your comment?

@lonnieclemens8028 6 ай бұрын

Undoubtedly there are corporations that have gone under, because they didn't listen to customer feedback.

@Centar1964 6 ай бұрын

Can this be used as a general coverage receiver outside of the ham bands?

@KB2CWN 6 ай бұрын

Yes but with poor results. There are many betters receivers at the same price range that would better serve as a general coverage receiver.

@Centar1964 6 ай бұрын

@@KB2CWN Poor as in sensitivity or in ergonomics of use?

@KB2CWN 6 ай бұрын

Sensitivity, stability, selectivity etc. Buy a tecsun, this does well for hamming only

@Centar1964 6 ай бұрын

@@KB2CWN Thanks for the info, only interested in HAM but would be nice to tune other freqs. Just ordered one...

@MakeDoAndMend1 6 ай бұрын

Hi. There is a vid on my channel how to fix microphone problems and how to rewire microphone. Cheers from old George

@normanbloom 6 ай бұрын

Im having trouble dating stations from the memory and adding stations

@normanbloom 6 ай бұрын

@@KB2CWN what I'm trying to say is I have this radio DX 398 delivery is full so I'm trying to do and added stations I forget the sequence sometimes I want to add another station but it says memory foam so how do I delete the memory foam where do I press it doesn't play the radio well I need to know how to delete what do I do

@phantomsurvivor6169 7 ай бұрын

I have that same power supply. I bought it many many years ago to power a new Kenwood TS2000. The power supply never gave any problems other than having a noisy fan.

@KB2CWN 7 ай бұрын

Consider yourself one of the lucky few.

@N4GW 7 ай бұрын

Fine business getting the mic to work

@N4GW 7 ай бұрын

Audio is not bad

@HamradioAndPoetry 7 ай бұрын

I have got the same transceiver. It works pretty well. But I have problems using SSB. The sended audio is very bad even with the internal micropgone. 0:07 Which Settings do you use?

@KB2CWN 7 ай бұрын

tx drive 4 pa bias min 25 pa bias max 250 iq phase 90

@flyannmunkee2086 7 ай бұрын

I have one. I can barely hear anyone on it. Do people still use C.B’s?

@ruchem71 8 ай бұрын

All valid points!

@mrmichaeltscott 8 ай бұрын

💯 I'm holding off for airband. And SD recording. So stupid my fav company though. But compared to the Eton elite executive this one is 50 times better at the same price. The elite is such trash.

@Bootyhunter1971 8 ай бұрын

I got one, I love it. I made a random wire with speaker wire and had it on a telescopic pole about 20 feet up, in the Southwest Virginia hills with mountains all around and I made contacts into North Carolina and South Carolina and heard stations clearly in New York and Canada and even Italy. Just a brilliant little radio.

@electriceyeslide5959 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, you bring up some good points. It's illogical on the button covers and the lack of an aircraft band.

@KB2CWN 9 ай бұрын

@joseGonzalez-sz4yr 9 ай бұрын

Can it work on cb27 11m band? thank you

@NsndoBrasil 9 ай бұрын

Does anyone know what the consumption of the GRUNDIG SATELLIT 500 International radio is in Amperes? I need to buy a source for it. I know the voltage between 9v and 12v but the current I don't know. I appreciate any help.

@dutchbachelor 4 ай бұрын

Hi, according to the manual, the intended powersupply for the Satellit 500 is the NR-90, which is rated at 9V / 500 mA.

@finderskeepers5343 9 ай бұрын

Had the Sangean version.

@jpb5385 11 ай бұрын

Nice setup.

@bennettj99 11 ай бұрын

Excellent comments. Totally agree about the lack of Air Band and all the other dislikes you shared. Have subscribed. Good luck and many thanks for posting.

@petermarshall5363 11 ай бұрын

Nice demonstration of what this radio can do. I've still got mine which cost £350 in 1979. Everything still works apart from the VHF/FM section.

@CT-ek3gv 11 ай бұрын

Should i get a Radio Dx-440 or a Dx-390 ?

@j7ndominica051 11 ай бұрын

Not just air band. Why not coverage Uo to 400 MHz? There are portable radios in FM there. Somewhere in the world we still have TV channels. And between 30 and 60? How is its sensitivity on Medium and Long Wave compared to vintage radios?

@KB2CWN 11 ай бұрын

AM sensitivity is very good. In my location I receive no Long Wave signals

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