President Walker III FCC AM/FM 40 Channel CB Radio. FM mode comes to one of Presidents best radios!

[@josephr2766]

I haven’t had a cb in 25 years. About a month ago for some reason my interest got peaked and I’ve been watching lots of videos about what’s new in radios. I was a cobra 29 user but I’m really liking the president radios. Thinking about picking up a president bill and putting it in my work truck.

[@jontalbert6741]

I have both the Bill and Bill II, the each have gotten good reports.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Yeah, I heard that President Bill is a smooth talker. Better watch the wife. Makes me wonder if they'll release a President Joe: Forgets every setting and channel on the radio :)

[@grigorirasputin5020]

...or a President Trump. It promises to give you nationwide CWP reciprocity but gives you a bumpstock ban, instead. 😳

[@richardbaker_0086]

Im holding out for the President Trump. 👍

[@annstutzman2524]

I think GOD Jesus has been reminding about the 1970's n the 80's CB RADIOS life... this time is for GRID DOWN COMING SOON ☹️🙏

[@SevenFortyOne]

I feel like the bus needs a SSB radio so I'd put the walker in the Beetle...but it would be a great addition to any car or base station. Thanks for taking the time to show this to us!

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for the support- you all have good points on where to put it.

[@ricfly52]

I just bought the Walker III and it will be in my F 250. First CB radio owned.

[@FarpointFarms]

Great pick!

[@wsbill14224]

I haven't used a CB since I bought a home PC in 1994 but I used to fix them and rewire mics for people because there was no standard wiring pattern from brand to brand. FM sounds great but has less range than AM or SSB because it doesn't hug the ground. I'm happy to learn FM finally made its way to CB radios. Should have happened long ago. We used to convert 10 meter ham rigs so they could cover the CB band resulting in an all-band 35 Watt CB/ham rig. The best radio I had was the Ranger 2950 which I modified to add CB. I had an Antron antenna 60+ feet in the air on the peak of my 2 family house which was as tall as a telephone pole. During the day I could reach from Burlington Ontario to Corfu NY. At night the world was my oyster. Many thought I had a linear amp but I was using 35 watts 63 feet in the air. A tall antenna with no big hills nearby is such a huge factor it can't be stressed enough.

[@wsbill14224]

@@Bhoffman0110 I'm not an expert but I learned in college ages ago that AM hugs the ground and FM does not.

[@kurtschreihart7424]

@@wsbill14224 It is just like broadcast radio. Am stations can get out 100s of miles with their 10000 watt amps where Fm stations are lucky to get 60 miles with a 25000 watt amp.

[@stevecooper2873]

Well, duh, you DO have an amp, it is just not external. You're running 8 times the power of a stock cb

[@wsbill14224]

@@Bhoffman0110 I was referring to AM broadcast radio. (530-1600 kHz) It hugs the ground because it's frequency is so low. Citizens band is 27 MHz so it doesn't hug the ground. I'm getting old but behavior of radio waves hasn't changed in my lifetime. If I said anything to the contrary I made a mistake, but then again maybe you don't read very well. I never said FM hugs the ground because I know it bounces like a ping pong ball because there is no low frequency FM.

[@javablade7247]

That's SO239 for the antenna. The rules about outlawing the handheld devices doesn't include radios if you read the full explanation

[@FarpointFarms]

Good to know!

[@mkoutdoor]

I saw that uniden is coming with the bearcat 880 with fm. makes me think the 980 with fm will follow that since they are pretty similar. i'm holding out for the 980 or the mckinley to have am/fm/ssb for a base radio

[@kb3tus]

You are making me want to get back into cb with all these videos

[@FarpointFarms]

Sorry!

[@kb3tus]

@@FarpointFarms I suppose I can grant a free pass this time 🤣

[@jontalbert6741]

Thank you for teaching me about DIN and double DIN size radios. I’ve see your vehicle installations, but for some reason it was just today that I realized I may have a double DIN radio in my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I could probably do a similar installation. Thank you!

[@FarpointFarms]

glad I was helpful- good luck with the new installation

[@billkyle693]

Thanks for your radio reviews. I have bought several because of them.

[@FarpointFarms]

thanks for the continued support of the channel

[@rongoodrich1541]

Where did you buy them

[@K5NOV]

Originally from the UK the CB sets are FM which CB became legal in 1981. I am old enough to say that before the legalization we had a lot of AM sets imported in from the US radio's like the General Electric, Stalker, Colt, President and Cobra. Personally I prefer FM after using both modes my personal opinion is because we are not in the peak of the use of CB unlike 30-40 years ago while CB is doing the job on AM users will stick to AM. I am hoping not because the Walker 3 looks a great piece of kit for the $$.. Thanks for sharing Eric

[@ezl8002]

With the beefy heatsinking I's suspect the PA is putting out more wattage and I'm wonder if there are any extended frequency mods for it to be used on 10 meters?

[@KC5TGTRadiosNMore]

Looks like a great rig. Thanks for giving us an overview of it!

[@FarpointFarms]

Any time!

[@davidg4081]

I bought two President radips after your videos and reviews.Both great radios! Looks like I"ll be getting a third.Thanks Erik.

[@FarpointFarms]

glad that you like them

[@rongoodrich1541]

I would like to buy one. But can't find it anywhere

[@JoeR203]

I vote for keeping it in the shed. That way when you have the urge to check FM, you don't need to go out to a vehicle.

[@FarpointFarms]

good point

[@MasterYoist]

My father, I, most of my cousins and my uncles had CDL licenses. I remember 50 years ago we had to have a license to use a CB radio and we had to have a registered call sign. We were supposed to identify ourselves with our license number and call sign at the beginning and end of every conversation. I think most people ignored that. But, we gave our license number and call sign like we were supposed to. Radios sure have come a long way since then. USMC 1986 - 1994

[@FarpointFarms]

No doubt about the changes. I still love the older 70's gear though.

[@humboldtbilly]

KANZ-9374 was mine

[@mikeingeorgia1]

I LOVE the styling of this radio. I may have to add this to the wish list

[@FarpointFarms]

It does have a nice look to it.

[@bigchief9129]

Pretty cool radio. Definitely one on my list now.

[@FarpointFarms]

Good choice! the holidays are coming- good reason to get one

[@09DARKORANGEJK]

I’ve been loving FM. I have a base setup at the house and if I’m around when he gets out of work we chat on his drive home. So much clearer than AM. Both of us are running stykers. I have a 955 he has a 655. Outstanding radios.

[@FarpointFarms]

thanks for sharing- chatting on the way home sounds fun

[@09DARKORANGEJK]

@@FarpointFarms it is. Keep up the good videos and thanks for the come back.

[@williekaminski3705]

President is making the best radios right now. In my humble opinion of course.

[@jontalbert6741]

I agree with you

[@caseykelso1]

I got andy2 and kl203p amp. Set cb at 1.75 watts, and with my center-fed sloper dipole antenna, I made, 8.3 inches per side, positive lead up at 14ft , neg. Leg Is 2 ft off ground sloped pointing west-northwest. Swr 1.2 ,1.3. I'm in so.nev. I skip to FL. GA. Tenn. Ohio mich. ( longest Hits were Hawaii and Bahamas . Each was 3 minute minimum perfect connection before the drift). But like Tennessee, we will talk for fifteen minutes to the same person. So cool..... we are newbies. Well i had a base station when I was 15 in "76", lingo has changed, I never hear a BREAK anymore, I guess you just jump in when you can,,,, I found sayin ,Waiving a hand, works good . Lol thanks for sharing 🍸

[@FarpointFarms]

I agree as well

[@ryanzessinger8062]

Maybe try a Stryker

[@edkiernan6287]

Loving my McKinley 👍

[@tonyringtail]

I really want to replace my Cobra 29LX in my truck. All I use it for is chan 19 while i'm driving but the weather function is also nice to have. I can't seem to be able to reach further than a couple of miles no matter what antenna I used, i've tried 3 different ones with no real change. I know 19 is a major noise maker so maybe that has to do with it but I want to be able to talk/hear a bit further. Do you think this radio would solve the issue or can you recommend something to try? Also can you advise using FM in real world... useful or waste of money?

[@FarpointFarms]

FM is new, so it's use at this time is somewhat limited. That said, I wouldn't invest in a new radio without one. The Walker III is a great Cobra 29 alternative!

[@HenryCalderonJr]

Put it in the shed! Thank you for always posting information that is relevant to us!

[@FarpointFarms]

I might have to, wife is not a huge fan of the idea of a cb in the bus

[@HenryCalderonJr]

@@FarpointFarms lol I get it

[@CAGraphics576]

Mine arrives Saturday. Thanks for the review! ☺️

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad you liked!

[@robertgraves3215]

Hey Eric , great demo. I think that'll be my next "grail radio" The price isn't too bad, and wow on all the features . I'm the guy with the Cobra 23 plus you helped with antenna advice a couple weeks ago. I got a new mic, the mic was shot. I finally figured out the ( 2A fused) yellow wire has to connect to the ( 2A fused) red wire which, goes into the chinese AC to DC converter . It's the "channel memory " wire that would normally go to the car's fusebox. I tried to make a ground plate for the gutter mount antenna, to see if it would at least work short distance . I also grounded it to a heater pipe, which seems to help . I am now pulling in some serious "skip" all the way from Oklahoma to CT . (I'm at some elevation) Problem is, Looks like I'm receiving ok, but no one answers my radio checks. (I do try to reach local truckers , not bases. ) A guy on a forum said to test the transmission by putting an AM radio near it , and yep , I can hear my voice through it (and sometimes some Hendrix feedback) so that's somewhat encouraging. I also figured out the screw on the radio's panel that increases modulation (501 screw) . Another guy said "maybe the finals are blown? ". (Most guys just said "check the mic first"). The Tram antenna with a new coax cable is gonna run me 85.00 with shipping . I wiggled the coax and it seems ok. Does it sound to you that I'm at least making some progress? oh, also I'll get the SWR meter and tune it. The chatter definitely isn't what it once was. The guys on 6 and 11 are insane. So if you have any redneck wisdom on this I'd appreciate it, I did try a lot of searching so I don't keep bothering you . But I am sold on that President. Someone also said Cobras aren't what they used to be.

[@FarpointFarms]

Without being there with you, it's hard to say what is causing that issue. I am leaning toward that antenna setup, but again, it's hard to say for sure. Good luck with the setup though!

[@robertgraves3215]

@@FarpointFarms You're probably right . Then I'm like "ok $85.00 versus investing that into half the price of a President 3. (with Farpoint promo code...)

[@christophersmith1155]

the rf power control is for when we are at the truck stop we turn down the power because we are too close to each other. also great when camping and convoying.

[@FarpointFarms]

good to know- thanks

[@Macjohn1419]

The President radios are the best sounding radios. They use a stock condenser microphone and it has a much more natural sound to your voice. I have 2 President Bills. One is AM the other is AM/FM. Love the compact size. Fits perfectly in my cars.

[@FarpointFarms]

thanks for sharing

[@jontalbert6741]

I own both the Bill and Bill II as well

[@Sandaesa]

No SSB When is the McKinley FM SSB model being launched in US?

[@byerenny]

McKinley or this model upgraded to SSB is my hold out.

[@Siskiyous6]

LOL, I had paused you while listening to Noaa Weather radio, then turned it off and turned you back on, and boy was I confused. Good sound from that radio and in your recording.

[@FarpointFarms]

that is funny-

[@babsk4071]

👋Hello From The N.East Coast! Great Aunt had one.. always loved these as a kid Make a GREAT GIFT 🎁

[@HNXMedia]

Ooooohhh baby! I likes it! If President drops a McKinley II with SSB that will truly be the end-all-be-all killer radio that will put everybody else out of business. President can just take my money at this point.

[@FarpointFarms]

Maybe President is reading the comments and will take note.

[@ChrisdeHaan]

I’d love to see a relocatable head on these like many of the Mobile HAMs out. I would also love a Sideband radio. All of mine are straight AM only.

[@cqcq374]

I have a president lincoln 2 10 and 12 meter radio that was converted to 11 meter. It's a great radio. Has all the bells and whistles. Now as far as fm it works fine its super clear almost like a phone. As far as distance I'm kinda up In the air. I know i doesn't have the distance of single side band. Definitely a neat feature though. Great video of course. Love the radio reviews and installation videos. God bless.

[@FarpointFarms]

thank you

[@kurtschreihart7424]

In my area it is hard enough to find anyone to talk to on am. I have the same radio but only listen on the Ham bands as I respect their frequencies. Those big linears on Channel 6 alot of times wreck havoc on the entire CB band in the Milwaukee area. The Lincoln 2 plus is an awesome radio right out of the box.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

Great video, as always! That said, it looks like President dropped the ball once again by omitting CTCSS/DCS from its FM-capable CB radios. WHY???? The Randy II omitted this highly desirable feature while the Randy III (Euro model) has it. Does President think it's USA customers are stupid and incapable of operating CTCSS/DCS? Does President think that I really need yet one more device that picks up NOAA Weather (in addition to ham, FRS, GMRS, my toilet paper holder, toaster, and everything else) rather than something that would keep the receiver quiet while listening for family, friends, or business associates? Did President hire some of the thoughtless design engineers that work in Midland's GMRS section? Why?

[@mattpace5982]

The new mobile president radios do have upper and lower sideband and lower channels the scan function is the same on the rci 2995dx also has the memory function too that President Walker 3 FCC the color change is also on the Stryker radios

[@Chris_at_Home]

Nice radio. I have been looking around for a couple of good radios. When I worked along the pipeline we all had company bought cheap CBs in the company vehicles to talk mostly with truckers on the highway. I worked in telecommunications as a tech doing everything from HF to Ku . I’m retired now and need something to play with inside in the winter.

[@RippSnortin]

Check out 3d printers. Theres nobody to talk to there either, but it's a fun hobby.

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@RippSnortin Many people with remote cabins still use CBs up here to talk to there neighbors.

[@chuckles470s9]

I’m new to the hobby and looking for a new radio.This one looks interesting. The color changing screen screams put me in the bus 👍

[@FarpointFarms]

it kinda does with the cool colors

[@johnblanton9845]

Nice radio ! You could set it up as a base until you decide which VW to put it in , maybe President will send you something else then you’ll have one for both Great review

[@FarpointFarms]

fingers crossed---

[@johnspartan7103]

Great info driver! We’re waving at ya!

[@FarpointFarms]

I appreciate that!

[@conmullen1670]

You need to try FM on your President Lincoln down on 26.805 FM.. Also wish you could do a review on the Anytone 6666 radio . Also feel free to check out my Group " The Original FM Calling Channel 26.805 " if you join us 3000 members strong

[@kurtschreihart7424]

Do you need a ham general class for that frequency?

[@johnneyehrlich9240]

Would you happen to have a suggestion for a compatible power supply for the walker 3? Just learning and was wondering if there maybe one more specific for this radio.

[@FarpointFarms]

I would Look for a used Radio Shack 120 to 12v converter on Ebay. They are kind of a universal power supply.

[@johnneyehrlich9240]

@@FarpointFarms Thank you. I have decided to purchase the walker 3 and want to set up a base station. do you have a suggestion for a antenna? I want to try to make furthest contacts I can, not sue if i can do that with SSB alone but dont think i would want to use an amp to boost power.

[@KellyNorman-wu6qr]

That's a cool looking little radio, looks like if you tune the antenna the best you can get it this radio looks like you'd be able to maybe talk skip even with no power

[@FarpointFarms]

I do love this one for sure!

[@jllucci]

I'd say use it as your new basestation. It's going to take a while for fm to take off to where mobile will be useful.

[@jdoerr779]

Nope. No SSB

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Retired but keeping busy. Not into TV but knowing what is happening in the area (fire & police) and maybe SW listening would be interesting. Not interested in broadcasting. I live in Aroostook ME in middle of nowhere. Best suggestions for a beginner? I know a decent antenna will be needed.

[@donmorgan1751]

I'd like to ask a very crazy question. I know how to use a CB radio and I have some grms radios. What is the FM band on this Radio 4 or who's going to use it?

[@FarpointFarms]

It's a new way to talk on CB. Some people are switching to it, but it will take years for it to really catch on. That said, If I was getting a new radio, I'd make sure it had FM mode.

[@scott762mm]

I just gave in and bought one. Already sold my old Uniden bearcat to a co-worker for $50.00 😀 Win.

[@FarpointFarms]

I hope that you like it as much as I do

[@davidrichter9164]

Love the video. Gonna have to get me one of these babies.

[@FarpointFarms]

thanks

[@curtekstrom9531]

I have a President Jackson that came out of my Dad's 1976 W900 Bicentennial Edition Aerodyne. Still works I'm sure.

[@FarpointFarms]

Sweet! I don't think I've seen one of those.

[@tooltinker]

A company in Iowa sells this radio online as peaked advertising 28 watts. If you buy it peaked , do NOT depend on the SWR feature. Use an external swr/watt meter.

[@FarpointFarms]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@bondo9380]

Nice radio. I have the walker 2 but I also have the president Lincoln 2+, it has it all...AM/FM/SSB . The Lincoln 2+ has a much better ASC than the Walker 2 but that's the only noticeable difference between my Presidents both radios are top shelf!

[@FarpointFarms]

glad to hear your thoughts on them

[@mantarayasurf]

just bought one after watching this cool review, what antenna can I use for home base? or what are you using?

[@FarpointFarms]

I have the Antron A99 for my home

[@mantarayasurf]

@@FarpointFarms thanks for that, I have another issue cb radio makes my computer speakers make a noise every time I click on mike to peak- cbradio and computer speakers are on same wall outlet any ideas how to avoid `that? also my set up is in a second floor of my home how do I ground it?

[@RicArmstrong]

I wish they made this with sideband.

[@conmullen1670]

Buy a President Lincoln 2 has FM and Sideband

[@RicArmstrong]

@@conmullen1670 Okay thanks, I'll check it out 👍

[@conmullen1670]

Or better yet the anytone 6666 is another fantastic radio with Sideband and FM and 60 watts power out of the box 📦. To modify it for the freeband extra frequencys all you have to do is hold down two buttons the first time you turn it on and it's converted... no clipping wires or adding a resistor. This way you don't void the warranty of your radio .

[@joerowland7350]

@@RicArmstrong hey Ricochet I have both 6666 n Lincoln2 The Lincoln is a good radio but for the money I get 6666 cheaper n more power n better receiver Just my opinion 73 n good dx n9prf 2fb2112

[@kb3tus]

I like the Lincoln but has gotten pricey in my opinion. I like the look of the walker more too

[@markjulius2006]

Are there any waterproof CB radios for motorcycles? I need one for my Goldwing.

[@FarpointFarms]

Radio shack made some "Sports" radios. They are!

[@Dragon1165]

Nice radio, nice features, when available I'm wondering

[@FarpointFarms]

Not sure yet, I am sure it won't be long

[@armandoortiz2395]

What is the range of this radio.? I am new to these radios. Trying to get prepped for a grid outage...

[@FarpointFarms]

Depends largely on the antenna used. Check out my videos on Antenna's for more info.

[@SuperAjej]

Just picked up the uniden beartracker 885 cb/trunk police scanner. its seems pretty good. Might get this one too.

[@FarpointFarms]

I agree that you can never have too many radios

[@MP-qn1jw]

Put one in both! Lol. I love mine. The new Digimic is awesome! try it out, you'll love it!

[@FarpointFarms]

I have the Digimic and it is awesome, better than I thought it would be

[@steamnut8858]

So are people here in the states using the FM band enough to make the upgrade ? Any fellow truckers?

[@FarpointFarms]

Uptake has been slow, but steady. I hope in another year or two you'll see a FM calling station and then more and more contacts.

[@968horsefly3]

Nice design with the classic and modern

[@FarpointFarms]

agreed

[@k3crj162]

I was wondering if you are in FM modulation can you set PL tones on channels like the anytone radios have FM modulation can?

[@Conn653]

I currently have(not using) a White-faced Johnson, Lafayette Comstat 23A(tube job) and the 525 for mobile. Magnet mount antenna for what ever vehicle I use. Plug into powerport or lighter socket. Might get back into CB. The Walker III is not available......Darn! You've sold me on this unit 🙂

[@karlschulte9231]

Need to have band plan to dedicate channels for AM/SSB and fm.

[@FarpointFarms]

I'm sure that will happen in time.

[@joemason9187]

Well we have FM here in UK but i prefer ssb bands and as good as FM may sound in my opinion the AM is better mobile to mobile FM you generally get peeps sat by there rigs at home with twig on a pole or roof talking to you , nice vid

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for sharing- FM does has some decent sound quality

[@ericzerkle5214]

President has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to CB radio technology

[@FarpointFarms]

I agree, they make some great units

[@HoofPrintsDR]

Is this ham radio? Looking back into cab after years of being away.

[@FarpointFarms]

No sir, this is still a CB radio, and they are more popular right now than you would think.

[@Porco_Utah]

I like FM because it has less noise. also FM can be used with Tone squelch for quieter monitoring. may be people should transmit particular tone like 88.5Hz when transmitting on CH 19 for general use. AG6JU

[@FarpointFarms]

thank you for the info!

[@jasonbabila6006]

President has been making great CB/10 meter radios since the 80’s , I still have my 80’s era Lincoln and 90’s era George, I also have a tuned Johnny III and Bill FCC, eventually I’ll look into getting a Walker III.

[@FarpointFarms]

glad to hear you still have the older ones.

[@jasonbabila6006]

@@FarpointFarms I've had some offers on the old radios but I'm definitely holding on to those, if I sell then I won't see another at the price I paid back then.

[@johnmayer158]

Eric, Howdy, sir. I own a President Bill compact radio, and wanted to know if they were ever going to bring out that in an am and fm, or all mode version. So, I emailed President Corp USA, inquiring on an all mode aam,fm, and ssb rig. They emailed me back saying that they are working on it. So hopefully soon! 0576, Dustmaker, Southern Michigan.

[@FarpointFarms]

thanks for that update- it is great information

[@chevylandt.v]

I like the scan feature and the color change.

[@clawhammer704]

Haven’t had a CB radio since cellphone came in use.

[@FarpointFarms]

Never too late to get back into the hobby!

[@hatchetjackphillips]

CB sales must be doing very well for President to come out with another FM CB. I’d use it for a base station and put one of you Thomas’s in the bus or Super Beetle.

[@FarpointFarms]

base station would be a good idea for it

[@DanielOrtegoUSA]

I’m on the fence between the Walker III and the McKinley. You mentioned the Walker is your ‘second favorite’ but I want to know your No. 1 favorite President radio.

[@FarpointFarms]

The McKinley!

[@78jpeg]

So i would like to see a video or two about warranty work for president radios especially in America just a thought for them people who own them type of radios

[@FarpointFarms]

They have a 1 year warrenty or 2 if you get a president antenna. If you have an issue during that time (Unlikely) you'd send it to a service center for repair.

[@jacktaylor3001]

I say the Beetle. The bus can camp, providing a better opeerating emvironment for a sidebander radio.

[@FarpointFarms]

good point for the bus

[@Bazerkly]

I would like to see a CB radio with 10 meter AM, FM, SSB, CW and 75-100 watts on 10 Meter.. !

[@FarpointFarms]

That would be a one and done- not need to sell anything else if it had all that

[@wadedog4280]

Can you talk about scanners especially the older crystal type, can they pick up modern stations now of any type?

[@jesseorozco5243]

How is it a home base station if it does not come with a 110 wall plug wire?

[@FarpointFarms]

You can add a cheap used Radio Shack 120 to 12V converter on eBay, and bingo, you have a base station!

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

Eric.....do ya think they will make a combined feature radio?? am/fm/upper/lower ssb

[@FarpointFarms]

hope that they will, that is what most people are looking for- Let's hope that they are reading the comments and get some ideas.

[@eddieslittlestack7919]

I 2nd that! I too hope that they are reading the comments and get some ideas. I would buy a new radio from President for the ham shack when one comes out with AM/FM/& SSB

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

@@eddieslittlestack7919 I dont expect to see an aussie version of these radios with FM, i wud have to import one from the usa if it will get past customs.

[@OldCBnGuns]

This will be my next radio purchase I took the president bill FCC out of my car. I mostly monitor 19 and with lack of RF gain I couldn't deal with mud duck window licker in the desert.. so I put my uniden knock off CB with RF gain in the car.. money is tight but when I get a head again I will probably get this radio as the scan skip and RF gain and old school styling will make it the ultimate radio. I like to use scan when mobile to find the wide load convoys and chat with them and or local cb channels

[@FarpointFarms]

that sounds like a good idea, maybe you can resell the old ones to make getting the new one easier

[@NCICRESQ]

I recently bought a Pres. Harrison. Which do you think is better??

[@FarpointFarms]

I prefer the classic look of the walker myself.

[@baikushex0et682]

Now that fm is legal What channel is popular for fm?

[@FarpointFarms]

I think it depends on the area that you are at- I have had reception on a few channels

[@DustyTrailCFDA]

I vote bus. Wait for a SSB FM AM for the shack. Make sure to put that "Rookie Beep" in everything !! Oh by the way, I missed the Theme song for radio vids.

[@FarpointFarms]

am trying something new for the intro- I will keep that in mind

[@Jerry-Parker]

That a lot of radio , very nice 👍

[@FarpointFarms]

It sure is

[@zoso4rune504]

I still have a President Washington from circa 1978.

[@FarpointFarms]

Sweet! Great radio for sure. I owned one for years.

[@jerrypolverino6025]

I just bought one yesterday.

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad to hear it. You'll love it!

[@kenhagerman2857]

Thanks got to have one if those great video.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you for the kind words

[@richardemmons7610]

When in FM mode do you get bleed over from AM,,,just wondering,thanks

[@HankOsborne]

I can't find it for sale anywhere. President does not even list it on their web site. Any pointers on where to find one?

[@FarpointFarms]

It is coming soon- keep checking

[@chesterheard7502]

i love fm espically talking local in a thunder storm when lots of staic crashes on am or side band 11 meters CB n 6 n 2 meters i once called out cq cq dx on usb 27.555 and called out qsy for contact 27.560 FM n made 5 dx contacts from ontario canada here 73 from radio canada 0077 northwest shore of lake superior ontario canada n luv all ur videos really appericate u doing this with espally with cb radio

[@9mmARman]

I have another suggestion about which vehicle. Instead of your bus or Beetle, I'd recommend my Chevy!

[@FarpointFarms]

Ha! Well.....

[@HARVIELL1]

Does RF power display on the digital display?

[@lazmotron]

Great video

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DimebagDarrenLowe]

Cobra 148 GTL - DX was a good radio with FM made by Cobra

[@FarpointFarms]

Export model right?

[@mikeheckathorn5692]

I'm really waiting one

[@FarpointFarms]

It's a really nice radio, you'll love it!

[@tinachavez8712]

Does anyone make a fm handheld unit..That would be cool to have this as a base in conjunction with a hand held..Thanks for the info on the radio..

[@FarpointFarms]

President Randy is a handheld one that has FM- I made a video on it

[@tinachavez8712]

@@FarpointFarms OK Thanks.

[@Hydrostream1972]

Just watched your cobra 29 night watch am. Fm. Vid....... president walker 3. Hands down. 😊 million more stuff on walker radios. Than. Cobra 29.

[@FarpointFarms]

These are Cobra killers for sure.

[@mrcleanisin]

I've been searching the Internet for hours, and I have yet to find the answer to what my friend told me this morning. He said CB radios are now Digital instead of Analog. Does anyone know the answer?

[@FarpointFarms]

No sir. CB is available in three modes now. AM, FM, and SSB, but all three are still Analog.

[@duckgoose1963]

How to you tune it? Can the settings be adjusted with a computer or take the covers off or both?

[@tinkmarshino]

Put it in the bus until the ssb comes out then swap it out and put this in the bug.. You want the best for your traveler radio.. Especially with the VOX.. so you can do something like set up and still talk to your friends if the need arises.. zI am waiting for t he SSB before I get a new one.. Carry on Eric.. really enjoy both of your channels a lot..

[@FarpointFarms]

thank you- some good ideas

[@ezl8002]

I'd put the radio in the shack and I don't know why FM was a standard for CB radios years ago! FM has better coverage and range compared to AM since it isn't prone to noise and SSB was best for range and even DX communications. I left CB AM rigs years back in the real early 1970s because AM didn't perform good with noise and range. SSB was the choice and it did get away from the noise with tremendous performance in range. The audio quality of FM was also a tremendous improvement. Some of the fellas bought the export AM/FM/SSB base rigs which also had a heftier RF power amplifier plus expanded frequencies which were out of the CB band allocated frequencies. With the export rigs it was second nature to be able to talk skip to Europe and Australia stations. Although, converted Amateur gear was the best for skip talking since they had higher output and were cleaner with less spurious emissions. Thanks for your video demonstration on this radio.

[@JohnF03]

Got a question do you need a ham radio license to use the FM side or to use that radio I'm new to this I know am you don't

[@FarpointFarms]

you do not need to- that is what makes them great

[@joemason9187]

Looks good as you's know we've had fm cb since 1981 the Xmas of that year put an end to good old alfa mikers killed cb radio after that, I believe fm wasn't as good for town use as am was but who am I to say I grew up with ssb am from Noisy city uk

[@FarpointFarms]

Yup!

[@JWilliams-bk5ey]

Hi Erik, I’m in the UK and a complete newby to radio. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and learning a lot. I’ve always liked the idea of buying really good quality used gear which is why I’ve been using a 1985 bang & olfsen hifi at home for the past 17 years without fault. Is there an equivalent I should be looking for in CB. Ideally I want one to find a model that I can buy 2 or 3 of and have one as a base station and also in one or two cars. My wife and I share cars so I like the idea of commonality for ease of use. OR is there something new I should be looking at instead, given I have very limited electronics repair knowledge? I see you recommend president as a brand but no offence intended, is that because they’re giving you freebies or would you recommend something else ? Really appreciate your thoughts

[@FarpointFarms]

I would have bought President units even if they were not helping me out. They are a good brand at a decent price- Some of the older ones will need some type of repair simply due to their age. I would get one that you are interested in, some of the older ones are still great units. Good luck

[@JWilliams-bk5ey]

@@FarpointFarms Thanks for the reply Erik, with all your other projects I did wonder if you would have time, so thank you. I have a buddy who might be able to do some home repairs. If I wanted to get an older unit because of superior quality of build than new, and repair it, what would you recommend I look out for? Incidentally, I have a classic car welding & restoration business so let me know if you want to talk welding any time.