President Washington Radio - Review, Modification, Hidden Menus

[@ianm0cld]

Don't seem to have the password menu. have they changed the menu?

[@NLKMediaGroup]

if your radio is already expanded the menu option doesn't appear. do you have t0 or t5 displayed on screen when turning on? you could do a reset AL which would undo the expansion and revert to standard.

[@ianm0cld]

My radio just goes straight to channel and does not show t0 or t5. Radio is only 3 days old.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Interesting, are you in the UK or USA? What is the software version in the factory services menu?

[@ianm0cld]

@@NLKMediaGroup I'm in the UK got radio from Moonraker.

[@ianm0cld]

Sorry Radio came from Nevada Radio

[@MowerJunkie]

lol, I put out a video showing the 11 meter mod, But President called me and begged me to take the video down. I hope you keep your video up, this info should be available. Thanks for the great review, 73's

[@peterfong2241]

Ahahahahah, this is one of the man with a whole bungle of CB Radios, I watch all your videos over the years bro, watching from Jamaica west Indies !!!!.

[@IndianaDipper194]

i saw that video before you took it down! thinking about getting one of these for the mobile.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Hi @MowerJunkie, maybe its a sensitivity in the US with President and the FCC. I am based near the UK and have reviewed many President radios and have around 20 in my collection. President have never contacted me or offered to send units for review unlike other manufactures. The EU CB models have full export mode functionality built in, but as far as I am aware the FCC models / variants have to remove this before they get approved. It's likely that as the HAM 10-Meter radios are sold in both locations and are the same units there could be some issues where President might then have to offer two different models if the regulator kicked off about it. I am just guessing as to why they would have contacted you and asked for you to remove your video. Thanks for watching and commenting. I have subscribed to your channel. All the best MJ7NLK

[@benwille6680]

You do the most thorough and excellent reviews on KZbin. Thank you for your excellent services!

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Glad you like them and thank you so much for the valued feedback. All the best and thank you for watching. MJ7NLK

[@francisharvey1811]

@@NLKMediaGroup WHAT WAS THE THING THAT YOU WERE HOLDING THE MIC OVER SOUNDED LIKE A TONE GEN CAN YOU SAY WERE YOU GOT IT PLEASE

[@NLKMediaGroup]

@francisharvey1811 It's a GTA7000 tuner / metronome made by a company called On-Stage. Amazon link here amzn.to/4fRW7IP They are quite cheap and the batteries last for ages. Thanks for watching, all the best MJ7NLK

[@roberthoffman4713]

The review I have been waiting for. I know you were waiting on the fans, so glad they arrived.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Hi Robert, I hope all is well with you. The fans arrived last week and I was like a kid at Christmas to finally get them :-) I have been waiting so long for the fans, as has everyone else. I could have Jerry Rigged other fans to work but I wanted to ensure the genuine President fans were used to see how noisy they were and how effective they were. I hope you enjoy the video and thank you for watching. MJ7NLK

[@roberthoffman4713]

​@@NLKMediaGroupit was well worth the weight to see it put through its paces. It seems like there's a lot of competition in this type and size radio, so I always look forward to seeing your next video/review.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

@@roberthoffman4713 Next up on the bench is the CB-27Pro which I am currently playing with. I have six radios in the que to review and another one arriving tomorrow and am trying my best to get through them all before any more get released 🙂Thank you for watching the videos and for commenting. It makes the hard work worth while knowing the content is being enjoyed. MJ7NLK

[@PIasmaZombie]

the screwholes on the heatsink to mount fans is very good and it's GREAT that the engineers have put sockets in the radio to connect the fan electricly. how warms does the final transistor get when transmitting at max TX pwr for 10 hours at 20°C room temperature ?

[@NLKMediaGroup]

It's good to have the option to add fans and they do work well. I had to set the temp protection to 35 degrees and key up for a while to get them to kick in and my studio is kept at 22 degrees with AC. I haven't tried TX'ing for 10 hours on the radio :-) You won't have any issues with both fans fitted and setting the temp protection to 50 degrees. The fans will cut in when needed to reduce the temp. I didn't see any crazy high temps while undertaking the power tests on the radio so the heat is managed well. Hope this helps. MJ7NLK

[@ragheadand420roll]

I think a president washington at home. And the qt80 in the mobile. The best of both worlds and using their features accordingly ✌️🇺🇸

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Perfect solution :-) both radios are excellent devices.

[@klinkokos67]

Hi - the gadget you are using for making a tone with testing the radio - where can I get one like that or simular'ish? - Tnx for a nice video. Just bought myself a Washington, and it just shipped to me :)

[@peterfong2241]

Damm you guys are full of radios up there in America, I jus wish I could get a CB Radio from one of you guys, please an thanks, watching from Jamaica west Indies !!!!.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Hi Peter, I am based near the UK and am a very long way from the USA. All the best to you and my viewers in Jamaica. MJ7NLK

[@Davejazz]

Thanks for the review .

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Your welcome and thanks for watching. All the best MJ7NLK

[@Davejazz]

@NLKMediaGroup just a Q dose the jopix CB-514 Handheld held have the loop inside like the prseident jerry or grant3 ?

[@drsysop]

If you out a 0 ohm resistor where you put jumper in on the board it will unlock the power to the full 80 watts as the code only does partial unlock.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Thanks for the info. Might try it when I have more time. 74W is still very impressive on SSB with unlock code and hassle free. All the best and thanks for commenting. MJ7NLK

[@straublittleman]

Absolutely love your reviews! And Freds lol I just want the QT-80 and I hope they will be offering a bundle sale soon. It would be a great Christmas present to myself lol. I have the QT-40 and I love it. Of course its been modified to the max and it does 60watts FM 40w AM and 80w SSB and is capable of doing 80w on FM and AM but it gets to hot so I'm just guessing that the QT-80 would be capable of 100+ if adjusted right. I know that the Washington will do around 115+watts "modded"

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Thank you for watching and your feedback is greatly appreciated. The heat-sink on the back of the QT80 is substantial and does a great job of keeping the temps under control. It sounds like the QT80 is a great fit on your upgrade path. There is supposed to be a new CRT SS9900 coming very soon which I am expecting to be the same radio as the QT80. Will be interesting to see if there are any differences. Hopefully Radioddity will have a bundle deal at some point closer to Christmas. 73 MJ7NLK

[@debbie62140]

Great review! I've been using my Washington without the fans and keeping QSOs short. Time I upgraded I think.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

It's a lovely radio and I hope you have been enjoying using yours. Knights have the cooling fans in stock at the moment www.kcb.co.uk so grab some while you can. All the best and thank you for watching and commenting. 73 MJ7NLK

[@Dingleberry1856]

What is the third slot for where the fan wires run through?

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Good question, I have no idea. Maybe a different fan pack in the future. All the best, MJ7NLK

[@andik859]

You can mount one or 2 fans.

[@peterfong2241]

Blessed love my brother, Great show always, My problem is, Why President stop making the HR2510 ????. Damm bro, I love that radio so Damm much, Can you believe I have two of them down here in Jamaica, an I can't get them fix, Damm am so upset, Can you get some form of answer for me please and thanks, watching from Jamaica west Indies !!!!.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

The Uniden HR2510 / President Lincoln was from the late 80's. I think it was around 1989 or maybe 1990. The HR2510 and Lincoln were effectively the same radio. You can still buy the President Lincoln 2+ which is the latest version of that line but they stopped making the original Lincoln a long time ago. All the best and thanks for watching. MJ7NLK

[@mostlypostie1]

Another fantastic video. 👍 I wonder if the missing bird slug has turned up yet?

[@NLKMediaGroup]

No it hasn't turned up yet and I have given up looking for it. It will turn up at some point when I am looking for something else. The next radio on the bench is the CB27-Pro which I am enjoying tinkering with. All the best and thanks for watching. 73 MJ7NLK

[@davidcook2076]

What power supply would you need for this radio?

[@iceman382]

I kinda take issue with the fact that the manufacture sells add-on fans that should have been built into and included with the radio. It's like buying a car and paying extra if you want oil in the engine.

[@SDS-1]

❤

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Thank you SDS-1, all the best and thanks for watching MJ7NLK

[@jackjones-er1ts]

anyone paying this for what is at the end of the day a cb radio have more money than sense. you could possibly pick up a second hand yaesu 891with 100watts output for not much more and will blow these away. i use a superstar 360 FM mk2 from 1981 which is still in mint condition and will still be running like a Swiss watch in another forty years when the current crop of new smd radios have been consigned to the dustbin of history

[@NLKMediaGroup]

A used FT-450D would be a good choice for a few hundred more, a used FT-897D is almost double the price but is a fantastic radio. It's a shame they don't make the 450D any longer, I really liked that radio. The President McKinley is the last semi-traditional radio with plenty of trim-pots inside for adjustment. Everything since then is tiny SMD components and SOC based.

[@coolcat5399]

You said Roger beep, but does it only have one? You went too fast over that

[@whiskersmcmeow5839]

👍🏻

[@peterfong2241]

Me again, Is like Avanti an the OLD 2 beam antenna, it seems like they stop making it years now, Honestly I don't know why Maco, or Serio won't get the Patten, or Rights to make it, Damm that antenna was great back in the 80s in Jamaica, Can you get some form of answers for me please and thanks, watching from Jamaica west Indies !!!!.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Check out the antenna offered by Moonraker here: moonrakeronline.com/amateur-radio/ham-amateur-radio-antennas/beam-and-yagi-antennas/moonraker Maybe they have something similar. Hope this helps MJ7NLK

[@zell666hell]

Lol why would you wait for their stupid fan packs? I just got on Amazon and bought 2x40 mm fans and was ready to rip! I wouldn’t buy there fans they are way overpriced. Forget that I got way cheaper.

[@claycassin8437]

Just want to say this, since I am constantly bombarded by ham radio videos- I don't give a flying f*** about ham radios, nor have I EVER expressed an iota of interest in them. I have never clicked on a video even remotely about radios. I have clicked the "Not interested" button over and over and over again. I have tried just "don't recommend channel", over and over again as well. How many damn ham radio channels are there? NOTHING works. KZbin SUCKS. Rant over. Have a good day.

[@NLKMediaGroup]

Hi Clay, I have no control over the KZbin algorithm and have no idea why its recommending you HAM / CB radio content if you have no previous viewing interest in this area. There are lots of radio channels as its a very popular and wide ranging subject. It also bleeds over into areas like prepping and off-roading which rely on radio equipment. Hopefully KZbin will fix the issue with your feed. Best of luck and wishes MJ7NLK

[@ragheadand420roll]

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[@claycassin8437]

@@ragheadand420roll I don't own a car, doofus. I don't need one where I am. And I'm not in Venezuela, like my ip address says, thank God. I am in a Hispanic country, though. Good luck.

[@claycassin8437]

@@ragheadand420roll No tengo un coche. No necesito aqui.

[@ragheadand420roll]

Wish the anytone made the fan mod available also. It gets hot fast. Great radio. I need to flash the new firmware. ✌️

[@NLKMediaGroup]

It would be great if all radios had an external fan jack and mounting screw holes on the heat sink. That would make it a lot easier to add custom cooling.