President Thomas AM/FM CB RADIO Has Arrived! An In Depth Look At the first FM CB In The USA.

I am blessed to be one of the first people in the USA to have the opportunity to own a FCC approved AM/FM CB Radio. The all new President Thomas CB radio certainly lives up to the hype. It's a mid sized radio with all the features and functions anyone would want, and now it has the added features of FM mode. I have a second Thomas here and will be installing it in the car as soon as the weather improves so we can get some range tests on AM AND FM. I can't wait!
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[@jackpinesavage1628]

I like my President McKinley AM/SSB radio. My friend, who lives six miles away, has the same radio. For the past two years, since we first hoisted our antennas, mine at 54 ft. in height, and his at 45 feet in height, we've talked so often, at about half past 10p.m.,on AM channel 38, that we had to replace our microphones. Where we live, our telephone service isn't the best. One day, last year, I got on the radio one evening to hear my friend ask me if I could take him to the hospital. He had a kidney stone making him very sick. Having that CB radio communication set up, as a back-up to poor cell phone reception, may have saved his life.

[@FarpointFarms]

I am glad that you were able to communicate in an emergency, my wife gets kidney stones and they are no joke!

[@skipcallaham1517]

@@FarpointFarms Amen to that!

[@indridcold8433]

I went offloading in winter. I had a tremendous amount of fun in the ice, snow, and darkness. When it was time for me to leave, I had to cross the same small river that I crossed to begin my night of adventure. My front wheels broke through the ice and the jeep was hopelessly stuck with no traction on the ice. I was in a rather deep valley, far from cellular reception. I got on my ancient nearly forgotten Cobra 148Gtl on channel 38 LSB and called for assistance. About an hour later, an old Ford F-150 with a powerful winch came down into the valley he crossed the river and pulled my jeep backwards out of the ice hole. The guy was then nice enough to stay with me until I finished crossing the river. He asked for nothing but a handshake and told me to keep using the CB and keep it alive. Thanks Mud Stomper from the Grinder KBX-1339. I will be using my CB a lot more again

[@zombiezombie1657]

fkkk yeahhhh!!🔥🔥🔥

[@alvinramsey9372]

I like the radio but after having the President McKinley, I would really like to see this radio with side band and also NOAA weather radio that would be much more appealing if they could add those two features. And maybe start offering an external speaker and pa as a package.

[@FarpointFarms]

those sound like some great ideas, maybe President will read all the comments and take note.

[@9mmARman]

I'd be ordering one tomorrow if it had SSB. For now I'll stick with my McKinley, too.

[@cariboooutlaw4852]

I have the European version of the McKinley here in British Columbia, Canada and it does have FM as well as AM/SSB. However the European version of the McKinley does not have the weather channels mainly because they don't have weather stations over in Europe. The circuit board of the FCC version and the EU version are quite different from each other. The FCC McKinley cannot be modified but the EU European version can be easily modified and has duel finals and a large heat sink which the FCC version doesn't have. I ordered mine from a European dealer and it cost quite a bit with customs and taxes and such but it's well worth it as far as I'm concerned. I think we'll see a North American version of the European style McKinley soon with FM but I'm sure that with FCC approval it probably won't be modifiable like the EU version.

[@CoolOldBiker]

Just get a pesedent Lincoln ,n converts to all mode , extra frequency's etc ...for the hobbiest wanting more than 40 channel etc

[@randyevans5699]

I know, right?

[@user-neo71665]

I'm old school uniden fan but it seems president is really keeping CB alive and going. The other brands are putting lipstick on pigs but president is really bringing features people want.

[@FarpointFarms]

I agree with that, if you don't evolve you will not survive.

[@bluegrassman3040]

Uniden seems to be lagging behind as of late.

[@pomchan4704]

I Agree with Mike LaBarge, It needs Weather channels and SSB.

[@FarpointFarms]

I think if the unit had those features the price point would be too high for most.

[@chuckleskie]

I hear some complaints out there that this thing does not have single side band. Eventually I sure that's coming but I think it was wise for president to come up with an affordable radio for only $100. Instead of starting out by marketing FM on a three or $400 monster which may not sell very well. And most of us already have one of those anyway. As a ham I use CB as a secondary source of communication and this thing is very compact and will easily fit in my vehicle. It is cheap and will get me up and running on FM quickly So I ordered one. I can't wait to get it

[@FarpointFarms]

I think you just hit the nail on the head. This is a good all around CB with the latest features most people want. I'm sure they will get around to offering a SSB unit as time goes on.

[@davedeiler2072]

Now we need AM, FM, and SSB.

[@anonymousperson8487]

Just get a 10 meter radio, it already has all of that, FM isn't new

[@bleonardvt]

I’ll be interested in seeing if President releases a model with FM, AM and SSB for cb. Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@YouTube_User-9]

President Lincoln II

[@bleonardvt]

@@KZbin_User-9 that’s a 10 and 12 meter radio but can be converted to 11m. I was wondering if President would come out with one dedicated to cb.

[@mikecricket113]

Same here hope we get the European McKinley with FM here. I’m sure they tried this model first to see how many units would sell. I’m curious how many have sold. Cause honestly I don’t hear much FM on 11 meter in my area. There are millions of AM rigs as Eric has said before, out there in the world. It will be interesting to see if FM takes hold.

[@spankthemonkey3437]

@@bleonardvt with a half watt 1k ohm resistor in it you can go between 24.7 Mhz all the way to 30mhz and transmit and receive on every hertz in between

[@jasonbabila6006]

I second the President Lincoln, it has AM, FM, SSB, CW, 26mhz to 28mhzI had the first generation Lincoln during the 80’s, I used mostly the AM and SSB.

[@timd5330]

I always watch your reviews of your older radios wow now you have an FM. I had to check my calendar just to make sure I didn't wake up after 20 years like Rip Van Winkle. I 'm looking forward to the range test.

[@FarpointFarms]

Ha! Well, it's a new dawn here in CB radio land. I'll get that range test up as soon as I can get the radio installed.

[@YllaStar95970]

Another impressive feature from President, is that they can launch this new technology, during a global electronic chip drought.

[@FarpointFarms]

That's a darn good point!

[@Elfnetdesigns]

It's made in China so they have no issues with a chip shortage. China is holding the chips hostage from the west.

[@tc2425]

Made in Taiwan 🇹🇼 ..#1 Chip Manufacturer

[@echo-hotel]

Yeah the Chinese suck at making “chips”. Good at assembly though and right next to Taiwan. I truly thought they would have tried taking over Taiwan soon as Russia made their move. But maybe the Chinese didn’t actually believe that Putin was that stupid. Missed opportunity or maybe waiting for him to mess with nato for a few years. Anyway there is a huge surge in need for ICs. Thousands of new products have been asking for more and more. Add huge shipping problems and confusion and you get this crap. On conspiracy, just lack of foresight. Also they don’t need high tier Taiwan silicon. Nearly anyone can make a basic CB.

[@dwighthitchens9838]

Thanks for the review. I appreciate it

[@FarpointFarms]

You bet, thank for for stopping by the channel

[@danielkinsman1964]

This might revive CB. In Europe especially in England CB has FM.

[@FarpointFarms]

I hope so!

[@kdawson020279]

I always liked CB, but grew up around hams so the latter is the path I took, although thinking about an inexpensive/secondhand rig for my work truck. My biggest issue is overall height, my Ram 1500 is already 10'1" to the ladder racks on my toolbox camper. Adding 48" or more for good propagation seems steep, I'm already looking at 38.5" to accommodate my VHF/UHF 2m/70m rig from the cab roof, which keeps me under 12 feet. Fender and bed mounts are a no.

[@JamesSmith-vw5jx]

Enjoy your program great information

[@scottjackson5422]

Thank you for sharing this video. I plan on buying one of theses radios soon.

[@foxhound4748]

Bought one last summer. Love it. Sounds great. FM mode is good for friends traveling together, who want to talk while DX is rolling in on AM.

[@FarpointFarms]

That is a good point. FM is perfect for cutting out the skip.

[@MichaelAMartin777]

Thanks for the review. Looking forward to the range test, particularly on the FM mode.

[@FarpointFarms]

You and me both!

[@mikecricket113]

The thing with FM is that the signal either makes it to the receiver or it doesn’t. A weak single will be choppy and you may or may not get every word. But it’s nice and clean audio compared to AM. And Propagation can happen on FM too. Just that conditions have to be good. Thanks Eric for your review. I was waiting for “Your” review. Always look forward to P2 or sometimes P3 videos. Good luck.

[@spankthemonkey3437]

@@mikecricket113 I talk from south Carolina to Canada on FM. I turn on my rm Italy amp set it to run 60 Watts and let it rip. I just talked to Arizona on FM the other day. While am tends to propagate better it really doesn't have any special advantage. Its the frequency that really propagates. Like 146 Mhz isn't going far but 27 Mhz will. FM is very similar to am in receiving static but you talk in digital mode totally quiet no noise.

[@otrdriver6767]

Thank you very much for sharing with us. I have purchased many of the items that you say work well. I did not forget the thumb up today. Thank you for your time.

[@KurtClark]

Here in the Seattle area we've started a weekly FM Net on Channel 30, to take advantage of the new mode and the lower noise! I know some people scoffed at adding FM to CB in the USA, but so far it's been a nice addition to our options. PLUS, the added mode is now attracting some of the other Hams around here; the Technician license allows for USB traffic on 10 meter, so also having an 11 meter radio that has AM, FM and sideband adds a lot to any radio hobby. I currently have a Ranger RCI 2950 that does 10 and 11 meter in all modes; but I would love to pick up a Thomas now that I've seen this review. Thanks for sharing!

[@FarpointFarms]

Cool! I wish the locals in my area would do the same. Skip here makes it hard to have our weekly chats.

[@RonHicks]

I enjoy your channel. I remember CB radio in the early days after they lifted the license requirement. CB radio was one of things got me into radio, especially the skip on CB radio. I'm an amateur radio operator, KM4LDI :)

[@poorpuppy]

I just bought this along with my first Garmin I'm very excited

[@StormsRadiosCats]

Eric, thanks for reviewing this fm rig

[@FarpointFarms]

it was my pleasure

[@MikeLaBarge]

Can't wait to see part two! What a great "First Play" in the FM CB game. However, I have to agree with all the folks looking for the addition of Weather channels, and SSB. Not sure if any one has asked this, but why is the scan function limited to a single band?? I don't think I've actually seen a radio that scans (just as an example:) AM,USB, & LSB, all in one go. and now with FM in the mix, it seems this would be needed Evan more, as it "spreads out" / "opens up" the conversation space. Can't wait to see what the range test shows comparison wise between AM & FM! As always, thanks for the excellent content!!

[@FarpointFarms]

I am sure as the months go by that President will roll out updated versions of all their radios with FM mode. As far as scan? That one I can't really say.

[@dobermanguy9437]

FM has terrible range!!!!! not even interested I don't know why these manufacturers are making cb radios with FM the range is awfu!!!!!!l it would have been better if it would have had USB and LSB sideband these manufacturers should focus on making some nice base stations instead of All mobile radios there is hardly any base stations made available today how about a new version of the Cobra 2000 that would be a very nice radio have not seen a new base station in years

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

Nobody in Orlando is using it. Tried it again in Tennessee. Nobody on FM

[@slapoutindixie7537]

@@TELEVISIONARCHIVES I was thinking of getting one … I think I’ll wait … no use if no one is using FM😢

[@danielsteenis1623]

Not sure if you touched on this but another thing I love about president radios is that their mic is interchangeable with uniden Bearcat 880/980 six pin which means you can run the wireless Bearcat mic with these radios without mods..love that.

[@FarpointFarms]

I did not but thanks for sharing that!

[@calvinlong1265]

Great video! I really like this radio and will probably get one at some point in the near future! I'm looking forward to the fm range and sound quality test in part 2. 73's and keep up the good work!

[@raymondward4796]

I bought a President Grant 2 late gen radio from an English merchant on eBay 3years ago. I guess it’s ok to use now. Can’t wait for more and more 4 mode cb radios!!!

[@hatchetjackphillips]

If I was to buy a new CB, President would be my choice. Really impressed with their quality based on the reviews you’ve done.

[@FarpointFarms]

They are the main driving force behind CB radio right now, and they are decent people. Win win!

[@hatchetjackphillips]

You and Mike Cricket113 did the best videos I’ve seen of the President Thomas!

[@stephenpaden626]

Uniden needs to step up there game and bring out a 980 SSB V3(version 3 ) with FM added on , but keep the rest of radio the same!

[@FarpointFarms]

I like that idea!

[@aerobirdseven979]

Writing to you from Norway, I can tell you that my President Barry is a cb-radio I am happy with. There isn't that much traffic on the 11m band anymore (got my cb-licence 45 years ago. I use it for offroading with friends and it is very reliable, no frequency drift at all, handles subzero temps and so on. The talkback function is handy if you have to keep both hands on the steering wheel. Welcome to the FM.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for the info! The hands free can come in very handy for sure.

[@JoeR203]

So it's basically a President Andy with FM. I wish they'd make a base station.

[@FarpointFarms]

I've asked them every 4 months or so to slap a McKinley in a base station case and sell me 1000000 of them, but they still tell me no.

[@JoeR203]

@@FarpointFarms I emailed them sometime last year and asked if they planned on making a base unit. They said there's no market for it. If only they knew.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

Seriously! The only base currently available is the monstrosity by Galaxy. I have no problem with it being big, but it is notorious for frequency drifting on SSB, therefore I will not buy one. An FM capable base station with CTCSS/DCS would be ideal and probably sell like hotcakes. You could set the CTCSS or DCS to a tone mutually agreed upon by family, friends, or others, and not have to listen to skip, static, and other crud with the squelch set low. I think this would add tremendous convenience to CB as far as monitoring goes.

[@davidbrock4104]

@@grigorirasputin5020 great idea.

[@Voxguitarsrock]

For a base station I just run a mobile on a power supply. Supplies are plentiful and cheap if you pirate them from old desktop computer s. Cheers!

[@tylerdean980]

Now just have to wait for an all mode CB. I really hope cobra gets back into making SSB radios, if they released a 148GTL with FM that would be pretty slick.

[@FarpointFarms]

I have given up on Cobra. They were the king for so many years, but their line up is stale and old. Maybe Uniden will bring the 980 up to date, or release a Grant LT/FM.

[@tylerdean980]

@@FarpointFarms LT would be cool, I just want that retro aesthetic, I want to get my little brother a full featured CB before he starts really driving.

[@paherbst524]

Looking forward to range test! I'm looking into getting a new radio and I was going to get a president bill, but now I'm considering this one.

[@FarpointFarms]

I'll try and get the other unit installed ASAP.

[@sugadrops4998]

I have the President Lincoln 10/11 meter am/fm with ssb. Have never used it still in the box had to be licensed to purchase it. Have been ham for over thirty years.cb for 52 years.have owned all type radios.

[@FarpointFarms]

Those are great radios!

[@grigorirasputin5020]

Thank You for the good review. I am glad somebody finally saw fit to market an FCC type-accepted FM capable radio. I am disappointed that it does not have CTCSS/DCS capability. At least none was mentioned and I take that to mean it does not take advantage of one of FM's really great features. I hope future models will be CTCSS/DCS capable. I know the "Randy" (ht) for the Euro market does have CTCSS/DCS so hopefully that is coming, as well as an upgrade to the USA "Randy" for FM.

[@FarpointFarms]

I think that if they added all of the really cool features the price point would not be where most people were comfortable with paying. This is a great entry level radio

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

To be more competitive they should have added SSB and maybe CW to expand the customer base. Not that it isn’t nice but that would have been a better rig IMHO. Also there was a President Thomas years ago, so this should be a Thomas II. Nice review as always

[@andrewrudlang2785]

Great video looking forward to part 2 but no rush!

[@FarpointFarms]

working on it

[@Prepologyblog]

Cobra already had a great FM radio back in the day the 148 GTL-DX I would love to see them bring it back.

[@stephenmills7104]

HI I HAVE THIS RADIO AND IT LOOKS THE SAME ? BUT MINE IS A PRESIDENT BARRY 2 IN THE UK

[@ChiefMade]

Cool! Yeah rb replaces over or over and out or on certain channels.. I just got down😁

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Nice review Erik . Uniden has the DSC Dynamic Squelch Control ,, works decent but not as good as this feature. I’m a fan of it too . I’ve really enjoyed my new President Lincoln II+ the last few months . Pushing that 2x10 I had built out of my 7 element Maco beams I put up , it’s been a game changer on DX . But I haven’t caught one moment of East Coast skip yet to listen for you or Mower Junkie . All from the west the last couple months when I’m home and have some radio time . 73’s to you

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Did you unlock yours with resistor and take out audio limiter. It will really sing without limiter. It will swing to around 50 watts

[@ronrodgers6531]

Pretty much everything one could want, with the exception of Single Sideband, and a frequency counter display like a Cobra 2000.

[@adamhannah5078]

I’ve had nothing but great luck with these modern President CB radios. First, starting with the President Johnson II USA, then the President McKinley USA, and finally the President Ronald. Great rx and tx!

[@414RadioTech]

another feature for vox would be using it like a repeater function which is nice you just put the microphone right up against the speaker and have a nice level for volume just enough to trigger it and you have an instant repeater that repeats one way transmissions how cool is that or you can rig up your own mic cable and be able to adapt it to whatever scanner you have to re-broadcast the traffic once it picks things up so yeah it's gonna come in handy definitely I cannot wait to get one myself gonna be very interesting

[@FarpointFarms]

I never thought of that as a possibility. Great idea!

[@jamescady723]

Been looking forward to this review! I just knew you had to check one out. Many thanks.

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad I could help!

[@michaelrocker9000]

Nice compact radio loaded with features. I am sure that just like most President Radios there is a way to expand the channels and up the wattage. BTW Eric you're right it's 32* and windy here in Western NC with a wind chill of 23*

[@FarpointFarms]

Man, I've really been hating this winters weather. I'm an outdoor guy, but I come from Raleigh. I miss 60 and sunny!

[@philphlint84]

C'mon heron wis we had 5+ nights -20 wind chillsof -30 just broke the old this week and day temps up to 25+ 0 at night no snowyet have3" sitting around the yards

[@micksbiggestfan4006]

compact! nice job on the video.

[@edhatfield9487]

President owes you money, I just purchased one because of your video.

[@FarpointFarms]

If it only worked that way, I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do

[@waynedoomad2573]

Great review Eric I just getting in radios with gmrs

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad you liked it!

[@waynedoomad2573]

Hi Eric. I order. The uniden pro 505 XL cb because watching your channel, how far to place the cb antenna from gmrs antenna

[@robertodwyer2979]

Voice activation Mike means for hands-free driving much like a speakerphone function on your cell phone some drivers have been caught using their CB and been charged with distracted driving but with vox you're not distracted great function I believe

[@FarpointFarms]

excellent point, thanks

[@seanwieland9763]

In Minecraft, the Wouxun KG-UV980P can be expanded into 11-meter band, but it’s an FM-only transceiver, so it’ll be interesting to see more FM legitimately in CB.

[@mnight207]

Well, I did it. I purchased a cb radio today. Have to pick it up on Monday. Hope it's worth the hype

[@FarpointFarms]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@mikemartineau5951]

I now live in Minnesota, but I lived in Waynesville and Asheville back in 1989/ 90.I couldn't believe it but my sister's boyfriend, s mother had their own mountain, almost right in town. I really can't say I miss it though I missed being up here because I'm I'm so used to it up here I'm actually in Duluth Minnesota.

[@waltjrschommer3391]

Sure enjoy all of the great info and knowledge of all the new things coming along with this just wondering if they can add this FM feature to a galaxy sidebar cb radio for a fair price thank you

[@aaronunderwood801]

The VOX feature is great for talking on the radio while hands free. You can compress the noise and control the sensitivity before you radio will key up.

[@FarpointFarms]

great point

[@86jekstrom]

Vox for 4wheeling when hands are busy

[@roberthoffman4713]

Some truckers use vox so they don't need to reach for the mic all the time and it allows them to hear and communicate while tarping or tying down a load.

[@FarpointFarms]

That would be very helpful for them, allowing them to mulitask

[@geraldscott4302]

President was part of that petition along with Cobra to add FB to 11 meters. I actually don't see much use for it, other than to sell more radios. I have a $40 am CB in my vehicle, so I can talk to truckers while out on the highway, but you don't hear very much unless there is a traffic backup. AM CB with a mobile antenna has a max effective range of about 2 miles under decent conditions. I have an SSB base station with some additional output power at home for DX use. I have a general class ham license, but after getting it and buying an HF radio, I find that I don't use it that much. Aside from 11 meter SSB, I mostly use 2 meter and 70 centimeter FM, which is pretty much worthless without repeaters. And CBs aren't going to have repeaters. You get a clear signal and good audio at short range, but on simplex, without repeaters, you don't have much range. At least the UHF and VHF bands do not require a HUGE antenna like 11 meters. 11 meter FM will still require that huge antenna, or a VERY inefficient loaded antenna to work. I just don't see much benefit to it. I wonder what the heat sink is for? It's still only 4 watts. Lots of features (at least it doesn't have an echo board in it) but not a single FM signal. It looks ok, but what good is it if it doesn't work? And in most "modern" vehicles, 4 watts of RF might just fry all the chinese computers. BTW, where was that radio made? I also only drive old vehicles. I won't drive anything without a carburetor.

[@justkelly6992]

I remember owning an in dash cb/am/fm radio from sears in 1977

[@FarpointFarms]

cool, they had all the cool stuff back in the day

[@olafelsberry8475]

I know that voice on Superbowl 6 good ol stringbeam

[@CPTDUNSEL1701]

Wow, I just came across your channel and couldn't believe they still make and use CBs.I may have to dig my bases and mobiles out of my closet. Thanks

[@josephshulman4330]

It's a beauty 😍

[@et375]

Nice radio,But i think i will wait for the ssb tocome out,Would be more usefull to me.

[@kilotangoxray]

I love President radios. I have a President Ronald and President Adams. Would definitely recommend!

[@FarpointFarms]

They are some great radios

[@roberthoffman4713]

Can't wait to see how much distance is lost with fm and see if voice quality is much better.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

It will likely have as good as or better range than AM.

[@johnblanton9845]

Nice radio ! The range test should be interesting. , Keep warm !

[@FarpointFarms]

I am not liking the weather. I just got my driveway back, and woke up to more snow!

[@johnblanton9845]

@@FarpointFarms Go to the local sawmill , get a load of sawdust and spread into at least one track on the driveway , sawdust provides traction and as it biodegrades will melt snow but not snow ruin a gravel driveway. That’s what they did before the road was paved

[@jimmy8653]

ordered one today to test

[@FarpointFarms]

Cool, you will have to let me know what you think of it

[@jimmy8653]

@@FarpointFarms sure

[@danielkinsman1964]

Less noise on FM too

[@ChiefMade]

Can you do another showing the output? I haven’t received one of these yet. Am/fm. Maybe over the air audio as well. Fm does have better clarity and fidelity no doubt.

[@TREETOPAIRSOFT]

The vox setting it nice I use it while driving I just leave my mic hanging on the rear view mirror you can use the hand mic as the vox mic on the president radios

[@FarpointFarms]

cool to hear that, thanks for the info

[@richpaul8132]

Thanks for that great review! I've been away from CB for some time now, (about 2 years since my last transmission) so don't laugh at my next question, but; Do any of the Presidents include a meter that indicates transmit and SWR readings? My present radio, (that I've had since about 2007/8), is a Cobra 29 NW LTD Classic. When I used to drive, (from '86 to '92, OTR/48), I had a Cobra that had some good reach, so when I bought another radio, it was another Cobra. However, now I have my eye on the President Lincoln II Plus. A simple resistor addition will give me CB 11 meter and it appears that I'll likely be buying that in the next month or so, (just after I trade in my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee for another Jeep). Still, the "FM" option in this Thomas is very intriguing, but if you have FM, what advantages will that give you? I mean, how many people have an FM radio that are not in some sort of business, (i.e. construction, survey, etc.), and would want to talk to anyone on the 'company radio'? What is the average range of FM and can it work on skip effect, (like SSB or CB)? Again, thanks for the great review, Rich

[@kd5dnk]

Fm will skip just like am the capture effect of fm will eliminate the squeels when more than one person Tris to talk

[@robh063]

Did I go back in time to the 70's? What's bringing CB radios back into fashion?

[@FarpointFarms]

What is old is new again, we are making CB make a come back

[@cryptolimbo5400]

I'd get one if it had SSB that's the only thing it's missing in my opinion.

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Get Lincoln 2+ it does everything

[@MB_PRODUCTIONS]

That looks to be pretty much exactly the same as my president Andy 2 only difference is instead of fm I have weatherband. That's one of the only reasons I chose the Andy 2

[@FarpointFarms]

Good to know!

[@oldfarmshow]

👍👍

[@scottjackson5422]

I wish SSB would be included, but it will make do for me.

[@huntercarver1851]

Cool radio ..wish they would build a handheld version.

[@FarpointFarms]

They might depending on how well this one does.

[@dennisjones8991]

They should add a relocatable faceplate option. This would facilitate adding a CB to some of these newer vehicles that have very little room about the dash to put the ENTIRE radio. The other nice addition would be Bluetooth spkr/mic, or headset capability. Headsets only used when NOT_DRIVING as using a headset while driving is ILLEGAL in most if not all US States.

[@RobCampo]

A lot of states, including mine ban "hand held" mobile operation while driving. VOX would probably allow people to use CB on the road although I don't really hear any traffic around here.

[@FarpointFarms]

I have heard about that rule, but wasn't aware that it applied to CB operation.

[@aaronunderwood801]

@@FarpointFarms I believe there are hands free exemptions in the laws for cb radio.

[@thomasmelioris8853]

Is there any discussion about antenna’s for the President Thomas ? Opinions and options would be helpful to know. Ty in advance.

[@charleswoods2996]

I think, VOX would be useful in the mobile if you had some physical problem with keyeing the mic and you just wanted or were only able to pick up the mic and just speak - PROVIDED that the "gain" of the VOX can be adjusted so as not to be too sensitive. Otherwise, how does "FM" PERFORM on the 11 meter band vs. AM?

[@raymondward4796]

Maybe echo, NOAA, CW and SSB to accompany the AM and FM

[@Brantastic07]

Vox would come in handy for motorcyclists with specific headsets in my opinion

[@FarpointFarms]

That is a good point!

[@mitchelrowe7363]

*I'm calling for channel 22 to be the International FM Calling Frequency.*

[@trustme7731]

Mentioning the price would be helpful. No SWR meter for antenna adjustment?

[@Annytiek]

i am setting my prez to run js8call

[@georgespeck8761]

what would be nice, if it had voice prompts the told you what channel you were on as you change channels.

[@patrickgerth4570]

The challenge is going to be who is going to use FM on the high-frequency bands? I like the fact that it is leagal to transmit FM on 11 meter. But radios like that are going to be narrowband FM. Just like the FRS bubble packs.

[@keithmoore7515]

Because of your advice I am an old guy who use to be on cb radio alot back in the 70's when it was cool. Rotf... wondering if the is a am/fm/shortwave base? Only because In an emergency shortwave might be a good thing?

[@FarpointFarms]

Not that I am aware of. There are a lot of "General coverage receivers" that pick up the CB band, but can't transmit.

[@toddstanley3619]

Traveling across the US using an Cobra 29 classic and a K30 and traveling from Virginia to California. I was hearing Alabama, Tennessee, New Jersey, and Nevada talking to each other and not saying anything. I want to know what they were using.

[@FarpointFarms]

Larger base antenna's most likely. For local road talk, Channel 19 is the place to sit. That will be where road info, and random chat will take place.

[@jayzsphotography6]

I have the president taylor and love it, the ASC is great feature. I am curious about the FM mode, would the range increase? I imagine it only works with other FM radios, so buying two at a time would be a good idea.

[@FarpointFarms]

FM mode will not help with range, but should make for a much cleaner signal. I'll be finding out soon!

[@jayzsphotography6]

@@FarpointFarms I look forward to your test and video, thanks Eric.

[@JOHN_COSMO]

I just wanted to say thank you for the videos. I was wanting to get in ham radio for a while now so i was running through the KZbin channels came across your CB channel watch a ton of your videos learned a whole lot decided to save some money and go with CB radio and if I like that a lot I want to go to ham. I can do CB instead of dropping a couple thousand dollars for something I never really done before except for my beaofung handheld ham Radio I use as a police scanner & EMS. Decide to go with the uniden 930 SSB. I'm on the second floor I got a third floor addict I wanted to avoid having to hang anything outside as I am in a wheelchair and I can't get up on the roof. So I also decided to get the Tran 1499 50 ft 213 cable which I am hoping I chose the right antenna??? and a radio shack SWR power meter number 21- 524 you had suggested in a previous video. Bought it off eBay paid a little bit more than what you paid guess that's what happens when your country is on the way to hyperinflation I paid $49 that seem like a good price though compared to the other ones. it should be here tomorrow so I'm excited to see how it's going to sound? The only thing is the 213 cable comes at the end of the month and I ended up buying RX8 or whatever that is I was planning on using it to the new one came then probably returning it. If you got any tips for me I was thinking about hanging it up in the attic I also got an adjustable Pole mount from Amazon I could also hanging out or by second story window I am in upstate New York though lots of snow? Do you have any advice you could give me please thank you and God bless!!!

[@matthewdavies2057]

The big question we all want to know: How many watts can a CB radio put out before it breaks the self-driving brains of an electric car?

[@tylerdean980]

Not positive, but there are hams out there that run 100 watt HF radios in electric cars, and I haven't heard any issues from them. Well, other than the god awful noise floor that electric cars make compared to others.

[@ChatGPT1111]

I would think that half of that concern would be on the CB side. If you have ferrites on the power cords that would help. I don't trust construction-area-blowing Teslas, radios or not!

[@stephenwilliams7850]

I like mine. Worked good for a year then the rf dropped...after inspection I found that my antenna was disconnected. I'm selective as who gets into my rig. Maby it worked too well and a passenger unscrewed the cable..I'm hoping that the finals aren't busted. This is a good rig.and I don't like shop time. Tks

[@FarpointFarms]

Bummer that someone messed with it= I hope it is just a simple fix

[@k.jcampbell6633]

Would love to here about ,President Walker 3..that's my intention to buy.

[@FarpointFarms]

I have a video on it. It works great!

[@k.jcampbell6633]

Compared to the Thomas which is the better Raido?

[@MikeLaBarge]

One other thought, I see it has a USB port, I would guess for charging a fone or the like.. Could you also include a "while charging a phone" test in part two?? I'm curious if President has been able to eliminate the interference/electronic noise I always get when I have a cellphone charger plugged in, and I try to use a CB in the car. Thanks again!!

[@FarpointFarms]

I will see what I can do.

[@ap6553]

Thanks for the review. Could you please leave an affiliate link so we can help you out with your channel?

[@FarpointFarms]

I appreciate that, but I've never set one up! I always find that if a company likes me enough to send me something for free, that's payment enough. I do have a patreon account, but not many people choose to support me there.

[@kd5dnk]

I hope someone pushes for a fm call channel like they did when ssb came about

[@GOBRAGH2]

I was wondering about the VOX. I suppose if there is a way to plug an earpiece, or a headset into the radio it would work.

[@TOboyca]

I wonder how it compares to the QYT CB -27?

[@ronleblanc9832]

They could have come out with fm years ago nice radio ideal would am fm ssb that would be an nice addon for the vw camper buss

[@FarpointFarms]

It will be a great addition to the new bus

[@anonyninja7737]

Still yet to hear one single conversation on 11meter FM, and i have the radio on every day all day on my bench here with a giant base antenna

[@buzzie0047]

In Canada, it is illegal to hold a mike while driving. Brought in when the Gov't updated the distracted driving law. Same as holding a cell phone, while driving. Will be good for CBing while driving.

[@talenttrading]

May you smoke a cigarette while driving?

[@royeastham5277]

I’m interested in the Thomas…but I would need assistance with funding one…setting up inside of a room inside of this building…and then…if I get Medicaid…moving it into assisted living room…very happy with my Cobra 🐍 HH50…except…range in the room.

[@FarpointFarms]

Good luck!