Radio Shack TRC-474. One of my favorite Radios of all time.

I lusted after this radio when I was younger. Well, Now I have a really nice example of one. Is it the best? Doubt it, but it's a great little radio that carried the flagship brand of Realistic for a few years in the late 80's.
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[@w3tua]

I had the SSB version of this radio and talked on it every night when I lived in NC. There was a group of guys on SSB and I never met them face-to-face but still considered them to be friends.

[@cariboooutlaw4852]

In case nobody has said, the AWI is your Antenna Warning Indicator!

[@JasonCooper-em4gt]

Talk all over high swr Kmart radio kids dollar tree radio

[@MrElectrowhiz]

I have one of those radios, too. I like it because it is small and has everything I want. The AWI is the antenna warning indicator to tell you if there is a fault with the antenna. Put it in the bus. Thanks for the video. Right now, i have a Browning SST 40 channel radio in the car.

[@ok4todd]

The 474 was the best talking CB I ever owned. Truckers couldn’t believe it was a stock radio. Didn’t need a power mic either. Turned up the modulation a bit, but otherwise it was stock. Uniden made and RadioShack sold and serviced. I still have it, but it needs recapping. Merry Christmas!

[@JohnnyMullet]

I have a TRC-453 and a TRC-465 and both are SSB radios. Most of these older Realistic radios were unmolested and I love them.

[@danielkinsman1964]

I have a TRC 465 also

[@donaldjones8319]

Had a radio just like that back in the day. It worked well

[@LandseerNorth]

I say go old school. You are such a Radio Shack geek Erik, and I love it.

[@CZ350tuner]

My first CB rig, in 1980, was a Bristol BCB-227 40 channel AM with "Delta Tune" & Automatic Noise Limiter, which I still have in a cupboard. The channel selector is jammed solid on 22, but otherwise it works fine.

[@emfmuffin1153]

Love the videos. one of the main reasons I got my amateur radio license. Would enjoy some more videos on antennas and longwave

[@OldCBnGuns]

I got back into "CB 19" because of fair point

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

I refuse to pay money for a license for my "Freedom of Speech" to talk on a HAM radio or my 2 Meter radios ! If you don't know who is in control, then you will become remote controlled.

[@JasonCooper-em4gt]

Yo pay for you tube

[@michaelbrown2434]

I love ( trc radio) my name is Michael from Houston Texas. i love you your (show) God bless.

[@FarpointFarms]

Welcome to the channel!

[@ehayes5217]

Yes, a nice radio, as I also have one; even many yrs later, it's still a great little radio to just quickly throw in ur vehicle (or even as a backup); 73 & tnx for posting🤓🇺🇸

[@keithp115]

Great post! My first Radio Shack CB radio was a toy plastic base station that was in the catalog. I drooled over it and eventually got it for Christmas, 1974. Your vid's spark some great memories for me Eric!

[@FarpointFarms]

I hope that you still have that, I would have drooled over it as well.

[@keithp115]

@@FarpointFarmsUnfortunately it’s long gone.

[@ggbros3095]

Have the same radio used it a lot got it from my great grandfather after he died so mine is special to me also I believe the AW1 light is ur antenna warning light

[@roberthoffman4713]

Love the videos on vintage radios of all types. I really miss radio shack. They didn't always have the best quality however with their credit card it allowed me to buy there higher end stuff especially when they offered 0% for 12 months and combined with a sale price I was able to get better stuff the first time around. Keep up the great videos.

[@garywheeler2055]

I did the exact same thing…….. I am now 60 and remember going to Radio Shack in the 70’s and staring at them on the shelves. Never got one till later in life. 👍

[@FarpointFarms]

Yup! Those were the days.

[@billkyle693]

I like your Pace 144 for the Bus. I still have my grandfather's Pace from 1967 and it still works great!

[@justinrayguitars6024]

My aunt and uncle owned the Radio Shack in Brevard NC for years. They not only sold items but done repairs as well.

[@FarpointFarms]

That must have been so cool

[@ramonortiz5651]

Most definitely belongs in the bus i have one of them on my work pick up truck for like 4 years but i bought it back in 2015 for 5 dollars at a flea market ever since i got it i had no problems just a mic replacement.

[@press12800]

Your story on the 474 brings back so many memories. I also remembered how it would go on those deep discount sales and I scraped up enough money to get one. I also was about the same age as you when I bought it and didn't have a car. No problem though I already had a wacky base station setup with an old 23 channel Sharp mobile. I used a car battery charger for power and the roof TV antenna for signal. Always wondered why my voice would be heard over the house landline!. I got rid of my 474 just a few years ago when I was cleaning out the garage and I didn't have any interest in CBs for the last 20 years. Of course I got the itch back a year later. I now have the 465 which is the mentioned SSB version of the 474, along with several other models.

[@FarpointFarms]

Ha! Great story! Glad to hear there were others out there doing the same.

[@endofspecies7575]

My first base cb! A gazillion paper-round deliveries later, got the sideband model. Also started with the Realistic huge hand-held that took about 712 AA batteries

[@FarpointFarms]

Ah yes, the paper delivery job. I had one too!

[@davedoggy]

The AWI light is the Antenna warning indicator. It will light up if the antennas SWR goes bad.

[@richiec7602]

Love the old Radio Shack CB. Yes, put it in the VW bus. As you showed, there are two speaker jacks in the back. The PA one is so you can make announcements through the CB microphone. The other is to listen to the CB from an external speaker but you have to turn on the MON or monitor switch. Makes it easy to switch back and forth between the internal and external speakers.

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

The Realistic TRC-414 is the CB radios that my parents bought and installed in their farm tractor and farm truck in the year 1985 in Washington State. This radio was strong enough to handle the bumps on the farm fields and transmitting range was very good !

[@FarpointFarms]

Good to hear. Those old R/S radios rock!

[@smoketr41]

Radio Shack in the 1970's to mid 1980's sold great CB radios. I still have several in my collection that still work great. I worked as a bench tech for a local radio shop back then. Very easy to tune and repair.

[@DamoMcMorrow]

In Australia, Radioshack was known as Tandy Electronics. My first radio was the TRC434, which was a base unit. I liked it because it had a number pad, so you could just type in the channel you wanted. As a blind person, this was much easier than something with a click dial where you had to remember what channel you left it on, and then count the clicks. Really enjoy your radio reviews Mate.

[@bobcatcomms]

Yep, knowing as Tandy here in Ireland too.

[@Swamp-Fox]

I miss the old Radio Shack! I would definitely put that TRC-474 in the bus!

[@jamesbrady2461]

Back I in the day in NJ my First mobile CB was the 422 realistic and base Station 490 navahoe and 431 navahoe. I still have Them hooked up too This day. There's not many cbers anymore. Even with cell phones People should still have CBS in their mobile Love your videos. Have a Good day.

[@hatchetjackphillips]

My first cb was a Realistic TRC-24 that my dad got brand new and handed down to me sone years later. I used it into the late 80’s early 90’s before I got my first 40 ch radio. I’ve got a STA-2000 stereo receiver my brother got brand new in 1977 that still works as good as the day he bought it. My DX 160 SW Radio works as good as the day it was built. RS sold great stuff!

[@indianachrisUDX1313]

That's a nice radio. I started on a Kraco 23 Channel, lol. You're right, I miss Radio Shack as well. I still have some Bumper Mounts and a 102" Fiberglass Archer Whip. Take Care Eric. 311 Northern Indiana.

[@paulciccotosto978]

Great videos, I have that 474 with the box, owners manual and receipt dated 4/25/90 $79.95 ...unfortunately the radio doesn't work well any more. I also picked up a Grundig Satellit 750 about a month ago, used $200....great radio using the MLA-30+ antenna.

[@ERICtheLATE]

That is just one thoughtful radio. Very kind of Uniden to let Radio Shack badge it. There is an led for modulation, a since phased out feature, and the AWI light. That is your built in swr meter. I'm purty sure an swr of 3:1 lights it up. It's only flaw is that phased out mic plug, from the MIDI keyboard and mixer interface isle.

[@waitingforrender]

wooow excellent, i still have my old realistic trc415

[@FarpointFarms]

These old radios are just about perfect!

[@jayzsphotography6]

I have a Radio Shack TRC-447 in my F150, it is the fourth radio I have had in it and as of now, it is my favorite radio I have had in my truck. The downfall is it can't be peaked out more then maybe 12watts, but I am running barefoot and I love it. Radio Shack had some good stuff back in the day! Thanks for the video Eric, I really enjoy your knowledge and videos, keep up the good work brother.

[@turbopower130]

I love this radio, bought it for $1 at a yard sale about 15 years ago and still use it today, just a great little radio and always have been a fan of the older realistic radios. The led for AWI is antenna warning indicator, basically for high SWR and it saved me before, was using it in my truck years ago and say the light come on upon transmit and took a look and found damage to my coax with exposed center touching braid. Just absolutely love the old realistic radios

[@FarpointFarms]

That's a great feature. I wonder why they didn't keep using it.

[@richardwatsonjr.5067]

Taking me back to the awesome CB days. 1981, I was 16, 1980 Dodge Colt, President AW 14?, Turner Signal Kicker magnet mount center of roof. . . I want to be 16 again!!! WA3WAT 73.

[@jamesvw769]

Its AWI Antenna warning indicator. It would light up as the SWR increases letting you know to check the antenna or coax system.

[@jamescady723]

Back in the late 80s/early 90s, I had the Realistic SSB radio. Can't remember the model, but I tuned and tweaked it and that was one great performing, reliable CB radio. I miss the old Radio Shack stores pre-90s when many of them were still a great source when you were in a hurry for just a part or two. During the 80s, we started nicknaming them Radio Shaft as the quality and availability of ham radio parts started to decline. Still they had good scanners and CBs.

[@veedubistjlbx3446]

Maybe the TRC-465 SSB? 👍

[@jamescady723]

@@veedubistjlbx3446 Yep, that was it! I lost it in a move a long time ago. Was a good radio.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video (Eric) Farponit Farms :) my first radio of Radio Shack I used was Realistic TRC -48 23 channel base , mobile radio plus Am / SSB also on channel knob was a 1 to 22 then ○ dot and 23 then 1 again but on hair on ○ and 22 I had 24 channel on Am also LSB & USB borrowed from friend family also had stock with Volume come for Volume of Recieve by Remote button push on ! Plus Antenna use was Shakespeare 1/2 2 section Antenna 21 feet and 100 feet of Radio Shack big RG8A/U coax base type had up 40 feet on pipe to fence post on big Machinery shed on home farm But 48 RadioShack radio put out 7 watts Am , 38 watts SSB PEP when tune up and stock 4 watts am , 32 SSB did get Clarifier open open for Recieve and Transmit together too more swing on sides of different Pontential control buy tech! Got lots contacts and had fun time chat from 1986 to 1999 then sold and plus RadioShack one base station Antenna blue in called Cross Bow like Shakespeare Pogo Stick but 18 feet it go ruin by wicked Thunderbolt hit in 1992 blew up apart from Lightning Strom badly did not have hook up to RadioShack 48 radio but blew fuse inside radio on from shock wave! Years in Catolage of RadioShack Eric always want Realistic TRC -428 Nine Scan 40 channel was always sold out in 2 business near me and one there showcase introduced in 1982 to 1992 from $75.00 to $175.00 never got one was so picky also piss of myself not get one ever and friend of who lady had one she told do want my CB from car and said sure but sadly past away then one day near my Cellphone in working a CB radio get noticed a CB radio in Marketplace was ask if know me please tell got something for him ! So got hold her Daughter and her Boyfriend and said in Daughter mom will was my name give radio to me ! So caught in person Daughter and Son in Law , was Realistic TRC 428 Nice Scan need work on got up running with new Power Cord with Fuse , fix Orgnail Microphone up , also TRC 48 mic need rewired up to work perfectly to but no bracket but made one plus Lol after big clean up to radio the Squelch Pontential Control quit and seized up to! Plus Recieve jump in out so had rewired all controls except channel selector plus replace meter light and 2 red leds one for channel 9 plus another channel on scan and other Modulation blinking when Transmitted up ! Then still have lose 1/2 Recieve found the adjustment pot was corrosion on and rust joint on circuit board to had replaced to! But all work 80 okay now and do check Google Search found the 428 Nine Scan is Cobra 29 GTL like LTD Classic of 1980's style &Uniden 66 XL radio in one radio but different features too it ! Plus this Realistic TRC 428 Nine Scan like know someone answers it to if had one or been near because take Microphone off still hear Recieve on plus adjustment Volume turns on also off, RF Gain control in one adjustment it , Squelch, Tone Control, NB/ANL filters switch, Speakers, Scan channels plus Daul watch 2 at time , CB to PA to Mon mode plus hook External Speakers and PA to! But one feature like 3 way switch for CB in middle , PA up top , MON bottom like is when flick PA leds says PA but this radio doesn't show shut 40 cube off on leds and hear self if got PA jack with speaker on it of Mono and Go CB 40 cube light up channel on last and on MON mode same switch with PA jack speaker hook Recieve only on no transmist and used light up MO the OE doesn't work not more on red Leds 40 channel cube and had tech check over both those problems he said don't have worry about buddy it all okay ! Also not worth money try fix it and got 98% working okay on keep going till dies for never use again! But also got one finally since 2013 of TRC 428 and got lots others RadioShack from 1971 to 2010 years used in past and some need replaced parts on to work again! Plus used 2 meter only Mobile rig of there and was fun radio use!

[@dennisb-trains23]

Back I the 90s radio shack had some decent affordable stuff. I had 2 police scanners one in the house and one in the garage and a CB in my Joe Diffie truck.

[@FarpointFarms]

Love and miss Radio Shack!

[@ku4uv]

I always wanted the SSB model of this radio as a kid in the 80's, so I could work some DX!

[@Penske_Logistics_Roseburg-Ore]

WOW, that was one of my favorite Radios from the Shack, back when I had my Honda Motorcycle and used it on my Bike with a K-40 Antenna. Yes, I got out on that Radio very well for it being on a Motorcycle.

[@m0jcfhamradio75]

I have new in box 1978 TRC-422a that I bought in Fl in 2018. It was the first 40ch CB I bought back in 1979

[@KurtClark]

That radio is a beauty! Your description of talking with the Radio Shack employee about the radio was the same as my experience; the only difference for me was that it was about 10 years earlier. I ALWAYS wanted a Realistic base station when I was a teenager, but never had the money to get all the extra stuff. Like you, I ended up with handhelds too LOL Now I have my base - a TRC-48 SSB that I picked up for a few bucks. Needs work but I finally achieved my goal Haha. I would use the TRC-474 in the bus over that AM/FM model; more period correct and AM-only is still relevant out there on the road. Thanks for sharing!

[@joeschnell544]

That AW1 is actually AWI (antenna warning indicator).

[@horstjaeger2569]

Wonderful trip into my teen years. Thx!!

[@FarpointFarms]

You bet!

[@xr600beast]

Great video brother! The 474 was my first radio. I have it hooked up in my garage with a antron 99 on the roof. When the skip is in, it still works very well. I live in the antelope valley just south of Mojave CA. So I have very little in the way of geographical interference of my signal. My 148 gtl gets out a little better, but I love this little radio!! Always look forward to your videos my friend. Keep em coming.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for the info! Gald to hear of another 474 fan!

[@jessekragiel]

You just took me down memory Lane! My first radio was a TRC474, and I had the Astatic 575 teardrop mic. I used it as a base station, originally with a Firestick clumsily mounted on my chimney. Later, I switched to an Antron99 and a Silver Eagle mic, and that rig would stomp on rigs 4 times the price. I had a Cobra 2000 that never talked quite as well as the 474!

[@FarpointFarms]

Right on! Love the little realistic radios, and this one is one of the best.

[@CBLounge2112]

CB Lounge 2112 love Realistic TRC-474 long time!!! AWESOME radios, I just did a vid of shooting skip with my 474!! Cheers!!

[@FarpointFarms]

I will have to check out that video

[@chrishorst6993]

I agree with the others love your videos. And that Radio Shack radio is a very good one

[@CharlieM-u8w]

My first radio was a trc 435 . I love the radio. A " so called " c. b. Repair man talked me into putting lower channels in the radio ... It was never the same , i told him to put it back to its original position . Whatever he did , it was just junk . I found one a few years ago brand new on. E Bay . Its great and nobody is touching it. !! 🤣😅🤣

[@FarpointFarms]

Ah yes, the "Golden Screwdriver". I had the same thing happen with a TRC-444 that i brought in for a peak and tune. That thing never worked right again.

[@darrellpeckham9679]

I would definitely put the Realistic in the VW you can't go wrong 👍

[@trs80model14]

My first CB, my wife gave it to me for Christmas 1989. I still have it and the manual but it doesn't work. My second was the SSB TRC-465. I sold it last year for $85 and see they are going for $100+ these days.

[@varminter6]

Friend of mine in the 70's had a old VW Bus his handle was 6 Volt same as his VW.

[@FarpointFarms]

What a cool handle-

[@veedubistjlbx3446]

I have a near new one of these in the box with the manual and all!! It's one of my favorite radios for a good ol' basic AM only radio! SUPER COOL! It would be awesome in the VW Van, too! Shoot, forgot to put that the AWI switch is for "Antenna Warning Indicator" for when your antenna's match was bad!

[@TruckStopPaul]

You should build a telescoping dipole antenna to use while you travel!

[@vinniec5286]

I enjoyed the video. I still have my first radio I purchased from RS around 1976. A TRC-52, and I had to save up for a long time for it! I think you should go with an older 70s or 80s radio in the bus.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks- I am still toying with which kind to put in the bus

[@CZ350tuner]

AWI = Antenna Warning Indicator. It lights up when the SWR exceeds 3:1.

[@wolfeinthewilderness7232]

Thanks for all the great radio info Eric!

[@chrispowell3664]

I think that radio would be a good fit for your Bus. Happy camping and 73 AE0IY Minnesota.

[@NCislander]

With traveling as much as you plan, I think one of the President units would give much better performance. I understand the "Cool Vintage" factor but, reliability & performance. Awesome Vintage Radio Shack model.

[@FarpointFarms]

that is a good point- I know my wife will have to have a cell phone back up--- problem is where we want to go cell service is non existent. That just adds to the fun

[@lesgobrandon]

This makes me miss radio shack.

[@FarpointFarms]

I think we all miss radio shack

[@terrywood1681]

Love your videos Eric I just pulled my dads old TRC-52 out and I have it set up in my shed/greenhouse up here in Ontario Canada

[@FarpointFarms]

Sounds like a fun way of spending the cold winter!

[@JulioRad954]

Great stuff, which i had the space to put up an antenna here for some ragchewing..

[@coldandaloof7166]

Love the story about the old Radio Shack visits. Man I miss the old Radio Shack. Still have a Shakespeare Big Stick II I bought back then. You gotta have a bus with a 102" bumper mount and that TRC on the dash. Complete with shag carpet lol.

[@Southalabamaoutdoors]

We have a Radio Shack down the road..

[@robertgarrett2290]

Thanks for the company Eric! The more of your videos the better! I loved getting those shack catalogs as a kid and read them cover to cover above and beyond homework assignments. ;P I too got into cb as a young one before getting my driver lic. Peace Merry Christmas

[@jimmyjoseph9134]

I have a RadioShack 474 I love it

[@FarpointFarms]

Solid old radio!

[@johnblanton9845]

I love those vintage Radio Shack cb’s , brings back some fond memories. Put that radio in the busaru , hide the President under the seat as a back up. I recently purchased a Solarcron A-99 , so maybe once I get that thing up I’ll be able to send a signal out of the holler towards your 10-20. :-)

[@curtbilyeu8701]

ERIC i to love radio shack equip. scanners and cb radios. you were right when i went to a radio shack , the person knew everything about all the stuff in the store. very cool. i still own at least 5 or 6 police scanners and a navaho 434 new in the box. where i live i cant put up a antena. so it stays in the box. kinda sad.

[@MowerJunkie]

AWI, Antenna warning indicator...... Lets hope you never see it lit up. The 474 is a great radio, I have 2 of them in my collection.

[@FarpointFarms]

It's that old Antron A99. After nearly 30 years, it gets cranky when it rains a lot. Glad to hear you are hanging on to a few as well!

[@HouseOfThe8Strings]

Very cool radio. Love those vintage CBs

[@FarpointFarms]

thanks, the older ones do have a special place in my heart

[@christophersmith1155]

awsome . good for you ! Go with the AM/FM SSB radio for the American Road trip. See how radio changed over the years.

[@soniclab-cnc]

I lusted over many a Radio Shack catalogue...

[@screamengine]

Yeah I never understood the lack of love for Radio Shack gear. Their gear was solid. Speaking of the Shakespear antenna... I had it paired with a TRC-214 I think it was, a 3 channel with only a couple watts. I could reach the other side of my city! I'll admit, I've put on an Australian accent in low power mode to mess with people on heavy skip days. Oh how much fun was had. The internet really subplanted CB thanks to IRC, later Yahoo voice chat rooms, which operated much the same way as a public CB channel. :)

[@FarpointFarms]

Ha! I love the Australian accent idea!!

[@screamengine]

Shakespear wow... Havent heard that one in a while. My first "real" antenna. :)

[@FarpointFarms]

Right on!

[@Southalabamaoutdoors]

Eric I got a gem from my neighbor yesterday, actually 2 he gave me a Texas Star Turbo 667v yes the first Texas star..5 Toshibas yep 50$. It isn't perfect has a fan kit 60A fused link and you can tell it's been awhile since used. Also gave me a Mint Blue Streak 150 amp.

[@davidclarke6658]

They made good radios. Realistic made the best 27mhz hand held CB's in their day.

[@FarpointFarms]

Agreed!

[@edstar83]

Still got my Realistic TRC-419.

[@FarpointFarms]

That is pretty cool- thanks

[@willian.direction6740]

I have a TRC 453 AM/SSB version it was given me never installed. I have it in my shack but no one talking on CB radio around here locally any more.

[@joshp2424]

Awi is antenna warning indicator. Nice videos aloha from Hawaii happy hallodays.

[@FarpointFarms]

Happy holidays!

[@davidn1562]

Yes great Radio for your Vw

[@Normie-c7s]

great video buddy

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you

[@BeingRomans829ed]

I had one of those in the car back in the late 80s. Really solid little radio. I still remember sitting by the base station waiting for my wife to check in on the little Radio Shack radio on her way home from work and it always sounded good even with the standard microphone. By the way, the AW1 is actually a AWI which is Antenna Warning Indicator, which of course would flash if your SWR was too high. I don't know if I still have it anywhere in my junk, but I hope I do.

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad to hear from another owner! Thanks for the info on the AW1 light as well.

[@BeingRomans829ed]

@@FarpointFarms The only thing about it I didn't care for was the plug-in microphone that did not have a regular screw on connector, but it never turned out to be a problem. The wiring never did fail.

[@LegacyLost]

Had a mint trc 457 base with custom led expansion knob on top by the late pegleg .. Gave it to ex dad in law 1999

[@shaneott7660]

Bought one today still in the plastic manual and all at a small pawn shop

[@FarpointFarms]

how cool is that

[@shaneott7660]

@@FarpointFarms it’s my first cb at the age of 50 years old lol, your videos inspired me. Will be looking for a base station next for our homestead

[@FarpointFarms]

I am glad that I was able to inspire you, I hope that it will work well for your homestead

[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

I am more interested in the "Chicken Choker" just over your right elbow. I have not seen one of those for years and years.

[@FarpointFarms]

found that at a ham fest a few years back

[@frankc1430]

My dream radio back in the day was the Cobra 148 GTL and the 148f GTL. Still never owned either one of them.

[@jllucci]

I have one. It's my backup radio to my basestation. Great radio, but no scan feature so that's why it's a backup.

[@robertrockwell7581]

this would fit perfect in the Bus as no one is really on FM yet.

[@FarpointFarms]

That's what I'm leaning towards.

[@benwille6680]

Yep. Install the 474 in the bus with a 102" whip. But take the President along as well because if you're on an extended trip you'll go nuts without having LSB38 and you know that's true!

[@Grejam53]

AWI = "Antenna Warning Indicator", letting you know that your SWR rating is too high thereby inhibiting your best signal output. I was a Radio manager back in those days and your right, you had to know your equipment.

[@FarpointFarms]

Good to know- thanks

[@danielkinsman1964]

Radio Shack had greatnCB radios

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes they did.

[@nimroddiaries_]

Fun video. Boys never fully grow up. 🤘

[@DodgeCumminsRollin-COAL]

I owned a 1977 Courier Spartan PLL SSB 40 channel I bought at a swap meet for I think $30 it didn’t come with a mic or antenna. It was cool. I never hooked it up.

[@FarpointFarms]

Haven't heard of that one, but looks cool.

[@DodgeCumminsRollin-COAL]

@@FarpointFarms Ya it a cool radio!

[@alextech88]

Love the idea of the 474 in the bus but I would also install a president somewhere where you can hide it away and talk on sideband and fm while stationary

[@FarpointFarms]

I was sort of thinking about a radio in the back to talk on at night. Maybe the McKinley back there?

[@alextech88]

@@FarpointFarms absolutely love the McKinley, have one in my truck. I hope your going to throw a big whip on top when it’s done. Looking forward to the progress. Thank you for the great videos

[@mikemiles3068]

Great little Radio, good video but install the radio that you will use the most regardless the nostalgia. 👍❗️

[@jonathanglock1574]

I just bought one Everything lights up but no sound from the speaker. I guess I have to find an external speaker to see if it does work and it's just the speaker. Thanks for the video. I don't have it hooked to an antenna but I think I would still hear static

[@FarpointFarms]

Leave it plugged in and turned on for a bit. Sometimes that's all they need to spring to life.

[@NCLong]

Put your Simson in your bus, I had a Simpson 23 Channel back in the 70's!

[@neil9274]

Eric liked the vid l didn’t start using a cb until the early to mid 80 ‘s l was an interstate truckie l was running a Pearce Simpson super cheata and a super Tom cat,now 50 odd years later l still have the super tomcat. I also run a uhf retiring soon but l still be on the air by the way lam in Australia call sign ssb foxtrotgolf 274 , and am , tiger snake. Well mate like the channel keep in touch.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for sharing. I started in the mid 80's as well, and also have my first radio. A Realistic TRC-216 handheld.

[@neil9274]

@@FarpointFarms Eric l don’t know if you could help me,but lam going to set up a base station using the super Tom cat ssb/ usb can you suggest what Ariel would be appropriate, l was thinking station master, or tripod or maybe 4 element beam l’ve got the room to put up a tower l live on 5 acres in an elevated area

[@radionutasmr4934]

the button that says aw1 is the antenna warning light!!!!

[@FarpointFarms]

Whoops!

[@bobcatcomms]

Love RS ,,,,my godfather was the owner of the only one to ever open in Ireland. 73s 29TM063 Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@FarpointFarms]

how cool was that!

[@somejackball]

cool old radio, never had a Realistic mobile, just the base Navajo. anyway, i've noticed mexico has taken over channel 9, i guess its their version of the Superbowl, that must drive all the folks nuts in the US that have to monitor ch 9 😅