ss6900 Menu walk through / Tips

ss6900 Funct menu and operation Clarifier and Roger beep
Some people are a little confused with the 6900 menu, as you can see in the video, with patience its not so bad.
The 6900n has Turned out to be a very popular CB Radio, with breakers turning up regularly using them.
Most people quickly ditch the stock mike, and use something like the KPO NM 532 on them.
A fair few turn up asking how to adjust things via the menu.
I still have one and its my back up radio.
My first go to CB Radio is the 9900, second Rig of choice is the crt 6900n.

[@joshp2424]

THANKS MATE NICE VIDEO 325 MAUI HAWAII ALOHA

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Josh you are very welcome.

[@VVc0w]

Really helpful video, literally 5 minutes ago set my 6900n up and the first thing that I needed to fix was the annoying bleep everytime I turned a knob

[@mccooperman]

Appreciate you filmed this a while back Steve, but I just picked up one of these today and your guide was spot on lots of useful tips, many thanks. Keep the vids coming very entertaining and informative of course 👍👌

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Many paws i am glad it was of use , and more coming just a bit slower than before as i am up to my neck in other projects.

[@simonsparks2602]

Great video Steve, loads of info .Love it

[@markwilliams8702]

Thanks Steve. Great video. Ordering one next week.

[@QUADBOYification]

The beauty of this rig is that it can program up to 60 channels a group letter (band). I do have to get a programming cable for this one, not so easy.

[@markwilliams8702]

Another great video ||Steve. Nice radio too. Love these radios use mine all the time.

[@chillinoutalone]

great video fella, helped me out with my 6900n, keep the vids coming fella,

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi the 6900n can be tricky to master, hence the video. An ideal rig is just turn on and go, now days a rare beast. Most now have a menu to navigate through, that can be a pain to master. The 6900n is a great rig but cause a lot of grief to anyone if problems arise. Common problems include. High swr alarm. High/ or low voltage alert. And the clarifyer menu. Not to mention the annoying bleep, every time a button is pressed. I like the rig a lot but, for any one new to radio can be a handful. Keep me posted on how you get on ok fella.

[@drewhodge3820]

Thats a massive help sorting out my new rigs. Thanks

[@julianrobertson3303]

Thanks Steve , that was a huge help , brilliant videos as always .

[@CBRadiouk1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GoProGeezer]

New subscriber, I'm thinking about coming back on after a long break. Great videos buddy.

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi mr gopro get back on, you know u want to . I created a gopro group on fb if u are interested in joining. created yesterday.

[@CBRadiouk1]

So did u ever get back on the Air???

[@Rottweilerdsq]

Ahh that annoying beep are finally gone, great video and greatings from a Dane living in Bulgaria.

[@CBRadiouk1]

My pleasure Dane im glad the video helped.

[@chillinoutalone]

great vid fella, most interesting, coz ive just had a ss6900n for a pressie, this vid helped me out big time, many thanks fella

[@CBRadiouk1]

My pleasure fella. If u have Any problems message me on this thread ok bud.

[@chillinoutalone]

@@CBRadiouk1 many thanks fella, ive owned ss6900n's pretty much the last 8 years, ive had quite a few over those years, but only ever one brand new in the box, its nice to know no ones been inside it, screw driver experts....lol.....

[@RSPYT]

I have one of these and I found it easy to use, I still can't work out my Magnum S45 but this SS6900 is easy. I used it in my car for a while but now they're both in my shack, the Magnum is redundant lol. I programmed my SS6900 so it's full now, there are 60 channels on each band ;)

[@johnevens476]

Hello good video well explained,got a kpo 5000 in Rotterdam 100 euro new but second hand,werks great hope to try dxing today, keep updated.sucsess

[@M7BVV-Phil]

Hi Steve , been a while since I wrote to you, hope you &. The Mrs to be are both well 👍🏼.just wanted to give a shout out from down on the south coast. Your channel is gr8 mate keep up the good work , stuff the ego I just tell it as I sees it . You have helped me out on a number of occasions, but only one of which you are aware, cos I told you ,lol😊 the rest have been through watching your channel. One day in2016 I will have to do a mini campout near your way and bring the mobile rig go box out,. Just too see if we can work each other 📡📻🌍🔊🔑🚪👍🏼✅😊All the best Phil....73's👊🏼👍🏼

[@CBRadiouk1]

+Phil Pullinger H Phill thanks for the nice comment, EGO what one of those lol. We are both fine thanks and yes get the go box out when you can. Merry christmas

[@shaneweightman]

Very well explained Steve, like you say make you bang your head at first,, ive had 3 different makes that all work more or less the same and my anytone v3 gets overloaded with very strong stations have to turn the rf gain down to combat that problem but I got to like it in the end ,,,good value for the money if you can put up with little strange ways they have ,, cheers Shane ct1017

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Shane the early 6900 also suffered from front end over load, the 6900n does not. (result)

[@davidcooke7744]

Thanks for your message. Yes there’s a three way switch below the nb switch.

[@CBRadiouk1]

ok on mine it is labelled as I mentioned. in fact mine and possibly yours has 6 bands not just the 3. On mine the hi low tone switch kicks in the other 3. I cant remember whats where but the way to do it is, put your other rig without an Antenna on a known channel/frequency. Lets say your other rig has a frequency display, go to ch 1 of the mid/eu block 26.965. Go to ch 1 on the 3900 on am/fm and key up, go through each position of the 3 way switch, if you get no signal, flick the high low tone to the other position and try again ok.

[@the11metersd.x.channel.55]

Nice upload Steve. For all CRT 6900N Owners . TRX Labs ... Channel has a video showing how to zero beat SSB and AM Via the service menu. No covers removed. no screw drivers.. Once done its a fully operational Multi mode transceiver with accurate frequency TX . RX.. 73s 153AT88 P.S. Just noticed the upload is 2015. Guessing the firmware has been upgraded many times .. 2021.

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi fella i think the 6900n is a pretty good rig, loads of breakers now have them. The one thing i do not like is the clicky Clarifier, but hey ho it is what it is bud.

[@the11metersd.x.channel.55]

@@CBRadiouk1 Yeah the CRE 8900 is the same. But the reason they have that click, is when you zero beat the radio while in the service menu. The clicks are small increments of frequency adjustment.. When you turn off the radio.The clarifier will automatically zero to that adjustment.. Hope this helps..

[@pda49184]

Very informative Steve.. Seems a lot of bang for your bucks... Appreciate a vid of you connecting it to the computer if you are doing that in the future. I'm a complete Luddite when it comes to IT connected to gadgets.. If fact I'm told I'm a danger to humanity.. Keep on rockin mate.. 73..G4RYO (Flying Fox)

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Pete I sold the rig ages ago fella. Nothing wrong with them, I just prefer the 9900.

[@qslradio292]

Cracking video 👍

[@teddyteeth]

I'll be honest Steve, I couldn't tolerate this rig, it's got my head in bits! You'd be better of buying a second hand Ham rig & everything is straight forward on them. As I am a Ham I only use legal CB's for CB & Ham bands for amateur radio my HF rig isn't even broad banded,. Great video again Steve. Cheers, Mike

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Mike they are a bit weird in the way they work, I have got an hf rig an old trio 430s. I will say with some patience the 6900 is ok, thanks for the comment fella.

[@yesscarborough8473]

Just ordered one from knights uk, all set up, can't wait

[@rpcomms1]

Therej is a software flag check box in pc software to turn store data entry on every channel,read radio contents ,check box,write data to radio. Now when u change things on radio its global setting. Rob

[@CBRadiouk1]

HI RP 2 years late in my reply but thanks for that info. I recently found my programming cable, and may have a look.

[@joeletecatkoss6261]

I find them ok . works real fine .

[@trohear4]

HI STEVE THIS IS HOW I DID IT. PRESS AND HOLD FUNC AND EMG BUTTONS TURN RADIO ON IT WILL THEN DISPLAY 1BAND OR 2BAND USE CHANNEL CHANGE. 1BAND IS 10M 2BAND IS CB. AFTER SELECTION HOLD IN FUNCTION BUTTON UNTIL RES APPEARS. THEN IT WILL TURN TO REND. TURN RADIO OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN.JOB DONE. Sorry about capital letters regards ALAN M6RFO 73s

[@chrisjurd3776]

yes i found this very helpful steve,,,thnks southapton uk,,,,,personel chris

[@CBRadiouk1]

Glad it helped fella

[@davidcooke7744]

Hi ya thanks I’ll try it tomorrow.

[@michaelwhiteley4252]

Hi , I've got a few crt rigs and in particular one I'm giving a friend is a 6900 no n or v just 6900 and was wondering what power its kicking out on each band standard please mate

[@robgibbsofficial]

Hi Steve fella - quick question .. how can you reduce the power on SSB to use with a KL203 etc - or is best to just leave alone? I love this radio a lot so much so that I've now bought x2 of them - the latest version 6 - thanks Rob

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Rob u can turn the power down on the front of the rig. The best thing is to connect to a power meter, and go from there. From memory I think the early 6900, the power only turned AM/FM UP and down.. On the newer 690oN it does it all. Some people use the Mike gain on other rigs.

[@CBRadiouk1]

TBH the 203 is quite a small amp, it will make a difference, but not a lot. Running any rig that can produce 3 times the maximum input of an Amp can be a disaster. You could turn off the Amp, and turn the rig back up and forget to turn it down again. That said if u are carefull it should not be a problem.

[@robgibbsofficial]

@@CBRadiouk1 thanks Steve - great advice there many thanks - looking forward to some new CB videos from you hopefully.. best Rob

[@assistantto007]

Can't you lower the output on ssb by reducing the mike gain?

[@anthonypope8429]

Hi I have just bought this radio can you still use it on 27 megs or do you have to open it up and program it as I don't have a clue how to program from the pc I know you have to open the radio up and plug in the program cable its a nice radio I bought of a guy who was selling some radios on ebay for his late farther inlaw payed £90 for it cheers for any help

[@rpcomms1]

update- my CRT 6900-V3 all that nonsense stopped,via software.I also resolved the hot heat issues and also now clipped fm deviation @2.1khz plus some other mods,well please with set,esp now sorted out setup,program in 5khz steps in Banks via software,leave coarse control alone,just use clarifier in 100hz steps and then solve the fiddling around,I also find the DW and scan handy,program in UK and select popular EU channels into one of the banks,then you can DW UK and EU cal channels.Lot easier now 73's Rob

[@napomania]

Do you think that in old Superstar / president Jackson there is a dip trimmer where you can adjust Roger beep's length?

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Silvio I do not think there I'd I have never heard anyone mention it.

[@Pablo_Morales]

Very good vlog. Easy to understand tuples and to the point. Are these all the secrets of the radio transmitter? Are there any more mysterious features?

[@CBRadiouk1]

the things i pointed out in the video covers enough to get people going.

[@greendevil9370]

Thanks for the video Steve lots of good info. Quick question could I run the 6900 off a cigarette lighter connection when going mobile ?

[@corporallee44]

Yes because your light is protected by a 10amp fuse, which will allow 100 watts

[@mm7bvp]

Hi @Steve Stevens I bought the newer similar radio the KPO DX5000 v7. I know you know quite a lot about radios such as these as ive saw you around here and Freds videos. Im looking to know if its possible to use one of these radios (or the kpo) for FT8 Digital mode om 10m. I use an ic7300 usually but would be good to interce this radio too with FT8. Cheers for the videos.

[@CBRadiouk1]

I dare say it could be done with a home brew interface. Can't help any more than that really. Sorry for late reply bud.

[@mm7bvp]

@@CBRadiouk1 no problem and sorry for the spelling mistakes but you got the gist of it. I bought the Tigertronics SignaLink interface which works a teat. Cheers Steve hope you're well 73

[@mattcurtis3019]

Thanks 👍

[@CaptainScarlet]

A qwerky radio Steve......like anything else the more you play with it the easier it must become.......I was looking at the alinco 135 which I suspect is similar Gary

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

Good video, rig I'll be getting next month, actually does 40w Fm, oh and I don't know how to programme frequencies, doesn't make me a muppet though.

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

Guess what came today 😀 next month, 2wks who's counting lol.

[@judithrob1591]

CRT SS6900 V7 NRC blue display AM-FM-SSB. Has a delay time on FM. From transmit to received . Can anything be done about it?

[@danielpincu7743]

Hello sir! Is that correct that you can reduce the power of the radio on SSB by reducing the mic gain? Thank you! YO8UFO

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Daniel the power can in fact be turned down, on all modes by the rf power control. My first 6900 it only turned down AM/FM. You can reduce power using Mike gain on any SSB rig. I have never found it an effective method. Although it works it's fiddly.

[@tanjam7]

Pich Poch, done. I like it also. No menus.

[@davidcooke7744]

Hi ya Steve just watched the video very informative. I’ve also got the 3900 I like cause it reminds me of the old cobra 148 I had I loved that radio. Thing is I’m not sure if I’m on the uk 40 and the eu channels.

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi David there are a few versions of the 3900, does your one have a 3 way switch that says da/eb/f/c

[@davidcooke7744]

Yes Steve mine looks like the one in your video.

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi David if your rig is the same spec as mine the 19 of the muppets will be on ch 33 with the kc shift to the 9 oclock position. Let me know how you get on ok fella.

[@amateurspotter2656]

Hi Steve, I have one of these but can’t get below 28. How do I get cb on 27. Thanks. Eamonn.

[@alfonz147]

Hi Steve just came back after ten years brake Just bought the President Grant 2 and anton99 twig it's dead I'm not far from you I'm in Leighton buzzard so hope to catch you one night all the best Alan Lima bravo 218

[@CBRadiouk1]

I will be on 27 on ssb every night from 4 probably be in range by 4.30 as i will then be in the luton area . Thats 27 mid block i normally end up on ch 28 usb nice to se a local back on

[@meg_k9_]

Do you do a walk through for swr? I’ve not been on the rig for 37 years.

[@grahamgault8010]

what does the SRF mean on the display ?.

[@stevetattam5282]

Hi Steve and thanks for video, can i just say about the settings seem to be fo each channel i have discovered on the programming software there in a sectiuon says "single change data" if you untick and then tick which setting you want for every channell its sorted

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Steve that's great thanks for sharing.

[@stevetattam5282]

@@CBRadiouk1 welcome, im glad i discovered this as was driving me mad lol

[@michael-pw9cz]

Hello could you explain what the HI-CUT is on the SS6900N thank you.

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Michael I have used my 6900 with both settings. It just cuts out out the higher pitch noise really. Almost like a high and low tone.

[@johnmckinney1493]

Just bought one, live in the US, mine is just to be programmed but will see.

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi John I hope you get on well with it. TBH The build quality on the 6900 is not as good as the older rigs, like the Cobra range . That said they are a good radio, the menu can be a pain, mind. I ran mine the other day on SSB, FULL POWER. I ran it for a good 30 mins, it got warm but not hot. AM/FM operation is a different story, they get hot pretty Quick. Let me know how you get on ok fella..

[@ratcliffave]

So this Radio you can hear the roger beep when you de-key ?, on my Amstrad 901 I can’t hear the beep unless I turn on another radio to hear it.

[@CBRadiouk1]

It was coming from the rig underneath.

[@chrissimpson3561]

Great Video very helpful.However do you have any idea how to adjust or turn off talk back.

[@CBRadiouk1]

+Chris Simpson Hi Chris there is a double pot on the front of the rig that turns it on and off, take a look anticlock turns it off.If u cant find it let me know , give me a day to reply ok bud.

[@chrissimpson3561]

+Steve Stevens Hi Steve many thanks for your reply. Nope I can not see any double pots, The talk back is very annoying and very loud. I only have instructions for the SS6900 which states that you can adjust the talk back within the function menu however the layout is different on the "N" model and doesn't cover or mention talk back.

[@ANGELGMAILSIX]

Hi how van I fix mine I was told to reset by turning cb of than press function and scan than turn on but now I've got a really loud beep even when I change channel how do I fix it and there's feed bk when I key my mic

[@davetagg3249]

Nice video. Got mine thru today and its all good - quirky, but getting good radio reports. I've been adjusting the frequency using the "push" part of the clarifier to fine tune/select specific frequencies. When I go off the channel and back to the same channel again, it doesn't default back to the original (*correct) frequency!! Er... what am I doing "wrong" - I feel like I'm mucking up all the saved channel frequencies!! 🤔 😆 Any tips for resetting back to "default"? 😆

[@CBRadiouk1]

hi Dave you are doing nothing wrong bud, thats the way it goes. that said if u are using SSB USE ANOTHER BLOCK, u could use one channel for 27.555, and the next one or two for a designated QSY frequency.

[@cliogirl2012]

hi Steve I'm looking at getting one of these but is the USB on the back or is it inside many thanks

[@CBRadiouk1]

cliogirl2012 USB is one of the modes. U change mode USING the mode switch. On the front

[@matthewjenkins1161]

To connect via PC/laptop using the optional USB lead you have to open it up where there is a little white connecter on the board.

[@DEREKTHEDOCTOR]

Rick can you tell me why the rig keeps reporting hi and stops transmit, thanks for turning off the bleep on channel selection G4WBB thanks Rick

[@CBRadiouk1]

Well it sounds to me as though the rig is being used on a badly tuned Antenna. It is telling you that the SWR is high. I havent used mine in ages, but i am sure you can turn that function to OFF.

[@c515mps]

Steve Stevens had same problem,it was a short on the patch lead.

[@bignishnash6707]

Hi mate does the ss6900 have the talk back function

[@mduffy5453]

Just got one of these bad boys today..... Ye haaaa

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Duffy good man let me know how you get on ok..

[@trohear4]

Hi steve just bought one of these how do i get the full 10m band, it is in export mode at the moment,and only goes to 28.350 . i got it from knights radio, had good reports on the radio on 19 , but being a ham i want the full 10m band.the manual is all in french so no good to me.lol kind regards ALAN M6RFO 73s.

[@CBRadiouk1]

+Alan Trohear Hi Alan u need the programing cable and software, I am sure they can go to the top end of 28mhz

[@1_ledgend]

Hi Steve hope you are well and staying safe.can you tell me please how to turn off channel 9 warning noise.there is a net that uses the frequency that's on my channel 9 on 6900 thanks

[@CBRadiouk1]

I would go ch 8, then use the 10kc jump. To this day I never use ch9, not on mid block anyway. Ch 9 high maybe. U may be able to program the rig if u have a cable.

[@o00scorpion00o]

FT-891 or FT-450D, none of that messing, 891 good compact rig, 450D more user friendly. I do like dedicated band switches though and Mode rather having to press multiple times to get where you want. I do love the look of the Galaxy, DX95T2 what do people think of these ?

[@JPDW3072]

Hi can you program the CRT SS 6900 to have a repeater shift function ? Tnx

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Ellob I sold the radio a long time ago, from memory I don't think you can. I don't think it has the ctss tones either.

[@kevinjames9852]

Steve when I key up on channel 9 it says busy I know you can lower the squelch and it goes but you can’t hear anyone How do you disable it altogether

[@CBRadiouk1]

hi Kevin go to ch 8, then hit the + 10kc button.

[@keithh5053]

Hi Steve. I am a new subscriber to your youTube channel & loving watching your videos. I have come back into CB land after 30 odd years and I have also purchased the SS6900N from new and had it opened up by the shop I bought it from. I am finding a bit hard to fathom out some of the features. I have got around most of them but for the life of me I do not know what the DW button is for and what does it do. can you please tell this old timer what it is. Also I am using the CRT M6 Mike as supplied with the rig. What would you suggest for the setting, I am running at about 30 whilst checking the Func Key. Do you think this is ok or can I up it a bit to improve speech power? Cheers Buddy 73's Keith

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Keith firstly thanks for watching the vids, and making a comment. Right Mike gain first , that is something you will have to play around with fella. A lot depends on how close you hold the Mike, how loud your voice is. And your rig, some may run louder than others. Dw (from memory) stands for Duel watch. You set the rig to watch 2 channels, it will skip between say the 19 and one other channel. The squelch has to be up for it to work. A bit like a rig with a scan function, once something breaks through the squelch scanning stops. I have never used the DW function. The best advice I can give regarding Audio , is get another Mike. The stock Mike is ok, but tend to not last a long time. Where are u Kieth?? Roughly.

[@keithh5053]

Hi Steve Thanks for replying very quickly. Regarding the Mike I do have another one . At the time of buying the radio I also bought a K-PO DMC 110. I have heard that it's a good mike. The reason I am still using the original one is that I am disabled and I find it easier to use the up/down channel feature on the mike. As far as DW is concerned Thanks for the explanation, I probably won't be using that. I live about 12 miles south of Oxford. I have been in lockdown since March 12th and I have been going stir crazy. I started to watch some CB videos on here and I have sort of got the bug again. After chatting with my XYLn she said I should have a go again. So after spending nearly £500 down the line I am up and running again. I have also had a few DX contacts so it's given me something to do & to be honest I am so buzzed up. It's great to back on the airwaves again. Keep doing the vids buddy. 73's Keith. 1-SY-121

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@keithh5053 HI Keith no problem fella, well here is something that I may do. If I go to some high ground you should be able to talk to me on the air. What Antenna have u got up.

[@keithh5053]

Hi again Steve. The first Antenna I got was a Moonraker 1/2 wave Silver Rod but the QRM was at S8 most of the time. I have checked out my own house and I am fairly certain that it's coming from something else very close to me outside. In desperation I bought a Hawkins Radio SSDb12+ Dipole with a built in choke set at about 14.ft from ground to the choke My SWR is about 1-1.4 across the bands. My QRM problem has decreased somewhat with the SSD 12+ and although I am still needing to use the RF Gain to bring it back to a better level I am still getting about S6 without the RF gain control. I am thinking I might need to buy a QRM Eliminator to try and beat it. But being a pensioner and already having spent over £500 to get fully re-equipped with everything I cant really afford to spend any more., After having bought Steel Masts,Coax,Antennas, Power Supply SWR/Power Meter, Flagpole etc it has soon mounted up. I also have a 1/2 wave horizontal Wire dipole which has been gifted to me . If I can get my son to help me get this one up as well I could use it as the counterpoise if I can find a reasonably priced QRM Eliminator. Don't get the impression I am a technical Guy Steve 'cause I ain't lol. I just been watching loads of videos on youTube to regain some knowledge from back in the day when I was a sprightly youngster. Now 70 and disabled & not being able to do much I rely on my Son to put the gear up outside and help me where he can. Thanks for replying to my posts to you but it does help me a great deal. Cheers Mate 73's Keith

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@keithh5053 HI Kieth qrm is a pain for us all. I am not really a fan of using the rf gain to reduce qrm. All that does is reduce the sensitivity of the rig. The receive on the 6900 is pretty lively. 500 quid is a good start Keith it soon mounts up. There is a big problem on the web atm, with people giving out advice. Some of it is just given parrot style, and it's hard to know what's true. Regarding the Mike thing have you thought about a desk Mike??

[@mduffy5453]

I have a question. When I turn my clarifier I have a number 2 come up on my rig is that normal? I mean I had this rig for couple of months but ain't got my nut around it completely.

[@CBRadiouk1]

What rig is it?

[@mduffy5453]

@@CBRadiouk1 6900

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@mduffy5453 does it change frequency as u turn it? Pressing the clarifier in changes the step sizes. Try going on usb and turning it. U can also change what itdoes via the function button. U can change it to fin,(just rx) rt (recieve and tx) or t ( only tx) on the tx only the clarifier only works with the mike keyed.

[@mduffy5453]

@@CBRadiouk1 yer sweet just found the manual. When I turn the clarifier it goes up and down like 01 02 03. Small steps. I'll have a good read up. U still doing live chats.

[@drewhodge3820]

I have noticed that no one has done a video showing how to program the 6900??

[@stephenwalker8299]

How do you change bands from 28mhz to the 27mhz fm doing my head in first time today trying it out

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Stephen u can program the 6900 to go where ever you want. sorry for the late reply i imagine you are sorted by now, if not let me know.

[@MsButtons55]

Hi Seve i have sorted all of them settings my problem is i bought my 6900N OF EBAY UK ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO FORGET WHICH SHOP I BOUGHT IT FROM ANYWAY MY PROBLEM IS THE CH 9 ACROSS ALL BANDS EXEPT THE UK 27/'81 BAND .. WHEN I TRANSMIT ON CH 9 SAYS BUSY. I KNOW THERES A EM BUTTON ON FRONT PANEL OF THE RADIO .WHEN YOU PRESS IT IT GOES TO CH 9 AND WONT TRANSMIT . I WAS WONDERN WAS THAT SET AT THE SHOP WHEN THEY WIDE BANDED IT OR IS THERE A WAY TO TURN IT OFF WITH THAT EMG BUTTON THANKS IN ADVANCE

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Patrick if i am honest i cant remember , BUT u can go ch 8 and hit the 10kc jump to get onto ch 9. Although i still have a 6900n, i have not used it for ages. i in fact have loaned it to my mate.

[@MsButtons55]

@@CBRadiouk1 THANKS Steve for getting back to me. See I think it was the way the shop programme it even as you say go to channel 8 hit the +10 button still on say ch 9 on mid band 27.515 it's only for doing purposes I need it transmitted on 27.515 . But its no problem anyway I have hf yaesu radio I only use 6900 for a spare. It's just a bit of a nuisance I can't trammit on 9 also I remember years back before the crept came in ch 9 on mid block was suppose to be emergency channel but not obey that rule and talk on there ok Steve thanks anyway and keep up the good work Patrick 👍

[@kayone8571]

I have a question in the settings where is the TES in manual says it’s in the menu I can’t see it I’ve subscribed

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Kay i am not sure what TES is , what is it you want to adjust in the menu??

[@QUADBOYification]

I noticed that the Automatic squelch has a nasty habit of suppressing a conversation after it initially was receiving just fine. Somehow it rises the squelch threshold while receiving perfectly to a point it suppresses it and keeps scanning again. Very annoying and hardly intelligent or even useful. Newer CRT models can set a separate value for SQ and AQ and even Auto AQ. Do you have settings to counter this nasty AQ threshold behavior? BTW i like the setting to display SWR or BAT when transmitting, very useful. I used it to crank up the TX Power by adjusting the power supply at TX to 13.5 volts. 40 watts easy.

[@davidplatt2232]

Think mine is on auto squelch as I can’t ear anything till it goes over 6lb but on side band ok can you help

[@CBRadiouk1]

Adjust the squelch, until you get recieve.

[@ANGELGMAILSIX]

My cb is all of frequency. And when I key my mic there's a load noise.Someone told me to reset just turn cb of hold func and scan than turn on.Ddint help and now I have this load noise now.can you plz help

[@CBRadiouk1]

what sort of noise, deedback, bleeping sound give me an idea fella.

[@haunted-skeptics]

Hi Steve lovein the channel mate ,does this radio work on uk 40 muppets regards

[@CBRadiouk1]

+shauny Kay Hi Shauny yes it does, this one has all 40 channels, ie the 19 reads 19 etc. U have to use a lead to do it, or if buying from ebay , ask for it to be done before its sent.

[@ANGELGMAILSIX]

When I key the mic there's a loud sqeel fead bk can you help

[@gooldscross8702]

Hi steve would this be a similar menu to the alinco dr135uk?

[@CBRadiouk1]

From memory they are similar, I had the 8900. I believe the alinco is the same apart from the name.

[@gooldscross8702]

@@CBRadiouk1 cheers for the reply steve I've been trying to use the CRE software on the alinco with a lead in the socket at the back but cant get a com to port number link tried it on XP and windows 10 ,I only want to add the muppets to band A if possible.

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@gooldscross8702 TBH it's been so long since I used a lead, I can't remember what I used. Can u switch between channel mode and frequency mode.??

[@gooldscross8702]

Yes no.prob I've managed to get to ch19 but it's a lot of clarifier twiddling on band E on ch 33

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@gooldscross8702 I will get back to u in a bit. I am about to double check before I tell u wrong.

[@miltonball2591]

Hi Steve any way of turning the speech through speaker off when you press ptt also how?

[@CBRadiouk1]

Make sure tailback is turned off fella.

[@miltonball2591]

@@CBRadiouk1 hi Steve how do you turn it bloody off bin scratching my head,I get to ton in the menu then it goes back to mike gain do you have to press ptt or something .

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@miltonball2591 Hi fella I just looked it up myself, to refresh my memory. Like you mine goes back to Mike gain, after ton. I did find some info, that said some versions had a talkback issue. I have never used talkback on any rig, but had the slight problem on my cre 8900. How loud is your audio coming through? Are u using a power microphone?

[@miltonball2591]

@@CBRadiouk1 yes I am using a power mic and it's loud .conga hi gain on 3.

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@miltonball2591 You are not the first to ask, the last person also used a power Mike. I would look at the programing software, even if u have to download it. It may be worth trying an extension speaker. Do let me know if u get sorted. I may be wrong but I'm sure on one of the early ones, talkback was on a dial on the front of the rig.

[@davidcooke7744]

Hi ya Steve I’ve understand that you can switch from 10 to 11 meters by using the keys. I don’t know what keys or how I do it can you find out how please. Enjoyed the video 👍

[@johnblowme9690]

Hold function key and s/rf together then turn on radio. Choose between two opions 26 or 16 . 16 is 10 mtres turn off the radio also don't save the setting . I will default the radio and set it back to high band .

[@allengower669]

Steve do you know how to transmit on 27.515 cos when I try I get a displayed message of "BUSY" hope you can help

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Allen I have a distant memory of that happening to me, if I remember I fully opened the squelch to cure it. Let me know if this helps, and if it only does it on 515.

[@allengower669]

Thanks for reply Steve...No tried squelch and no difference mate, also it does it on all channel nines no matter what band.

[@CBRadiouk1]

allen gower have you tried a factory re set???

[@allengower669]

yes mate

[@CBRadiouk1]

allen gower Its been ages since I used mine but do remember that happening to mine, im grabbing at straws here is the rig set to scan??? I ask because if it is, and the squelch is open, the rig may be telling you the channel is buisy.

[@mariatreuer7763]

Hallo ! Wie Bekommt man 9 CH BUSSY wieder Raus !

[@kayone8571]

Can the brightness be adjusted

[@CBRadiouk1]

no it cant the displac at night while driving is quite dazling. i used to put a cloth over mine.

[@nickolassarakinis7320]

THANKS FOR THE NICE VIDEO I HAVE A ZETAGI MB+5 BASE MIC AND IT HAS THIS COLOR WIRES YELLOW, BLUE, RED, AND BARE WIRE, (MIGHT BE GROUND?) CAN YOU OR ANY ONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO WIRE THIS MIC FOR MY CRT SS6900N WHICH HAS 4 PIN PLUG! THANK YOU

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Nickolas a 4 pin mike is pretty easy to do, here is an easy way to find where at least 2 of the wires would go. the bare wire goes in the same place the bare wire on the original microphone is. Now if you look carefully that bare wire will be wrapped around one of the other wires, make a note of what wire is goes around. That wire is what we call Audio. Put that wire in the same place as the Audio on the original microphone. Do you have a meter of any kind like a VOLT METER WITH A CONTINUITY SETTING, THAT WOULD MAKE THIS VERY EASY TO EXPLAIN.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Have u got any videos how to program channels by hand please as on mine channels 12. Is 55

[@CBRadiouk1]

hi graham u said ch 12 was 55 are we talking 27.555 ???

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Yes sorry only just saw ur message

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@grahamwardandcd1594

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@grahamwardandcd1594 hi graham ch 12 on a lot of rigs will be 555. old school rigs it would be ch 12 high. dropping down a band on my one, ch 1 would be 26.965 to ch 40 27.405. what channels do you want to ad, or are missing???

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@CBRadiouk1 well channel 12 is 55 on usb so be all of them 1 40 I think

[@ANGELGMAILSIX]

I pressed function and rb still there

[@MadMax23]

Can change screen color ? Or stay always blue? Thanks 73'S

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Steve blue only on the 6900, the 8900 can change colour.

[@MadMax23]

@@CBRadiouk1 thanks for your quick reply...am about to get one..for 100 euro , used but in good condition...you Think is worth buy? Any problems so far? It's reliable? Thanks

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Steve I cant tell you if the rig are buying is any good as its second hand, I hope it turns out to be ok. (most are ok) The 6900 is a good Rig but does have a bit of a learning curve, also make sure the one you are buying is the N version. When it turns up, if you have ANY problems just ask and I will se if I can get you sorted ok fella. In case you are wondering why I mention is it an N version, the early 6900 suffered a bit from front end overload, ie very strong signals would distort. From memory I am sure the also had no mike gain in the menu. If its the early one I would keep looking until you find the 6900n. They are a good rig but keep an eye on how hot it gets while using AM/FM. I have roasted mine many times with no problem, but I mainly used mine for SSB. You will know if its the N version as on the front of the rig it will say 6900n. Hope this helped a bit.

[@MadMax23]

@@CBRadiouk1 defenetely it did....i found 2 of those same price...both N....))) am happy Now...))) thanks...i won't used them full power , in case i need more power i still have a LEMM k300...but let's talk honestly with a good propagation..even 10 watts are enough..to be listen , any suggestion for a mobile antena...?? Got 2 choice or President Texas or Sirio hp4000...best again

[@CBRadiouk1]

@@MadMax23 Hi Steve I have the President Texas and the Sirio Megawatt 4000. I have been using the Megawatt for 5 years or more. Take a look at my channel, and then look at the video with the American flag as its thumb nail. All of those contacts were made using the Megawatt. Take a look and let me know what you think.

[@walkingtowheels]

Cool, I learnt something, thanks 14TM007

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Why u using d on usb

[@CBRadiouk1]

Hi Graham it's the way my rig was programed. It could have been any of the block of 40. The rig was transmitting into a dummy load.

[@MrRichard57000]

whats with the "n" from 6900 n????whats so special without the n?????? just curios,btw i have the 7900 and its cool too....good video steve 73 51 19rs041

[@CBRadiouk1]

The N version is the latest one. Better front end, and mike gain adjustable via the menu.

[@MrRichard57000]

@@CBRadiouk1 just figured out,they placed a 3th final fqp13n10 in theorie 65 watts each....

[@PhillRobinson]

But the price is about £150 so it's worth buying

[@fullyphilly4640]

Steve you need to quit smoking, this is your lungs writing this, we are blackened and we are wheezy, give us a rest and switch to vapour... we are begging you !

[@CBRadiouk1]

I have not smoked for well over a year, vaping all the way..

[@MrBulldog125]

Not a radio I would recommend to anyone getting into the hobby or returning after some years tbh

[@kevinjames9852]

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[@mistermeanor968]

That bleep thing lmfao it stores setting for each channel u muppet

[@CBRadiouk1]

watch the video again (SOBER)

[@user-xy6xj3rs7m]

😂 ex

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yeah I agree Steve that these rigs do have odd settings but are good value and pretty powerful. I ve been looking at the Superstar 9900 which is also menu fiddly but is 45w FM and a good 60w SSB. Gets good reviews if you can get your head around it.

[@Gator400]

Yes 9900 is also a great little radio .. I was very impressed the first time i hooker her up !