Superstar 3900 FM/AM/SSB Power Up 2023 Model(2nd Batch)

[@jonolaity234]

I like the channel, Subscribed. Just a quick question. The set comes as U.K FM. If you set it to E.U which gives you AM, USB and LSB, do you need a HAM licence? Thanks for the upload.

[@gtretroworld]

You can legally use those modes on EU/Cept frequencies without a radio amateur license. Thanks for subscribing.

[@jonolaity234]

@@gtretroworld Thanks for the reply.

[@26OP011]

you caught the end of my QSO with 43 div ,nice one didnt expect to hear my call sign watching your vid 73

[@gtretroworld]

Excellent stuff Barry!…Where are you based,local?…love the call Group 73’s

[@26OP011]

hello mate my QTH is Cambridge @@gtretroworld

[@canalcomentario]

interesting, I didn't know this version, I had the old version with the band switch with only 3 positions. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@gtretroworld]

This version was only released the beginning of this year…thanks for visiting.

[@fretlessfender]

It is not in the manual, but I discovered that if you put the squelch all the way to the left, it becomes an auto squelch! And it works nice! Now my radio is snipped and I don't know if that is something that appears when you open it up... discovered it after I cut the jumper...

[@gtretroworld]

Mine definitely doesn’t have auto squelch but it is unmodified, the Ares 2 which is basically the same board does though so maybe since the expansion you have introduced it. Maybe i should try it.

[@m0ogy]

Thanks for sharing, I run mine for seven months before it went back in it's box when the George II arrived here, I rated mine, had some good DX contacts 🙂

[@gtretroworld]

I will probably leave this on the desk as a reliable old school looking Radio on the vertical.I have had a few compliments regarding the punchy audio so it definitely works well….Thanks for visiting Dave

[@FrankyXIII-iu3zm]

Ce qui me plaît sur cette radio c'est que les boutons sont solides et leurs fonctions sont indiqués clairement sans avoir besoin de regarder l'écran a chaques manipulation, une radio qui pèse son poids mais qui prouve que dedans il n'y a pas de la camelote et elle est très esthétique

[@gtretroworld]

I agree for a modern radio it feels and looks as solid as the old radios of yesteryear. Basic but excellent ease of use.

[@WILDDAGGERTV]

Very nice looking rig

[@gtretroworld]

Thanks…it performs surprisingly well too and looks great in the shack if you like that old school look.

[@tbip2001]

I’m just learning about cb. Does this have 40 uk channels, 40euro channels at 4w and then 12w ssb? If you mod it, does that increase the watt output? Or just open up more channels? Edit i should have just watched the video first! Thanks

[@gtretroworld]

This is a proper 40 channel UK Rig as well as several of the other European zone frequencies. It can be easily expanded although i haven’t bothered as i have enough radios that cover what i need. If i end up modifying this i would use a reed switch.

[@timmyluap]

Nasty radio, them new one's,, old school rule's

[@gtretroworld]

I love old radios but honestly straight up this new superstar is very good and looks old school.

[@trx250rpuma4]

Has it got the same roger beep like the original

[@gtretroworld]

The beep is quite similar, it can also be programmed via PC if you want to change it.

[@larsschutte3048]

Hi does anybody know how to get into the service menu ? I’ve got in but don’t know how exactly and tried how much power ist possible (40-50 ) now I want to reduce again but can’t come into the menu

[@jimphillips4377]

What freq was australia on? Straight EU or ssb?

[@gtretroworld]

27.385mhz LSB and what is probably the most popular 11m calling frequency. Thanks for visiting the channel.

[@jimphillips4377]

I saw on another video there was an annoying bleep when you change channel, did you switch this off on the menu? Thinking of getting this rig for my first venture into ssb

[@gtretroworld]

@@jimphillips4377 The later batch’s had the bleep turned off by default but it is in the extended menu to turn on and off. It is a fantastic little radio and only one of a handful of genuine legal SSB CB Radios. The Ares 2 is very similar but with a host of extra features but this little 3900 is definitely the one i would go for Just for the old school look.

[@andycarless9069]

I Own A Mint Boxed Dirland 3900 From New How Would You Rate Between Both Radios ??

[@gtretroworld]

The Dirland was pretty good but these work extremely well for the money,probably the biggest complaint it the laggy Signal meter but it really doesn’t bother me.The Noise reduction is also very useful over older radios.At the end of the day they will both do the same job,it is however a world away from the previous 3900.

[@stampydragon2739]

I'm thinking of getting the 2024 version eventually to replace the ultra compact PNI Escort HP6500 I have currently been using as a base station

[@gtretroworld]

The likes of the HP6500 are good little AM/FM CB radios but SSB is another world. If a legal radio is your thing then the Superstar 3900 is definitely up there with the best for 11m.

[@stampydragon2739]

@@gtretroworld have to use legal radios my naghbour is a police officer

[@gtretroworld]

@@stampydragon2739 Fair enough, in that case this radio is the perfect upgrade. Thanks for visiting the channel.

[@freedom_unite3845]

Is this UK Legal or do you need foundation ??

[@gtretroworld]

This Radio in its untouched form is 100% legal to operate…hope this helps.

[@canalcomentario]

Você tem um vídeo mostrando a parte interna?

[@gtretroworld]

No but i could show you in a future video if you’re interested.

[@canalcomentario]

@@gtretroworld II would be very grateful if you made the video. I subscribed to your channel.

[@gtretroworld]

@@canalcomentario Ok no problem…thanks for subscribing.

[@andyhuckleberrywilliamsoni3873]

HI. Is it just for ham or is it free for all?

[@gtretroworld]

The 3900 is more a Multi Norms CB Radio than for the Ham bands but can be expanded.

[@andyhuckleberrywilliamsoni3873]

Grazie @@gtretroworld

[@survitankistedu67gael64]

export? 240Cx?

[@gtretroworld]

It only needs a quick and easy modification to open it up for Export..thanks for visiting the channel.

[@survitankistedu67gael64]

@@gtretroworld what is the modification?

[@gtretroworld]

@@survitankistedu67gael64 One Simple wire cut.

[@survitankistedu67gael64]

@@gtretroworld plus ,précisément? explicite?

[@gtretroworld]

@@survitankistedu67gael64 If you can give me a couple of weeks i could show you with a video if you want but it is basically a very small white wire link that you cut.

[@victornelson1577]

Why do folks always think you need a linear amplifier. Lol

[@gtretroworld]

With a decent well setup Antenna anything is possible but holy moly the last few nights without a little help would’ve been hard work i tell thee..😁