The CRT SS6900N. 10 /11 Meter CB radio.

CB RADIO in the UK. A look at the Superstar CRT 6900N. A 10 meter ham radio often used for CB use.

[@markwilliams8702]

Another useful video Fred. Love my CRT6900N. Great all round radio and reasonably priced too.

[@CodyTheBear_]

getting one on Friday, well ordering it. Will sit with my SS9900 and Kenwood TS680s

[@ExtremeTimmah]

Just this morning I ordered one of these, a lead and some other odds and sods. Hopefully 150 quid we'll spent for my mobile

[@stevegrew6758]

Hi all, just getting back into the hobby now, bought myself a little Portapak, a really cheap little second hand crt am/fm set and dug out my rotel rvc240 from the loft. I've been looking at sets with ssb (which I have never used) on them like president grant 2 etc and just wanted to try and work out the best of the new bunch considerations to cover UK, Europe etc?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

If you want 100% legal UK radio then the President Mckinley is worth a look. If your willing to on the dark side ten the CRT6900N or CRT 9900 take a lot of beating. Welcome back. Lots of advice CB video's on my channel.

[@damiendavies4248]

good video thanks now I know how to get more power out of my one. good rigs you can a just the audio on the settings for the Mike to make it better 73s /163CT171/chris

[@shaneweightman]

By the way for future reference,, ssb power can be controlled by your mic gain ,, on most radios if you don't want to take the back off one ,, but you probably new that,, take care shane

[@neillowes9232]

Hi Fred - Great video - can you give us some info a complete set for a beginner , had the old fm back in 81 ..... Do like the look of your SS 6900N - leave it with you to reply Neil

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Neil. Have a look through the channel videos as ive done a few setting up type vids on there.

[@tomgraham7929]

Hi mate, I've just brought one of these 6900 NS. Would you happen to know how to expand it to go up to 30mgz. Currently it goes up to 28. Many thanks

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Tom. You will need the USB lead which you can buy on ebay cheaply. The connector is on the mother board inside. Then the harder bit of finding the software to re program it. ive no link for that sorry.

[@tomgraham7929]

Ok fanx pal. Also, I've got the rig on a 10 amp power supply, but when I try to turn my rig power up above a quarter, the entire plug socket circuit breaker in my house trips out. Any ideas what the issue may be mate? I'm starting to loose hope at getting back on air propely day by day.

[@rabbibacongrease88]

The microphone sounds great on my Anytone Radio.

[@Chris-tx9ou]

Nice video Fred, I'm about to go mobile so just purchased a Sirio HP4000 and wondering what Radio to use, This looks like a good choice 73's 108CT188

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Its a good starting radio Chris. If you fancy something smaller and more power than consider the CRT SS9900.

[@desbelfastireland9982]

THANKS FRED,THAT POST HELP ME OUT,I WAS ABOUT TO RUN A KL203P AMP,OF MY 6900N,TO MANY WATTS FOR THAT KL203P AMP,,SAVE ME MONEY,, DES CREAN BELFAST ,,IRELAND

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

His Des. the 203 states 10 watts max in FM and 20 watts max in SSB. However my amp seems screwed running that so i would suggest half those figures.

[@desbelfastireland9982]

THANKS FRED,,DES CREAN BELFAST IRELAND

[@russellkerfoot5423]

Hi Fred. Here`s one for you I am 65 and will be retiring this year Ex Trucker. I still have loads of my Cb`s from the 80s 90s.(ie) Mustang 1000. Harrier cbx. Binatone 5 star. Tristar 777. Tristar 747. and loads more. I am selling my house and going to live on a boat. So I will need a Marine Radio or will I. I have been looking at the Baijan bj 218. It would appear it can be programmed to Marine frequencys. I am just wondering if the CRT 6900N can be programmed to the Marine Frequencys. It would be interesting. I had Cbs in a narrow boat and was amazed at the distances i was getting 50 miles plus. I put it down to the Antenna being on a 70ft steel boat sitting in water. The SWR was right down.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. No the 6900N tops out around 30 Mhz. Your looking around 160 odd for channel 16 marine. Cheers.

[@mikebruckert2148]

Hi there .. with high interest I am watching your channel since I re-started my short wave activities (10 & 11m using a Sirio Vector 4000 freshly mounted on my shed here at the lake of Constance/CH side).. very useful and clear info mainly for CB guys. Comment to this specific case: Driving up this radio to 40 Whiskeys seems risky to me, as I could not detect any heat sink on the output transistors ?? My Trx provides 50W with a quite large heat sink getting pretty warm on SSB QSOs. Anyway, I am eagerly wait for band opening june this year (MUV presently max 14 Mhz only). During old times (1990) , I remember 11m QSOs to UK with only 10 Whiskeys (,, read you BBC quality,, :-)) .. a frequent connection was to Sumerset Knights, operator SAM .. the specimen hunter. Hope he is still in good shape. All my 73 to you from 79HER213

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Mike. The CRT can become slightly warm (strangely near the mic socket) when used on long overs at full power. However the case is quite large and seems to handle cooling pretty well. Compared to the SS CRT9900 the 6900n is a fridge. 73's buddy.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Fred why u never show ur face put voice to face. Or u to scared to show your face lol other do it

[@davidcooke7744]

Hi Fred I understand that you can switch from 10 to 11 meter by using your key or something how does that work please I’ve got the 6900n. Can you advise me what to do? Thanks 🙏

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I dont know of any key which switches bands. It depends on how the radio bands A-E have been programmed. Normally band A starts a 26 MHz and E ends at the top of the 10 meter band high 29 MHz. F is normally reserved for the UK FM 40 band. Once your past 28.000 your in the Ham 10 meter band and need a Lic to transmit.

[@68bee]

Just looking at buying one of these from Knights......

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Best place. Check out my other 6900n mic videos for a £10 mic upgrade which improves the audio.

[@robgibbsofficial]

Great idea - I've recently bought x2 6900's from Knights - brilliant radio highly recommended

[@stevenlardes3540]

What are your thoughts on the alinco dx-10 in comparison to this radio for cb use?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Ive not really seen the DX10 but it looks like the Alinco 135. The 135 had the same features of the 6900 but overall was better made. The power output on the DX 10 looks less than the 6900N on FM though.

[@Andyb2379]

Fred what antenna are you using with this? How far out are reaching?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Antron 99. Depends on conditions but local contacts are between 15-25 miles. With skip 1000's km.

[@andyharrison5898]

Hi Fred, what power lead did you up grade to. Do you perhaps have a link to it. Thanks, Andy.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Andy. I got it from Knights CB. I think is no longer on the site though.

[@andyharrison5898]

@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks for the reply Fred. Enjoying your channel. Cheers. Andy.

[@miltonball2591]

Hi Fred how do you get into the menu to turn the voice through speaker off or do you have to hook it up to a pc .every time I hit the ptt I can hear myself in the speaker

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Look for TX MON in the menu. I think it comes after TON.

[@miltonball2591]

@@CB-RADIO-UK ok but how do you get in to that part of the menu..ie key the mike or what my French ain't that good 🤞

[@miltonball2591]

Hi I get to ton in the menu then it goes back to mike gain do you have to press ptt or something like that?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

@@miltonball2591 Try turning the channel switch to change settings. The PTT should get you out of the menu

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Can I leve power on full all time. Not like crt ss9900. Soming eles I'm confused about if the 60 channels

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Some countries have more channels than the standard 40

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@CB-RADIO-UK .it's all programed. Now someone did it free for me today

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

I started with the intek version

[@Davesherlock]

Whay is the uk calling frequency on USB and LSB? Cheers!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Best place is 27.555 USB.

[@Davesherlock]

@@CB-RADIO-UK thanks Fred. I'll give you a shout when I get the silver rod fixed up.

[@Davesherlock]

@@CB-RADIO-UK what do think about using a SIGMA EXCALIBUR arial Fred. Are they any good?

[@robertbardell9766]

Do you know why ss6900n Mike has buttons on top as they do not function?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Channel up and down selector

[@robertbardell9766]

@@CB-RADIO-UK the Mike has only a plug with 4 holes and radio has socket with 4 pins unlike the mk1 President Lincoln. The 3 buttons on my CRT SS6900N do nothing??

[@markcartwright3952]

Hi Fred, I am interested in doing cb as got a few friends that does it, I would like to get some info please; Can you use the 'ss6900n' on a ham license? Am I right in thinking with the license Is 1500w max?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Mark cannot answer your question as iam not a Ham myself. I know you start off on QRP 10 watts and build from there.

[@markcartwright3952]

That's fine Fred, just got another question on the ss6900n, when you SWR the radio, do you set the rf power knob full or half way? Can't find anything in the manual. Many thanks

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

@@markcartwright3952 Hi. I always use full power on FM.

[@markcartwright3952]

Cool thanks again fred

[@sweeneyTodd-de4by]

Fred should I get this has my first radio,or the president grant ?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

The Grant has a better build quality but the 6900N is better value and covers more channels for the money.

[@raunchyNO]

why u are using cb radios while u have an ft-450d HF transceiver. honestly wondering becouse i have heard a lot about export and 10 meter cb's actualy being more sensitive in receiving. what is better (i am going for my ham license and only am able to get 10/11 meter or 2m/70cm on my budget) and am trying to upgrade to allmode on the cheap and with beter antenna's) what is smart to do? and why are you doing what you do?? ;)

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Berend. Why i do what i do ? I just love all types radio. The HF radio's have much better filtering and the 450 has DSP as well so will out perform a CB radio. However for a grab and go radio this cheaper sets can be a whole lot of fun.

[@raunchyNO]

thank you for answering my question Fred!

[@19TC504]

wats the yt channel from this guy?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

kzbin.info/door/KgZOmPB_cAPkJtBRPLIlkw?view_as=subscriber

[@jeffreys.harris3433]

Can I buy this in the USA KI6EWF Carson city navada

[@johnbolt806]

CRT FP 00 Black Dual Band Amateur Radio. Do you know anything about it. I can get one for £25. Should I get it, is it worth it and legal. Thanks

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi John. Yes seen these before. They are pretty much the same as a Baofeng UV 5R. They cover the 2m and 70cm Ham bands but can be programmed to work on the public 446 MHz PMR band. Need to be a ham for the 2m/70cm use. Not legal on PMR as they are 4- watts output. Not sure if you can unscrew antenna.

[@CodyTheBear_]

I have the options to program it by the front to wideband it

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

It is a board connection

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

If you mean the USB cable then i think it is.

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

Is it the cam or does Gary have alien hands

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

LOL. No something got a mixed up when i downloaded the video from Skype. I tried to adjust the frame size back but could not get it correct so in the end i uploaded it anyway.

[@ismaeldelrio7633]

Does this have talk back and echo

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

It has echo. Cant rem if it has talk back.

[@ismaeldelrio7633]

@@CB-RADIO-UK what’s rem

[@ismaeldelrio7633]

For the Roger beep does it have volume adjustment

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Sorry rem= remember. The roger beep has a ton of adjustment from tone and length. I dont recall any volume though.

[@Skylinedrone1]

Have you a facbook page I can ask advice no one can here me on sideband

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

No sorry john i got taken off. If you leave a comment here if i can i will try and help.

[@Skylinedrone1]

@@CB-RADIO-UK hi ok on sideband I seem to have no modulation iv been told it most likly the power pack amps not enough does this sound right ps your videos are fab

[@stephenwalker8299]

What's that under you tabe fred

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Pre amp. video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHTSdYN6jZdlfpI

[@stephenwalker8299]

Thanks fred ordered it

[@reloaderroom3151]

Hi Fred who does you radio work and do you have a contact for them thanks

[@niftyfiftycampingadventure795]

Fred sorry mate. Me again . Been looking at your back catalogue of uploads.. I think with these surface mounted radios. Almost any issues can be resolved via the service menu. The manufactures will never tell you that. 99 times out of 100 its just the radio is mis-aligned from the factory. All these transceivers are built with the same components.. Its our job to dig out this information.. Regulations are our biggest enemy . Out of the factory ball park horse shite. Do you get my Point. ?? Remember unless you are spunking 3 grand on a HF rig the rest is down to the operator..

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes your prob right. Iam a bit nervous about messing with the service menus on radios but if you know what your doing i imagine its all there.

[@niftyfiftycampingadventure795]

@@CB-RADIO-UK I feel you pain and apprehension . We will unpick their devious shite in time Bro..