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392
Intermediate Member
Username: 392
Post Number: 134
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 10:52 am: | 
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Just curious! I still have my Regency CR 123B SSB, and I like talking on it. Was wondering how many folks here still enjoy and use those old rigs! I still hear a few on 16lsb from time to time.
Mine has never been touched but if anyone knows of a crystal mod to get it above channel 23 where the action is, please advise! |
Tech833
Moderator
Username: Tech833
Post Number: 2103
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 12:35 pm: |
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I have an old tube-type 23 channel rig, a Pearce Simpson Guardian 23. Assuming I was on the 11m band, this is certainly the radio I would be using. It has been restored and looks / works like new.
VY 73,
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Massappeal
Junior Member
Username: Massappeal
Post Number: 21
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 1:10 pm: |
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Browning golden eagle mach 3. Still sounding good. Could use fresh pair of tubes in the transmitter. |
Allagator
Advanced Member
Username: Allagator
Post Number: 848
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 9:55 pm: |
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ive got a room full of the 23 ch toys my fav is the old 3 ch handhelds the are a bunch of funn with there 6 foot built in whip people look at me funny when i drag it out and start talking on them
lol
CEF 115 / CEF HAM 290 /KC9OKX
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392
Intermediate Member
Username: 392
Post Number: 141
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 6:50 pm: |
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Anyone ever talk on 16lsb anymore? man I ised to shoot the skip on there. seems like I hear folks there from time to time, but no one here in north texas... |
Dan_in_wa
Junior Member
Username: Dan_in_wa
Post Number: 46
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 10:21 pm: |
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I seldom talk but occasionally listen. I collect old radios including broadcast receivers from the 20s and 30s, ham rigs and have a bunch of 23 channel CBs, but I won’t bore you all with a complete list. Here are a few: Courier Rebel 23 (my 1st CB radio from 1973 and still works), Royce I-640, Browning Golden Eagle Mark II, SBE Console, Hallicrafters 27. Unfortunately, no Stoner CBs (yet). Does anyone else suffer from “radio widow” sarcasm from their wife?
Dan |
Scooterman
New member
Username: Scooterman
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 1:04 pm: |
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I have several that I use from time to time. A RadioShack TRC 47 am ssb, several Royce and assorted other brands. I use the older units with a cigarette lighter plugs and magmount antennas when on a road trip. If I need to rig it down just pull it all down and pitch it in the trunk. I would never treat my prime radios like that. My new DX-959 gets pampered. |
392
Intermediate Member
Username: 392
Post Number: 161
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 19, 2012 - 12:25 am: |
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but good on those ole rigs, take the abuse and keep on talking! |
Tech237
Moderator
Username: Tech237
Post Number: 1553
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 19, 2012 - 8:32 am: |
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Woukld love to finf an older tubed rig, even o=an old yaesu FT401 would be nice
Tech237
N7AUS
God made me an athiest, who are you to question his wisdom?
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Tech833
Moderator
Username: Tech833
Post Number: 2135
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 3:21 pm: |
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Yes, the older stuff wasn't built "to a price" and certainly had a long service life in mind when designed. My ham station consists of Collins gear, and works perfect.
However...
The old gear doesn't do a lot of what the new gear does (like DSP, digital modes, etc.) and so is somewhat less useful to most people.
Same goes with the older 23 channel CB radios. When the 23 channel rigs were made, long service life was paramount, but lots of the newer features we enjoy now were not yet invented. Few 23 channel rigs have SSB (yes, some do but far less SSB rigs than AM only). Few 23 channel rigs have dual or triple conversion receivers (for good image rejection). Even fewer 23 channel rigs have a built in PA capability or built in SWR meter or (God forbid) built in echo.
Clearly, 23 channel rigs excite the minimalists among us. And, who can blame us? Most 23 channel rigs are built magnitudes better than the new rigs.
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Ducksoupe
New member
Username: Ducksoupe
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 7:21 pm: |
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I owned a Demco Satelite 23 channel tube set. Had seperate transmitter and reciever.Wish I had it again. |
Sonoma
Intermediate Member
Username: Sonoma
Post Number: 221
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 - 6:34 am: |
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a lot of the 23 channels are still working if a person took care of them . alot of them just got thrown away because they did not have 40 channels |
392
Intermediate Member
Username: 392
Post Number: 163
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 - 6:46 pm: |
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I swapped some crystals on mine, got the upper 30s for SSB and 28 for local AM. I put a new silver salute mic on it and it sounds great! now with this mod, I lost channels 1-8 but gained the above, so I can use it for a good skip shooter! I really enjoy my old regency. |
Oldtimer2
New member
Username: Oldtimer2
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2012
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 7:14 am: |
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hi to all...i just came aboard...my old cobra2000 & maco antenna 5/8 wave here. i have got lots of catching to do....its been some 40 years since i had a cb of any type.. what type of interference might i expect from a maverick 250.its in good condition...any tips appreciated.. |
Press_man
Advanced Member
Username: Press_man
Post Number: 529
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 5:53 pm: |
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Welcome aboard Oldtimer 2 !
73
Pressman/KC4ZWM
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Keithinatlanta
Advanced Member
Username: Keithinatlanta
Post Number: 942
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 8:08 pm: |
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Hey guys. I used my Lafayette 23 channel mobile to run to Dallas this week. The reports I got were just fine. Clean as a whistle.
Keith in Atlanta
CEF 150 |
Cheapskate
New member
Username: Cheapskate
Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 10:05 am: |
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In a box somewhere is the RS hand held that my grandad bought. He would sit in his house and talk all night just before he passed away in 1970.
My aunt gave it to me in 1991 but IIRC it has some kind of battery connection problem and I never really looked to see about fixing it. (No the batteries didn't do the damage).
It has a leather case with his handle and call sign in red Dymo tape on the front. "Red Horse", fitting since he was a horseman and Iowa state registered Appaloosa judge.
I should look for it and get it back on the air if possible.
My first radio was a Gemtronics GTX23, I even had a license (KZI 1661) but it wasn't long before it was worthless.
Channel 10 was the place to be in this area and the Saturday night fox hunts were the best. It was a real good time!!! |
Lzepp
New member
Username: Lzepp
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 7:50 pm: |
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I am VERY old school. I have in my arsenal a Courier Centurion, a Pearce-Simpson Pussycat 23, an SBE Trinidad and to top it off a Tram D-201...and they ALL get used when I'm on 11M |
Revpo
Advanced Member
Username: Revpo
Post Number: 616
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 - 2:42 pm: |
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I have a midland 77-882 which wrks good, although the modulation leaves something to be desired, it still works great.
REVPO/CEF795
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REVPO/DOCTOR/CEF 795
Wavin a hand from the cornfields of INDIANA
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Justin_383
New member
Username: Justin_383
Post Number: 3
Registered: 6-2012
| | Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 12:59 am: |
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I have an old Tram XL5 dose not work to good but would love to get it fixed.
27.1650 shout for 383
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