**GRUMPY**
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Classic Radio Operator Olde Timer 8220 [/color][/center]
"The King of Ping"
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Post by **GRUMPY** on Jun 20, 2008 23:29:12 GMT -5
Tram Titan
Tram D201
Browning R27/S23
Browning Mark III
General SB-72
Sonar FS-2340
Sonar H
Robyn T240D
Lafayette Comstat 25B
Demco Super Satellite
CB Radios only!!!
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Post by Tombstone (R.I.P.) on Jun 21, 2008 5:15:32 GMT -5
Browning R27-S23 (Series II) with unamplified G Stand D-104
Browning Golden Eagle with same mic ( the first Golden Eagle with no "Mark" designation, some called it the Mark I
Browning Mark III, unamplified G Stand mic
Regency Imperial with unamplified G Stand mic
Demco Super Satelite with unamplified mic and Demco modulator
Robyn T240D
Lafayette 444 with Turner Plus two
Tram Titan II with Turner plus two
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Post by spitfire441 on Jun 21, 2008 5:16:36 GMT -5
Regency Imperial, Imperial II, Cobra Cam 88, Cobra 98 Johnson 223.
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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 21, 2008 12:28:19 GMT -5
Tram Titan
Tram D201
Browning R27/S23
Browning Mark III
General SB-72
Sonar FS-2340
Sonar H
Robyn T240D
Lafayette Comstat 25B
Demco Super Satellite
CB Radios only!!! Well, out of my collection of radios, the radio with the best overall audio quality has to be the Tram D201, followed closely by the Browning Mark III. Next would be the Tram Titan IIa, but it still needs a little work. Lafayette Comstat 25. Radio's I've heard on the other end and was impressed by: Regency Imperial (Lots of punch. Maybe even too much) Demco Super Satellite Robyn T-123 (Anyone for broadcast quality?) Cobra Cam 88/98 Lafayette HA-410 (Not realy a CB rig, but close enough) |
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Post by mark4 on Jun 30, 2008 8:35:56 GMT -5
If were talking loud monster here it would have to be my Tram D201.
That radio has high plate modulation and compression. And crystal clear LOUD audio!
And for sure! my browning MarkIII and IVA.
Depending on what mic your using.
A D104 works a heck of allot better on the III than a IV.
There were changes made in the audio circuit on the IV/IVA models. They can be changed to match the III very easily.
But I leave the audio curve the way it was designed.
That being said a IV/IVA with a browning 776 is sweet. ;D
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Post by captbarry on Jul 2, 2008 2:11:46 GMT -5
My Mark IVA might have the best all around audio but my two Teaberry Model T's really bark. When I'm on the way home from the beach and am having a little trouble hearing Betty above the noise level I'll ask her to "hit the switch". That would be an old D&A Hornet which is only 50 watts but with either the Model T or 240D really makes the audio jump. It doesn't boost the signel much but sure gives the audio a kick! For whatever reason this combination works really well. I was really lucky to find the Hornet since as you can sea from my other posts I let it go as I did most of the "stuff" I really liked! I got it back from the lady I sold it to many years ago. Should have played the lottery that day! Although I have never owened one (and I would like to) one of the best sounding radios I have heard was a Sonar FS2340.
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Post by Dr. Rigamortis on Jul 3, 2008 7:36:26 GMT -5
I have had so many compliments on my Mark IV on how loud and CLEAR it was I would have to say the Mark IV with the 776 microphone. I have a Demco Super Satellite with the modulator, and they say its loud, but not as "clear" as the Mark IV. I also have a D201 which is an A-1 rig... It just doesnt ping when it keys up!
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Post by captbarry on Jul 4, 2008 3:09:18 GMT -5
PING
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Post by hillbilly1987 on Jul 4, 2008 9:54:27 GMT -5
i know this isnt a tube rig but i at least figure i would put this in to and it would be my cobra 139/23 channel and when i have that going by it self and at times with the HEC tube amp i would scream and people would say turn that dang thing down and im like no i like it this way hahaha  73 redneck |
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Post by bioman on Jul 5, 2008 9:12:46 GMT -5
love my newly acquired robyn T-123B
my B&K cobra 88 and 98 dont seem to hold a candle to it according to my "locals"
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Post by mark4 on Jul 6, 2008 14:02:26 GMT -5
That's right DR. Rigamortis
The 776 is hard to beat!
It was custom manf. by Turner for browning.
And so is the amp inside of it.
That's why it works so well with these radios!
Not just a name plate slapped on it.
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2TX240
Ratchet Jaw
Its About Audio Quality, Not Audio Quantity
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Post by 2TX240 on Jul 9, 2008 7:46:45 GMT -5
I am a bit limited in my experience with tube radios, but the Blackface/Whiteface Johnson Messengers can be made to have outstanding audio with a couple cap changes...
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Post by 40sx on Aug 8, 2008 12:32:29 GMT -5
I agree with most of the radios mentioned, but I have to add one that you don't usually find talked about very much, A USL Contact 23. I bought mine in the mid sixties and used a stock mike on it until I was able to afford a Turner +2. That radio and mic combo had some of the cleanest and loudest audio on the airwave back then.
I still own both the radio and mic and about 10 years ago I found another Contact 23 just in case I should need some parts.
Dennis
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Post by Sniper..Unit 305 on Aug 8, 2008 16:22:32 GMT -5
I agree with most of the radios mentioned, but I have to add one that you don't usually find talked about very much, A USL Contact 23. I bought mine in the mid sixties and used a stock mike on it until I was able to afford a Turner +2. That radio and mic combo had some of the cleanest and loudest audio on the airwave back then. I still own both the radio and mic and about 10 years ago I found another Contact 23 just in case I should need some parts. Dennis Funny you should mention one of these radios. I was just looking at one on ebay today and thought how much it reminded me of one of the old Lafayette transceivers ! Sniper OT2194 |
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Post by crazybob on Oct 6, 2008 13:22:07 GMT -5
I think that the Tram D-201 is the best. You can't beat a 6L6 audio tube. The next is the Tram Titan or Titan II with the 6GM5 audio tube. Some had a 6GK6. Next, any radio with a 6BQ5 audio tube has killer modulation. The list starts with Browning, Tram 27E?, Demco, Robyn, Teaberry, Lafayette, Gemtronics. Next older Lafayettes with 6AQ5 tube. ..A Demco Modulator? God I love this old stuff!
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Post by Sandbagger on Oct 6, 2008 17:49:45 GMT -5
I think that the Tram D-201 is the best. You can't beat a 6L6 audio tube. The next is the Tram Titan or Titan II with the 6GM5 audio tube. Some had a 6GK6. Next, any radio with a 6BQ5 audio tube has killer modulation. The list starts with Browning, Tram 27E?, Demco, Robyn, Teaberry, Lafayette, Gemtronics. Next older Lafayettes with 6AQ5 tube. ..A Demco Modulator? God I love this old stuff! Amen brother! |
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Post by crazybob on Oct 6, 2008 18:08:50 GMT -5
Hey, Dave. I forgot to mention the 623 Hygain Utopia. I think that it's plate modulated. I have one around here. I know that you do too. This may even beat the Tram.
..btw- I have an old Lafayette HA-410 sitting around. I use to talk on it on CB about 1990-91. I put it in the shed back then & I just dug it out. ..It's not looking good. It sure did blow smoke when it was working!
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Sandbagger
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Post by Sandbagger on Oct 6, 2008 21:15:49 GMT -5
Hey, Dave. I forgot to mention the 623 Hygain Utopia. I think that it's plate modulated. I have one around here. I know that you do too. This may even beat the Tram. ..btw- I have an old Lafayette HA-410 sitting around. I use to talk on it on CB about 1990-91. I put it in the shed back then & I just dug it out. ..It's not looking good. It sure did blow smoke when it was working! Bob, I had an HA-410 back in the early 80's. A fine talking radio, even if it drifted all over the place until it completely warmed up. Spitfire has one now and it really sounds good. Nice warm audio. And yes, the Hy-Gain 623 is plate modulated, but the modulator is solid state. Still, it has very warm tube-like audio. |
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Post by livewire on Nov 15, 2008 21:59:55 GMT -5
I vote for the Dak X say what you will I vote for the Dak X
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Post by crazybob on Nov 28, 2008 15:56:51 GMT -5
Those Dak Mark X's are loud! But the rec. is not the best.
I see a Hygain Utopia 623 parts radio on ebay now for 75.00 bin.
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Sandbagger
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Post by Sandbagger on Nov 28, 2008 22:59:30 GMT -5
Those Dak Mark X's are loud! But the rec. is not the best. I see a Hygain Utopia 623 parts radio on ebay now for 75.00 bin. I wouldn't mind picking up another 623 for parts, but $75 is a bit steep for a non-working radio......... |
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Post by crazybob on Mar 9, 2011 22:41:04 GMT -5
Sonar FS-23, with a Demco Modulator!  |
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Post by rifleman on Mar 9, 2011 23:07:25 GMT -5
Yea, and that PAL VCO is nice and "rock steady" also !!!
(I see you are guarding your equipment well.. LOL !!! )
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Post by rifleman on Mar 9, 2011 23:20:02 GMT -5
All of the radio's mentioned are fantastic. I have owned most of them at one time or another.
Just about any radio with a tube mic amp in it, and a Demco are going to SCREAM !!!
But I had a mint Tram Titan II with just a G-Stand D104 on it, and it was a MONSTER !!!
I had to pad down the mic so it would not peg the mod meter all of the time.
Too bad those radios did not have the same VFO setup as the D201's had.....
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Post by crazybob on Mar 10, 2011 12:49:22 GMT -5
I think that I've owned most every tube made ('cept a Skipper 73) This Sonar has the best audio + receive of any! ..LOL I was cleaning the S&W .38 for the drive-in season. ..My skip handle is .38 Special on .915.
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Post by SIX-SHOOTER on Mar 11, 2011 17:25:21 GMT -5
I have NOT owned many tube rigs but I have a couple NOW that are BOTH "LOUD & SWEET" & they are:TRAM D-201(Hand Wired) with an amplified ASTATIC D-104 & a BROWNING GOLDEN EAGLE MKIII with an amplified ASTATIC "GOLDEN EAGLE" D-104.The TRAM is a bit louder than the BROWNING but NOT by much & the TRAM also hears better than the BROWNING as well.I have owned a DAK MK IX & it could hold it's own as well in the audio department along with a BROWNING MKII many years ago!  SIX-SHOOTER OT66 |
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Post by vanlifeson on Mar 26, 2022 13:54:01 GMT -5
UTICA, Town & Country 3.
Blasting Audio!
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Post by oldgeezer on Mar 26, 2022 22:32:55 GMT -5
Teaberry model T with amplified microphone.
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Post by 507 on Apr 10, 2022 22:14:43 GMT -5
D201 and D201A hands down has an advantage over almost every commonly found CB rigs due to the ratio of the modulation transformer and the dynamic headroom in the modulator. Dunno how/why FCC ever certified that design. Someone was on vacation.
Most plate modulated CB sets have limited positive modulation capability by design. Several have very effective audio clipping which goes a long way.
The D201 has a fairly good audio compressor too. This retains human sounding audio while limiting splatter and improving communications effectiveness.
Hopelessly golden screwdrivered radios not withstanding.
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73 redneck
