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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 10, 2015 14:05:18 GMT -5
What is it that allows Spitfire to record with decent audio yet keep the video frame rates down (or codec) used so it isn't as big a file to upload to YouTube? I think I remember a dollar store camera and the type of file his tablet saved stuff as. Can you set up a GoPro for low video bandwidth and still have good recorded audio? Could the live video be Podcast, and if so, would someone else have to record it to keep it? Haha, I sound so 1990's. It's a special video codec (3GP) that's specifically designed for mobile devices. The picture size is deliberately kept small, which helps to reduce file size. With my video editing software, I can convert an mp4 video file to that format which loses a considerable amount of definition, but makes the file size more manageable. But it also takes time and effort to load, edit, convert, and upload, which is why I'm hesitant to do my own video gates. I did 2 gates in full MP4 format, 1/2 hour each, and they literally took that much time to upload.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 10, 2015 14:20:14 GMT -5
I guess Spitfire is taking a break from video gates for awhile and I think you have done a great job. My hat off to you Pete and Dave thank you taking the time to show us people out of listening range how much fun you guys have on Wednesday nights. And for Baggers Spew Network live at 271150 I truly appreciate the work you guys put into keeping it going for so long. And vast amount of information you can learn from listening to you and the crew that make up channel 13. The laptop that the Spew streaming server has been running on, is a 15 year old P3, and I'm waiting for the day that it finally dies. Fortunately, I have another laptop that I can throw in there when that unfortunate day comes. Looks like the initial thrill and interest surrounding Classic Radio Roundup has waned. I usually do not get more than 2 check-ins to the server during the roundup. A far cry from the early days where I had up to 15 connections at once, and had to change registry settings to allow it. But hey, I'm still having fun, although I'm starting to feel the need to "churn" the stable a bit and add a few new radios while getting rid of a couple others. But that's a task best accomplished during the off-season, when my "free" time is a little less taken up. I'm hoping Pete starts up the 'Gates again, but with the finicky nature of his tablet, I think he's holding out until he gets a better option. And again because of the time of the year, that's not high on his priority list either. Well one of those checkin's is me I try to listen while holding are own Roundup down my way. But kids make it tuff sometimes to listen the whole time. That's why Pete's gates were so great to catch the things i missed.Funny thing I seen Grumpy's forum on the web for a long time. Just never got into it because I guess at least thought people weren't in Classic radios like myself. Seemed more like how can I drive my 8pill box to get the most power. Or all about new stuff coming out and how much power it did and who had the most power. Use to go on Browning Labs inc. Web site hope to see something new, Retro com was another one, Cb tricks which I still use a lot.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 10, 2015 14:30:30 GMT -5
You guys ever get together for coffee breaks ?Now that's old school, we do breakfast breaks down my way about 15- 25 people show up sometimes smaller. I was at one coffee break in the mid 80's me and my dad we didn't know anybody there the people that said they might go never showed up. But I heard they were Big in the hay day of Cb radio. A lot of clubs and we React was big back then as well.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 10, 2015 14:36:33 GMT -5
I think Hygain 8 23 channel with the Starduster tonight then switch to a Pace 1000B 23 channel for the Classic Radio Roundup!
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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 10, 2015 16:20:10 GMT -5
You guys ever get together for coffee breaks ?Now that's old school, we do breakfast breaks down my way about 15- 25 people show up sometimes smaller. I was at one coffee break in the mid 80's me and my dad we didn't know anybody there the people that said they might go never showed up. But I heard they were Big in the hay day of Cb radio. A lot of clubs and we React was big back then as well. Coffee Breaks were big time back in the 70's. There was at least one in the general area each month during the warm weather seasons, and more if you wanted to drive. The best one, that I looked forward to, was held at the now defunct West Point amusement park. It was a small park with only a couple of really decent rides, but it also had picnic groves with large charcoal grills and covered pavilions, where each club claimed one as their own. And each CB club had custom made shirts and they really did it up. CB vendors were there hawking their wares, and it was a great way to kick the tires on that new rig you wanted (or in my case drooled over but could not afford). I miss those days back when there were a great deal more people on the radio than there are now, and they were usually much better behaved. We also had smaller local channel only breaks at a local diner or Friendly's Ice cream parlor. Thursday night in 1977 was Channel 20 night at the Trooper Friendly's. The wait staff all knew us and they had our section ready when we came in. Ah, the good old days........
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Post by Night Ranger on Jun 10, 2015 21:17:04 GMT -5
I guess Spitfire is taking a break from video gates for awhile and I think you have done a great job. My hat off to you Pete and Dave thank you taking the time to show us people out of listening range how much fun you guys have on Wednesday nights. And for Baggers Spew Network live at 271150 I truly appreciate the work you guys put into keeping it going for so long. And vast amount of information you can learn from listening to you and the crew that make up channel 13. The laptop that the Spew streaming server has been running on, is a 15 year old P3, and I'm waiting for the day that it finally dies. Fortunately, I have another laptop that I can throw in there when that unfortunate day comes. Looks like the initial thrill and interest surrounding Classic Radio Roundup has waned. I usually do not get more than 2 check-ins to the server during the roundup. A far cry from the early days where I had up to 15 connections at once, and had to change registry settings to allow it. But hey, I'm still having fun, although I'm starting to feel the need to "churn" the stable a bit and add a few new radios while getting rid of a couple others. But that's a task best accomplished during the off-season, when my "free" time is a little less taken up. I'm hoping Pete starts up the 'Gates again, but with the finicky nature of his tablet, I think he's holding out until he gets a better option. And again because of the time of the year, that's not high on his priority list either. I had my "Krazy Kraco" listening on channel 13 via the Lazy H during the C.R.R. I never heard Pennsylvania, but I did hear Fixr in Indiana call for the C.R.R. Night Ranger
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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 10, 2015 21:29:37 GMT -5
The laptop that the Spew streaming server has been running on, is a 15 year old P3, and I'm waiting for the day that it finally dies. Fortunately, I have another laptop that I can throw in there when that unfortunate day comes. Looks like the initial thrill and interest surrounding Classic Radio Roundup has waned. I usually do not get more than 2 check-ins to the server during the roundup. A far cry from the early days where I had up to 15 connections at once, and had to change registry settings to allow it. But hey, I'm still having fun, although I'm starting to feel the need to "churn" the stable a bit and add a few new radios while getting rid of a couple others. But that's a task best accomplished during the off-season, when my "free" time is a little less taken up. I'm hoping Pete starts up the 'Gates again, but with the finicky nature of his tablet, I think he's holding out until he gets a better option. And again because of the time of the year, that's not high on his priority list either. I had my "Krazy Kraco" listening on channel 13 via the Lazy H during the C.R.R. I never heard Pennsylvania, but I did hear Fixr in Indiana call for the C.R.R. Night Ranger The E skip started late, but for us it was strictly east-west, with Indiana coming in S9+. FIXR and One Way Bastard were both sounding strong, although there was that bit of a squeal in FIXR's Browning. CRR started off a little slow, and it looks like there are still some Gremlins in Pete's Demco, as it was acting funny with weak, and getting weaker signals. I ran a "Mystery Radio" for the first half of the roundup, which was reported to sound like a typical sounding CB radio. It was revealed at the end of the hour that the "Mystery Radio" was not your typical CB, but a Yaesu FT-757. I decided to use it, based on earlier comments, to show that HF rigs can (or used to) sound good on AM. The 2nd half of CRR, I switched to a more typical CB radio in the form of a Cobra 139. It was good to hear Night Train in there this week after being absent for the last couple. As always, thanks to all who checked-in, both local, and our friends out in E-Skip land.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 11, 2015 6:00:28 GMT -5
I had my "Krazy Kraco" listening on channel 13 via the Lazy H during the C.R.R. I never heard Pennsylvania, but I did hear Fixr in Indiana call for the C.R.R. Night Ranger The E skip started late, but for us it was strictly east-west, with Indiana coming in S9+. FIXR was sounding strong, although there was that bit of a squeal. I heard Fixr myself last night tried to make contact without success. Did get to talk to NightTrain base station. Running the Hygain 8 23ch with the Starduster and 100watts of power! Wish I could have pulled Pete out of the noise.
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Post by spitfire441 on Jun 11, 2015 6:28:07 GMT -5
It was another fun roundup last. I started out with the Demco, it would seem there is still an issue with the transmitter. Back to the spectrum anylizer. I then turned on a good old solid state Regency Formula 23. Good looking and sounding radio with a Turner plus 3. The last hour I was on my Regency CR 123B, with a Turner Super Sidekick. Nice to have some useable E skip to say howdy to other old time operators. Also,bear with me, I will start doing 'gates again after I find myself a suitable electronic unit to do it with. I am in summer mode right now but expect more documentation in the future. 441
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Post by No Streak on Jun 11, 2015 8:38:40 GMT -5
I had my "Krazy Kraco" listening on channel 13 via the Lazy H during the C.R.R. I never heard Pennsylvania, but I did hear Fixr in Indiana call for the C.R.R. Night Ranger The E skip started late, but for us it was strictly east-west, with Indiana coming in S9+. FIXR and One Way Bastard were both sounding strong, although there was that bit of a squeal in FIXR's Browning. CRR started off a little slow, and it looks like there are still some Gremlins in Pete's Demco, as it was acting funny with weak, and getting weaker signals. I ran a "Mystery Radio" for the first half of the roundup, which was reported to sound like a typical sounding CB radio. It was revealed at the end of the hour that the "Mystery Radio" was not your typical CB, but a Yaesu FT-757. I decided to use it, based on earlier comments, to show that HF rigs can (or used to) sound good on AM. The 2nd half of CRR, I switched to a more typical CB radio in the form of a Cobra 139. It was good to hear Night Train in there this week after being absent for the last couple. As always, thanks to all who checked-in, both local, and our friends out in E-Skip land. I must say Bagger that Yaesu FT757 sounded great very strong audio. They were a good and few amateur radios that work well on Am mode!
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Post by No Streak on Jun 11, 2015 8:42:37 GMT -5
It was another fun roundup last. I started out with the Demco, it would seem there is still an issue with the transmitter. Back to the spectrum anylizer. I then turned on a good old solid state Regency Formula 23. Good looking and sounding radio with a Turner plus 3. The last hour I was on my Regency CR 123B, with a Turner Super Sidekick. Nice to have some useable E skip to say howdy to other old time operators. Also,bear with me, I will start doing 'gates again after I find myself a suitable electronic unit to do it with. I am in summer mode right now but expect more documentation in the future. 441 Thanks 441 for the update we miss are weekly CRR video gates! And good to hear you and Night Train back on Wednesday's again.
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Post by cbrown on Jun 11, 2015 8:55:08 GMT -5
.Funny thing I seen Grumpy's forum on the web for a long time. Just never got into it because I guess at least thought people weren't in Classic radios like myself. Seemed more like how can I drive my 8pill box to get the most power. Or all about new stuff coming out and how much power it did and who had the most power. I don't recall that Grumpy's site was ever like that. It's always been about classics. Hence the "Olde Time radio". Glad you discovered that we do enjoy the classics. there is nothing more enjoyable that taking with others while enjoying the warm glow of vacuum tubes.
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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 11, 2015 12:16:37 GMT -5
.Funny thing I seen Grumpy's forum on the web for a long time. Just never got into it because I guess at least thought people weren't in Classic radios like myself. Seemed more like how can I drive my 8pill box to get the most power. Or all about new stuff coming out and how much power it did and who had the most power. I don't recall that Grumpy's site was ever like that. It's always been about classics. Hence the "Olde Time radio". Glad you discovered that we do enjoy the classics. there is nothing more enjoyable that taking with others while enjoying the warm glow of vacuum tubes. I was thinking the same thing. I've been a member here since 2006, and while there may have been a handful of conversations about power and questions asked about new rigs, this forum has always been first and foremost about Brownings, Trams and other memorable rigs and the related experiences of those of us who were fortunate (a kinder way of saying "old" ) enough to have lived through it the first time. There are already a ton of other forums out there that cater to the "all knobs to the right" crowd and the related conversations about pills, volts, alternators, keydowns and the like. I like that we're a bit different here, and I'd like to keep it that way, as that was where Grumpy was coming from as well.
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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 11, 2015 12:33:14 GMT -5
The E skip started late, but for us it was strictly east-west, with Indiana coming in S9+. FIXR and One Way Bastard were both sounding strong, although there was that bit of a squeal in FIXR's Browning. CRR started off a little slow, and it looks like there are still some Gremlins in Pete's Demco, as it was acting funny with weak, and getting weaker signals. I ran a "Mystery Radio" for the first half of the roundup, which was reported to sound like a typical sounding CB radio. It was revealed at the end of the hour that the "Mystery Radio" was not your typical CB, but a Yaesu FT-757. I decided to use it, based on earlier comments, to show that HF rigs can (or used to) sound good on AM. The 2nd half of CRR, I switched to a more typical CB radio in the form of a Cobra 139. It was good to hear Night Train in there this week after being absent for the last couple. As always, thanks to all who checked-in, both local, and our friends out in E-Skip land. I must say Bagger that Yaesu FT757 sounded great very strong audio. They were a good and few amateur radios that work well on Am mode! The evolution of AM in your typical HF rig has been an interesting one. Once upon a time, in the day of the Johnson Viking, the B&W 5100, and other boatanchors, AM was warm, full and plate modulated. Then came SSB, and AM got relegated to the back burner, almost as an afterthought. In the late 60's-early 70's, you had rigs like the Tempo One, the Siltronix 1011, the Drake TR4 etc, which produced AM by unbalancing the carrier suppression circuit and modulating at a low level in the same manner as an SSB signal, only with carrier applied. AM out of those rigs sounded mushy and/or flat. You could get them to sound somewhat acceptable with the right mic and an external compression circuit to keep from overdriving the modulator. But they could never equal the punch of a typical CB rig. Then we move to the mid 70's and up into the 90's. Rigs like the Yaesu FT-101, FT-301, Kenwood TS-430 and TS-440, the Yaesu FT-757, Icom 706 etc. While still low level modulated, they did not mush up and overload the modulator the way the earlier rigs did, and they sounded pretty darn good on AM. Now we get into the newest rigs of the last 15 years. They are far more sophisticated, with microprocessors and all sorts of "tweakable" settings. But the AM, while clean, is back to sounding flat and not all that strong. But I think the major issue now is that most people do not know how to tweak those settings properly for the most effective AM modulation. This is also a reflection of the reality that AM is still taking a back seat to SSB, and now new digital modes. Ironically, I've heard better AM out of a Flex SDR, which has even more settings to tweak.
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Post by BBB on Jun 11, 2015 16:07:20 GMT -5
No Streak Said: [/quote]Well one of those checkin's is me I try to listen while holding are own Roundup down my way. But kids make it tuff sometimes to listen the whole time. That's why Pete's gates were so great to catch the things i missed.Funny thing I seen Grumpy's forum on the web for a long time. Just never got into it because I guess at least thought people weren't in Classic radios like myself. Seemed more like how can I drive my 8pill box to get the most power. Or all about new stuff coming out and how much power it did and who had the most power. Use to go on Browning Labs inc. Web site hope to see something new, Retro com was another one, Cb tricks which I still use a lot.[/quote] Every time I try to register on CB tricks forum it says not accepting new members...WTF. Is there even a forum there? Is it because I use Firefox and that site's forum only does Explorer? Do they know I'll try to stir up shenanigans? Very weird. On a brighter note, I ran the good old Cobra 2000 GTL, that in an informal on air CRR survey last night, won as the CB radio folks would pick if they had to choose only one "non-export" CB radio to use Desired features discussed were 120 VAC-12 VDC dual power capability, very wide banded operation with a few switches, built in frequency counter, easy to unlock clarifier and esthetically pleasing to look at.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 11, 2015 17:08:48 GMT -5
Well one of those checkin's is me I try to listen while holding are own Roundup down my way. But kids make it tuff sometimes to listen the whole time. That's why Pete's gates were so great to catch the things i missed.Funny thing I seen Grumpy's forum on the web for a long time. Just never got into it because I guess at least thought people weren't in Classic radios like myself. Seemed more like how can I drive my 8pill box to get the most power. Or all about new stuff coming out and how much power it did and who had the most power. Use to go on Browning Labs inc. Web site hope to see something new, Retro com was another one, Cb tricks which I still use a lot.[/quote] Every time I try to register on CB tricks forum it says not accepting new members...WTF. Is there even a forum there? Is it because I use Firefox and that site's forum only does Explorer? Do they know I'll try to stir up shenanigans? Very weird. On a brighter note, I ran the good old Cobra 2000 GTL, that in an informal on air CRR survey last night, won as the CB radio folks would pick if they had to choose only one "non-export" CB radio to use Desired features discussed were 120 VAC-12 VDC dual power capability, very wide banded operation with a few switches, built in frequency counter, easy to unlock clarifier and esthetically pleasing to look at. [/quote] As far Cb tricks go I just use the information provided on radios,antennas, and linears. I've never been on the forum or any other forum for that matter. Besides this one that feels like home to me, good people and interesting conversations.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 11, 2015 17:17:36 GMT -5
Sparky sounded good on your Cobra 2000gtl does that have GOLD trim? We all know that's the Big thing now. I heard Pep Boys sells that stuff.
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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 11, 2015 18:18:20 GMT -5
No Streak Said: Well one of those checkin's is me I try to listen while holding are own Roundup down my way. But kids make it tuff sometimes to listen the whole time. That's why Pete's gates were so great to catch the things i missed.Funny thing I seen Grumpy's forum on the web for a long time. Just never got into it because I guess at least thought people weren't in Classic radios like myself. Seemed more like how can I drive my 8pill box to get the most power. Or all about new stuff coming out and how much power it did and who had the most power. Use to go on Browning Labs inc. Web site hope to see something new, Retro com was another one, Cb tricks which I still use a lot. I think 2600 commented on the CBTricks situation a few months back. New user registration is closed off due to hacking or some other such nonsense, IIRC.
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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 11, 2015 18:31:15 GMT -5
No Streak Said: Well one of those checkin's is me I try to listen while holding are own Roundup down my way. But kids make it tuff sometimes to listen the whole time. That's why Pete's gates were so great to catch the things i missed.Funny thing I seen Grumpy's forum on the web for a long time. Just never got into it because I guess at least thought people weren't in Classic radios like myself. Seemed more like how can I drive my 8pill box to get the most power. Or all about new stuff coming out and how much power it did and who had the most power. Use to go on Browning Labs inc. Web site hope to see something new, Retro com was another one, Cb tricks which I still use a lot. That was an interesting hypothetical question that was asked, regarding which ONE (and only one) CB radio out of the collection, you would want to keep, if you had to get rid of all others. It really was a tough one for me to answer as I have 3 or 4 radios that I really like one or two things more than the other radios. It would be nice if I could take the best out of each of them and make one really super cool classic. It would be a lot easier to answer that question if I had to give up all but 3 radios. But narrowing it down to one is really a tough call. The Cobra 2000 wins not especially because it has the best receiver audio, squelch smoothness, or transmit audio warmth, but because it is the most functionality and feature equipped. The Tram D201 wins for overall best receiver audio, squelch action and transmit warmth. But with only 23 stable channels, it lacks some capability. Plus the thing is like a space heater, which would really suck in my room in the summer. On the same token, my Browning MK III has great Browning audio, great receive, but it's only 23 channel, and half of mine are WAY off frequency. Plus the SSB receive on the MK III really sucks. My Hy-Gain 623 has most of those bases covered, and the PLL is expanded to cover the 40 channels, but the receiver audio clarity and fidelity is not as good as on the Tram or Browning. But those would be my top 4 choices. I just wish I could combine them.
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Post by cbrown on Jun 12, 2015 8:31:42 GMT -5
I think 2600 commented on the CBTricks situation a few months back. New user registration is closed off due to hacking or some other such nonsense, IIRC. That's what I recall, also.
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Post by BBB on Jun 12, 2015 8:35:30 GMT -5
Sparky sounded good on your Cobra 2000gtl does that have GOLD trim? We all know that's the Big thing now. I heard Pep Boys sells that stuff. Haha, no gold trim yet. This one I got out of Washington state from a pawn shop listing it on Bonanza's site. It's almost perfect and I would not hack this one up in any shape or form. The others I have are all candidates for evil scientist modifications I'm going to do one all HiFi with Black face decal overlays. Now if I had to choose only one tube CB radio it would probably be the TRAM D201A with the grey channel selector switch. The browning Mark IVA coming in a close second.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 12, 2015 10:31:53 GMT -5
Sparky sounded good on your Cobra 2000gtl does that have GOLD trim? We all know that's the Big thing now. I heard Pep Boys sells that stuff. Haha, no gold trim yet. This one I got out of Washington state from a pawn shop listing it on Bonanza's site. It's almost perfect and I would not hack this one up in any shape or form. The others I have are all candidates for evil scientist modifications I'm going to do one all HiFi with Black face decal overlays. Now if I had to choose only one tube CB radio it would probably be the TRAM D201A with the grey channel selector switch. The browning Mark IVA coming in a close second. It's a sweet thing when you find a radio pristine condition like the day it came out the box. As for one radio wow that would be tuff. A radio I thought was amazing was the CPI 2000, that radio had great channel rejection, good receiver all the bells and whistles a man could want. Frequency counter and antenna tuner, great SSB capabilities. Not great on AM modulation but with a good amp that could be overcome. Not saying Tram D201a or Browning MkIVa are not great in their own right. But the CPI 2000 does stand out front in my line. Adjacent channel rejection is comparable to a Tram D201 and Browning Mk3.
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Post by BBB on Jun 12, 2015 17:46:08 GMT -5
Those are real nice radios I hear. Never had the chance to operate one. CPI or Cost Prohibitive Instrument
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Post by No Streak on Jun 12, 2015 18:07:54 GMT -5
Those are real nice radios I hear. Never had the chance to operate one. CPI or Cost Prohibitive Instrument And a added plus is that they are made in the USA. Don't hear that too much for any radio being made now!
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Post by Sandbagger on Jun 12, 2015 18:09:46 GMT -5
Those are real nice radios I hear. Never had the chance to operate one. CPI or Cost Prohibitive Instrument CPI radios use low level modulation and in order to get decent sounding AM, you have to carefully balance the carrier level with the modulation limiter. Too much carrier and you won't make 100%. Not enough carrier and the modulation exceeds 100%, folds over the negative peaks, and sounds mushy, not unlike older HF rigs. The CPI really shines on SSB, and it actually has a "pill" type final and is capable of 30+ watts output, however the internal power supply can't handle that level of power and it shuts down. But it does have a fantastic receiver. A complete station with all the goodies will set you back further than a contemporary HF rig. They were way too pricey for the average CB'er, much like Browning and Tram, and they were made in the USA (which also explains the high price tag).
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Post by No Streak on Jun 12, 2015 21:16:38 GMT -5
Those are real nice radios I hear. Never had the chance to operate one. CPI or Cost Prohibitive Instrument CPI radios use low level modulation and in order to get decent sounding AM, you have to carefully balance the carrier level with the modulation limiter. Too much carrier and you won't make 100%. Not enough carrier and the modulation exceeds 100%, folds over the negative peaks, and sounds mushy, not unlike older HF rigs. The CPI really shines on SSB, and it actually has a "pill" type final and is capable of 30+ watts output, however the internal power supply can't handle that level of power and it shuts down. But it does have a fantastic receiver. A complete station with all the goodies will set you back further than a contemporary HF rig. They were way too pricey for the average CB'er, much like Browning and Tram, and they were made in the USA (which also explains the high price tag). They were a well built cb radio I can say that for sure. It brings a tear to my eye when I see one complete in minty order.
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Post by spitfire441 on Jun 13, 2015 7:42:59 GMT -5
There was a time not so long ago I had two CPI 2000's with the base console. Both working and looking as they should. Then the channel we were on went to hell, and I sold them both and bought a new HF rig AND parts for my motorcycle. In hind sight I should have kept one of them, darn never find another like I had and the price is to high now.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 13, 2015 10:10:06 GMT -5
CPI radios use low level modulation and in order to get decent sounding AM, you have to carefully balance the carrier level with the modulation limiter. Too much carrier and you won't make 100%. Not enough carrier and the modulation exceeds 100%, folds over the negative peaks, and sounds mushy, not unlike older HF rigs. The CPI really shines on SSB, and it actually has a "pill" type final and is capable of 30+ watts output, however the internal power supply can't handle that level of power and it shuts down. But it does have a fantastic receiver. A complete station with all the goodies will set you back further than a contemporary HF rig. They were way too pricey for the average CB'er, much like Browning and Tram, and they were made in the USA (which also explains the high price tag). They were a well built cb radio I can say that for sure. It brings a tear to my eye when I see one complete in minty order. Yeah Pete I could kick myself as well but at the time my wife was out of work and pregnant. So it had to go I had to about two thousand worth of equipment that year sold. The Stoner Pro40, CPI 2000 complete setup, Browning MkIV, Tram D201, and couple Astatic Silver eagles, Golden Diamond eagle. But thank God I had the stuff to get me out of them tuff times.
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Post by No Streak on Jun 17, 2015 6:57:42 GMT -5
Hey don't forget Classic Radio Roundup tonight! Hopefully we will have good condition's and large turnout.
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Post by BBB on Jun 17, 2015 8:50:38 GMT -5
We had really good skip conditions last night with Murphy and Nightranger both being heard locally. Not sure if that will repeat tonight for CRR as the cold front made it through. Ah, nice cool clear bright blue sky with a low of 59 degrees this morning.
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