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Post by Sandbagger on Nov 27, 2016 19:13:06 GMT -5
I like the accessory wood cover on the Console II. Not too many of them around the local area. From what I read they all come with that factory wood cover. Nope, that wood cover was an option on the Console II. Read the ad that you posted. It mentions the premium wood cover as an accessory. Here's what mine looks like:
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Post by No Streak on Nov 27, 2016 19:29:25 GMT -5
From what I read they all come with that factory wood cover. Nope, that wood cover was an option on the Console II. Read the ad that you posted. It mentions the premium wood cover as an accessory. Here's what mine looks like: View AttachmentI read it wrong that's what I thought at first. Well replaced all the bad lights in the Simba so she is all lit up now in all her glory! I had slight wear around the channel selector but overall in good shape. One thing I do notice that it is very stable on SSB which is great. I ran the Browning Mk3 on SSB Roundup and that was a job there just keeping it on track not much fun. But the Console 2 and Simba do the job nicely!
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Post by Sandbagger on Nov 28, 2016 7:44:41 GMT -5
Well replaced all the bad lights in the Simba so she is all lit up now in all her glory! I had slight wear around the channel selector but overall in good shape. One thing I do notice that it is very stable on SSB which is great. I ran the Browning Mk3 on SSB Roundup and that was a job there just keeping it on track not much fun. But the Console 2 and Simba do the job nicely! The Browning is a great AM classic rig, but it blows chunks on SSB. The transmitter is ok (if maybe a little shy on power), but the receiver BFO drifts horribly. I thought that mine had a problem, but I've found that this is "normal" behavior for the MK III receiver. The receiver tuning itself is pretty stable, but the BFO, which provides the "carrier" to demodulate SSB signals, is not stable and will need frequent touchups to operate SSB for any length of time. Which makes for a less than enjoyable experience. The Simba (and most crystal controlled 23 channel solid state SSB rigs back in the day) was pretty stable, as long as you didn't hack them up looking for extreme clarifier range or some other frequency mod. The normal clarifier range was usually less than +/- 1.2 Khz (which would keep you within the FCC's .005% frequency tolerance, which is why synchronized TX/RX clarifers were originally allowed). I can remember having hours long conversations back in the 70's on SSB and never having to touch the clarifier once everyone was netted on frequency. At least until someone with a Siltronix 1011 (or model 90 VFO) came on frequency. They always drifted. Looks like your Simba is looking good. Hopefully it's working just as well.
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Post by No Streak on Nov 28, 2016 7:55:39 GMT -5
Well replaced all the bad lights in the Simba so she is all lit up now in all her glory! I had slight wear around the channel selector but overall in good shape. One thing I do notice that it is very stable on SSB which is great. I ran the Browning Mk3 on SSB Roundup and that was a job there just keeping it on track not much fun. But the Console 2 and Simba do the job nicely! The Browning is a great AM classic rig, but it blows chunks on SSB. The transmitter is ok (if maybe a little shy on power), but the receiver BFO drifts horribly. I thought that mine had a problem, but I've found that this is "normal" behavior for the MK III receiver. The receiver tuning itself is pretty stable, but the BFO, which provides the "carrier" to demodulate SSB signals, is not stable and will need frequent touchups to operate SSB for any length of time. Which makes for a less than enjoyable experience. The Simba (and most crystal controlled 23 channel solid state SSB rigs back in the day) was pretty stable, as long as you didn't hack them up looking for extreme clarifier range or some other frequency mod. The normal clarifier range was usually less than +/- 1.2 Khz (which would keep you within the FCC's .005% frequency tolerance, which is why synchronized TX/RX clarifers were originally allowed). I can remember having hours long conversations back in the 70's on SSB and never having to touch the clarifier once everyone was netted on frequency. At least until someone with a Siltronix 1011 (or model 90 VFO) came on frequency. They always drifted. Looks like your Simba is looking good. Hopefully it's working just as well. Yeah it works great, plenty of modulation and SSB operation and the clarifier is a real Slider which is nice give you nice range no mods need which I like. It came in the original box and astatic power mike< and control from the Mike Gain control. Buffalo Bob found one on EBay for his it adds a nice touch to complete the Ultimate Control Operator Station. Oh Man!
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Post by buffalobob on Nov 30, 2016 18:15:46 GMT -5
NoStreak and I both now have classic SIMBA Power!! Both with the matching Pearce Simpson D104 mics! No Steak has the later model with the tone control. We had them both talking together over last weekend on AM and LSB with no drift issues at all with the open clarifier. Will have on the air tonight on the Classic Radio Roundup, 27.115 on your radio dial!!! 11/30/2016.
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Post by buffalobob on Nov 30, 2016 18:35:29 GMT -5
I also have an SBE Console Sidebander 8 coming from an Ebay purchase. Should have it this weekend 12/3/16 or so and hope it works as good as it looks!
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Post by Sandbagger on Nov 30, 2016 22:33:53 GMT -5
I also have an SBE Console Sidebander 8 coming from an Ebay purchase. Should have it this weekend 12/3/16 or so and hope it works as good as it looks! View AttachmentCool! That's an original Console, which took the mobile Sidebander radio and put it in a base box with a clock, meter, and AC supply. They also had a "Super Console" which included an 8 channel police scanner.
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Post by No Streak on Dec 1, 2016 10:34:16 GMT -5
Well its Thursday and you know what that means SSB Classic Radio Roundup, warmup @7:30pm bring what ya brought night hope to hear ya in there!
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Post by BBB on Dec 2, 2016 18:04:54 GMT -5
Do you guys switch between CH 15 & CH 16? I could have swore you fellas were on CH 15 LSB, not CH 16 LSB last night, although I had a few in me
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Post by No Streak on Dec 2, 2016 18:11:41 GMT -5
Do you guys switch between CH 15 & CH 16? I could have swore you fellas were on CH 15 LSB, not CH 16 LSB last night, although I had a few in me We were on CH16 my CB Friend we were waiting for ya!
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Post by BBB on Dec 2, 2016 18:25:46 GMT -5
I listened in a few times, but there was heavy AM traffic so I figured you wouldn't copy. I do hear other folks using side band on CH 15 from time to time so it must be contagious
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Post by No Streak on Dec 2, 2016 19:43:11 GMT -5
I listened in a few times, but there was heavy AM traffic so I figured you wouldn't copy. I do hear other folks using side band on CH 15 from time to time so it must be contagious Well sometimes we do to test radios or talking to someone in the vehicle that is low. With sideband having lower noise floor it makes a whole easy to hear and increased power output. Anytime your down are way gives us a shout 10-4 driver!
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Post by renegade357 on Dec 5, 2016 14:35:03 GMT -5
I'm the radio in the middle. I copy most of you guys up north, up north is how we refer to you fellas, as well as most in Delco. On am or ssb I hear you all loud and proud. Awesome shot with the hand held last night No Streak!!!!!!!
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Post by No Streak on Dec 5, 2016 16:24:43 GMT -5
I'm the radio in the middle. I copy most of you guys up north, up north is how we refer to you fellas, as well as most in Delco. On am or ssb I hear you all loud and proud. Awesome shot with the hand held last night No Streak!!!!!!! Yeah not bad 2.3 miles for a 5watt handheld height is might!
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 5, 2016 19:36:12 GMT -5
I'm the radio in the middle. I copy most of you guys up north, up north is how we refer to you fellas, as well as most in Delco. On am or ssb I hear you all loud and proud. Awesome shot with the hand held last night No Streak!!!!!!! Yeah not bad 2.3 miles for a 5watt handheld height is might! You have an SSB walkie-talkie? Or was this on a different night from the SSBCRR?
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Post by No Streak on Dec 5, 2016 19:42:22 GMT -5
Yeah not bad 2.3 miles for a 5watt handheld height is might! You have an SSB walkie-talkie? Or was this on a different night from the SSBCRR? Unfortunately this was on a regular night on CH15. I'm looking for a Cherokee AH-100 they just a little pricey. I was on top of my work roof talking to Renegade at his home base. Using a Cobra 38wxst with a 12inch rubber duck antenna. Worked surprisingly well for walkie. Also dropped the power to 2 watts and still made it.
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 6, 2016 7:10:56 GMT -5
You have an SSB walkie-talkie? Or was this on a different night from the SSBCRR? Unfortunately this was on a regular night on CH15. I'm looking for a Cherokee AH-100 they just a little pricey. I was on top of my work roof talking to Renegade at his home base. Using a Cobra 38wxst with a 12inch rubber duck antenna. Worked surprisingly well for walkie. Also dropped the power to 2 watts and still made it. Alright! Walkie-Talkie night! You would be surprised how much better it would work if you ditched that rubber duck, and went with a telescopic center loaded antenna like what Radio Shack used back in the day. Or even the 5' "eyepoker" that I had on my Midland 1 watt. I used to talk 3 or 4 miles on that thing from inside the house. Of course, that was back in 1974, before switching power supplies, LED's, network and computer noise, and roving trains with PTC systems.
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Post by renegade357 on Dec 6, 2016 15:03:12 GMT -5
Unfortunately this was on a regular night on CH15. I'm looking for a Cherokee AH-100 they just a little pricey. I was on top of my work roof talking to Renegade at his home base. Using a Cobra 38wxst with a 12inch rubber duck antenna. Worked surprisingly well for walkie. Also dropped the power to 2 watts and still made it. Alright! Walkie-Talkie night! You would be surprised how much better it would work if you ditched that rubber duck, and went with a telescopic center loaded antenna like what Radio Shack used back in the day. Or even the 5' "eyepoker" that I had on my Midland 1 watt. I used to talk 3 or 4 miles on that thing from inside the house. Of course, that was back in 1974, before switching power supplies, LED's, network and computer noise, and roving trains with PTC systems. OH MAN!!!!! Hand Held Night!!!!! Just Saying!!!!! I think it would be cool to see how they get out. It would be a 10/5 night. I was receiving No Streak good from my back deck with a Realistic TRC-210. It has just like you were saying Sandbagger, 5 foot, middle loaded telescopic antenna.
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 6, 2016 17:35:58 GMT -5
Alright! Walkie-Talkie night! You would be surprised how much better it would work if you ditched that rubber duck, and went with a telescopic center loaded antenna like what Radio Shack used back in the day. Or even the 5' "eyepoker" that I had on my Midland 1 watt. I used to talk 3 or 4 miles on that thing from inside the house. Of course, that was back in 1974, before switching power supplies, LED's, network and computer noise, and roving trains with PTC systems. OH MAN!!!!! Hand Held Night!!!!! Just Saying!!!!! I think it would be cool to see how they get out. It would be a 10/5 night. I was receiving No Streak good from my back deck with a Realistic TRC-210. It has just like you were saying Sandbagger, 5 foot, middle loaded telescopic antenna. I have a TRC-210, and I can make it as far as Night Train's from inside my house. He's about 3.5 miles from me (he's the closest CB'er to me at this time). We've done Walkie-Talkie nights before, but we cheat a bit by hooking them up to the outside antennas, driving amplifiers and I even put the D104 into the external mic jack. At that point, it's a Walkie-Talkie in name only, but it's the only way we can all communicate with each other, as most of us are at least 5 - 10 miles apart from each other.
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Post by renegade357 on Dec 7, 2016 12:17:43 GMT -5
OH MAN!!!!! Hand Held Night!!!!! Just Saying!!!!! I think it would be cool to see how they get out. It would be a 10/5 night. I was receiving No Streak good from my back deck with a Realistic TRC-210. It has just like you were saying Sandbagger, 5 foot, middle loaded telescopic antenna. I have a TRC-210, and I can make it as far as Night Train's from inside my house. He's about 3.5 miles from me (he's the closest CB'er to me at this time). We've done Walkie-Talkie nights before, but we cheat a bit by hooking them up to the outside antennas, driving amplifiers and I even put the D104 into the external mic jack. At that point, it's a Walkie-Talkie in name only, but it's the only way we can all communicate with each other, as most of us are at least 5 - 10 miles apart from each other. That would be cool. I'm up for it. I may be able to hit Roach in Devon from my deck with my TRC-210. I don't have the antenna adapter for it yet. A late night broadcast might work better when the am racket is down. we can try 10/5-ing it.
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Post by renegade357 on Dec 7, 2016 12:20:15 GMT -5
Sandbagger, Do you know anyone who works on handhelds?
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 7, 2016 12:34:03 GMT -5
Sandbagger, Do you know anyone who works on handhelds? No, not offhand. Typical shops usually either specialize in "peaks & tweaks" or you might find a handful that will do tube radios. Walkie-talkies are not usually in demand. But other than the tight packing of components, they are not all that much different than a mobile rig.
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Post by renegade357 on Dec 7, 2016 16:51:36 GMT -5
Sandbagger, Do you know anyone who works on handhelds? No, not offhand. Typical shops usually either specialize in "peaks & tweaks" or you might find a handful that will do tube radios. Walkie-talkies are not usually in demand. But other than the tight packing of components, they are not all that much different than a mobile rig. Roger that. I'll keep looking around. Hope to catch you later on tonight on am 27.1150.
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Post by BBB on Dec 9, 2016 10:18:04 GMT -5
Got to listen in last night, but I was in SSB radio repair mode. Nice turnout!
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Post by renegade357 on Dec 9, 2016 10:48:08 GMT -5
Got to listen in last night, but I was in SSB radio repair mode. Nice turnout! Oh No on the repair. Hope all is well. We had about 12 in there. 1/4 Wave Dave was checked in, good hearing from him. Hope to hear you in there this weekend.
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Post by BBB on Dec 9, 2016 11:10:18 GMT -5
Got to listen in last night, but I was in SSB radio repair mode. Nice turnout! Oh No on the repair. Hope all is well. We had about 12 in there. 1/4 Wave Dave was checked in, good hearing from him. Hope to hear you in there this weekend. Yes all is well and I did hear 44 Dave check in. Just got the components located temporarily in the Mark IVA on the bench to make sure they work. I'm in the process of locating the new components in a permanent fashion so it will look close to "factory" as possible That Mark IVA will be a candidate for SSB CRR next week. Maybe the PLL version is a little bit more stable on SSB transmit than the Mark 3's were, haha.
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 9, 2016 12:19:17 GMT -5
Oh No on the repair. Hope all is well. We had about 12 in there. 1/4 Wave Dave was checked in, good hearing from him. Hope to hear you in there this weekend. Yes all is well and I did hear 44 Dave check in. Just got the components located temporarily in the Mark IVA on the bench to make sure they work. I'm in the process of locating the new components in a permanent fashion so it will look close to "factory" as possible That Mark IVA will be a candidate for SSB CRR next week. Maybe the PLL version is a little bit more stable on SSB transmit than the Mark 3's were, haha. The problem with running Brownings on SSB was not the transmitter, that was ok. It was the receiver that had drift problems in the BFO. Not sure if the MK IV has improved the receiver any from the MK III. Actually the MK IV transmitter is not as agile as the MK III. The MK III has a variable (VFO) clarifier. The MK IV has no such ability, and you're stuck wherever the oscillator is set for.
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Post by No Streak on Dec 13, 2016 6:28:23 GMT -5
I won't be in there Thursday because I have to work but if I was I would be running the SuperStar 3600!
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 13, 2016 7:35:15 GMT -5
I won't be in there Thursday because I have to work but if I was I would be running the SuperStar 3600! I had a Superstar 360 back in the 80's, which still had a Uniden chassis in it. A good working radio. Looks identical to the 3600, so I have to wonder what the differences are....
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Post by No Streak on Dec 13, 2016 7:56:34 GMT -5
I won't be in there Thursday because I have to work but if I was I would be running the SuperStar 3600! I had a Superstar 360 back in the 80's, which still had a Uniden chassis in it. A good working radio. Looks identical to the 3600, so I have to wonder what the differences are.... View AttachmentI really don't think there is a difference between them other than name. SuperStar 360 had the same channel range and all the same features. I watched some videos on YouTube and most of them were I U.K. so maybe that was a name they used for it in Europe?
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