I love my 980SSB, it is dead on frequency and clear as a bell. I get many great reports out of mine. People tell me that it has very clean audio. It won't be a powerhouse but it definitely gets the job done. With a little heat behind it I have no problem making contacts locally or dx. Even barefooted turned down to 10 watts I talk skip with a Wilson 1000 mag mount.So, been doing ham for a few years and want to mess around on CB some. Any radio suggestions? Been looking at the Uniden 980SSB. Price under $200 for a radio.
Thanks.
I got my 980 off amazon warehouse for 63 shipped. A new one usually hovers around 115. It's a great radio, just don't ruin it by falling for the cb peak and tune mentality.So, been doing ham for a few years and want to mess around on CB some. Any radio suggestions? Been looking at the Uniden 980SSB. Price under $200 for a radio.
Thanks.
Mine is bone stock right out of the box to the test bench. Clean modulation with no flat topping or pinch out in the center. It is what a CB is supposed to be. Checked for the harmonics and it was -60 db. Can't ask for more than that. I'm not even going to put a power mike on it. It is good just the way it came out of the box.Good to hear Tallman. They aren't a powerhouse, but do have very clean, clear audio when setup correctly.
I would check 2 known issues with these radios,#1- the bias voltage is turned up to high at factory (should be around 3.8v to give finals a longer life)
#2 Check that the regulators and the finals have enough heat sink compound. Otherwise these are great radios.
Problem #1
So, what does a person do to correct this and don't have experience to do this?
When ordering have the CB shop check this and if too high have them lower it?
I have heard some complaints that this radio works great until one day it just dies!
Is this what causes that?
This is one reason for me not to get this radio at this time to see what's causing it.
Problem #2
Again here, have the CB shop check this and if not enough have them put on more heat sink compound?
I have read some are putting fans on to help it keep cooler, they said the finals were getting too hot. Don't know if that really works!
Anyway...... any opinions and suggestions appreciated!
Needing a radio for the truck!
To be honest with you I would not let anybody except "Exit13" touch the insides of my radio. I have followed his postings on modifications and alignments and I feel I know his work well enough to say He's a Top shelf technician. See what he can do for you.
He might take a unit you purchase and do the basic modifications add thermal grease and maybe do the "Annoying Beep Removal" for you.
ExitThirteen I used the abbreviated 13 instead of Thirteen. He usually is in the DX chat box at the top of the screen.Ok, sounds good.... is Exit13 on this forum (i searched members with no luck) or whats the best way to contact him?