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Hi, is there a low pass filter made that keeps transmissions at 27/28 mhz or is something like that not possible? I think most i have seen are wide keeping things below 30mhz. Reason i ask is that i have watched a few vids by Scotts where he is using low pass filters when using rm italy or...

Ya not bad considering no need to mess with taking apart the faceplate/ panel. Will now think about powering it maybe going with a voltage reg as suggested if i can find an easy to tap switched 12v source. Thx for the comments guys.

I realize the butron lighting is not perfectly or evenly distributed but thinking i can live with it and way better then nothing. Plus the low tech solution is a piece of cake. My next step is to eliminate the 3 x 1.5v aaa batteries that currently power the small cob led strip. Thinking of...

Decided to try an idea i had. Works not bad i think. No need to remove anything with this method. Let me know what you think. Pic taken lights off.

On a side note, one would think that with all that Qixiang puts out there, having illuminated buttons isnt really a huge stretch to add on all their newer and future radios. Lots of users like to operate with low light so only makes sense.

Yes. It looks like it would all come apart but dont think ill bother. Its was a nice idea

Some pics of the 5555n inside. Lots of room but the front display area where i was hoping would be somewhat accessible isnt. I suppose i could pull it all apart to see whats in behind the buttons but not sure i will. I will have to think about it and see if its worth the effort.

Yep. Agreed. I picked that up locally for a few bucks so figured i could drop the intensity if needed. Will pop open the radio tomorrow and check things out closer. 3mm leds is something im looking at / mounting options as well.

Going to see if this will work out.

Sure Dr. Apparently its been done already but no real info. It really should have been done at the factory considering how little it really would have cost.

Thanks Eldorado. I have never cracked it open to see this area behind the buttons but maybe over the weekend. Cheers

Hello, does anyone know if its possible to add lighting to the lower row of push buttons on the older 5555n ? I think i either read this or it was mentioned in a video i watched but after doing some searching cant find a thing. Maybe someone here can shed some light :) Thx in advance 73's

Hello Cable Guy. I have the same radio and also plan to transplant in a new power supply maybe as a winter project before the stock one packs it in. The counter module used is the same as in many other radios using that same main board. I assume you already checked all connections to and from...

I guess you get used to it after a bit. At least i am anyways with my Madison and grant. Been looking for a while for a correct speaker for the madison but not much luck so far. Thx guys for the info and replies.

Without the stock mic plugged in all quiet spinning the dial. Plug the mic in to receive audio and the annoying thud is back changing channels. Wondering if its some ground loop problem?? Thx for any info :) . Enjoy the weekend

Thanks walter. Come to think of it my uniden grant xl does it as well. 73s

Hello guys, i have a uniden madison that when changing channels makes a clunking noise heard from speaker (internal or external). If i am not dreaming it, i think my cobra 2k does the same. Its not a huge deal but wondering why. Is it poor audio ground somewhere? Not sure if this is common or...

I appreciate your comments here Nomad. I will check out the wiring and connections to the channel display when i go back in to change the micky mouse dc power wires to a heavier one thats fused. Thx and 73's

Hi guys, I was recently given a realistic trc-448 am/ssb mobile radio. It seems to be working fine overall other then the channel readout. Missing segments here and there. I figured i would ask the question here before poking around as maybe someone out there is familiar with this model any...

I appreciate the info and comments. I was also thinking one might be better suited to double as a parts radio if needed someday for my aging 2980 base that i want to hold onto. 73s and happy weekend