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Some good info and suggestions. Thanks. I think ill dust off the filter i have kicking around here and see how it changes my current swr if any. Im curious :)

I appreciate all the comments. Well i have this here that i have been lugging around for years and probably should just use it seeing i have it. Thx 73's

Posting before & after pics in low light conditions with anytone 5555n. Not perfect but pretty decent considering no need to take appart front panel and easily removed if ever needed Total cost of this low tech lighting solution was probably $10.

Some good points Brandon. Since i have moved to my present location and knowing hes basically around the corner i have done very little TX'ing not wanting to piss him off even using a stock cb 4/12w setup. I guess at the end of the day its compromise and respect. Thx for your input.

Thanks for the info Brandon. I ask this question as i have a amateur neighbour less then a mile away from me and was thinking it would be good to keep my 27mhz activity out of his shack if possible. Yes a bandpass filter is i think more what i was aiming at. Thx and 73's

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