Midland radios from the 1970's

[Turbo T]

A few questions....

I picked up a few Midlands, the oldest a 1974 SSB model (13-983), and 3 models from 1977, one a SSB ring (79-893) and the other two standard 40 channel rigs.

Question...were all of the Midland radios from the 70's built by Cybernet?

Also has anyone had any luck with the 13-893 or the 79-893 being tuned up for good loud modulation?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Zman]

Dont expect anything much out of any Midland 13 series 23 CH. They all fall under the low power rules pre 40 CH.

 

[Turbo T]

What about the 79-893 radio? Does it also fall under this?

 

[Wire Weasel]

Nice little box a' crap ya got there!

 

[Turbo T]

Box o crap eh?

What's worse....a 1970's built Midland SSB radio, or a Maxon built Cobra 25/29 from the new millennium?

 

[Wire Weasel]

No fair comparing two equal size pieces of crap!

 

[Turbo T]

Well the only reason I even asked is because some people seem to be drawn to the newer Cobras.

I myself am more partial to the Uniden boarded Cobras.

Of course in that box a crap, I did happen to get myself a Cobra 23 ch. base, and an SBE 23 ch SSB base.

 

[2RT307]

I don't know, Turbo T.... I have an old Pearce Simpson 23 ch SSB rig, and despite its low power, gets compliments and folks say it is loud and clear. Have fun with them! I know the old SBE Console II's were pretty hot rigs, and easily modded to 40 channels.

73,
RT307

 

[Turbo T]

I pulled the cover off of the 79-893 and found it had a Uniden FL-034 crystal filter in it. There is a number of "PC-189AB" stamped on the center of the board, on the tan side. This radio was built in Feb 1977.

Fellas can you tell what board it has?

 

[AudioShockwav]

The 79-893 is a solid radio if it is working properly.
858 Pll chip, 1306 driver, 1307 final, fair output and stable on SSB.



73
Jeff