Realistic TRC-47 SSB + AM Radio

[MH933]

Are there any modifications to this radio to increase Modulation and AM & SSB power?

 

[Staybolt]

Nope.

 

[Onelasttime]

Well power mic's where invented for this very reason. Most of those early radio's shipped with 2.5 to 3 watts of power and 60% modulation.

If no pot exists then it is time to substitute hard jelly bean parts.

As old as that radio is I have to assume the caps could be as dry and your average spot in Death Valley.

 

[seedkey]

Caps are fine, I have a TRC47 since 1976 . never a problem.

There is a tiny , very tiny pot you can adjust. It will get you up to 100 % modulation.
Power not so much

 

[nomadradio]

Sams CB series volume 61.

73

 

[Enterprise312ok]

Mine keys 5 swings 15

 

[Enterprise312ok]

I really like this radio, I did not even have to clean the controls and right on frequency.