The Anytone "Smart CB"...Opinions?

[Rwb]

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Good points. I actually thought about doing that with mine too, but don't see any advantages.
I don't think you lose anything by doing the 10/11 meter mod. Out of the box, OP1 is open and OP2 is soldered. That locks it in 10M only mode. There are two other options: desolder OP2 for the various US and international CB bands only, or desolder OP2 and solder OP1 for coverage from 25.615 through 30.105. That's what I did. You just have to hold one button while powering up, then choose channel bank A through J where D is US CB. Attached is a list of the frequencies you have with that mod; you also have the "0" frequencies (drop 5 kc) by pressing and holding the RFG button.
I agree about running the lower power, but you can select that from the front panel as well. No need to run the high power setting unless you want to.
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was gonna do the 3 pole switch but age n shakes ended that idea.but hey needed a couple 3 pole switches had to order many so i got 10 for $2.29 off ebay

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

If you run the high power setting on AM then you won't be able to get 100% modulation. I think I saw this on Reverend Bow's blog.

 

[Rwb]

If you run the high power setting on AM then you won't be able to get 100% modulation. I think I saw this on Reverend Bow's blog.

i drilled my mic voice hole out a bit like 3/16" n it perked er up

 

[WECSOG]

If you run the high power setting on AM then you won't be able to get 100% modulation. I think I saw this on Reverend Bow's blog.

Yep, I saw it same place.

 

[Rwb]

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Yep, I saw it same place.

pen that itty bitty mic speaker hole up