Thanks for Review. Here in Germany I have the President George six weeks in use. And my Opinion is: This is the best CB Radio I ever had - and I had a lot Radios over the years. The best function is the NRC in RX. Best regards and a merry christmas from Germany, 13 Delta Kilo Five, OP Bernd
Hi Eric, I'm so happy my friend. I love this radio so much. This is the best CB radio ever in the US. AM/FM/ USB/LSB, DCS/CTCSS, Dual Watch, VHF 2 meter weather channels, Roger beep, VOX, 6 digit frequency counter, talk back, and ... It's WOW! THANK YOU President, you really remember the legal CB operators. We(the legal operators) have been waiting for a very long time to have a CB radio like this. Thanks for the video Farpoint Farm. Now we're waiting for SSB handheld from President.
Glad you enjoy it! I think President really listened to what people were asking for and it showed on this radio. I think having radios that have a good number of the features people want, will bring this hobby more life in 2024
@FarpointFarms you're 100% correct. We encourage every single CB operator to buy this radio, even buy two(2) if you can, and a third one for your grandchild. Why? The reason is that one day, this radio will be discontinued, you'll regret for not buying one at all, or have a second one as a back up and trust me, your grandchild will visit your place of rest with flowers to thank you for buying and leaving a brand new one in the shipping box for him/her. Am I going too far with this FarpointFarms?
@@Stan-um3ivNot at all! I wouldn't be surprised if someone who didn't get one someday finds themselves out on the street when it comes time for their kids to help them in their old age. It will be a harsh reminder of what they should have done.
FYI, this radio does 60 watts output and has expanded coverage. To receive FCC type acceptance President left out the middle finale transistor and a small jumper wire on the board. Just install the missing final transistor and the missing jumper wire reset the radio. Then you will be all set. Really easy to do. That is the reason for the heavy heat sink this is a 60 watt radio. It is the same as the model sold in the UK and Europe. Just add the transistor and jumper wire. With installed missing jumper wire the frequency range is 26.60 MHZ- 28.760 MHZ, With 10 watts AM SSB. 60 watts FM with installed missing final transistor. This is a high powered version of the Miknelly. The circuit boards are slightly different.
@@Thunder-Hawk I opend the Lincoln II plus. You have more than just Band A then, but in any Band 40 Channels. It doesnt matter though, you can choose a Channel (with the up and down buttons on the handmike) close to the Frequency you want to transmit and fine tune with the knob (shift step is adjustable) So you are not restricted to the 40 Channels, at least with the Lincoln II, guess with the George it will be the same. Great way for a licenced ham to be QRV on 10 and 12 meters. 73
I have the McKinley (before the one with FM) in my 18 wheeler. 2 features that are worth their weight are 1: the RF Gain. Listening to 19 I crank it down so the skip rolling is cranked to nothing. With ASC on I have close locals break the squelch only, no DX. That way the radio is mostly quiet. 2: weather alert. When monitoring my newly quiet CH 19 (thanks to the very underrated RF Gain) the weather radio continuously scans all 7 weather channels silently. If any one of the 7 channels sends a weather alert, it makes a loud siren sound and automatically brings up the alerting weather channel. It will even wake me up in the bunk! Since it scans all 7 channels you don't even have to select the correct weather channel. A very valuable feature on the go. It is a true set and forget feature! Great video. I only wish you demonstrated the RF gain feature. I crank it down to kill the DX garbage and back up at night when the skip dies.
Ha! I hear you on the weather alert. I accidently set mine up for that and was one day scared half out of my mind when it went off while I was working in the shop. SO LOUD!
Eric, I have been watching your CB vids for maybe a decade now, maybe a little longer & I am a fan. Just keep making radio vids be awesome at doing it! 👍👍👍👍
Merry Christmas to you & yours Eric....and WoW !! what a nice Christmas gift to the U.S. from President !!! ...Now if only our "presidents" were as feature rich & functional as their Radio counterparts ....🤔😉😎
Got my randy 2, the George will become my home base. Thanks Eric got back into cb after 1:22 watching your 1:40 channel.. Rock dog is my handle in Toronto. 2:40
Thank you for this great review! :) Now, how do you compare the new President George with the Uniden Bearcat 980SSB or President McKinley II? That would be interesting to know!
I should have my Antron 99 this week. Attaching it to a 10’ pole attached to where my DirectTV mount is (cut the cord years ago) Grounding the DirectTV mount as extra precaution. The pole will be attached to the Antron. And it will go into my QT40! Thanks for your channel. Great info you provide. Cheers! Oh maybe we will be able to chat from here in Wilmington!
Southern California here and I have been getting that digital noise as well. Kind of annoying really. Thanks for the review, looks and sounds like a nice radio.
I have a Tram D201A and whenever I fire that thing up occasionally I always get massive flowers. Everyone knows that a tube radio has superior quality and is very distinctive. Love it.
Sold out at Walcott! That tells me that the public likes it, and that's good. ASC is the best squelch control I've ever used! Great radio that I'm putting on my wish list. Merry Christmas!
It puts out 60 watts with expended coverage. It is really simple to get it's full capabilities. Just install the two missing components and reset the radio.
I love this radio. I have yet to see one in person. From what i see this radio is in my future, with the capability for 60 watts and a wire to convert for extra channels. ❤
You need euro version. Here in Germany you can order it in export modus with 40 watt fm and 55 watt usb. Frequenz 24.715-30.105Mhz. But 450 euro. I will buy one christmas.
The Randy II is great. I live in South Florida and I'm able to talk to Puerto Rico on the skip. Also worked Michigan all from a HT and 51 inch telescopic antenna
Nice piece of equipment but probably too rich for my blood and maybe just a few too many extra gadgets to remember how to use ! Thanks for sharing Eric !😊
I am in scotland i have been using the george 2 on air ssb dx for just over a month now it sounds great on receive and i have had great audio reports with the standard microphone the nrc is fantastic before the george 2 i was using a president 2510 i have always preferred my older radios i love the george 2 it works as good as it looks
It looks like they put a lot of thought into this one. It doesn't seem like it was rushed just to get FM out on the market. Glad you mentioned that it felt kinda heavy. It's an indicator that they didn't cheap-out on materials.
@@FarpointFarms It is nice to have a large screen. The screen on my 2-meter is so small, I feel like pulling out a microscope just to see what frequency I'm on!
I heard many trucker , don't listen to CB radio anymore, because AM has so much noise, probably true with many other users. but, CTCSS DCS help very much, I happen to work at the company who made CTCSS / DCS boards , who just closed down , so I had a opportunity to play around CTCSS and DCS AG6JU
I’ve got a bad case of the wants for one of those, thanks to you. Are my eyes deceiving me or is that bottom row of buttons moving together when you touch (actuate) one. Could be the chrome reflection.
Looks like an interesting, versatile radio. Glad to see all mode, will be curious to see reviews down the road a bit as people start using it. Good demo of several key functions. I purchased an A-99 antenna, but haven't assembled or installed yet, do you have the ground plane kit on yours, and if so, did it make much difference? Thanks, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I’ve got two Lincoln II+, yet I want one. Good reason for the coded tones is to lock out the riffraff like purposefully annoying local stations, and band noise from too many stations being on the same channel at one time. Love the looks. Looks like a Uniden 980 chassis with a President Walker 2/3 heatsink.
Would you happened to know if that clarifier is "unlocked?" On the HAM radios it is as it should be. It must adjust BOTH transmit and receive to properly work SSB.
Hey that's good looking. It looks in the style of the bearcat 880 / 980. I had a president Ronald stolen out of my pickup a few years ago. I wasn't looking for a new radio cuz I have an old realistic I like that does the trick but I'm going to have to get a closer look at this George
I’m glad I held off on getting a McKinley II. I use the CTCSS & DCS tones on my FRS radios all the time. Don’t know if I’ll use on cb? This will complement my President Harrison, that will be here later this week.
My Thomas has served me well, but I’ve been wanting to upgrade to the Harrison for a while. I’m giving my Thomas to my friends son to put in his truck.
Pretty awesome radio, you didn't mention power but I suppose its available on their website. Wasn't really looking for a new radio but this will be on the top of my wish list.
Hello. I’m just needing some sort of radio I can listen to in emergencies. I’m old and by myself. I have plenty of practice with my guns, but realized quickly I have no way to get or give any information in case of something bad happening
Excellent video Eric :) I like radio also be interesting if be modified for 5 A channels on 1 to 40 band plus higher channels above 40 and below channels 1 one and open Clarifier too when buy new too! Also one thing should see If USB port recharge battery on cellphone or Laptop or any electronics devices how long takes on mins to hour to then house way too! Plus Merry Christmas and Happy New New Year 2024 plus hope Santa Clause 🎅 brings you to lots of goodies to enjoy also and share to!
can anyone use this radio or do you have to have any kind of license? i'm just starting to look into these things and i saw that it is a cb radio but also so much more.. thanks ...dave
As an older man who was involved in CB when I was a teenager I'd love to have something like this. But now in my sixties and dealing with some health issues I can't imagine how I could get a decent antenna on the house. Any suggestions?
I was asking this of other content creators about this radio, but so far no response. You need to do a full video on the CTCSS/DCS (PL tones), on how they work and how to use them to their fullest potential. From what I understand they only work on the FM mode. I was told CTCSS is primarily use for access to repeater operations such as on Amateur Radio and GMRS whereas DCS apparently is more suited for simplex operations. But I believe CTCSS can be used for simplex as well. I know this would be a lengthy video if you and someone else in your family took part in any demonstration on this feature, but it would be worth it.
In the last 15 yrs as a regional truck driver in the Midwest and Great Lakes region, I've never been able to get a state highway patrol unit on channel 9...most states in this region post highway signs with a 3 digit number to call for certain events other than a 911 call.
Eric, remember all good things come in heavy packages, dude!😃Eric, I'm just a dumb old truck driver, do you think I can ever learn how to use this hi-tech radio. I worried that it will be to hard to learn.
Eric on the digital signal you are picking up. I can think of two things that night be causing that. One would be the remote bbpl switching technology from your power company. Or a remote control link from your water department or sewer department. I am not sure what you can do about it. You may be able to install a filter for it. You could also check around you home by turning your power off and turning it back on one breaker at a time to see if you have an applience or wireless router in you home that is causing it. Some chinese manufactured wireless security cameras can cause it as well.
I have a Uniden 980 in my Bronco. Just did a test with a buddy using my Handheld President Randy II. I left the driveway and drove to a gas station, talking every couple 10ths of a mile. Heard replies maybe the 1st min or 2 (maybe 2-3 10ths of a mile). The gas station is about 1.5 miles away. When I was almost back I could hear the replies to my markers, and was told I was heard all the way there & back just fine. I thought receiving was easier for a CB than transmitting ? I have a telescoping metal antenna on the handheld so I'm not sure what's the issue that needs addressing, help please !
Two problems. When Recieving. A lot can mess that up.A high noise floor from electrical stuff in the car. (Coils, poorly insulated ECM, even the dash lights) The other more likely issue is the Randy II has a very short antenna. It's great for camping, but not really good for anything longer than a mile in even the best conditions. While he may have heard you, the transmit range of that CB is limited by the height of the antenna and the design of the radio.
@@FarpointFarms ok & thank you. Wasn't the stock antenna on the Randy. I guess if nothing else, being in town I'll just be happy they could hear me the entire trip there & back. Also, no noticeable decline in audio the entire 2 mile trip there.
The President George FCC CB radio looks like a souped-up Uniden 980SSB! Very tempted... but rarely use the CB radio(s) unless I need to. Nice to have when all else fails.
Hello Eric. If you would, could you recommend a prepping radio suitable for a SHTF scenario? I have zero experience with radios and have been watching your videos. Just not sure what would work
@FarpointFarms I have known about them for some time now but wasn't till lately that I started seeing reviews on them. They have many features that I like so I'm excited to own one some day!
Just to be fair---the Anytone 6666 does all this with 60 watts out of the box (but it is a 10 meter radio that can be 're-banded'). It doesn't have CTCSS though. Great review here!
Now they can give us a decent size base station that's not the size of a cupcake. A base that doesn't fall over or slide across the desk when i push a button.
Glad President finally decided that American CBers have enough intelligence to use CTCSS. This is potentially a very useful feature when monitoring for people in your group during heavy skip or like noise. Do they give you the option to encode-only a CTCSS tone so you can monitor everything on the channel yet be heard by stations in your group who have their CTCSS decoder turned on? The nuisance channel delete while scanning is nice, too!
Can't really comment on the CTCSS mode as I found it to be the least used item on this CB. There just isn't enough traffic for there to be a need for it.
Although this is a very impressive radio, I would prefer the McKinley 2 which also does FM because of the front firing speaker. Which I think is a very plus feature!
Do you think this will have the same screen problems the 980 have if left in the car. My 880 had the screen problem after a little over a year. Or is this just a uniden problem
No it should not have any display issues as this radio was built from a totally different factory than the Uniden radio's. All new components and new board as this is not a Uniden built radio.
Been trying to find it, it's been out there for awhile for the George 11, the only thing I want to do is put the dead key, on a dummy load at 4 watts, where it's supposed to be and pick the modulation up a bit , I don't understand why President gives the service menu to guys that review the radio, and, gives them the radio, but won't give it to folks that actually purchased it, not trying to ruffle any feathers, I just want the radio doing what it should be doing, all President radios are extremely choked off out of the box.
Haven’t even started using my McKinley II FCC because I wanted to get a President antenna for it first so today I ordered two President antennas and the President George FCC. I’m out of control!
Hey Eric there is a new king in town right, did you know the President George FCC is already dethroned by the President Washington! İ hope you will make a review about the President Washington!
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Thanks for Review. Here in Germany I have the President George six weeks in use. And my Opinion is: This is the best CB Radio I ever had - and I had a lot Radios over the years. The best function is the NRC in RX. Best regards and a merry christmas from Germany, 13 Delta Kilo Five, OP Bernd
Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and yours
wow - that looks like a really nice radio! Another winner from President....proof that CB radio is a live and well in the US.
They hit a home run with this!
This is the bomb radio- they hit all the right features on this one
The President CB Corporation came through. That is a tremendously nice gift!
Agreed. These guys are really going all in on CB here in the 2020's.
Hi Eric, I'm so happy my friend. I love this radio so much. This is the best CB radio ever in the US. AM/FM/ USB/LSB, DCS/CTCSS, Dual Watch, VHF 2 meter weather channels, Roger beep, VOX, 6 digit frequency counter, talk back, and ... It's WOW! THANK YOU President, you really remember the legal CB operators. We(the legal operators) have been waiting for a very long time to have a CB radio like this. Thanks for the video Farpoint Farm. Now we're waiting for SSB handheld from President.
Glad you enjoy it! I think President really listened to what people were asking for and it showed on this radio. I think having radios that have a good number of the features people want, will bring this hobby more life in 2024
@FarpointFarms you're 100% correct. We encourage every single CB operator to buy this radio, even buy two(2) if you can, and a third one for your grandchild. Why? The reason is that one day, this radio will be discontinued, you'll regret for not buying one at all, or have a second one as a back up and trust me, your grandchild will visit your place of rest with flowers to thank you for buying and leaving a brand new one in the shipping box for him/her. Am I going too far with this FarpointFarms?
@@Stan-um3ivNot at all! I wouldn't be surprised if someone who didn't get one someday finds themselves out on the street when it comes time for their kids to help them in their old age. It will be a harsh reminder of what they should have done.
@@FarpointFarms Haha!
Looking forward to that handheld as well.
FYI, this radio does 60 watts output and has expanded coverage. To receive FCC type acceptance President left out the middle finale transistor and a small jumper wire on the board. Just install the missing final transistor and the missing jumper wire reset the radio. Then you will be all set. Really easy to do. That is the reason for the heavy heat sink this is a 60 watt radio. It is the same as the model sold in the UK and Europe. Just add the transistor and jumper wire. With installed missing jumper wire the frequency range is 26.60 MHZ- 28.760 MHZ, With 10 watts AM SSB. 60 watts FM with installed missing final transistor. This is a high powered version of the Miknelly. The circuit boards are slightly different.
I think I will keep this one the way it is- I try to stay legal
🤣🤣@@FarpointFarms
Are we sure the radio isn't locked to the standard 40 channels via firmware?
@@delboyonline it seems that way. Or there is a series of buttons to press after doing the mod to finalize the conversion
@@Thunder-Hawk
I opend the Lincoln II plus. You have more than just Band A then, but in any Band 40 Channels. It doesnt matter though, you can choose a Channel (with the up and down buttons on the handmike) close to the Frequency you want to transmit and fine tune with the knob (shift step is adjustable)
So you are not restricted to the 40 Channels, at least with the Lincoln II, guess with the George it will be the same.
Great way for a licenced ham to be QRV on 10 and 12 meters.
73
Well Eric I finally got a George FCC and all I can say is WOW.
I am glad to hear that- It is a pretty great radio
I have the McKinley (before the one with FM) in my 18 wheeler. 2 features that are worth their weight are 1: the RF Gain. Listening to 19 I crank it down so the skip rolling is cranked to nothing. With ASC on I have close locals break the squelch only, no DX. That way the radio is mostly quiet. 2: weather alert. When monitoring my newly quiet CH 19 (thanks to the very underrated RF Gain) the weather radio continuously scans all 7 weather channels silently. If any one of the 7 channels sends a weather alert, it makes a loud siren sound and automatically brings up the alerting weather channel. It will even wake me up in the bunk! Since it scans all 7 channels you don't even have to select the correct weather channel. A very valuable feature on the go. It is a true set and forget feature! Great video. I only wish you demonstrated the RF gain feature. I crank it down to kill the DX garbage and back up at night when the skip dies.
Ha! I hear you on the weather alert. I accidently set mine up for that and was one day scared half out of my mind when it went off while I was working in the shop. SO LOUD!
@@FarpointFarms thanks for your reply. I enjoyed the video!
Eric, I have been watching your CB vids for maybe a decade now, maybe a little longer & I am a fan. Just keep making radio vids be awesome at doing it!
👍👍👍👍
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for a Great Review ..... Best for 2024 to You, Yours and All on the Channel.... Cheers from ChCh, NZ
Same to you!
Merry Christmas to you & yours Eric....and WoW !! what a nice Christmas gift to the U.S. from President !!! ...Now if only our "presidents" were as feature rich & functional as their Radio counterparts ....🤔😉😎
Lol- we all can wish that- Merry Christmas to you as well
That really is the best fcc type accepted cb radio to come out in a LONG time. President is killing it!!
Agreed, it is like they are listening to what the fans
@@FarpointFarms sure seems that way. I’m going to have to budget for one of these! lol
President are doing a great job with the current series. Any radio called "George" deserves a place on my dash! :)
A late christmas gift to yourself?
Merry Christmas to you and Jen, Erik. Thanks for all you've taught me. Semper Fi and God Bless.
The same to you and your family. Take care in 2024
Haven't had a cb since the 70's... JC Penny home base. My George FCC will be here Friday :)
Welcome back to the hobby!!
Got my randy 2, the George will become my home base. Thanks Eric got back into cb after 1:22 watching your 1:40 channel.. Rock dog is my handle in Toronto. 2:40
Right on!
Very nice ! Looks like it's the total package . Bet Santa will upgrade his sleigh with one of these :-) Merry Christmas to you and yours .
Happy holidays!
Great review, thanks Eric. I just picked up a Ronald and Richard at my Ham Fest for less then a new radio. I love them.
Good choice!
Thank you for this great review! :) Now, how do you compare the new President George with the Uniden Bearcat 980SSB or President McKinley II? That would be interesting to know!
Short answer? The George is better than the 980 by a mile and ties the McKinley for me.
Now... this is THE! CB radio. I love your work, Eric. Keep it up:)
Thank you- President did a great job with this one.
Looks like a good one. Thanks for showing it to us.
You bet
Great video thank you so much I have a Lincoln 2 + and I love it skip is great lately 73
Skip has been great the last few months- I hope it keeps up
I should have my Antron 99 this week. Attaching it to a 10’ pole attached to where my DirectTV mount is (cut the cord years ago) Grounding the DirectTV mount as extra precaution. The pole will be attached to the Antron. And it will go into my QT40! Thanks for your channel. Great info you provide. Cheers! Oh maybe we will be able to chat from here in Wilmington!
That is a great repurpose of the old Direct TV pole. Grounding it is very smart
Southern California here and I have been getting that digital noise as well. Kind of annoying really. Thanks for the review, looks and sounds like a nice radio.
You take care in the New Year
The old Tram of the 70’s had the best audio of any CB I ever heard.
I have has some of them over the years and they do sound pretty good
I have a Tram D201A and whenever I fire that thing up occasionally I always get massive flowers. Everyone knows that a tube radio has superior quality and is very distinctive. Love it.
This is what alot of us have been waiting for.
I think they hit all the marks with this one.
I stopped the video and placed an order. Looks awesome! The accessory may be the BT microphone?
Ha- I watched a video on a something and I did the same thing. My wife thought I was crazy for it.
Sold out at Walcott! That tells me that the public likes it, and that's good. ASC is the best squelch control I've ever used! Great radio that I'm putting on my wish list. Merry Christmas!
It puts out 60 watts with expended coverage. It is really simple to get it's full capabilities. Just install the two missing components and reset the radio.
Maybe Santa will bring it a bit late?
@@FarpointFarms Hahahaha I believe!
@@VickyGeagan do i need to do this with EU version? or can i just adjust in settings
I love this radio. I have yet to see one in person. From what i see this radio is in my future, with the capability for 60 watts and a wire to convert for extra channels. ❤
Not sure about mods, but it's an incredible radio!
You need euro version. Here in Germany you can order it in export modus with 40 watt fm and 55 watt usb. Frequenz 24.715-30.105Mhz. But 450 euro. I will buy one christmas.
really nice radio many modes i like that hope you and miss far point farms have a super christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New year
I have the EU version of the G2 , it's the best CB radio I've owned - well worth the money. Its a premium product
Thanks for sharing
Ps on the EU version and probably theb FCC version the indic menu function also can give you your swr reading when you key up
Which is very handy
I love it, I want it and just got the President Randy II FCC. CB Base station 2024 on my list
I used my Randy II this past week on a road trip to pick up a new van.
The Randy II is great. I live in South Florida and I'm able to talk to Puerto Rico on the skip. Also worked Michigan all from a HT and 51 inch telescopic antenna
President told the Uniden 980SSB “hold my beer”
exactly-
President and Uniden are the same company, so…
@@seanwieland9763not anymore, they've separated!
Where can I get this president george? I see walcott radio don't have it yet.
Never wasvthe same,president buy radios from uniden ,now from china ,whatever flows the boat@@seanwieland9763
Looks like an awesome base station radio!
It is all around great radio- President really hit the mark on this one
Hey Eric is Cobra, Uniden or President gonna make a Handheld with AM FM SSB radio? Thanks.
I am not sure, I hope if they do, I can review it
Nice piece of equipment but probably too rich for my blood and maybe just a few too many extra gadgets to remember how to use ! Thanks for sharing Eric !😊
Some of the new radios do have many features- I can see where you are coming from
Skip on Christmas day was wild to say the least...Been trying to reach Far Point Farm North Star on skip. I'm sure one day I will catch you
I was not on Christmas- I was doing family time- Maybe next time
I'm checkin' on checkin' it out. But, can't find it for sale anywhere yet.
I would check their site every so often- I am sure it will be out soon
Bells CB says " coming soon " and is listing it for $279.50......they have a " Notify me " button.
I am in scotland i have been using the george 2 on air ssb dx for just over a month now it sounds great on receive and i have had great audio reports with the standard microphone the nrc is fantastic before the george 2 i was using a president 2510 i have always preferred my older radios i love the george 2 it works as good as it looks
I am VERY happy with this radio as well. It's got it where it counts.
Sharp radio. Almost looks like they're going after the 980 market. I like it.... And that's coming from an old school Cobra guy.
agreed
President and Uniden are the same company.
@@seanwieland9763 ...😲😲👍
Sharp radio Merry Christmas from West Tenn.
Merry Christmas to you as well
It looks like they put a lot of thought into this one. It doesn't seem like it was rushed just to get FM out on the market. Glad you mentioned that it felt kinda heavy. It's an indicator that they didn't cheap-out on materials.
It's certainly well laid out. I like that the screen is large on this one too.
@@FarpointFarms It is nice to have a large screen. The screen on my 2-meter is so small, I feel like pulling out a microscope just to see what frequency I'm on!
Lol- I can't see anymore even with my glasses on- Those small screens are for the younger generation
Good morning, I would appreciate it if you could tell me if the frequencies can be opened, thank you
I have no idea about that. Sorry!
Wow that is very nice looking radio
It really is a sweet radio
I heard many trucker , don't listen to CB radio anymore, because AM has so much noise, probably true with many other users. but, CTCSS DCS help very much, I happen to work at the company who made CTCSS / DCS boards , who just closed down , so I had a opportunity to play around CTCSS and DCS AG6JU
What a shame that is went out- I hope you were able to find something else
I’ve got a bad case of the wants for one of those, thanks to you.
Are my eyes deceiving me or is that bottom row of buttons moving together when you touch (actuate) one. Could be the chrome reflection.
I think it's the refection.
Looks like an interesting, versatile radio. Glad to see all mode, will be curious to see reviews down the road a bit as people start using it. Good demo of several key functions. I purchased an A-99 antenna, but haven't assembled or installed yet, do you have the ground plane kit on yours, and if so, did it make much difference? Thanks, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
No ground plane on this- I think it is the higher elevation that helps
@@FarpointFarms Copy that. You do have an advantage there! Thanks.
Nice radio! I love that skip scan. Channel 6 and 11 in south Louisiana is terrible. Probably the same guys...
It just might be, there are some that run real hot and loud, I swear they can be heard on the moon
That looks like an awesome radio. Might even replace my 880 Uniden in the truck.
It sure is
I’ve got two Lincoln II+, yet I want one. Good reason for the coded tones is to lock out the riffraff like purposefully annoying local stations, and band noise from too many stations being on the same channel at one time.
Love the looks.
Looks like a Uniden 980 chassis with a President Walker 2/3 heatsink.
Agreed- Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Would you happened to know if that clarifier is "unlocked?" On the HAM radios it is as it should be. It must adjust BOTH transmit and receive to properly work SSB.
I am not sure on that- Sorry
Hey that's good looking. It looks in the style of the bearcat 880 / 980. I had a president Ronald stolen out of my pickup a few years ago. I wasn't looking for a new radio cuz I have an old realistic I like that does the trick but I'm going to have to get a closer look at this George
I hate people- stealing is so wrong-
Nice radio. Thanks
Thanks for watching
I’m glad I held off on getting a McKinley II. I use the CTCSS & DCS tones on my FRS radios all the time. Don’t know if I’ll use on cb? This will complement my President Harrison, that will be here later this week.
I see that Santa is bringing you one
My Thomas has served me well, but I’ve been wanting to upgrade to the Harrison for a while. I’m giving my Thomas to my friends son to put in his truck.
This is probably already been answered new to your channel, but can I get the striker 955 tuned to 11 m?
Maybe check out Walcot Radio and see what they offer
What kinda watts did it show out of the box ?
These are limited to 4 watts AM/FM and 12 watts SSB.
Pretty awesome radio, you didn't mention power but I suppose its available on their website. Wasn't really looking for a new radio but this will be on the top of my wish list.
4w AM/FM 12w SSB
FCC type accepted- 12 watts SSB, 4 watt DK on AM/FM
that’s a sweet radio in your opinion what would be a good all around mobile AM/FM antenna for this radio?
I like the Tram 3500. Not too pricey and works very well.
@@FarpointFarms 10-4 thank you sir👍
Hello. I’m just needing some sort of radio I can listen to in emergencies. I’m old and by myself. I have plenty of practice with my guns, but realized quickly I have no way to get or give any information in case of something bad happening
The 3 types of radios to consider. 1. A decent shortwave radio like the XHDATA 808. 2. A CB radio with SSB. 3. A Scanner Radio.
Front facing threaded mic socket, nice.👍
very convenient for sure
Personally I like the old radios.The original Cobra 19x my personal favorite 21GTL.
Hard part is that many of these older rigs are now just not working right.
@@FarpointFarms Mine are working just fine. ✨ Happy Holidays ✨
Excellent video Eric :) I like radio also be interesting if be modified for 5 A channels on 1 to 40 band plus higher channels above 40 and below channels 1 one and open Clarifier too when buy new too! Also one thing should see If USB port recharge battery on cellphone or Laptop or any electronics devices how long takes on mins to hour to then house way too! Plus Merry Christmas and Happy New New Year 2024 plus hope Santa Clause 🎅 brings you to lots of goodies to enjoy also and share to!
I can confirm that you can charge a cell off the USB port.
can anyone use this radio or do you have to have any kind of license? i'm just starting to look into these things and i saw that it is a cb radio but also so much more.. thanks ...dave
No license needed! Turn it on and enjoy!
I would love the UK President George brand ... be able to expand to the free Band and my Favorite frequency 26.805 FM where all the FM action is 😊
I don't think these can be modified, the FCC looks down on that sort of stuff.
As an older man who was involved in CB when I was a teenager I'd love to have something like this. But now in my sixties and dealing with some health issues I can't imagine how I could get a decent antenna on the house. Any suggestions?
I'm sure if you have any radio hobbiest in your area they would lend a hand to install an antenna for you.
Put an ad up maybe? There are a lot of younger guys willing to do risky things.
Are you in a small town? If so run it by your local fire department, on a slow day I bet they would help.
What is the green butting for
It is a cover for the USB port
wonder if it can stay on frequency.
I used the heck out of it yesterday and had no issues. The days of drift are all but over on these modern radios.
I was asking this of other content creators about this radio, but so far no response. You need to do a full video on the CTCSS/DCS (PL tones), on how they work and how to use them to their fullest potential. From what I understand they only work on the FM mode. I was told CTCSS is primarily use for access to repeater operations such as on Amateur Radio and GMRS whereas DCS apparently is more suited for simplex operations. But I believe CTCSS can be used for simplex as well. I know this would be a lengthy video if you and someone else in your family took part in any demonstration on this feature, but it would be worth it.
Those features are well outside my wheelhouse. I have no idea why people wanted them on a CB radio, but they got them!
it's like the 29LX and 980ssb had a be be, and it was during a trip to Euro. 🥰🍻🏁🏴☠️
Ha!
Nice radio...question though...do any police departments even monitor channel 9 anymore? I know my locals say they dont.
I am not sure about that one
No. Channel 9 is the Spanish Superbowl these days. At least here in Nashville.
In the last 15 yrs as a regional truck driver in the Midwest and Great Lakes region,
I've never been able to get a state highway patrol unit on channel 9...most states in this
region post highway signs with a 3 digit number to call for certain events other than a 911
call.
Ch 9 is where I go to annoy all the Spanish speakers
@@briansavage932Yeah. The Mexicans broadcast on it 24/7, 365 EVERYWHERE. I'm in Texas and it's annoying as HELL!
Would you recommend this as a base station for a newbie, I'm just getting into this as a hobby in thean cave and plan to set up an a99 antenna as well
Oh yes 110%. This is one of the best I've come across.
Hey Brother can you do a video on the power function on a SWR meter? I can’t find a clear user friendly video. Thank you,
Sure!
Thank you Sir!!
The european version is realy fine piece of an radio ....
Proud to own one
Greets from Germany 55/73
And a realy helpfully vidio , thanks a lot ..😊
I've heard some great stuff about that one.
Just order one today.. thanks Eric.. .
I hope my videos will not make you go broke-
Eric, remember all good things come in heavy packages, dude!😃Eric, I'm just a dumb old truck driver, do you think I can ever learn how to use this hi-tech radio. I worried that it will be to hard to learn.
If I can learn how to use this one, anyone can.
Well Okey dokey then@@FarpointFarms
Eric on the digital signal you are picking up. I can think of two things that night be causing that. One would be the remote bbpl switching technology from your power company. Or a remote control link from your water department or sewer department. I am not sure what you can do about it. You may be able to install a filter for it. You could also check around you home by turning your power off and turning it back on one breaker at a time to see if you have an applience or wireless router in you home that is causing it. Some chinese manufactured wireless security cameras can cause it as well.
I think the LED lights are messing with it- Thanks for the tips as I will look into them
Where can you get this?
Maybe check Walcot radio
I have a Uniden 980 in my Bronco. Just did a test with a buddy using my Handheld President Randy II. I left the driveway and drove to a gas station, talking every couple 10ths of a mile. Heard replies maybe the 1st min or 2 (maybe 2-3 10ths of a mile). The gas station is about 1.5 miles away. When I was almost back I could hear the replies to my markers, and was told I was heard all the way there & back just fine. I thought receiving was easier for a CB than transmitting ? I have a telescoping metal antenna on the handheld so I'm not sure what's the issue that needs addressing, help please !
Two problems. When Recieving. A lot can mess that up.A high noise floor from electrical stuff in the car. (Coils, poorly insulated ECM, even the dash lights) The other more likely issue is the Randy II has a very short antenna. It's great for camping, but not really good for anything longer than a mile in even the best conditions. While he may have heard you, the transmit range of that CB is limited by the height of the antenna and the design of the radio.
@@FarpointFarms ok & thank you. Wasn't the stock antenna on the Randy. I guess if nothing else, being in town I'll just be happy they could hear me the entire trip there & back. Also, no noticeable decline in audio the entire 2 mile trip there.
The ctcss is most handy for eliminating skip for local coms. Really increases the quality
It does come in handy to clear up some of the noise.
When do you think there’ll be an FM version of the Galaxy DX 2547?
I am not sure- hopefully soon
FYI - the display would have been easier to c ifn u would have:
1) turned down the brightness in Blue mode or,
2) selected Orange or Purple mode
It is hard to tell how it looks when I am filming- I will take note of your suggestions
The President George FCC CB radio looks like a souped-up Uniden 980SSB!
Very tempted... but rarely use the CB radio(s) unless I need to. Nice to have when all else fails.
There are some similarities- Better to have and not need
how does it run temperature wise??????
So far I have not noticed any issues with running hot
Hello Eric. If you would, could you recommend a prepping radio suitable for a SHTF scenario? I have zero experience with radios and have been watching your videos. Just not sure what would work
For listening? The XHdata 808 is a great radio. For transmitting? This one rocks!
Thank you 🙏
Could these radios access alpha channels?
I don't believe they do. if you hear any differently please let me know.
@@FarpointFarms Only the export has that feature.
I'm going to own one these very soon!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do- Have a great New Year
@FarpointFarms I have known about them for some time now but wasn't till lately that I started seeing reviews on them. They have many features that I like so I'm excited to own one some day!
Just to be fair---the Anytone 6666 does all this with 60 watts out of the box (but it is a 10 meter radio that can be 're-banded'). It doesn't have CTCSS though. Great review here!
Thanks for the info!
The Anytone 6666 doesn't have noise reduction circuitry either like the George FCC has.
what is the output wattage on ssb and fm?
4w AM/FM 12w SSB
Is that a Radio Shack color radio??
Yup!
Now they can give us a decent size base station that's not the size of a cupcake. A base that doesn't fall over or slide across the desk when i push a button.
I hear you, and I've been begging them for the past 3 years to do so. As of the last time I asked, no plans as of yet.
Glad President finally decided that American CBers have enough intelligence to use CTCSS. This is potentially a very useful feature when monitoring for people in your group during heavy skip or like noise. Do they give you the option to encode-only a CTCSS tone so you can monitor everything on the channel yet be heard by stations in your group who have their CTCSS decoder turned on?
The nuisance channel delete while scanning is nice, too!
Can't really comment on the CTCSS mode as I found it to be the least used item on this CB. There just isn't enough traffic for there to be a need for it.
Although this is a very impressive radio, I would prefer the McKinley 2 which also does FM because of the front firing speaker. Which I think is a very plus feature!
I think they are the same radio except for the speaker. I prefer a front firing speaker to. They George puts out 60 watts with expanded coverage.
For a in dash install, I'd go with the McKinley. For a larger screen and a few added features, this new George is really a step up.
Does one need a license for this radio?
No
Do you think this will have the same screen problems the 980 have if left in the car. My 880 had the screen problem after a little over a year. Or is this just a uniden problem
I hope it will not have any issues- I have had the McKinley in my car for a long time with no issues
No it should not have any display issues as this radio was built from a totally different factory than the Uniden radio's. All new components and new board as this is not a Uniden built radio.
Does your Antron 99 have a ground plane on it?
It does not have a ground plane on it-
Anyone have the service menu for the George FCC?
I was hoping that someone would have chimed in for that.
Been trying to find it, it's been out there for awhile for the George 11, the only thing I want to do is put the dead key, on a dummy load at 4 watts, where it's supposed to be and pick the modulation up a bit , I don't understand why President gives the service menu to guys that review the radio, and, gives them the radio, but won't give it to folks that actually purchased it, not trying to ruffle any feathers, I just want the radio doing what it should be doing, all President radios are extremely choked off out of the box.
That theme music at the beginning of each video is catchy & CW McCall would of even liked it. ( If anyone even remembers CW McCall!!!
That was a song that was written for me by Marky Shaw- please check out his YT channel
Haven’t even started using my McKinley II FCC because I wanted to get a President antenna for it first so today I ordered two President antennas and the President George FCC. I’m out of control!
I could think of many worse things to spend your money on- Keep on with it
Hey Eric there is a new king in town right, did you know the President George FCC is already dethroned by the President Washington! İ hope you will make a review about the President Washington!
I am game if they want to send it to me.
Where can I get one
They should be available everywhere in the next few weeks.
What kind of price they asking for this one? I really like it
I am not sure on the exact price