I have that radio a friend of mine from church gave it to me, actually bought it for me and gave it to me as a gift and I love it he and I even talk to each other where we used to see being in his truck and I used the Randy
What is the Center-to-Center pin spacing on the Mic (2.5mm) & Speaker (3.5mm) connectors? Currently use my 2-pin HB-6A Bluetooth Adapter on my current CB radio; different brand Radio. Provides me Bluetooth connectivity between my Radio and my SENA 20S EVO Bluetooth Headset. The Radio wireless PTT is via a HB-6B Remote PTT (Key) Bluetooth device.
If I’m just using this for fun a couple times a year on vacation trips on the interstate, do I need an external antenna on my pickup or can I get away with the included rubber duck antenna included
I would use a external antenna on the truck, you will get much more range in both Transmit and receive. Without ext ant you will get 1/4mile or so, with ext ant you can get anywhere from 1/2 mile to 3 miles. I use a President Iowa antenna and the mag mount in our CRV. BTW... I never go on a road trip without my CB Radio, has saved my rump a few times. Cheers
Every review has the smart butt comment saying it would be perfect if it only had sideband. So let me be the 1st. Keep an eye out for the post credit secret menu President programmers hide for adjusting audio levels and power levels. Scan skip sounds like a nice option for losing superbowl channel 6. Good 👍 review.
Hello, I'm a heavy equipment operator and would like a handheld CB to use in the excavator for talking with dump truck drivers on the job site and secondary use would be when traveling. Is this the best option on the market today, late 2024?
I have gotten 14 miles from mobile to a base station using the New Virginia mag mount antenna. When on my base station antenna I can cover the whole Salt Lake valley. The same as my Cobra 2000 base station. Thanks for watching Cheers
If I want to communicate with another person using the same radio what range do I get using the rubber duckie antenna that comes with it? I like that you put some extra content for people that watched the video till the end.
I bought a President Randy 2 from a local I paid $75.00 for it The box had everything the ac and DC charger The belt clip and President sticker He said he only used it two times The problem is my battery want stay charged up
@@breakerbroke23 thank you sir! That clinches it for me. I appreciate your excellent presentation, and, taking the time to respond to my question. Respectfully, fm
Also I think they did something with that charge indicator. Mine is very very visible and my eyes are 70 years old. Shows up nice and black with a lightning bolt in it.
I bought a President Randy 2 from a local of mine He said he I only used it like 2 times It looks brand new The problem is my battery don't stay charged very long I've changed it up But it only stays charged a couple of hours
I have some good news for you. We just acquired two Randy II FCC radios and they have 38 CTCSS and 104(?) DCS selectable through the menu. Transmit tone and receive tone are independent. 🙂
Yes it is wise to check the SWRs before use . I sold my customers this one, amzn.to/3DJseso (15.00 each back in the day) always have a cheap SWR meter on hand to check their antennas if they ever thought they had a problem. It is cheap insurance..
@@breakerbroke23 I was told by a President cb radio dealer, it is not required to adjust the antenna provided with the radio. Only if using a different antenna. Thx for the info
Yes that is correct, However if you use a external antenna such as a mobile cb antenna then yes use a meter to check. But a stock rubber duck and/or aftermarket antenna (that mounts on the radio) should be close enough. I may have not understood your question.. Cheers
@@breakerbroke23 yes I see it, a battery symbol showing 3 bars which looks to be the max, it’s steady no blinking, it’s charged then? Thanks for replying and the video’s
I don't believe it would a very good mobile radio. The manner in which the radio is connected to power at the bottom, and connecting to a mag mount antenna at the top would be cumbersome. They should have had an adaptor to the bottom that had both the power cord and antenna connection, like the Midland 75-822 does.
President dropped the ball with that antenna converter… the European version plugs the antenna into the mobile charger so both cables are plugged into the bottom of the radio. The US version you’ll have to plug in the antenna on the top of the radio and the mobile charger on the bottom… let’s call that stupid and awkward.
I purchase a Randy president radio 2. It is not too good will not get out. Cannot talk to nobody on the interstate and I have set it up. Just like how do UA-cam videos and all the books not impressed.
You have to understand this is a walkie talkie, as it comes out of the box it is meant for close range communications. A few blocks up to a mile or so. This radio puts out the legal RF power of a full sized mobile/base cb radio. However in order to keep it compact and portable the antenna is a small wire antenna coiled up so it can be compact.... that is a problem when it comes to range. In 27mhz AKA cb radio band the antenna should be 102" in length (extended) for maximum performance. Also, when in a vehicle you are basically in a metal cage (RF wise) and the cage will keep a signal from going out and will block signals from coming in. So for mobile communications further than a few blocks you will need to use a larger antenna outside of the vehicle AKA mobile antenna. Almost same for the home, you need a base antenna mounted outside and preferably on your roof for maximum range. I have a large antenna outside and have used the Randy to talk across the Salt Lake valley and when we get proper atmospheric conditions I have talked across the United States. Great comment and a video needs to be done on this subject. I'm on it. Cheers
I called president yesterday n ask if thay wood make the next Randy whith ssb n thay sed if thay got a nuff interest thay mite So call them or email them if a nuff people do we might Get it
@@breakerbroke23 if more of us thay want ssb wood call or email Thay wood listen on just one utub video I saw 30 comments thay if had ssb thay wood buy it I wach a dozen videos on the Randy N ever one had comments about ssb N know thay wach some of videos As thay send gear to some of the utubers unsullied after thay do a video on there gear Hopefully thay will come around N if some utubers let there followers Know if thay want it give them a call It will help Great video as always Looking ordering some stuff from you soon need the cup go whith few different radio cups I got in China huch full of old Mike's 73
I have that radio a friend of mine from church gave it to me, actually bought it for me and gave it to me as a gift and I love it he and I even talk to each other where we used to see being in his truck and I used the Randy
Got mine today in the mail . Very impressed. went down the interstate and was talkin great.
As a dump truck driver they are invaluable for talking you blacktop plants , loaders , and other trucks . I use mine every day
How long will the battery last before it no longer holds a charge also are the batteries costly?
GOT IT…IT’S FABULOUS…CAN NOT FIGURE OUT HOW IT COULD BE BETTER!
AC adapter instead of bulky power supply box.
Google the Thunderpole TX hand held...much better radio hand held
I love mine.
As you have stated ssb version would be the cats meow.
Come president we demand ssb.
OMG, very impressive!! I would tend to agree if Randy were to produce an SSB version! I'm sure they would fly off the shelves. :) Excellent video!!
I totally agree.
@@breakerbroke23 does the first version of the Randy with AM also have SSB ?
@@bradc5433 no
@@breakerbroke23 thanks for the reply. I wonder why President left off sideband. Are you aware of any President, single din cb’s that have SSB even ?
Would make no difference since only HAMEs and various other types of autistics tend to go for those.
Thankfully…changeable battery…excellent radio!
What is the Center-to-Center pin spacing on the Mic (2.5mm) & Speaker (3.5mm) connectors? Currently use my 2-pin HB-6A Bluetooth Adapter on my current CB radio; different brand Radio. Provides me Bluetooth connectivity between my Radio and my SENA 20S EVO Bluetooth Headset. The Radio wireless PTT is via a HB-6B Remote PTT (Key) Bluetooth device.
If I’m just using this for fun a couple times a year on vacation trips on the interstate, do I need an external antenna on my pickup or can I get away with the included rubber duck antenna included
I would use a external antenna on the truck, you will get much more range in both Transmit and receive. Without ext ant you will get 1/4mile or so, with ext ant you can get anywhere from 1/2 mile to 3 miles. I use a President Iowa antenna and the mag mount in our CRV.
BTW... I never go on a road trip without my CB Radio, has saved my rump a few times.
Cheers
Every review has the smart butt comment saying it would be perfect if it only had sideband. So let me be the 1st.
Keep an eye out for the post credit secret menu President programmers hide for adjusting audio levels and power levels. Scan skip sounds like a nice option for losing superbowl channel 6.
Good 👍 review.
Well done , looks like a winner . Would it survive a frog strangler ?
Hello, I'm a heavy equipment operator and would like a handheld CB to use in the excavator for talking with dump truck drivers on the job site and secondary use would be when traveling. Is this the best option on the market today, late 2024?
Yes I think this radio would hold up to the abuse, you might look into the handmic option for this radio. That may be a bit easier to operate.
Good video! What kind of range were you getting with it hooked up to your base and mobile antenna’s? I’m thinkin’ about getting one.
I have gotten 14 miles from mobile to a base station using the New Virginia mag mount antenna. When on my base station antenna I can cover the whole Salt Lake valley. The same as my Cobra 2000 base station. Thanks for watching Cheers
That’s pretty impressive!
If I want to communicate with another person using the same radio what range do I get using the rubber duckie antenna that comes with it? I like that you put some extra content for people that watched the video till the end.
Wish they made one that would go up to 10meter range and had SSB 🙂
I had my Randy on scan monitoring and after 10 hours the battery gauge still showed 2 bars. (No transmitting)
Woah, very impressive. 12 watts in that little guy!?
This little HT has been a great little rig. Battery holding up well and has a very good receiver for a HT. Cheers
How do you say 12 watts ??
I bought a President Randy 2 from a local I paid $75.00 for it The box had everything the ac and DC charger The belt clip and President sticker He said he only used it two times The problem is my battery want stay charged up
Thank you. Was the power test on AM or FM? Any comment regarding clarity/speaker?
AM and FM were equal power output. Speaker sounded very good as you can adjust for tone + or _ from flat.
@@breakerbroke23 thank you sir! That clinches it for me. I appreciate your excellent presentation, and, taking the time to respond to my question. Respectfully, fm
Also I think they did something with that charge indicator. Mine is very very visible and my eyes are 70 years old. Shows up nice and black with a lightning bolt in it.
What was the power while on the FM mode, you only did AM modulation which of course caused modulated output power
Same power out as AM but of coarse no swing with modulation. I still use this radio and it has been super nice. Cheers
Are you getting the 14 watt swing with the stock 85 percent modulation???
Harmonics all over the place.
What is the difference between this and the first version? I see they are charging more for the first version. Would like to know why.. Thanks
There are a few things menu wise but the big upgrade is FM.
@@breakerbroke23 Thank you
Does this walkie-talkie put out the 4watt legal limit?
As a freight hauler, the CB radio bands are basically dead. Some folks talk but rarely.
I see a lot of antennas on big rigs, now more than the last 10 yrs or so. You are correct, nobodys a talking. Thanks for watching.
@@breakerbroke23 here in brasil 80 channel loaded almost day and night pretty fun conversation and the emergency 9 channel is use alot also
What’s the difference between Randy 1 and 2
The FCC version has AM as well as FM.
I bought a President Randy 2 from a local of mine He said he I only used it like 2 times It looks brand new The problem is my battery don't stay charged very long I've changed it up But it only stays charged a couple of hours
@@Michael-dh6rw Buy a new battery. It's nice to have a back up.
I found out if you plug it into 12v it will put out 10 more watts
Why is that?
More voltage equates to more power
That might only apply to the UK version Randy 3
CTSS/DCS encode/decode would be great 👍
I have some good news for you. We just acquired two Randy II FCC radios and they have 38 CTCSS and 104(?) DCS selectable through the menu. Transmit tone and receive tone are independent. 🙂
What about modding? I'm sure there's a way to get extra frequencies/channels.
No extra ch mods for the FCC/US versions. If you want extras then you need to get the Euro version, this includes all other CB radios as well.
You need to purchase the Thunderpole TX...push two buttons. Opens the freeband and all the UK and Europe bands
What about emergency channels you could hear something on emergency Channel
Yes:)
Are you supposed to adjust the SWR on the radio before you use??
Yes it is wise to check the SWRs before use . I sold my customers this one, amzn.to/3DJseso (15.00 each back in the day) always have a cheap SWR meter on hand to check their antennas if they ever thought they had a problem. It is cheap insurance..
@@breakerbroke23 I was told by a President cb radio dealer, it is not required to adjust the antenna provided with the radio. Only if using a different antenna. Thx for the info
Yes that is correct, However if you use a external antenna such as a mobile cb antenna then yes use a meter to check. But a stock rubber duck and/or aftermarket antenna (that mounts on the radio) should be close enough.
I may have not understood your question.. Cheers
I see the charger light is red while charging, I’ve had it charging for 5 hours now, will the indicator light change color when fully charged?
Thanks
The red light stays on, you have to check out the batt icon in the top right of the screen. It is kind of funky.
@@breakerbroke23 yes I see it, a battery symbol showing 3 bars which looks to be the max, it’s steady no blinking, it’s charged then?
Thanks for replying and the video’s
Yes all bars and no blinking = charged.
Cheers
@@breakerbroke23 thanks again
It doesn't come with the green President No. 1 sticker?
It does.
I don't believe it would a very good mobile radio. The manner in which the radio is connected to power at the bottom, and connecting to a mag mount antenna at the top would be cumbersome. They should have had an adaptor to the bottom that had both the power cord and antenna connection, like the Midland 75-822 does.
Nice video 👍 I guess, while unsaid, the tone control works only on the receiver?
That is correct
President dropped the ball with that antenna converter… the European version plugs the antenna into the mobile charger so both cables are plugged into the bottom of the radio. The US version you’ll have to plug in the antenna on the top of the radio and the mobile charger on the bottom… let’s call that stupid and awkward.
Can it scan the police I ur city????
No, the radio is for 27MHZ.
I purchase a Randy president radio 2. It is not too good will not get out. Cannot talk to nobody on the interstate and I have set it up. Just like how do UA-cam videos and all the books not impressed.
You have to understand this is a walkie talkie, as it comes out of the box it is meant for close range communications. A few blocks up to a mile or so. This radio puts out the legal RF power of a full sized mobile/base cb radio. However in order to keep it compact and portable the antenna is a small wire antenna coiled up so it can be compact.... that is a problem when it comes to range. In 27mhz AKA cb radio band the antenna should be 102" in length (extended) for maximum performance. Also, when in a vehicle you are basically in a metal cage (RF wise) and the cage will keep a signal from going out and will block signals from coming in. So for mobile communications further than a few blocks you will need to use a larger antenna outside of the vehicle AKA mobile antenna. Almost same for the home, you need a base antenna mounted outside and preferably on your roof for maximum range.
I have a large antenna outside and have used the Randy to talk across the Salt Lake valley and when we get proper atmospheric conditions I have talked across the United States. Great comment and a video needs to be done on this subject. I'm on it.
Cheers
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I called president yesterday n ask if thay wood make the next Randy whith ssb n thay sed if thay got a nuff interest thay mite
So call them or email them if a nuff people do we might Get it
I have called as well, deaf ears it seems
@@breakerbroke23 if more of us thay want ssb wood call or email
Thay wood listen on just one utub video I saw 30 comments thay if had ssb thay wood buy it
I wach a dozen videos on the Randy
N ever one had comments about ssb
N know thay wach some of videos
As thay send gear to some of the utubers unsullied after thay do a video on there gear
Hopefully thay will come around
N if some utubers let there followers
Know if thay want it give them a call
It will help
Great video as always
Looking ordering some stuff from you soon need the cup go whith few different radio cups I got in China huch full of old Mike's
73
Very nice!
Have you looked at my other channel? ua-cam.com/users/390wagonmaster Would like to see you on the dark side. Cheers
To close to being a cell phone.
They know not to play with the big boys $$$.