CB Radio Review- CRT Xenon

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Like the majority of people you meet when talking about CB Radio I as around in the early Eighties when cb Radio was first legalised in the Uk SO FOR MOST PEOPLE IN cb Radio this is a second go. A lot of the rigs I review on this channel are from that early era of UK CB Radio but over the years a lot has changed around the 27Mhz band.
Since the early eighties we have had the old CB Radio channels expand from 40 channels to 80 Channels including deregulation around transmitting on both AM and FM Modes across Europe. In addition it is now possible to transmit on Sideband or SSB at a higher wattage than the previously permitted 4 Watts
The CB Rsdios of yesteryear bear little resemblance to most of he more up to date CB Radios that are on the market nowadays including Multicolour LED Displays, Full menu driven controls and a raft of additional frequencies and modes.
For most people who remember CB Radio from the Eighties you’ll probably buy an old Eighties rig from Ebay and this would be your start point back into the hobby but what if instead of doing that you opted to go for a brand new up to date Radio that are available nowadays?
So the idea behind the next few review videos is to look at if you were just getting into the hobby what sort of choice is there out there for new CB Radios, how do they differ in terms of features, ease of use and how do they differ from the older CB Radios
So the first rig I thought we’d take a look at is the CRT Xenon since it comes in at just £50 and is good first radio in terms of price and features. The Xenon is slightly bigger than the CRT One which we have looked at on this channel before and is probably there highest selling model. The Xenon though has a number of additional features that are better suited for a mobile set up since it is slightly bigger than the crt one and consequently has a bigger display
When you first look at it the first thing you do notice is the size. Even for a small older rig this is very compact. The Mic is also different to older rigs since it connects via RJ45 and has button controls on the mic itself.
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[@garymacleod5071]

First cb for me was a harrier cbx... Loved it

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

Just bought 1 of these, holding the SQ & EMG when turning the cb on, opens a secret settings menu.
As these are bulk shipped they are set low 3.2w (ish), as if 2 out of 1000 was over the 4.0w, all the shipment would be classes as faulty, I believe it is a safety measure.
This secret menu helps you sort that out, I think on fm 9w can be easily reached.

[@iavormateev2111]

This radio can be forced up to 25w SAFETY! Just watch the SWR and everything is fine.

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

@@iavormateev2111 That's good to know mate, I wasn't happy with the 2¾w what it came with factory set, so took it upto 6/7w as wasn't sure what a safe limit would be, I'll probably add another 2w now I know, cheers mate 👍

[@wackadakka3134]

cheers for that , just bought this rig and its now 8w heheheh

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

@@wackadakka3134I have mine around 6w, I use Amps though for UK40Fm, I got a HF set for the other bands (80/10m) does 140w but I use the low 40w, unless on UK40Fm then Lancashire hears me calling 😄 enjoy the radio mate, 73's 407, The Mad Hatter

[@simontaperell4461]

What secret function do i use in the menu to boost power for UK frequency please

[@Team-fabulous]

Good old Suggs likes his CB radios

[@sahhull]

Started CB in 1979 with a slightly broken Superstar 360. No click on the channel selector and some dead segments. But it was given to me.
Then went legal in 81 and immediately caused TVI with both my Rotel240 and Audioline341 (I still have them)
I now have one of the CRT millenium clones (same rig without the gaudy CRT logo). Love it, it works well, its small and easily hidden in my van, its hard to fit the Rotel into a modern vehicle.

[@djpaul146]

Amstrad 901 I used to have and a York 861 and a harvard home and a fidelity home base I've had loads I wish I would have kept them now but I've still got my midland porta pack cb all working and they are going for silly money on ebay but they are great little cbs

[@sniperwolf1484]

Just bought one of these.
Thank you for a good review.😊👍

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

Talk about the 80's, I even had a Marks & Spencers green mint tin, I'd keep my rolling tobacco in it.
I got the Xenon as my 1st radio back 3yr ago, I got too many too mention atm 😂🤷

[@bruceclark5627]

Glad to see another one from ya!!!!cheers from the States mate!CM3284/KE5SRB.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

It offers a lot for the money. Like the look of the mic. Seems the same as the 9900

[@PCInstallations]

Can the buttons on the mic be used to adjust the volume?

[@Jack-bp3ns]

No, unfortunately not just Channel selection