New President Randy FCC handheld/mobile CB

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Who’s gonna be first?

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The K40-Randynator2 with TNC connection is the first 5/8 Lambda Helix antenna with tune-able SWR.


72cm = 28”. Sort of determines a storage bag to carry Randy so that antennas don’t get lost.

I favor use of zip pouches to separate small items by category, and maybe something like this can be the over-bag where small items are in zip pouches and the radio itself with some type of padded case.

There’s a fair bit of kit for which to account.

(9) items starting with radio. Then additional antennae as conceived, plus, IMO, an inexpensive tac vest to enable hands-free walkabout.


Whatever the transport storage case it should be all-inclusive.



Tac vest example. Under jac-shirt. Use of headset or lapel speaker/mic.



Range matters, as does talk-time.

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[krokus]

Example of $7.00 3.5mm female to 2.5mm male adapter to run a speaker from the radio side socket.

I see that the adapter is a TRRS configuration. Is that correct configuration?

 

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I see that the adapter is a TRRS configuration. Is that correct configuration?

Don’t speak that nomenclature, but it’s what works.

Randy takes same headset or speaker/mic pair as Cobra or Kenwood, IIRC.

 

[krokus]

Don’t speak that nomenclature, but it’s what works.

Randy takes same headset or speaker/mic pair as Cobra or Kenwood, IIRC.

TR is tip & ring, which would be more accurately tip & sleeve. This is how an earphone is wired.

TRS is tip, ring, sleeve. This is stereo headphones configuration.

TRRS s tip, ring, ring, sleeve. This would be stereo headset, with a microphone.

 

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Headset





Example

Amazon.com

 

[Varmonter]

I used my randy today to do a video..camera on the randy on the kitchen table ..me in the mobile.
I was able to go 4.5 mi b4 I could not hear my signal from the mobile. Randy on the table ..I thought that was pretty good for a rubber duck antenna..

 

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I used my randy today to do a video..camera on the randy on the kitchen table ..me in the mobile.
I was able to go 4.5 mi b4 I could not hear my signal from the mobile. Randy on the table ..I thought that was pretty good for a rubber duck antenna..

4.5-miles ain’t chicken scratch, it’s great.

And a testament to your 4W Mobile 😉

Randy is my pickup truck “backup radio”. And it’s a helluva lot easier to set up as a monitor for the main radio than the DX-86V I carry in the big truck.

The headset linked in post previous (example) to listen to one’s self would be a way to set The Big Radio controls for best TX clarity.

“Talkback” isn’t the feature desired as you know (for others).

An inexpensive headset by which to comfortably sit and alter radio TX controls to bring CLARITY to its best representation is desired.

This is distinct from what many think “ideal” where audio punch is emphasized. The few radios where that’s true (U880/980) are otherwise rare.

“Loud” isn’t the same as clear. Where one’s voice arises from the closest to a silent background is where you, the man, will be best understood. That’s the angle.



To an extent it’s a test of the whole radio rig. How well all was done. The quality of components and of installation.

— Back the RF Power down all the way on the main radio as well as Mic Gain to get started once an empty channel is selected.

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DSP for Randy

Post in thread 'NRC peripheral??'
NRC peripheral??

Post in thread 'NRC peripheral??'
NRC peripheral??

Looks to me like a nice addition for a Fly’N Drive Kit if some pains are taken. Has my interest for this reason.

Where one is using Randy carried on one’s person with a taller antenna plus headset, spare battery, etc, . . same thing.

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[Varmonter]

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The ACM-407


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Cobra PMREBM

Latter is closest I’ve come to headset. Am wanting something fits more securely (two way radio security type).

Anyone here can help? I see that Amazon’s offerings are MOTOROLA or Kenwood type, in main. I’m lost in knowing what might work


As to antennas with a bit of give, I’ve seen some flexi 24-31” offerings might work. EU Prez has a “tactical” antenna as model. (A post earlier in this thread re an ABBREE offering).

Nicest idea I saw was a 30-something where the base was a flexible gooseneck at the base. Aim the whip as convenient.


— Also available was a $12 chest rig seen that is a light, small radio carrier. Stretch straps around shoulders.

Use that to store Randy with headset and folded antenna till needed. (That’d fit under my work shirts). Room for a battery charger also.

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I saw this telescoping antenna 51"
The price is cheap enough to try.
Would be interesting to put a vna on it and extend it to see if and where it has the best swr..

TWAYRDIO Telescopic CB Radio Antenna for President Randy FCC Handheld CB Radi... | eBay

[Compatibility] The antenna compatible with President Randy II and Randy III, Stabo XH9006e XH8040 XH8082 XH9040 XH9082, Lafayette Urano, Team Minicom, KPO Panter, PNI HP 72, Maycom AH27, etc. [Better Reception] The reception of the antenna is best when the antenna is stretched to its longest...

www.ebay.com

 

[Varmonter]

The K40-Randynator2 with TNC connection is the first 5/8 Lambda Helix antenna with tune-able SWR.
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72cm = 28”. Sort of determines a storage bag to carry Randy so that antennas don’t get lost.

I favor use of zip pouches to separate small items by category, and maybe something like this can be the over-bag where small items are in zip pouches and the radio itself with some type of padded case.

There’s a fair bit of kit for which to account.

(9) items starting with radio. Then additional antennae as conceived, plus, IMO, an inexpensive tac vest to enable hands-free walkabout.

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Whatever the transport storage case it should be all-inclusive.

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Tac vest example. Under jac-shirt. Use of headset or lapel speaker/mic.

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Range matters, as does talk-time.

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The randynator seems a better quality antenna then the telescoping one on ebay..I can't translate their website..curious if it's available in the states..?

 

[Varmonter]

I received the above antenna and did the same test I mentioned above ..the first test with the stock rubber duck antenna was 4.5 miles.then the signal was lost. Same test with this telescoping antenna I got 8 miles and still received the signal intelligibly.
So for 26 bucks I'd say it's a win..
No tx tests done..I'll have to figure some way to do that
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