President Washington. No Modulation.

[jcrmadden]

Barely a 50% swing regardless of RF Power level.

At the lowest setting a one watt dead key becomes 1.5 watts.

Wide open a 10 watt dead key becomes 15.

Three different radios put inline on the same system and Washington the only one not swinging the needle.

🐳💩

 

[buddrousa]

Not sure but back in the day that was very good

 

[jcrmadden]

PEP on this radio is supposed to be 80W.

 

[buddrousa]

Last time I knew CB Power was 4 Watts Total.
You want to run power get you Ham Extra License.

 

[jcrmadden]

Appreciate the advice Karen, I'll look into it.

I sure hope that ham license fixes my modulation issue.

 

[buddrousa]

You are Welcome but my name is not Karen

 

[WSAC829]

my name is not Karen

Then quit acting like one. We don’t need self appointed “radio police” around here.

 

[AB5ID]

Old school Washington base station or new mobile?

 

[buddrousa]

Get over it

 

[WSAC829]

Get over it

I am over it, Karen.

 

[buddrousa]

Ask your moma your moma said.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates specific power limits for CB (Citizens Band) radio transmitters. You cannot raise the power output of a CB transmitter, use external amplifiers, or modify the unit internally to increase power. The maximum allowed power is 4 watts for AM and FM, and 12 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP) for SSB (Single Sideband).

 

[slowmover]

SWR protect is set to . . ?

Bad coax connector somewhere?

Those are my usual, “now what did I do?”

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[slowmover]

Ask your moma
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates specific power limits for CB (Citizens Band) radio transmitters. You cannot raise the power output of a CB transmitter, use external amplifiers, or modify the unit internally to increase power. The maximum allowed power is 4 watts for AM and FM, and 12 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP) for SSB (Single Sideband).

Thanks. None of us knew that (?)

But it’s no longer 1956. The amount of environmental noise alone is a four figure percentage increase in plenty of places. Add Skip to the challenge at present.

If you really think anyone wants to spend more to get real Citizen Band mobile performance, think again.

An AM/SSB mobile (10M Export) gets the job done. And doesn’t create a problem.

What we know by your comments is that the safety of you and your family while on the road has a low priority. You won’t hear what you need, and if you do it’ll be too late to act upon it. There are a number of us have gone to pains to explain the phenomena encountered.

The OP and I — among others — both make our living from vehicles. In all kinds of weather, and up against all kinds of problems. We know the foolishness of 4W.

Sorting a radio problem (or system problem) is the topic.

You can take time to read his comments in other posts about the value of the tool once best guidelines are followed. And you can read my threads to learn what matters and why.

— Someday it may matter you have the right gear and have installed it the right way. Be glad it’s other than basement nerdlings on this forum to ask. Until then, good luck.🤞

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[WSAC829]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates specific power limits for CB (Citizens Band) radio transmitters. You cannot raise the power output of a CB transmitter, use external amplifiers, or modify the unit internally to increase power. The maximum allowed power is 4 watts for AM and FM, and 12 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP) for SSB (Single Sideband).

That “rule" died 50 years ago when the FCC gave up on 11 meters. Nobody cares. I bet you have no idea how many licensed operators use their 100 watt HF radios on 11 meter “illegally”. Heck, maybe you are even one of them. Again. Nobody cares.

 

[kc2asb]

Ask your moma your moma said.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates specific power limits for CB (Citizens Band) radio transmitters. You cannot raise the power output of a CB transmitter, use external amplifiers, or modify the unit internally to increase power. The maximum allowed power is 4 watts for AM and FM, and 12 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP) for SSB (Single Sideband).

All true. However, enforcement of infractions on CB was largely abandoned by the FCC when they scrapped the licensing requirements. The operators on Channel 6 run up 1kw or more. The FCC is not going to care about someone running an export radio that puts out 80w

 

[slowmover]

All true. However, enforcement of infractions on CB was largely abandoned by the FCC when they scrapped the licensing requirements. The operators on Channel 6 run up 1kw or more. The FCC is not going to care about someone running an export radio that puts out 80w

Nor does it create problems mobile-to-mobile.
It fulfills the original intention.

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[kc2asb]

Nor does it create problems mobile-to-mobile.
It fulfills the original intention.

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And let's also not forget how many ham operators started on CB, including myself. Without CB, one has to wonder how many fewer licensees there would be today. Many of the best times I ever had in the hobby were during the heyday of my CB operating in the late 80's/early 90's.

 

[slowmover]

And let's also not forget how many ham operators started on CB, including myself. Without CB, one has to wonder how many fewer licensees there would be today. Many of the best times I ever had in the hobby were during the heyday of my CB operating in the late 80's/early 90's.

On a typical year I’ve averaged 12-14/hours use at 300/days. That’s way beyond 3,000-hours annually.
It’s been a practical hobby for me. Old Pharte. The family man with children won’t have spare money to make mistakes.

Why this thread exists:

Best Mobile 2025

A general: what should I recommend to friends who want high performance in Citizen Band? Let’s ballpark it at $500 entry. Will last longer than the time they own the automobile. Seatbelts, Concealed Carry, and CITIZEN BAND. This thread aimed at YOU, not the guy who knows even less. However...

forums.radioreference.com

The efforts of a lot of informed and well-intentioned men went into what inspired it.

The OP has a radio rig quite close. He and I (and others) choose to spend more. The radio rig advocated is better than any mobile previous to 2023. Does 90%+ of even more expensive efforts at minimal investment for high performance.

Has the guarantee those of us who risk health & wealth on the road daily know matters when seconds count.

Oh, and variable RF Power.


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[WSAC829]

I found this thread on another forum. Might be worth reading.

New President Washington Not Outputting Advertised Power.

As the title says + I get max 40w AM/FM and 60 w SSB, well short of advertised power especially on AM and SSB. Antenna is fine works no problem with the FT-891

charlietangodxgroup.forumotion.com

And this.

President Washington “Power Limitation”

After seven emails asking about if the new President Washington will blow up my amplifier If use one below is the answer to the question so hope you’ll find it ok I guess this works all modes so as…

simonthewizard.com

And this.

Power Limitation Modes and RF Power Settings

[size=18]Hello all,[/size] [size=18]Back to the hobby after a considerable break. So a bit of a learning curve.[/size] [size=18]Can I ask what might be a daft q

charlietangodxgroup.forumotion.com

 

[slowmover]

President Washington “Power Limitation”

After seven emails asking about if the new President Washington will blow up my amplifier If use one below is the answer to the question so hope you’ll find it ok I guess this works all modes so as…

simonthewizard.com

We’ll hope that’s it. Makes sense. This radio was cooking in the Scott’s Radio after-sale video where he was cleaning up TX.

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