midland cb

[marsd]

hi I'm new here...... I have a question is someone can help. I own a midland 75-822 portable unit
my problem is 1 day I turn my c.b. on and can only scan 26.00.0 to 27.99.5 and can no longer scan regular c.b 1-40 can someone help reset or adjust my frequency

 

[Rt169Radio]

Did you drop the radio or spill anything on it? Or did it just start instantly? If so it might be a electronic part inside of the radio.

 

[mmckenna]

hi I'm new here...... I have a question is someone can help. I own a midland 75-822 portable unit
my problem is 1 day I turn my c.b. on and can only scan 26.00.0 to 27.99.5 and can no longer scan regular c.b 1-40 can someone help reset or adjust my frequency

So, tell us a bit about this radio...
Did you buy it new or used? Was it modified by anyone? Any aftermarket switches on the radio?
There are people that will modify CB's to work outside the normal CB band, and it can/could behave like this if that was the case. Not suggesting you did it, but if you bought it used, could be it was modified somewhere along the way.

But I agree with the above, any physical damage to the radio recently?

 

[KK4HBW]

hi I'm new here...... I have a question is someone can help. I own a midland 75-822 portable unit
my problem is 1 day I turn my c.b. on and can only scan 26.00.0 to 27.99.5 and can no longer scan regular c.b 1-40 can someone help reset or adjust my frequency

U.S. CB channel centers are from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz; so you're probably scanning the CB channels 1 thru 40 and then some above and below.

It sounds like you may have two problems. One is that your radio is displaying a frequency counter instead of channel designators; and two, your frequencies are not in the U.S. CB authorized range.

Problem 1 and possible solution: I've read that you can change the display between frequency and channel by holding down the function key for 3 seconds. ref: Midland 75-822 75-820 Mod 120ch

That doesn't mean that your channel 1 will be *the* CB channel 1, or that 40 will be *the* 40. Perhaps your radio was never on the correct frequencies since you've owned it.


Problem 2 and possible solution: As for the frequencies being off, here are two different sources for internal modifications that change the accessible transmitter frequencies and modes:
Midland 75-820 handheld
Midland 75-820 Modification


Caveats: If the radio was modified to the state it's in now (26.0 to 27.995 MHz), it's no longer legal for use as a U.S. CB as its FCC certification is void. (Theoretically, you could submit it for re-certification. That process is probably not practical.) If the radio has malfunctioned to the state it's in now, you may still be able to "repair" it to its original state without violating FCC rules or voiding the FCC certification. I'm not your lawyer, though.

References:
§ 95.409 (CB Rule 9) What equipment may I use at my CB station?
§ 95.424 (CB Rule 24) How do I have my CB station transmitter serviced?
§ 95.425 (CB Rule 25) May I make any changes to my CB station transmitter?

 

[marsd]

no! I did not spill anything on this...... I use this every day going to work and back just listing. And one (1) morning turn it on and this is what was happening and also I purchase it new. Sorry it took so long to reply I've been busy these days

 

[Rt169Radio]

no! I did not spill anything on this...... I use this every day going to work and back just listing. And one (1) morning turn it on and this is what was happening and also I purchase it new. Sorry it took so long to reply I've been busy these days

I did some checking and the US CB freqs start at 26.965MHz and end at 27.405MHz, so it is scanning the 1-40 freqs. The only thing off is the beginning freq and the ending freq that you said it starts at and ends at, you put 26.000 to 27.995, so did you get a custom radio or did you type the numbers wrong?

 

[KK4HBW]

no! I did not spill anything on this...... I use this every day going to work and back just listing. And one (1) morning turn it on and this is what was happening and also I purchase it new. Sorry it took so long to reply I've been busy these days

Did you try the recommendations in my previous post? Specifically, displaying channels instead of frequencies apparently can be done by holding down the "function" button for 3 seconds. If there isn't a "function" button, perhaps there's another button on there you could try holding down for several seconds.

The answer to the other question that was just asked about whether you mistyped the frequencies will determine whether you need to mess around with the other possible solution from my previous post.

 

[marsd]

thank you .... the last post to hold down a button for 3 second work .... it was the favorite one
again thank you

 

[Wiredog]

Hi-
Just got a used MINT 75-822 and was wondering if there is anything I could do to boost the 3-4 watts it provides without frying the radio, just want to reach out a little more, I do have a very tall house also.
Any ideas, besides 102" whip on the roof, makes no sense in my eyes if I don't have something pushing the freq out there more.
Thanks guys.

 

[KC4RAF]

Wiredog,

Not very likely. To increase wattage requires some electronic knowledge and some new components. If you were to increase the wattage to double what you have now (3-4 watts to 6-8 watts), you still wouldn’t get out very far, being that it’s a handheld unit. To increase it to even higher watts would not be practical what so every. And the only thing left is to run it to an antenna up high as possible. Not to throw a jab in here or being a smartas@, but what about getting a ham license?

 

[Wiredog]

I'll look into the license and the cost of buying everything to operate said HAM radio. Getting a license means more money right? Equipment etc etc.. I don't even have a SWR meter to dial in my 4 watt, does it matter?
I had a HAM radio (antique) in the 80's but couldn't get ahold of anyone and I was 10-14 years old anyhow. Mostly harrased the motorheads in highschool with handhelds, teeheehee.

don't say anything.

 

[KK4HBW]

Not very likely. To increase wattage requires some electronic knowledge and some new components. If you were to increase the wattage to double what you have now (3-4 watts to 6-8 watts), you still wouldn’t get out very far, being that it’s a handheld unit. To increase it to even higher watts would not be practical what so every. And the only thing left is to run it to an antenna up high as possible. Not to throw a jab in here or being a smartas@, but what about getting a ham license?

I concur; it's the only LEGAL way to do what Wiredog wants to do, provided he stays off of the CB bands with the increased power.

Hi-
Just got a used MINT 75-822 and was wondering if there is anything I could do to boost the 3-4 watts it provides without frying the radio, just want to reach out a little more, I do have a very tall house also.
Any ideas, besides 102" whip on the roof, makes no sense in my eyes if I don't have something pushing the freq out there more.
Thanks guys.

To get the most "range" out of a LEGAL CB, you can try a beam (aka directional) antenna. It focuses your signal to particular direction. This will effectively boost your range without boosting your wattage. You have to rotate it toward where you want to communicate, though.

 

[Wiredog]

After reading more I have a feeling Ham guys don't like cbr's.
rightor BAD cb'rs that don't follow rules. amiright?
So the antenna on top is a no go for ham guys but a cb'r might say yeah dude? Just trying to figure this out the repect and all, it shouldn't be hard I'm pretty easy going and wish to cause no coaxial flutter.
=-)

 

[Wiredog]

Not very likely. To increase wattage requires some electronic knowledge and some new components. If you were to increase the wattage to double what you have now (3-4 watts to 6-8 watts), you still wouldn’t get out very far, being that it’s a handheld unit. To increase it to even higher watts would not be practical what so every. And the only thing left is to run it to an antenna up high as possible. Not to throw a jab in here or being a smartas@, but what about getting a ham license?

Ham license yeah, if the gov't wasn't shut down.

 

[KK4HBW]

After reading more I have a feeling Ham guys don't like cbr's.
rightor BAD cb'rs that don't follow rules. amiright?
So the antenna on top is a no go for ham guys but a cb'r might say yeah dude? Just trying to figure this out the repect and all, it shouldn't be hard I'm pretty easy going and wish to cause no coaxial flutter.
=-)

I've only been a licensed amateur radio operator for less than 2 years. I've been a CBer more than half of my life. I never liked skip-jackers. What's there to like about an onslaught of nonsense at S9+10, 30 kHz wide, especially when you're trying to call for some assistance or local information.

The main difference between a typical CB'er shooting skip and a ham HF contester is that the ham is, more often than not, doing it on frequencies allocated for that purpose and in a manner that is courteous of other operators and radio services. I don't particularly care for ham contesting either, but that's another subject altogether.