President Lincoln II+ V.3

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Pre-NRC type high performance. I bought mine in February 2021 as was concerned the CV19 thing would screw up the supply chain. I wanted a “best” performer for SSB while mobile.

As it is superceded by the new PRESIDENT Washington I wanted to get it into a thread of its own as I’m using it in my pickup truck. A great little radio. Get links for others. Will be several posts of such.

— To upgrade to DSP is easy for TX given that the Digi-Mic is available. To upgrade RX audio is a good deal more expensive with several paths.

You may have found a low-use Lincoln at a great price.
Introduction:

President (Lincoln II Plus) - AM/FM/USB/LSB/CW/PA, Black, 10 & 12 Meter Amateur Mobile Radio

LINCOLN II + - Ham Radio - CB Radio / Ham Radio - President Electronics

CB Radio - Ham Radio - LINCOLN II +

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President Lincoln II CB Radio AM/FM/SSB Export | CB Radio Magazine

President Lincoln II CB Radio AM/FM/SSB Export The original President Lincoln radio stands as one of the all-time favorite radios of collectors in our hobby. The radio had great receive, clear transmit audio, and easy to navigate functions designed for the more serious operator. It’s been quite...

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President Lincoln II Version 3 gets it right | CB Radio Magazine

President Lincoln II Version 3 gets it right When I first tested the new Lincoln II I was pretty impressed with the radio. It seemed to have similar software menu systems to the CRE 8900 and Anytone 5555 radios but it had a more finished layout and the features and functions seemed to be...

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Description:​

Welcome to the world of the new generation of transceiver radios. The new PRESIDENT range gives you access to top performance transceiver equipment. With the use of up-to-date technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your President Lincoln II Plus ASC is a new step in personal communication and is the surest choice for the most demanding of amateur radio users.

Visit The President LINCOLN II + Resource Center located at President-Electronics.com for the 'latest' including programming instructions and software (Documents Tab).

Please Note: Programming Cable is not included with the Radio.

PRESIDENT - More than a name, PRESIDENT is the representative of the Citizen's Band which unites millions of CB users all over the world : drivers, purists and technology fans.

Features and Specifications:​

• 10 & 12 Meter Mobile Amateur Radio
• AM/FM/USB/LSB/CW/PA
• Rotary Switch and Up/Down Channel Selector
• VFO Mode (Continuous Scanning of 24.890 Mhz to 24.990 Mhz and of 28.000 Mhz to 29.700 Mhz)
• Volume Adjustment and ON/OFF
• RF Power
• Manual Squelch and ASC
• Multi-Functions LCD Display
• Frequencies Display
• S-Meter
• Public Address
• Vox Function (Hands Free)
• ANL Filter , NB and HI-CUT
• RF Gain / Mike Gain
• Clarifier
• Channels and Memories Scan
• 6 Memories
• CTCSS (38 tones)
• DCS (104 codes)
• Dim
• MENU Function Key
• Beep Function
• Roger Beep
• Mode Switch AM/FM/LSB/USB/CW
• Dual Watch
• Key Locking
• SWR (Power Reading /SWR)
• Preset 9/19
• TOT (Time Out Timer) Adjustable
• Front Microphone Plug
• External Loudspeaker Jack
• Dimensions H x W x D (in mm) : 52 x 170 x 250
• Dimensions H x W x D (in inches) : 2 3/64" x 6 11/16" x 9 27/32"
• Weight : 1.4 kg
• Weight : 3.09 lbs
• Back Light Color: Orange, Green, Blue
• Included Accessories:
  • Power Cord with Fuse
  • 1 Microphone and Its Hanger
  • 1 Mounting Bracket with Fixing Screws
• Technical Characteristics:
  • General
    • Modulation Modes : AM/FM/LSB/USB/CW
    • Frequency Ranges : 24.890 Mhz to 24.990 Mhz and of 28.000 Mhz to 29.700 Mhz
    • CTCSS : 38 tones
    • DCS : 104 Codes
    • Antenna Impedance : 50 ohms
    • Power Supply : 13.2 V
  • Transmission
    • Frequency Allowance : +/- 300 Hz
    • Carrier Power : 50 W AM (PEP) / 35 W FM / 35W USB-LSB (PEP) / 12W CW
    • Transmission Interference : Inferior to - 50 dBc
    • Audio Response : 300 Hz to 3 kHz
    • Emitted Power in the Adj. Channel : Inferior to 20 microW
    • Microphone Sensitivity : 3 mV
    • Drain : 6 A (with Modulation)
    • Modulated Signal Distortion : 2 %
  • Reception
    • Maxi. Sensitivity at 20 dB sinad :
      • 0.7 microV -110 dBm (AM)
      • 0.35 microV -116 dBm (FM)
      • 0.28 microV-118 dBm (USB/LSB/CW)
    • Frequency Response : 300 Hz to 3 kHz
    • Adjacent Channel Selectivity : 60 dB
    • Maximum Audio Power : 3 W
    • Squelch Sensitivity :
      • mini 0.2 microV - 120 dBm
      • maxi 1 mV - 47 dBm
    • Frequency Image Rejection Rate : 60 dB
    • Intermediate Frequency Rej. Rate : 70 dB
    • Drain : 400 mA nominal, 600 mA max
• UPC 3435991326025
• Color: Black
• Manufacturer's Limited Warranty - 2 Year(s)
• Sold: Each

Price at end is (retail) $356 and when I bought mine was as low as $260.

 

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Single DIN mount bracket for in-dash
PRESIDENT 0014

Din Mount for President CB Radio - Unicom Radio

Introducing the Din Mount for President CB Radio - a sturdy and dependable mounting solution designed to elevate your radio experience.

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PRESIDENT LINCOLN II + OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download

View and Download PRESIDENT Lincoln II + owner's manual online. 10 m + 12 m. Lincoln II + radio pdf manual download.

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From Britain:

Conversion

This video shows how to modify a President Lincoln II radio to receive on the 11-meter band. The process involves adding a 1K resistor and soldering it to the radio's circuit board. The video then demonstrates how to reset the radio to access the new frequency band

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https://www.servicedocs.com/ARTIKELEN/11100271750003.pdf

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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L2+ commentary now NRC radios dominant. Overview, align, etc (24” long). Scott’s Radio in 2024 on a “new” radio. Fairly long section on running with amp AM & SSB.

President Lincoln II+ poor audio

Ok got the urge for this radio to use in my truck. Hooked it up in the house and the receive audio is bad! It sounds distorted, choppy and just plain uncomfortable to listen to no matter where I set the RF gain or volume. It transmits fine w good signal reports. I even tried an external speaker...

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More from same:

I’ve run the L2 with either an RM Italy KL-203 or 7405. It’s finicky to get right. As it’ll (on its own) do 45W it’s really a matter of getting your mobile install best as well as best antenna system design. Those who can hear you in a major metro are going to be closer, meaning that with those farther out it will be difficult to converse.

The other mans radio system (is the problem).

Rural is where yet more juice will apply, as it would with Sideband.

The video discussion referenced a KL-503HD.

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Adding DSP gets maybe complicated, will aboyt double the original retail:

Post in thread '2023 Best Mobile CB'
2023 Best Mobile CB

Post in thread '2023 Best Mobile CB'
2023 Best Mobile CB

Post in thread 'SKIP Problems in Noise Abatement.'
SKIP Problems in Noise Abatement.

CLRmodule ClearSpeech® DSP Noise Reduction Board - West Mountain Radio

Post in thread 'My new Galaxy' (note date)
My new Galaxy

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Audio

The PRESIDENT Lincoln II+ V.3 suffered from what’s been called, “the digital hiss” it shared with tech contemporaries (circa 2008 and later) making all-day listening a chore unless one learns to adjust controls differently.

On a typical mobile CB (Cobra or Uniden or Galaxy) one looked for a fairly quiet channel and adjusted RFG such that the meter backed off a minimal bit and then adjusted SQ such that most signal wasn’t lost. Then went back to AM-19 to maybe twiddle that some more.

With Lincoln it’s better to simply start by backing RFG to 3/4 of maximum on 19 and maybe go to SQ-1 as start position depending on rural or metro, Skip or no Skip. Back RFG yet more if that doesn’t suit as the RX is pretty hot and one isn’t likely to lose anything.

The L2 presents all signal capture at “same level” so both SQ & RFG aren’t intuitive in the way one has learned previously. There’s a middle distance for which it shines, but it seems like there’s still too much overlay of hiss once correct.

One needs DSP in the audio:

— “Best” would be the outboard West Mountain Radio control or the internal module thru a DRIVER EXTREME DRX-901 speaker.

— Second would be with the W-M DSP speaker.

As well — as with all radios — coax treated at both ends with CMC/RF Choke/Filter and dead-quiet DC Power. (Bandpass Filter for those so inclined).

RF Bonds

Radio case ground.

Environmental Noise really takes a toll on one’s ears these days, and a radio with “digital hiss” (without onboard NRC) needs as much help as possible.

Given this approach I’d say the QT60 isn’t really “better” until we are talking ultra-long range RX in a mobile. The QT60 always has an edge in clarity over trying to control hiss, but one gets used to it. The L2 can be made to work well if we don’t try to hammer performance to a standard of rigor.

I’d rather listen to my GALAXY 959 + KL203 all day, but I know I’m giving up a pretty good amount of RX capture while mobile. I used to make that choice as it was also easier to distinguish between local and Skip. But if there’s any possibility of needing to use SSB on-road, the L2 is the way to go (until one acquires an NRC AM/SSB radio).

As an intermediate step from the 959 to QT60 the L2 serves well and enables use of PRESIDENT optional accessories (Liberty DECT mic & Digi-Mic). Important to me. I also run a 7’ PRESIDENT antenna.

I’ve gotten inquiries about what radio I’m using as L2 has a different “sound” which helps get attention assuming one has worked to quiet any background and/or radio system “noise” on key-up. As with NRC radios — when one’s voice arises from a background of silence — this attribute works to one’s favor.

Fast acquisition of proper information while mobile is the whole game. Everyone is moving away from everyone else at a high rate of speed. It’s a window which opens & closes rapidly. One may have only seconds to connect to others.

The L2 is a good radio for this.
It’s the SSB King circa 2012-2022.

AM/SSB, adequate power, and can be made to be competitive in Distant Early Warning given additional DSP expense I don’t feel I’m giving up much in my personal vehicle to travel national-wide.



Taming the audio such that the radio stays turned on all day can be done.

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A note by another that this radio does well using Digi-Mic and an Echo setting of #2.

Digi-Mic isn’t amplified, but these radios as a group were known to “sound better” (the old standard of “stadium announcer”) using a power mic.

I’ve already done the mic mod on the OEM of opening up slightly the mic hole. It’s an electret mic and captures wind noise. And it can help to speak across the mic at an angle versus straight ahead.

— One should use a headset from another radio to dial-in what angle & distance.



Digi-Mic is what keeps L2 in the game.
Gets attention.

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Instruction Manual

This is not a mobile-friendly radio for controls. It’s best to keep the operator manual at hand in order to pull off the road and re-set anything not Vol, RFG, SQ as menu functions and other buttons need visual confirmation on the small screen past how to get to them.

One sets this up at home and then doesn’t change it. With that there’s no need to get into it.

It pays real dividends to use that second radio & headset to get comfortable on Mic Gain, etc.

If one has to use Talkback, Echo, Roger Beep, all the more so.

I’ve used those to have fun with other drivers. The Galaxy 99v2 was real fun to mess with Nu Joisy drivers on the INTJ given the voice-changer. Not this radio as they are a distraction from what I want.

— I’d go with a powered XTREME 2018 mic (re-wired or with adapter) to mess with friends on a regular basis as it’s more than a clown tool. Can be set to sound quite nice. There are those who buy it for just that reason.



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Skip

Is The Bear

An understanding of the difficulties:

SKIP Problems in Noise Abatement.

The discourtesy of screwing up AM-19. The understood Truckers Channel. Got 39 to 119 other channels before we consider freeband. The thread is not to whine and moan, but to introduce others new to CB how to deal with Skip overwhelming local comms. The exigencies of the road. Your experience...

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Your antenna system being without compromise is key.



NMO34 + W640 whip + Spring will be the longest-lasting and ultra low-key approach. Whip can be removed and replaced with cap.

The reason for wanting an L2 is distance.

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