President Washington (#2)

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First thread:

PRESIDENT Washington

I figure this is ultimate given specs released: Whatever George 2 does, this ups the game. Maybe look at it as the Lincoln 2+ replacement (2012 introduction)? The G2 has SSB performance the L2+ doesn’t achieve . . even though, in turn, it’s MUCH better than the older mobile radios. The L2+...

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Many links & videos in that thread started almost two years ago. This is a features-packed radio.

Below as shown in @billdean F350 2025 Installation on LIDO L-ML Max seatbolt mount.

Dang Ford..Could use some help on my antenna....

I have a 2024 F350 SD Platinum. I would like to put a CB radio in it for traveling with my 36ft 5th wheel. I installed a President Bill 3 radio with a 3 foot hood mounted Firefly antenna. I bought a Ford hood mount antenna kit from Right Channel Radio that was suppose to work good, I thought. I...

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Topic revived as my son ordered one from ScottsRadio at low price of $319.

A PM sent ahead to also order a PRESIDENT Antenna — items purchased together —bumps the factory radio warranty to five (5) years.

The Maryland meets the 5’ minimum for very good performance (the 7’ Texas for best performance is out of production).

RW MARYLAND USA - Radial Whip - CB Antennas - Group President Electronics USA

RW MARYLAND USA - Radial Whip - CB Antennas. Experience powerful CB performance with the President Maryland – a durable long radial whip antenna made from AC4 stainless steel, designed for strong signal reception and dependable performance in mobile CB radio applications

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Backup antenna or Fly’n Drive

Dealer comments in vid re warranty plus ease of working with Prez on warranty claims versus some other brands.

In an installation similar to above with DRX-901 speaker that’s pretty much just half the cost of my modernized big truck radio rig at pretty similar performance.

Neither was possible just four years ago without spending 2X over today’s cost.

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The front panel USB port is to run PRESIDENT optional accessories

Also,

The Euro-only spec DECT wireless Liberty speaker/mic is out of production, but the US-spec Bearcat version is available (shown).

I’ve used mine when exiting big truck to do a walk-around or when waiting to hear of the road being re-opened. Drops into shirt pocket. Not being trapped at the truck cab is handier than you’d think.

Figure 100+ foot range. (Have seen far greater).

Using a PRESIDENT in mobile means dialing back the RFG an amount in order to use SQ to distinguish Local from Skip. That done it’s probably champion for pulling the truly distant/weak RX into audibility.

That’s quite the thing when the other men have poor radio rigs and info is vital.

The wireless mic (not Bluetooth; same tech as a cordless phone) extends this to when outside talking with others.

Unless you have a local base station on-air helping relay the distant stuff . . expect that your ears are the ones which count.

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I find the Automatic Relay feature fascinating. It is apparently a split frequency repeater mode. Since it is physically impossible to house the filtering required for any sort of duplexer, I guess this is a "parrot" repeater and they are using split frequencies in order to minimize possibility of two of these units locking themselves into an audio loop.

 

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“Easiest” radio mount solution given new vehicle interiors.

LIDO L-ML-L MAX

Mock-up in ‘24 F350 underway



Driver has to exert some discipline in posture this it’s no burden on passenger to do the same. You’ll note this is out-of-the-way, for all relative purposes.

No reason other phone can’t be mounted to passenger side.

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I see removal of radio rig as a whole as a desirable option given that radio afterwards stored in own transport case. QD for power.

Brace leg for L-ML MAX takes capacity to seventeen (17) lbs.

L-MAX-Brace

The Lido L-MAX Support brace Adds Additional Stability to the L-MAX Mounting System.The 23 mm Adjustable Arm With Twist-Locking Grip Makes Adjustment Quick And Easy.The Industrial Aluminum Arm Can Be Extended from 15″-24″ to Best Fit All Vehicle Interior Design.

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Which optional mount head, etc, to organize it all it is another issue. Phone, mic, dedicated GPS, etc, onto this articulated arm.

L-MAX Heavy Duty Seat Bolt Mount For All Anytone Mobile Transceivers

PRODUCT FEATURES Compatible with adapters and holders having a 4-Hole AMPS pattern like our EXT-01 extension plate for Multiple devices. Holds from 8.8 lbs up to 17.6 lbs with optional brace. Recommended for fleets and service vehicles Comes with a Quick Release Base Easy to install 2 year...

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Quick Power Disconnect Type (8-AWG)

Dust Cover for SB50 SB Series 50 Amp Housings

Prevent dust and debris from accumulating inside the SB50 connector housing while unmated. The cover secures around the connector housing tightly and securely. Integrated loop prevents accidental misplacement.

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Some interesting possibilities to use that QD:

Powerwerx PD-50 PowerHub Distribution Block, SB50 input and 8 outputs for 15/30/45A Powerpole Connectors

Streamline your power management with the Powerwerx 8-Position Powerpole Distribution Block. A high-current SB50 input (any color) supports up to 6 AWG wire, while 8 versatile output positions accommodate 15A, 30A, or 45A Anderson Powerpole connectors. This compact, reliable block is rated up to...

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I find the Automatic Relay feature fascinating. It is apparently a split frequency repeater mode. Since it is physically impossible to house the filtering required for any sort of duplexer, I guess this is a "parrot" repeater and they are using split frequencies in order to minimize possibility of two of these units locking themselves into an audio loop.

I haven’t yet gone looking for reports. Would welcome that in this new thread now that it’s been out a little while.

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So far I haven’t been able to reach antenna system limits in a mobile (big truck or pickup) using a modern Export where the next change produces “nothing”. These radios are phenomenal.

Pulling off to a good Interstate overlook west of here (just onto the Plains) and removing the 7’ antenna on the roof for the 9’ quarterwave is just what this class of radio is meant to do.

“Drivers, if you can hear me, please come on back to this mobile at Yardstick 399 with your mile marker”.



If this is seen as the maximum TX/RX distance test, then we have a suitable known limit to later work the base station distance radius by which to mark that wall map at home (same clock time; weekday versus weekend): Landmarks in various directions on named roads.

If I can hit 17-18/miles mid-afternoon weekday on IH20 then there won’t be a reason to drive further out from a base station if the mobile can’t hear the base with its usual antenna at same. The fluke of a few extra miles is accounted.

And, while one is unlikely to hit the vehicle manufacturers 30A frame rail return limit with an Export & quarter-wave this represents pretty much the upper end of mobile RX/TX power in maximum (stationary) advantage on AM. Mobile while underway is shorter due to duration & directional distance problems.

AM is the baseline as it’s what all CB’s are capable. The rest ain’t fluff, but it’s not anywhere near the same general importance.

Washington-class is maximizing one’s chances. Working 10/12 meter with best antenna choice (quarterwave bed mount with a tuner?) makes it that much more so.
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