Realistic TRC-492 CB radio
Uploader Comments (ellectronico)
All Comments (11)
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lol i hear that man all the time from NY switchblade i am from Harrison NY this is kc2qyw 73 for now yes i do CB and ham radio to its all fun
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These radios when tuned can really bark like a big radio!!! I know some look down on them but inside most of them are a UNIDEN!
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when your actually talking on it, how many lights appear?
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LOL a couple of bucks. Sounds like one of my deals!! I got a President Grant for 10.00 and a Black Cat JB 200A for 10.00 at a sale just the other day! BOTH WORK! Ive always had an affinity for those old realistic bases. They DO sound good when tuned up right. Not a big powerful radio but that doesnt matter if you cant hear them you CANT work them I always say!
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Picked up one of these for 10 bucks at a ham radio swap last weekend. Works perfect. Made a contact with it on the first try. Receiver seems fairly sensitive. I'm surprised it performs well since they only cost about 100 bucks new 20 years ago.
another question. how much did you have to tune your antenna for it? what are the measurements? i dont have a swr meter and prefer not to buy one
lac365 4 months ago
@lac365 I didn't tune the antenna that time. I have only used this radio a few times and never checked the swr. i have a big stack of radios that i collected over the years and hook one up from time to time. I dont do much talking, mostly just listening to skip. not many people in my area use CB anymore. most of the old timers have passed away. I do however use an swr to tune the radio I have in my toyota 4runner. if you check ebay you can find a swr meter for cheap.
ellectronico 4 months ago
I bought one of these new many years ago! still have it, still works! great job!!
mcillwain 1 year ago
It is a fun radio to have
ellectronico 1 year ago
It looks like you got a bargain there.
5 stars for you.
gregW:-) OH2FFY
OH2FFY 1 year ago
i did get a good deal on it. for $5 you cant beat it
ellectronico 1 year ago