Sears also made a “deluxe” version of their RoadTalker 40 SSB base station. Electronics and specifications were pretty much the same as the less expensive models. The exterior look was rather unique, however: an upright design with slide controls instead of the usual rotary knobs. A rare tone control and dual meters for S/RF and… Read More »
Sharp’s CB-800 is a basic 23-channel AM mobile unit. It features a large LED channel display but a small S/RF meter. Also includes automatic noise limiter (ANL), delta tune, and standard 4 pin female microphone plug. This radio sold new for around $140 in the mid-1970s. Another one of those small mobile CB radios that… Read More »
Every time I hear Teaberry, I immediately think of Mel Tilis. Mel was their spokesman and appeared in several commericals. The catch phrase was “T-T-Teaberry”, playing on Mel’s famous stuttering speech impediment. Today, of course, political correctness would stifle that kind of advertising. This Teaberry Racer “T” 23-channel mobile features delta tune, automatic noise limiter,… Read More »
This is the legendary Tram D-201A 40 channel AM/SSB base station. Both the D-201A and it’s predecessor the Tram D-201 23 channel AM/SSB base were top-of-the-line units in their time. The build quality of Tram CB radios is excellent. Today, they are highly valuable collector’s items. Every so often, you will see one on eBay.… Read More »
Truetone CB radios are Midlands under a different name. They were sold exclusively by Western Auto stores. This Truetone is a clone of the Midland 79-892 AM/SSB mobile radio. The Midland had a silver faceplate while the Truetone’s is black. Otherwise, they are identical. The most interesting “feature” of this unit is that there is… Read More »
Another week, another question regarding mobile CB antennas. A few days ago, I received the following e-mail: “What can you tell me about power antennas for CB radios? I would like to get one for my vehicle so when not in use it is safely tucked away. Thanks, Bob.” These were offered as optional equipment… Read More »
Letters! We get letters here at Drew’s Radio Site! Actually, e-mails. Annette wrote recently, asking about an item she found in grandpa’s basement: “Hi Drew, I came across your site while I was trying to find out some information about a vintage CB antenna I found in my grandfather’s basement. It’s a model CB-320 new… Read More »
I purchased my first CB radio in August, 1976. Since I was only 12 and too young to drive a car, this meant I needed a base station antenna. Of course, the first place I looked was in my handy, dandy Radio Shack catalog. There were 4 options: Because I was on a tight budget,… Read More »
It’s a lazy Sunday and I am feeling nostalgic. For those of you who were around back in the CB craze, what was your first antenna? Do you remember? Many of us radio geeks can remember our first citizens band radio. But remembering the first antenna is a bit more difficult. My first CB antenna… Read More »