Uniden Grant XL CB radio

If its a CB radio (27Mhz), there may be a reason he gave it to you. No-one uses them anymore (well hardly any one).

If its a UHF then it may be worth messing around with. In either case, most electronics repair place should be able to tell you what can be done.

Cheers,

Muzz

I went through this new microphone problem a while ago. Finally found someone who would wire one up (International Amatuer Radio Club in Roseville, Sydney) for me then I called into the authorised dealer ad foud it was cheaper to buy a new origional mic than get one created. The Uniden site lists the authorised dealers. Might be worth giving them a try??

The Grant has good raps from memory - just checked a site - yep - quality machine - 4W on AM and 12W on SSB - precursor to my PC122XL it seems - old model now but might still work well - there are a few regular 27 meg CB'ers in Oz - you can hear them jabbering away most mornings on 35 lower side band - if it was me, I'd look for a CB club and drop round if possible - someone there will have the old fashioned goods to plug straight in and give it a run - you could be chasing bits for a dud otherwise. Professional levels repairs would be ouit IMO - $ on a unit that will see little use probably. Re actual use - my 27 Meg CB is just for backup, in case the chips are down and the long distance HF packs up - with a 5 foot wound antenna (10 feet of wire) you can get a very long way on sideband at times.

You may be able to pick up a cheap AM set with the required mike off Ebay.

Most AM sets going for less the $20

Regards

Rolande

Hey Flyology, You can talk to me on that 27meg unit,,,,,,,, i have the other unit.. Michael