President Jackson II CB Radio Review

28/02/2008 TM1 10

After introducing several new AM and FM radios into the European market President have finally turned their attention back to SSB as demand for a new euro-norm compliant model has started to increase after many of the classics were discontinued due to RoHS regulations. Production of the original President Jackson, […]

Cobra 200 GTL DX – SSB Multimode CB/Ham Radio

01/02/2006 TM1 7

In the Autumn of 2005 Cobra released its first significant new radio for quite some time. With legends such as the Cobra 148 GTL DX in the distant past it was about time for the company to move on and create something a little different for the 21st century market. […]

President Jackson CB Radio

President Jackson CB Radio Review

22/05/2004 TM1 7

Paul Beckett takes a look at one of President’s most popular CB radios, the Jackson. This radio has aquired an almost legendary status amongst the CB communities. This is the first review in the CB section for quite some time so enjoy! The president Jackson has been in production for […]

Radio Shack TRC-1080/Maycom EM27

Radio Shack TRC-1080/Maycom EM-27

29/04/2004 TM1 4

Transmission1 takes a look at this ever popular and controversial legal 80 channel rig. Upon unpacking the compact blue and silver box, the sight of the Realistic TRC-1080 is very familiar. Many people will certainly recognise this radio instantly as a Maycom EM-27. The Maycom 80 channel mobile has been […]

Colt 1200 DX

Colt 1200DX – A Classic CB Radio?

29/04/2004 TM1 6

It’s been quite a number of years since these were produced! A nostalgic look at a popular SSB Radio. Exclusive review by Simon of Transmission 1 and Paul Beckett. This radio maybe considered a classic in some respects. It dates back to the early eighties when DX was rife on […]