Midland Handheld 75-822

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  1. Oct 31, 2015 #1
    mcmar

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    I was given the 75-822 as a gift from my son. I haven't used a CB since 1976. However, I do like the idea of a very mobile CB. The way it is set up I believe I could use it as a handheld walking about (short range)...add a magnet roof mount (little better range) and hook it to a base antenna (for greater range). Before I spend any money on this unit is it possible to do the things I mentioned. I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2015 #2
    Neverready

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    You could use that radio as you have suggested. From the pictures on midlands site you would need a BNC to SO 239 adapter to connect to the PL 259 connectors found on most pre assembled coax cables. A power supply would be needed as battery's get expensive quick, you would need that anyway if you were using a regular mobile as a base. Filtering may be less selective than a regular mobile or base. Be gentle with your BNC connector as they may break the connection inside the radio if strained.
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2015 #3
    mcmar

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    Appreciate your reply. It comes with an adapter to replace the batteries. It has a 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter and a PL 259 connector. When using for a base, I have a 120ac adapter that will accept the 12 volt lighter adapter. All I would need (if loss of power) is a 12 volt battery like those trolling motor batteries.

    I am not sure what you mean by 'filtering'.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2015 #4
    Neverready

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    By filtering I mean in the signal processing it may accept more interference, and have less noise blanking capability.
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2015 #5
    mcmar

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    Thanks for the info.,.l
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2016 #6
    Timin770

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    I just ordered one of these off eBay mostly just to have a voice from somewhere when im in my little 4-wheeler in Atlanta traffic. Im not expecting much transmit range. I have other radios but in my little 30-mpg car, space is limited. Theres a guy on Youtube who claims he cranked the power up to 5+ watts dk and 10 watts swing, but im skeptical
     
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  9. Dec 20, 2016 #7
    rabbiporkchop

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    Yes it would work fine as you mentioned. I have a couple, and they work great connected to a decent antenna.
     
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