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CB40 Beta Testing.

Getting down to the wire here, i have 10 CB40 kits in the post to me to install into 10 radios. so exciting its become, allot of work by the designer and time and shit loads of fuck fuck fuck, and recoding, and re doing coding and bug removal, its now down to Beta testing.

Now if all goes well next month is the release of the CB40 for sale.

i feel lucky to be able to test these kits.

there are ten kits packed and ready to be posted to me, should get them some time next week.

as i install them in different radios i will be posting photos and videos so you guys can see how its tracking, and i hope all goes well and a early release for next month.....

I have my work cut out and this will be fun.

The Ten radios being used, not in that order.

Ferris 5000      UPD858 PLL       SUCCESS (Done)
Ferris 5500      UPD858 PLL       SUCCESS (Done)
TRC 449          UPD858 PLL       SUCCESS (Done)
PC 122            UPD2824 PLL     SUCCESS (Done)
Thorn 1503      NDC 02A PLL     SUCCESS (Done)
Uniden Washington MB8719 PLL SUCCESS (Done)

40 channel upgrade the CB40 project

Yes this is a upgrade for most 18ch radios am or SSB, from 02A, 858, 861, MB8719 PLL radios.

the idea is to build an alternative to the 18ch radios with people wanting 40ch, and added scan also, and will be easy to install.

Using an Arduino Pro Mini, and a custom board , a small OLED screen and a encoder, using custom programming, the programming file will not be given out to anyone.

The display shows Frequency and channel, the display as you can see in the 2nd photo is white, so it should come out well in radios that have colored tinted display windows.

this is for 40 channels only with scan, this will not have extra channels in it, if your want extra channels you can use the digimax from mac.

here are 2 photos of it one is in a 02A Phillips AM radio



This one shows the size of the OLED screen up against the 2x 7 segment  led readouts.



the cost is hoping to be as cheap as the original 40 channel switches used to be at DSE back in the 80s and 90s around the $25 mark.

Once i have more photos and info i will update this thread.

• Q. Were do i go to buy one of these kits ?.
• A. you can get one of the kits in 2 ways email (email pending) or join Radio Communications Classifieds (Australia & New Zealand) on Facebook and by one from there.

• Q. Will this work on a 40 channel radio ?.
• A. Yes it will, it was designed to work as a replacement for all old 18 and 23  channel PLL radios.

• Q. Will this work with my extra channels in my Radio ?.
• A. NO the CB40 will not work with a radio with extra channels.

• Q. Can you re program the CB40 for extra channels
• A. NO .

• Q. is it Legal to install this into my radio.
• A. Yes its all legal as it only gives you 40 channels, no channels out side of the 40 and no in between channels.

• Q. I am not sure if im able to do his what the best thing to do ?.
• A. If your not confident to do the install you can contact a tech to install it for you.

• Q. Is it ok if i change the CB40 Programming ?.
• A. Its yours once you have paid for it you can do as you please, but any modifying of the CB40 in any way will void any warranty it may have, your best not tampering with it, install it as its meant to and enjoy it.

• Q. Will this work on an old Crystal 23 channel radio ?.
• A. NO its been designed to work with PLL radios not crystal.

• Q. Will this CB40 work with an older radio without a led readout ?.
• A. NO you will need the CB40A for that as it has all the parts needed to work on an old analog readout radio.

• Q. What radio will this work in ?.
• A. Meany radios in the 100s but the best way to correctly tell you is the PLL it will work with and they are (PLL02A, uPD858,  uPD861, HD42851, LC7113, LC7131, MB8719, NDC40013, SM5104, TC5080/81, uPD2812C, uPD2816, uPD2824 and any 6,7 or 8 bit Binary or BCD PLL's with normal 40 channel selector mapping (US FCC 40 channels) or sequential (for ROM PLL's) in either up or down count N Code from 0 to 511.)

• Q. If i decide to return my radio back to stock can i install the CB40 into another radio even if its not of the same pll ?.
• A.Yes you can as long as the PLL is in the list of plls its design to work with.

• Q. Will i have to modify my radio, cut the bezel or the framework behind it ?.
• A. NO its designed to fit in behind or in front of were the 7 segment channel readout was.

• Q. If i run into problems is there someone i can contact for help ?.
• A. Yes if you have any problems you can contact help using this email address cb40switch@tpg.com.au

• Q. I have lost/misplaced my install PDF were can i get another copy ?.
• A. Sorry to hear that, if you need a replacement install PDF you can download it from this link cb40switch@tpg.com.au

• Q. i Just got my CB40 kit in the mail and some parts are missing who do i contact ?.
• Q. Bugga, you can get in contact by using this email (cb40switch@tpg.com.au)

• Q. What does the CB40 DO ?.
• A. The CB40 project, is aimed to upgrade the old 18 channel and 23 channel PLL radios am and sideband, and added extras are Scan, Frequency readout and real time Voltage.

• Q. Will the screen work with radios with a red/green filter/Defuser ?.
• A. NO, if you have a window that has a removable filter/lenses you will need to remove it, reason is that the red filter only allows Red to pass through not white, so if you have a radio that cant remove the dark red lens you cant use this kit, we are working on a way to sort this out.

• Q. Will this fit inside a GE B ?.
• A. NO There is no room inside the GE B to fit the CB40.

• Q. What other parts do i need to install the kit
• A.
  
  • Parts you will need to supply
  • Strong Double Sided tape
  • A few small Cable ties
  • .
  • Tools you will need to install the CB40
  • Phillips head screw driver
  • Soldering iron
  • Solder sucker
  • De-solder braid/wick
  • Wire Cutters
  • Solder
  • Multi Meter
  • Hot melt glue gun and glue stick

I have added 2 new boards Future Events & Photo Gallery , i have linked them to CBDomain.com.

No need to re invent the wheel, dont need 2 of everything.

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