Matt, I cannot thank you enough for this and the 148 NWST. After watching all your videos and then contacting you I knew you would be the best shop for me. As you mentioned, this radio will being going in my 1982 Ford F-150 that has a stunning 20,000 original miles. They'll be the perfect "period," match. I'll tell anyone who wants to listen, who did the work! As you said and I agree, my 148 NWST is not as desirable being from China and not built like the 148's of old, but I always wanted one. The NWST compared to the 1995 148 was a wreck and having not seen it, I have NO DOUBT its repaired way better than I ever thought it could be. Thanks again, and send that invoice!
@@rickyh4796 i looked the world over for him. much easier in a world of TH-cam. Even with TH-cam i saw a lot of Golden screwdriver hacks. I just got back into radio after 20 some odd years. And I wasn’t gonna make the mistakes I did back then, lol. Matts been great to work with. should have radios back soon
That's a great job on that radio. They were always great talkers as long as they weren't butchered. One of these days I'll have my Grant XL done up. But Lincoln II first . Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful Radio ,, very nice work I’ve never used a better SSB radio in 25 years My Lincoln II + you done up for me is great , I’m always getting compliments, but the receive quality of those older radios is 2nd to none
Excellent video Matt :) I have a Uniden Grant XL radio got for my birthday January 6 2010 from a my cousin Nancey found on a Pawn Shop had found it Philippines model , came with adapter 5 to 4 pin with Astaic 636 L mic , plus no bracket or Power cord or 4 bracket knobs and tried out would key up am carrier but received okay ! Radio stock never had nothing tune up and took shop used deal with ! They told me was in super nice shape , did get fix need Reistor , plus open Clarifier for me on Am / SSB , tune up , found the Mode for Am / SSB needs replaced and put new light in meter, also RX/ TX to plus 40 green Cube ! Recap to plus put new Antenna jack , also speakers jacks even Power cord plug ! Plus new bracket , 4 knobs, meter put Green and Black color one in to adapter to even heavy duty power cord ! Was worth it to all did too and nickname mine Lucky Charm still orgnail meter too works still! They told me my Clarifier is Floater type means adjustment it self when warm up after chat on go back 12:00 for perfect frequency too and true does seen do it! Happy Easter Weekend Matt and everyone !
What the HELL??!! That is one SWEET SWEET bench setup!! I’m a HAMer and totally jealous of that setup!! It’s organized, concise, with quality equipment!! Id totally send a CB in to you (and may very well).. this was a cool video and your well skilled sir. Liked and subbed
A pristine radio for sure. Well worth the resurrection. Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia made; they are all good in their own respects. Had a Taiwan made years ago on the bench. Clipped, cranked, splatteren', ridiculously modified toaster oven. Great job on a classic, for a classic, Matt. 👍👍 Man the hatches, mates. The flood gates are opening again!!! Smilin' I'm off the key. 😑🦗
@@TheRadioGarage I appreciate it back! Your taking the CB radio repair world by storm ! I wish I was closer to hang out in The Radio Garage and pay you just watch a master at work and take out your trash. You are one of a kind Matt, and everyone keeps telling me and I keep telling people as well ! 👍
Oh well thank you once again, but I just try and do the best I can with what I have while trying to learn something new each time I pop the covers. I actually would love to go on a road trip and meet all you great folks out there that watch and support the channel and my business.
@@TheRadioGarage I had been looking for one on E-Bay,and I was amazed at the price. I wasn't ready to pay it,so I left it alone. And then you show up with one like it in great condition! That was inspiring! I am happy you are back to on-line repair's.😃
@@TheRadioGarage The other reason it has sentimental value is because my Ex-Wife took mine and left in the yard to get rained on. It was there for a few month's before I found it!!! I have been wanting another as backup ever since.
@@NAVYABHAN Papa Daddy, this was from an estate sale but not the one you saw. I got this about 6 months ago and for a much better price. i too was in shock. lol
I had one of these in 1983 and a Colt Excalibur, both were confiscated by the local authorities in a raid on my home, some CB frequencies were not legal in the UK at the time, they treated me like a criminal for chatting to friends, I was also prosecuted in court and fined £200.00, the frequencies were made legal later that year. I later took my Radio Amateur licence and Morse test, but it has never been as much fun, I really enjoyed the early days of CB in the UK, watching this video still gives me a buzz.
I have ever heard of actual raid in USbut in my home town in late 70s did see the " white" vans trolling had about 12 antenna on roof range of lengths most likely freq selective I knew a friend who ran browning eagle "5" piece Base am transmit and RCV ssb transmit and RCV + The little known BROWNING 50watt business amp he never shut it off and last i knew never caught
Nice radio and good work, have a brand new road King, been years since I've been on CB like 50 yes .would love for you to take a look at it tune it up and adjust it, I would like a little bit more power 4 watts just doesn't get out there. I've enjoyed your videos
Only mods I have had done on my Taiwanese 148GTL is to wind down the power on SSB to 4w to match my CTE 737 amp. This radio in its box in that condition would easily sell for R3 000.00 73's 44ZA010
Im a truck driver and have had a couple of these, mine was manufactured in the Philippines, i was told at the time that the one from the Philippines was the better one to have?
I bought a set of Browning Eagles a few years back off of eBay they barely work and have been searching it seems like forever for someone to restore these for me back to working order would you be willing to take on the task
I have an old 148 GTL for about 20 years , it worked when I had it in the truck but I stopped using it and have it in storage for about 15 years or so and it's never been tuned and aligned, can I send it to you to go over it for a tune up and get aligned?
At approximately 23:55 minutes, not the same 148 as shown just before. The prior, 148 rig shown was obviously export garbage. 40+ years in this great line of work. Just letting you know. BTW, either you're meter needs work, Pwr. Supply needs work. If all is well on your bench, why 22 watts PEP? Back it down to 18 PEP. OEM semi's, are usually hard to find, and too many are fake.
I've had one of those from the mid-late 90s that I used for most of my years trucking. I got it from Big Cabin, OK back in the day. Had lots of compliments. It's now on a shelf in my garage. It's beat up pretty bad having been in so many different trucks, including when it was borrowed by other people. It finally gave up after about 20 years. I might have it rebuilt, but right before I quit trucking I ordered a General HP 40W that's never even been used.
Greetings: I will not go in2 my experience, educations, hobbies or preferences. Ur content is not about me. It is about Ur flame. So do not take this the wrong way. Also, It is not meant 2 go south or disrespect. Now then: Had this been a Philippine or Dynascan I would say: What a way 2 disrespect such a fine classic in such pristine condition. However, since it is a millennial, I would hold on that 4 now. Still, I would not have done the cosmetics on such a pretty unit. I have brought many dumpster units back and then the cosmetic flashy stuff if they wanted...and with so much more function, performance and flashy magic than they have instituted 2day. The Blue RX...Really? Pimp a new vehicle? Hmmmmm. Makes about as much sense as 1/2in of rubber between the ground and 22in rims on a new 3,000lb vehicle... And paying 5x the $ 2 put them on. More $ than brains perhaps? 2) Credits 2 U on the job tho. They freak about the bench. Indeed nice and neat. Far above CB and not the typically seen. My 1st view of Ur content. Not disappointed or dissatisfied... And not impressed. I do appreciate Ur bench housekeeping and respect of the unit. "Home training" many have not learned. The audio/video is decent also. 4 that I give have the opposable phalanges approval sign.👍. I saw the George. Perhaps something I might have added 2 my President collection.
Greetings, Mr.Bat or should I say bat shit crazy? Here is MY response…What you just said is one of the most insanely, idiotic things I have ever heard. At NO point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that can be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this comment section is now dumber for reading it. May God have mercy on your soul. Have a nice day.
Matt, I cannot thank you enough for this and the 148 NWST. After watching all your videos and then contacting you I knew you would be the best shop for me. As you mentioned, this radio will being going in my 1982 Ford F-150 that has a stunning 20,000 original miles. They'll be the perfect "period," match. I'll tell anyone who wants to listen, who did the work! As you said and I agree, my 148 NWST is not as desirable being from China and not built like the 148's of old, but I always wanted one. The NWST compared to the 1995 148 was a wreck and having not seen it, I have NO DOUBT its repaired way better than I ever thought it could be. Thanks again, and send that invoice!
Matt has done several radios for me and the work is superior. You will be very happy.
@@rickyh4796 i looked the world over for him. much easier in a world of TH-cam. Even with TH-cam i saw a lot of Golden screwdriver hacks. I just got back into radio after 20 some odd years. And I wasn’t gonna make the mistakes I did back then, lol. Matts been great to work with. should have radios back soon
I wish the newer radios looked like this. It's beautiful.
That's a great job on that radio. They were always great talkers as long as they weren't butchered. One of these days I'll have my Grant XL done up. But Lincoln II first .
Thanks for sharing.
Sounds great Matt . The old radios take some beating. they were quality in those days 👍. 73s. Keep safe. Bud.
Thanks..I was quite pleased with the quality and condition of this rig..glad to see ya stopping by 👋
Nice work on a nice looking rig 👍🇺🇸
I appreciate ya checking it out 👋
Great job there mate 👍
Beautiful Radio ,, very nice work
I’ve never used a better SSB radio in 25 years
My Lincoln II + you done up for me is great , I’m always getting compliments, but the receive quality of those older radios is 2nd to none
Great job,making that cobra 148 shine👍
Excellent video Matt :) I have a Uniden Grant XL radio got for my birthday January 6 2010 from a my cousin Nancey found on a Pawn Shop had found it Philippines model , came with adapter 5 to 4 pin with Astaic 636 L mic , plus no bracket or Power cord or 4 bracket knobs and tried out would key up am carrier but received okay ! Radio stock never had nothing tune up and took shop used deal with ! They told me was in super nice shape , did get fix need Reistor , plus open Clarifier for me on Am / SSB , tune up , found the Mode for Am / SSB needs replaced and put new light in meter, also RX/ TX to plus 40 green Cube ! Recap to plus put new Antenna jack , also speakers jacks even Power cord plug ! Plus new bracket , 4 knobs, meter put Green and Black color one in to adapter to even heavy duty power cord ! Was worth it to all did too and nickname mine Lucky Charm still orgnail meter too works still! They told me my Clarifier is Floater type means adjustment it self when warm up after chat on go back 12:00 for perfect frequency too and true does seen do it! Happy Easter Weekend Matt and everyone !
Always been a awesome little radio !! Great work !! 73's
What the HELL??!! That is one SWEET SWEET bench setup!! I’m a HAMer and totally jealous of that setup!! It’s organized, concise, with quality equipment!! Id totally send a CB in to you (and may very well).. this was a cool video and your well skilled sir. Liked and subbed
Sweet little NOS 148
A pristine radio for sure. Well worth the resurrection. Taiwan, Philippines,
Malaysia made; they are all good in their own respects. Had a Taiwan made years ago on the bench. Clipped, cranked, splatteren', ridiculously modified toaster oven. Great job on a classic, for a classic, Matt. 👍👍 Man the hatches, mates. The flood gates are opening again!!!
Smilin' I'm off the key. 😑🦗
My favorite c.b. thanks 🎉😊
Now that radio got done right !
Thanks man, I appreciate that coming from a fellow radio nut!
@@TheRadioGarage I appreciate it back! Your taking the CB radio repair world by storm ! I wish I was closer to hang out in The Radio Garage and pay you just watch a master at work and take out your trash. You are one of a kind Matt, and everyone keeps telling me and I keep telling people as well ! 👍
Oh well thank you once again, but I just try and do the best I can with what I have while trying to learn something new each time I pop the covers. I actually would love to go on a road trip and meet all you great folks out there that watch and support the channel and my business.
Nightwatch's are nice radios, but £750.00 starting price here in the UK, and I believe that's boxed as new, no twiddles within.
Wow that’s nice. I have a 148 in the same condition. I’ll keep checking your website to see when your taking in mail-ins.
I love your stuff man. Thanks
Thanks for checking it out
Aloha great video Matt, that's exactly what I want done to the 148gtl that I sent you.
That looks just like the 148 GTL I saw on E-Bay for sale. It was part of someone’s Estate. I read the description and it was going for $450.00.
Oh really..yea im not sure how it was acquired by the customer
@@TheRadioGarage I had been looking for one on E-Bay,and I was amazed at the price. I wasn't ready to pay it,so I left it alone. And then you show up with one like it in great condition! That was inspiring! I am happy you are back to on-line repair's.😃
@@TheRadioGarage The other reason it has sentimental value is because my Ex-Wife took mine and left in the yard to get rained on. It was there for a few month's before I found it!!! I have been wanting another as backup ever since.
@@NAVYABHAN Papa Daddy, this was from an estate sale but not the one you saw. I got this about 6 months ago and for a much better price. i too was in shock. lol
I had one of these in 1983 and a Colt Excalibur, both were confiscated by the local authorities in a raid on my home, some CB frequencies were not legal in the UK at the time, they treated me like a criminal for chatting to friends, I was also prosecuted in court and fined £200.00, the frequencies were made legal later that year. I later took my Radio Amateur licence and Morse test, but it has never been as much fun, I really enjoyed the early days of CB in the UK, watching this video still gives me a buzz.
I have ever heard of actual raid in USbut in my home town in late 70s did see the " white" vans trolling had about 12 antenna on roof range of lengths most likely freq selective
I knew a friend who ran browning eagle "5" piece
Base am transmit and RCV ssb transmit and RCV
+ The little known BROWNING 50watt business amp he never shut it off and last i knew never caught
That is mint in the box
Nice radio and good work, have a brand new road King, been years since I've been on CB like 50 yes .would love for you to take a look at it tune it up and adjust it, I would like a little bit more power 4 watts just doesn't get out there. I've enjoyed your videos
Not sure which model road king you got but I know one of them used to be very similar to a cobra 29
@@TheRadioGarage road King model, rkcb, looks like the Cobra 29
So nice. I wish I still had mine over here in the UK.
I have two of those radios are cool I have to redo one but I love the old CB radio
I had a Cobra 148 back in the mid 70's. Made in USA or Japan? The best CB radio I ever owned.!!
boy do i miss them days of cb-ing...
So start using one again, there are a lot of cheaper ones to get started.
Nice work.
Only mods I have had done on my Taiwanese 148GTL is to wind down the power on SSB to 4w to match my CTE 737 amp.
This radio in its box in that condition would easily sell for R3 000.00
73's
44ZA010
What's the point in replacing the tantalum capacitors? Are they replaced for "just in case" reasons?
Yes the caps are done as preventative maintenance.
Hello Matt, I Have One Of Those And Two Others That I Want To Send You . Great Job. Will Check The Page. All The Best
Im a truck driver and have had a couple of these, mine was manufactured in the Philippines, i was told at the time that the one from the Philippines was the better one to have?
I bought a set of Browning Eagles a few years back off of eBay they barely work and have been searching it seems like forever for someone to restore these for me back to working order would you be willing to take on the task
I have a good tech that works on Browning Golden Eagles
Cute
I have an old 148 GTL for about 20 years , it worked when I had it in the truck but I stopped using it and have it in storage for about 15 years or so and it's never been tuned and aligned, can I send it to you to go over it for a tune up and get aligned?
At approximately 23:55 minutes, not the same 148 as shown just before. The prior, 148 rig shown was obviously export garbage. 40+ years in this great line of work. Just letting you know. BTW, either you're meter needs work, Pwr. Supply needs work. If all is well on your bench, why 22 watts PEP? Back it down to 18 PEP. OEM semi's, are usually hard to find, and too many are fake.
popular CB here in the Philippines
Hi bro, can I get one of those radios to buy ?? Watching from Jamaica west Indies !!
Email me and we can discuss doing a custom build. Theradiogarage@gmail.com
When do you think you will be accepting mail ins again? I have a connex 3300 for you to go over
Nvm just got to where I heard the announcement
I've had one of those from the mid-late 90s that I used for most of my years trucking. I got it from Big Cabin, OK back in the day. Had lots of compliments. It's now on a shelf in my garage. It's beat up pretty bad having been in so many different trucks, including when it was borrowed by other people. It finally gave up after about 20 years. I might have it rebuilt, but right before I quit trucking I ordered a General HP 40W that's never even been used.
Would you be willing to do a check over on a radio I have it’s a 47 galaxy hp then probably do your best mod to it ?
Wana buy mine…?
I’m 70 now
Breaker breaker , there wasn't anybody out there on any channel you could have chatted with? C'mon back! Over
You could at least see the parts on the board of the old radios now days you see what look like fly poop and 3/4 open board!!!
XM radio
Modifying the RIT (clarifier) to move transmit freq is not a good mod. Its designed this way for a purpose..
Greetings: I will not go in2 my experience, educations, hobbies or preferences. Ur content is not about me. It is about Ur flame. So do not take this the wrong way. Also, It is not meant 2 go south or disrespect.
Now then: Had this been a Philippine or Dynascan I would say: What a way 2 disrespect such a fine classic in such pristine condition. However, since it is a millennial, I would hold on that 4 now. Still, I would not have done the cosmetics on such a pretty unit. I have brought many dumpster units back and then the cosmetic flashy stuff if they wanted...and with so much more function, performance and flashy magic than they have instituted 2day. The Blue RX...Really? Pimp a new vehicle? Hmmmmm. Makes about as much sense as 1/2in of rubber between the ground and 22in rims on a new 3,000lb vehicle... And paying 5x the $ 2 put them on.
More $ than brains perhaps? 2) Credits 2 U on the job tho. They freak about the bench. Indeed nice and neat. Far above CB and not the typically seen. My 1st view of Ur content. Not disappointed or dissatisfied... And not impressed. I do appreciate Ur bench housekeeping and respect of the unit. "Home training" many have not learned. The audio/video is decent also. 4 that I give have the opposable phalanges approval sign.👍. I saw the George. Perhaps something I might have added 2 my President collection.
Greetings, Mr.Bat or should I say bat shit crazy? Here is MY response…What you just said is one of the most insanely, idiotic things I have ever heard. At NO point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that can be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this comment section is now dumber for reading it. May God have mercy on your soul. Have a nice day.
waste of money
Troll.