I purchased my 77-805 from Maplin back in 91 , I used it in the south of France , I was living in the foothills of the pyrenees . The location is around 1100 meters above sea level , I received Scotland breakers & UK breakers , I was most surprised , I also had a copy from a station that was in the middle of a banana plantation in Cyprus , it was a great CB , I can't remember what happened to it ? as this was 30 years ago . I have the Midland Alan - 42 now , I would imagine that their very similar , I've even purchased a similar telescopic aerial for the Midland Alan - 42 . I remember receiving the UK using the telescopic aerial on the 77-805 , regarding Cyprus I just used the equivalent of the Sigma Excaliber mounted on the roof of the house, it wasn't anything special . The Midland 77-805 brings back good memories .
Nice review of the D version and a very clean example of a great little radio. The D was the later incarnation and is different internally for receive purposes (some say not as good as earlier versions) but to be honest I didn’t notice much difference. The earlier version has a channel 9 graphic by the channel selector. I love these little sets (i still own one almost mint) and they work really well especially if you like using outside.
@@petethomson yes many say the same thing… different internals and could be d for deaf. I had a couple of my sets serviced by Richard s ( you tube) and one sets sensitivity was completely different. I kept the good one and just sold the other. I will always keep it in my collection as love the concept.
I've got one of these but the microphone needs soldering but I'm hopeless at that so I had another microphone that works with an extention speaker but when I use batteries they last 10 minutes it must be because of the extention speaker. I only paid £10 for the cb
I managed to get one of these for only £10 of a friend but the only fault is the microphone needs soldering but I can't solder and I managed to get a substitute microphone for £9 of ebay but I had to put an extension speaker in the back as the original has microphone has the audio coming through it .but the batteries don't last long because of that .and I was wondering could I change the airial to a smaller one
You could do but those aerials are very sought after, and rare. If it’s the original it would be a shame to take it off. A smaller 27mhz aerial won’t do as well as the original telescopic antenna.
Great video, and I have a question to ask. I have one of these in its box which I used on the odd occasion in the mid 80’s. Everything is still in perfect condition with all parts present. I have not used it since but am at some point, driving across Europe to pick up a couple of Ukrainians (and their Labrador) to bring back to the UK and wondered whether, as it’s older technology, it’s worth taking (No SSB or DSB). I am a licensed Radio Ham but have had nothing to do with the CB scene for 37 years so unsure which gear, amateur radio or Portapak, would be practical.
I wouldn’t bother taking a portapak at all. It’s 40 channel UK FM frequencies, over in Europe they use the CEPT band (mids/EU). If it were me I’d take my SSB rig with me on the journey as it will have the EU band and SSB. All the best and 73’
the original charger was pretty small 400m-amp 14 volt whit a verry flimsy wire to no6 round plug. i still ave mine but do not work anymore, i since put a lithium pack whit a 3s-bms.
Makes me feel very old 😢 “Vintage”? … I remember when it was new and futuristic! 😂 I really wanted one, and all the older breakers assured me it was “modern crap” and warned me off of it (the only Midlands anyone saw back then were the 2001/3001/4001 etc. which were from a different era…lovely radios though) I’m glad I ignored them and bought it anyway, I absolutely loved it, but I suppose they were coming from a position of it being too much money, I think I paid something like £120? When in those days that was Superstar 360 money. Most bought used rights for no more than £35, if you bought a Handheld, you bought a Harvard 410T for £30 😂
i too ave the us version, and its my favorite, all original exep lithium battery pack, still work since 1982 or 83, long time ago anyway. before that one i use an TRC-61 a 23 chanel one whit about the same setup but home made from 1975, i still ave both but only use the midland now.
This appears to be an oversight on Midland's part. The Mic doesn't seem to have a part number on it, and the user guide doesn't specify one. Ironically, the user guide DOES have a part number, printed on the back. Even the styrofoam packing has a part number on it. The user guide does contain a circuit diagram of the Mic - so you might be able to figure out if a 3rd party Mic will work.
@@OntheMicwithMike I'm still floating around (...like a stale fart) 🤣 not on fb at the moment and when I turn the 19 on its usually quiet. Hope you're OK? We're well overdue a 90's rave chat 😃 im still on messenger. Hope you're having a good weekend.
Very informative, i have one in my radio collection just for the nostalgia.
"DISTRIBUTED BY KERNOW", they were in Bristol. I know, because I used to drive past their place everyday in Mina Road, St Werburghs
Strange that you mention st werburghs' i lived on hopetoun rd . Opposite the farm pub.
I purchased my 77-805 from Maplin back in 91 , I used it in the south of France , I was living in the foothills of the pyrenees .
The location is around 1100 meters above sea level , I received Scotland breakers & UK breakers , I was most surprised , I also had a copy from a station that was in the middle of a banana plantation in Cyprus , it was a great CB , I can't remember what happened to it ? as this was 30 years ago . I have the Midland Alan - 42 now , I would imagine that their very similar , I've even purchased a similar telescopic aerial for the Midland Alan - 42 .
I remember receiving the UK using the telescopic aerial on the 77-805 , regarding Cyprus I just used the equivalent of the Sigma Excaliber mounted on the roof of the house, it wasn't anything special .
The Midland 77-805 brings back good memories .
I had one of these as a teenager, It took me ages to find the model number again, no idea what happened to mine, I need to get a new one :)
I got one of these dated 1988 complete (radio, speaker-mic, antenna, case & shoulder-strap and a full set of batteries) for £50 on Ebay !!
Another great video Michael
Great video buddy & thanks for the shoutout..
And not an Apple in sight! What a relief!
Good little radio!
Oh no not you 😂 recorded the video on an Apple device lol
Nice review of the D version and a very clean example of a great little radio. The D was the later incarnation and is different internally for receive purposes (some say not as good as earlier versions) but to be honest I didn’t notice much difference. The earlier version has a channel 9 graphic by the channel selector. I love these little sets (i still own one almost mint) and they work really well especially if you like using outside.
I had an original and a sold it. I then bought a 'D' and it was nowhere near as good.
@@petethomson yes many say the same thing… different internals and could be d for deaf. I had a couple of my sets serviced by Richard s ( you tube) and one sets sensitivity was completely different. I kept the good one and just sold the other. I will always keep it in my collection as love the concept.
I've got one of these but the microphone needs soldering but I'm hopeless at that so I had another microphone that works with an extention speaker but when I use batteries they last 10 minutes it must be because of the extention speaker. I only paid £10 for the cb
Hi what size dummy batteries does the porta pack take I got two aa size dummy batteries and they won’t fit
Needs 13.8vdc to run at anywhere near 4w, and always always have the ariel fully extended when you Tx.
I have the us version thats made in 1985. Mine takes c batteries. If I can't find an antenna for it, I'll probably sell it
I managed to get one of these for only £10 of a friend but the only fault is the microphone needs soldering but I can't solder and I managed to get a substitute microphone for £9 of ebay but I had to put an extension speaker in the back as the original has microphone has the audio coming through it .but the batteries don't last long because of that .and I was wondering could I change the airial to a smaller one
You could do but those aerials are very sought after, and rare. If it’s the original it would be a shame to take it off. A smaller 27mhz aerial won’t do as well as the original telescopic antenna.
Great video, and I have a question to ask.
I have one of these in its box which I used on the odd occasion in the mid 80’s. Everything is still in perfect condition with all parts present. I have not used it since but am at some point, driving across Europe to pick up a couple of Ukrainians (and their Labrador) to bring back to the UK and wondered whether, as it’s older technology, it’s worth taking (No SSB or DSB).
I am a licensed Radio Ham but have had nothing to do with the CB scene for 37 years so unsure which gear, amateur radio or Portapak, would be practical.
I wouldn’t bother taking a portapak at all. It’s 40 channel UK FM frequencies, over in Europe they use the CEPT band (mids/EU). If it were me I’d take my SSB rig with me on the journey as it will have the EU band and SSB.
All the best and 73’
@@OntheMicwithMike Thanks for your swift reply Mike. Much appreciated. 73 Paul
Mike.
Any idea the charger specs to fit the battery pack?
the original charger was pretty small 400m-amp 14 volt whit a verry flimsy wire to no6 round plug. i still ave mine but do not work anymore, i since put a lithium pack whit a 3s-bms.
2.1mm male plug connector into an inline fuse & Torberry/Anderson connectors.
I’ve just bought one on eBay
Makes me feel very old 😢 “Vintage”? … I remember when it was new and futuristic! 😂 I really wanted one, and all the older breakers assured me it was “modern crap” and warned me off of it (the only Midlands anyone saw back then were the 2001/3001/4001 etc. which were from a different era…lovely radios though)
I’m glad I ignored them and bought it anyway, I absolutely loved it, but I suppose they were coming from a position of it being too much money, I think I paid something like £120? When in those days that was Superstar 360 money. Most bought used rights for no more than £35, if you bought a Handheld, you bought a Harvard 410T for £30 😂
Hello. I have the US version. I need the microphone model number. If anyone can get me that number it would help me with my search. Thanks
i too ave the us version, and its my favorite, all original exep lithium battery pack, still work since 1982 or 83, long time ago anyway. before that one i use an TRC-61 a 23 chanel one whit about the same setup but home made from 1975, i still ave both but only use the midland now.
This appears to be an oversight on Midland's part. The Mic doesn't seem to have a part number on it, and the user guide doesn't specify one. Ironically, the user guide DOES have a part number, printed on the back. Even the styrofoam packing has a part number on it. The user guide does contain a circuit diagram of the Mic - so you might be able to figure out if a 3rd party Mic will work.
Can i just pit in 10 alkali batteries instead of 2 of them being dummy battles.
I have No dummy batteries to put in ??
Sure thing. Any 10 AA batteries will work.
Best rechargeable are enneloop not cheap the best
do you want to sale the midland portapak and if you do how much do u want for it thanks wayne
No sorry. I wouldn’t part with it at all. 73’
I'm jealous 😃🤗
Hello stranger :) long time no hear haha. Hope all is well with you.
@@OntheMicwithMike I'm still floating around (...like a stale fart) 🤣 not on fb at the moment and when I turn the 19 on its usually quiet. Hope you're OK? We're well overdue a 90's rave chat 😃 im still on messenger. Hope you're having a good weekend.
@@callyc1633 oh absolutely, a 90’s quiz is in order :)
Sadly thay did not make one this for U.S. market 😟
They did but they are very hard to find
@LM.P good to know thanks
i have one of these rigs