I’ve had that 458 for years. I’ve worked half the world with it and no other radios come close for transmit audio. I get compliments constantly. It’s got a great receiver too and is very stable.
a headphone for married Cber is like lifejacket , no man would like to interrupt his lady sweet dreams .. 73's from kuwait .. And thanks for your the videos i really enjoy them
Nice Radio John, Those old Radio Shack bases and mobiles were sturdy and always looked great. Never like the 5 pin din either or most folks. They have lasted all these years and still work well if taken care of and not used for a boat anchor. Thanks for sharing always love the old ones. 73s from NY202
I always had a love ❤️ for these old radios . I’ve played around with a few , just never been at the right place at the right time to find a keeper . The receiver in them is is unbelievable compared to today’s Chinese garbage 🤐. That lady on the Vector 4K antenna sounds like she’s standing behind you and a great sounding station !! She was spot on frequency!! Unlike my Galaxy that drifts like Clint Eastwood on the desert plains hahaha ,, but soon enough I’ll have one of my “new to me” Yaesu’s or the Icom going as my main Sidebander 👏👏. Great review John , we shall see each other soon Lord willing in Shelby , Nc 👍
I have the same radio here in my shack! I changed the speaker and I have extras(channels)added and tuned with open clarifier and 10 KC switch. i have been using it for over 20 years! a great radio ! 73's from unit 040 Davey Crockett here in Newfoundland Canada!
This trc490 and the trc458 are both uniden based boards and great ssb radios. The trc458 was easy to modify for extra channels. I have both of them and they really perform well. Hope to hear you soon. #15 in MS.
Another "classic" rig 151, the Navaho is a good talking rig especially on SSB. Wire up a nice desk mic and you will be in business. As far as the minor dents and scratches it only gives the rig some character. 73, 770- RI.
Great radio !! I have one next to my recliner. Your Washington is a great radio too . Open them both up and put them side by side.. You'll be surprised to see they are pretty close to the same exact radio.
Excellent video Mower Junkie :) also when put Channel 9 on plus Squelch up to quit radio you wait see the Red Led On 40 cube to Channel plus Am/SSB red led blinks and click on off for Channel 9 or 40 Channel cube on ! Plus If PA Speake plug in on mono one ring have NB on and PA on CB / PA switch hear receive on radio !
Awsome. I found one in a house that had been abandoned for 20years, saved it from the collapsing roof and mold. Added a newer mic and replaced meter lamps with leds, but meter doesn't work. Cleaned up nice and except the meter works perfect 73s
Love that radio had one back in the 80s which I would have never got rid of it it was opened up so we had the 100 channels in it had a bigger Final in it so it was 50 Watts put out I ran it into a super penetrator and a Four Element horizontal or vertical polarized Moonraker talk to Australia New Zealand and Auckland on regular basis or I could swing the house around to the north and go long way to New Zealand I did that a lot too love that radio really miss it it was the best radio I've ever had
Good morning 151, I just got one of these off eBay with the realistic power desk microphone. The radio looks like new! I’m excited to use it, 505 Northern California 73s
What a great radio that was. I used to love the audio in the Realistics. My first was the itty bitty TRC-415 (which honestly didn't sound great until clipping the ALC limiter, but sounded great with a stock mic after that) and my first sideband was the TCR-453. Both are long dead unfortunately.
Hello Mr Mower Junkie 151 I been on the C.B over 40 years. I have a pretty good collection of radios myself.I live in Kentucky about 30 miles South West of Fort Knox.I just came across your channel here on you tube and enjoy your videos.My handle is Grapevine 680.I look forward to more videos . My name is Wayne maybe I will catch you on he radio one day.
G'day John hope you and Barbara are well. I just bought one of those 490s. I thought it was a 457, as they look the same. Anyway gave mine a tune. And she works great. Same internally as the president p400 and uniden Washington. The 457 is sane as the early 2 button president Washington and cobtav139xlr base... pure uniden 858. I have a 139 dlr too. Great radios. Anyway mate enjoy!! Hopefully we can have a chat on air one day. 73 my friend. US2317
A basic Navajo but a nice one just the same. I had a friend (now deceased) who would only use Navajos. He tried out lots of beautiful radios of various makes and models throughout the 80's and 90's but he only wanted his Navajo with a D104 on it.
I Just this week modified one of these for Low, Mid, High, UK band [I am in UK], +10kc, +5kc switches, And FM mode, Fantastic radio and wish i didn't have to give it back to it's owner.
had to do a double-take. Just this last weekend picked up TWO TRC-458s (both work!), a Turner Plus 3 mic (great condition), a JC Penney PWR/SWR/MOD meter and a Midland antenna tuner all for $100 from a ham near me. When I SAW THIS...... I had to do a quick look.... the only difference I see between that radio and these 458s is the number on the LABEL. The layout and looks of that 490 is identical to the 458s.
I have to tell you, you remind me as to what the hobby was and more importantly needs to be again, neighbors no matter the miles apart just visiting and having fun doing it? You certainly have acquired plenty to play with. When the bands really get open the next years, you will be ready to follow the traffic and it will come from all over the world, so don't forget that just before sunset and just before sunup to tune around starting at least 26,330 on the 0s for 40 up for New Zealand all the way to 27,991.25 or thereabout FM for 40 down in England. because they will pop in and make your day. 73s
Forgot to mention, from1972 until 1981 my income was that of a Radio Shack store mgr, ran 9 stores in three states, sold hundreds of these radios. Seems like I set thousands of mobile antennas SWR for my customers !!!
@@MowerJunkie Yes, radio was my first love and all these tears I am trying to get back into it. I saw you have a G90, hold on to it, the built-in antenna tuner, plus it will work from 100KCS to 30 megahertz and the built-in tuner will tune almost anywhere, so most of your antennas can safely be tuned and used anywhere, so if you hear then, politely say hello and don't be surprised when they politely say hello back. I have talked to military aircraft over the oceans on SSB. have fun, I have had more fun as a Cber than my 25 years as a Ham. You can also !!!
The TRC-490 has the same chassis as the Uniden Washington / Cobra 142 GTL & was made by Uniden for Radio Shack. The mobile version is the TRC-450 / Cobra 140 GTL.
How are you doing, where could I find one in good shape. NOW that I am disabled I would like to get back in to it to take up some boardium. Thanks randy c....stickman...also 006 southeast Mississippi.
I love the Tram D201 but after my dad passed my stepmom sold it on me. Anyway just wondering what kind of antenna are you running? 1st time here love the channel. Brought back some great memories. Just subbed
That's to bad about the Tram, I hope You can find another one. I am always changing out My antennas, But currently I'm using an old half wave ground plane, and a 1/4 wave homemade ground plane. Take care, Thanks for the Sub. 73's from 151 SC.
I tried radio in my back seat of car. Ran a cord to radio. Powered up. I keyed mic on my 148 in car on 19. That 490 picked up the 19 without a antenna. No never keyed mic on base. Lol
Hey there I live in a 28-foot camper I'm getting ready to put up a 102 steel whip I'm using 1in PVC and I found a mount that will U bolt right up to it I am going to hose clamp it with large hose clamps to the side of my awning my question is how am I going to ground that can I just drill a hole in the bracket and attach Some solid core wire with a nut and Bolt and washer and put the wire down the Mast pipe hope you and your family are doing well hope to hear from you
151 I got one just like that in a box I've had it since 1991 or 92 I bought it used ran with a golden eagle 750 amp and a 3 element beam 60 feet in the air we was talkin 35 Charlie said that in the show me state ADIOS
I have a 432 40 ch no SSB near mint on my desk that I use for listening, just a stick on the back so don’t TX on there. There’s life out there… ;))))))))
I have a base similar to this . it is up on the shelf the last guy that worked on it . showed me a metal pin he said there would come at time the radio would not work. I would have to go look to see what no. it is.
I know this video is 2+ years old, but that "cool sound" you love when changing channels is a sign something is wrong. Likely dirty or corroded contacts somewhere.
Glad to hear! I have the TRC-458 but no 11m antenna at present. I'm a licensed amateur and spend most of my time on 10m but still love reminiscing about the old CB days. Glad it's still alive and well. Also love these older Radio Shack radios. Very well-made. Waiting for the latest skip cycle to get roaring again. @@MowerJunkie
Hi I have a question for you I have a TR:490 SSB Base station radio it doesn't transmit no RF output power no audio output Can you please tell me what I have to do to get this radio to transmit and for audio output Can you please check and contact me sir thanks again for your help and support
Nice radio 151. Gotta love the old realistic radios there a must have for the collection. 406 caveman
You got that right! 73's 406, from 151 SC.
Great radio John. I had one but gave it to a good friend of mine to help him get on the air. I never touch my clairifiers either.
Very cool, Thanks for helping Your buddy get on the air. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.
Gotta love those old Realistic's. Fine radio's!
I agree, Realistic put out some great radios! Take care 105, I'll talk to you soon.
Sweet just bought one in good nick nice video mower junkie 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I’ve had that 458 for years. I’ve worked half the world with it and no other radios come close for transmit audio. I get compliments constantly. It’s got a great receiver too and is very stable.
It's essential the same board as the Cobra 142 GTL which in itself was a fine machine.
I agree the realistic radios were really good radios. Would love to find one of these
That was my first home base in the Bronx, hooked up with a big stick antenna back in 1983. I sure wish I kept it
I think we all have radios we wish we would have kept. I can think of numerous models I could kick myself for parting with :>\
a headphone for married Cber is like lifejacket , no man would like to interrupt his lady sweet dreams .. 73's from kuwait .. And thanks for your the videos i really enjoy them
Nice ...clear RX .. loud speaker .. Good Oldsxhool
Nice Radio John, Those old Radio Shack bases and mobiles were sturdy and always looked great. Never like the 5 pin din either or most folks. They have lasted all these years and still work well if taken care of and not used for a boat anchor. Thanks for sharing always love the old ones. 73s from NY202
Thanks for watching, Take care NY202. 73's from 151 SC.
I always had a love ❤️ for these old radios . I’ve played around with a few , just never been at the right place at the right time to find a keeper . The receiver in them is is unbelievable compared to today’s Chinese garbage 🤐.
That lady on the Vector 4K antenna sounds like she’s standing behind you and a great sounding station !! She was spot on frequency!! Unlike my Galaxy that drifts like Clint Eastwood on the desert plains hahaha ,, but soon enough I’ll have one of my “new to me” Yaesu’s or the Icom going as my main Sidebander 👏👏.
Great review John , we shall see each other soon Lord willing in Shelby , Nc 👍
That's one of my favourite antique radio
I have the same radio here in my shack! I changed the speaker and I have extras(channels)added and tuned with open clarifier and 10 KC switch. i have been using it for over 20 years! a great radio ! 73's from unit 040 Davey Crockett here in Newfoundland Canada!
Love Your Passion for the Radios. 73's from France
Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Nice Navaho base 151, we'll be listening for you when skip is rolling from east coast. 106 North Texas saying 73's to ya.
Take care 106. 73's from 151 SC.
This trc490 and the trc458 are both uniden based boards and great ssb radios. The trc458 was easy to modify for extra channels. I have both of them and they really perform well.
Hope to hear you soon.
#15 in MS.
Thanks for sharing, Someday I'd like to get a 457 and a 458. All 3 are great looking, and fantastic on the air. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Those have the 02a chip almost fool pruf mods
Cause of watching your channel I’m getting back in the CB
I got the Trc 458 and works great. Unit 104 Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Awesome radio brother very nice thanks for sharing 73’s From WWS1185 western Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦
Take care WWS1185. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Hi my friend another kool video keep them on the go love to watch them 73s from winterhawk 😉
Thanks, will do! Take care 137, I hope to catch you on the air. 73's from 151 SC.
Another "classic" rig 151, the Navaho is a good talking rig especially on SSB. Wire up a nice desk mic and you will be in business. As far as the minor dents and scratches it only gives the rig some character. 73, 770- RI.
Yup, it's just showing a little bit of age. Take care 770, 73's from 151 SC.
Great radio !! I have one next to my recliner. Your Washington is a great radio too . Open them both up and put them side by side.. You'll be surprised to see they are pretty close to the same exact radio.
Just found one of these, as a kid I wanted one sooooo bad. I had a 431 for years.
Excellent video Mower Junkie :) also when put Channel 9 on plus Squelch up to quit radio you wait see the Red Led On 40 cube to Channel plus Am/SSB red led blinks and click on off for Channel 9 or 40 Channel cube on ! Plus If PA Speake plug in on mono one ring have NB on and PA on CB / PA switch hear receive on radio !
My first CB was a Radio Shack TRC-52 mobile. I once used it on a road trip from Wisconsin to Texas and back, it was a real performer.
After watching you got to get back into the CB been out of it for years great videos keep it up
My uncle has a 490 that he uses daily here in Carson City, Nevada and it sounds fantastic! 73's from 2112 here at the CB Lounge 2112 show!!
Thanks for sharing, Take care 2112, 73's from 151 SC.
Nice radio you got an awesome collection of radios take care
Thanks 👍
@@MowerJunkie are you on wideband now
I meant sideband lol
I am now, I just turned My radio on.
Awsome. I found one in a house that had been abandoned for 20years, saved it from the collapsing roof and mold. Added a newer mic and replaced meter lamps with leds, but meter doesn't work. Cleaned up nice and except the meter works perfect 73s
Very cool! I'm glad You saved that old 490. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Had one of those. Was a strong old performer.
How do you find these gems? Beautiful rig 73s
Love that radio had one back in the 80s which I would have never got rid of it it was opened up so we had the 100 channels in it had a bigger Final in it so it was 50 Watts put out I ran it into a super penetrator and a Four Element horizontal or vertical polarized Moonraker talk to Australia New Zealand and Auckland on regular basis or I could swing the house around to the north and go long way to New Zealand I did that a lot too love that radio really miss it it was the best radio I've ever had
Good morning 151, I just got one of these off eBay with the realistic power desk microphone. The radio looks like new! I’m excited to use it, 505 Northern California 73s
That's awesome! the 490 is a great radio. Take care 505, I hope to hear You on the air. 73's
Good-looking clean radio I like it
Had one years ago .barefoot from aus to u.s no problem station master aerial beautiful
awesome radio have a NOS in the box in my collection 73 s john 714 buckeye state click click
That is a great radio I found a 23 Channel Navajo one time that worked perfectly wish I even know what I did with it lol thanks for sharing
Good video...Greetings, from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanks for watching!
What a great radio that was. I used to love the audio in the Realistics. My first was the itty bitty TRC-415 (which honestly didn't sound great until clipping the ALC limiter, but sounded great with a stock mic after that) and my first sideband was the TCR-453. Both are long dead unfortunately.
I have a 415, and 2 453's Both are great radios. Take care, Thanks for watching.
This radio sounds great with a Turner + 3B or a Shure 526T Desk Mic.
Hello Mr Mower Junkie 151 I been on the C.B over 40 years. I have a pretty good collection of radios myself.I live in Kentucky about 30 miles South West of Fort Knox.I just came across your channel here on you tube and enjoy your videos.My handle is Grapevine 680.I look forward to more videos . My name is Wayne maybe I will catch you on he radio one day.
Take care Grapevine 680. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
G'day John hope you and Barbara are well. I just bought one of those 490s. I thought it was a 457, as they look the same. Anyway gave mine a tune. And she works great. Same internally as the president p400 and uniden Washington. The 457 is sane as the early 2 button president Washington and cobtav139xlr base... pure uniden 858. I have a 139 dlr too. Great radios. Anyway mate enjoy!! Hopefully we can have a chat on air one day. 73 my friend. US2317
Sorry mate meant trc 458z the 457 was similar to the president madison
A basic Navajo but a nice one just the same.
I had a friend (now deceased) who would only use Navajos. He tried out lots of beautiful radios of various makes and models throughout the 80's and 90's but he only wanted his Navajo with a D104 on it.
I Just this week modified one of these for Low, Mid, High, UK band [I am in UK], +10kc, +5kc switches, And FM mode, Fantastic radio and wish i didn't have to give it back to it's owner.
Very nice! I wish You could've kept it.
Great video
had to do a double-take. Just this last weekend picked up TWO TRC-458s (both work!), a Turner Plus 3 mic (great condition), a JC Penney PWR/SWR/MOD meter and a Midland antenna tuner all for $100 from a ham near me. When I SAW THIS...... I had to do a quick look.... the only difference I see between that radio and these 458s is the number on the LABEL. The layout and looks of that 490 is identical to the 458s.
Congrats on Your find. They do look the same, But they are very different on the inside. Take care, Thanks for watching.
Delta United 203 aus will be listening for you mower junkie 73s cheers and beers
I hope to reach You soon! Take care 203, 73's from 151 SC.
I really enjoy watching you chase skip across America thank you
I haven't heard ANY skip in days, how are conditions there?
Nice radio!
I have to tell you, you remind me as to what the hobby was and more importantly needs to be again, neighbors no matter the miles apart just visiting and having fun doing it? You certainly have acquired plenty to play with. When the bands really get open the next years, you will be ready to follow the traffic and it will come from all over the world, so don't forget that just before sunset and just before sunup to tune around starting at least 26,330 on the 0s for 40 up for New Zealand all the way to 27,991.25 or thereabout FM for 40 down in England. because they will pop in and make your day. 73s
Forgot to mention, from1972 until 1981 my income was that of a Radio Shack store mgr, ran 9 stores in three states, sold hundreds of these radios. Seems like I set thousands of mobile antennas SWR for my customers !!!
That's awesome! it must have been great working at Radio Shack. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
@@MowerJunkie Yes, radio was my first love and all these tears I am trying to get back into it. I saw you have a G90, hold on to it, the built-in antenna tuner, plus it will work from 100KCS to 30 megahertz and the built-in tuner will tune almost anywhere, so most of your antennas can safely be tuned and used anywhere, so if you hear then, politely say hello and don't be surprised when they politely say hello back. I have talked to military aircraft over the oceans on SSB. have fun, I have had more fun as a Cber than my 25 years as a Ham. You can also !!!
Skip was going crazy around 8pm hour in tn on 38 LSB and 28 USB yesterday hearing them on tram300 barefoot.
Just gave a friend 1 of them trc490,receive isn't very good. Which vr opens it a little more ? Appreciate it
This is the radio iv been trying to find ... one day il find me one .....
I got one off ebay. Need to get it into the shop soon.
The TRC-490 has the same chassis as the Uniden Washington / Cobra 142 GTL & was made by Uniden for Radio Shack. The mobile version is the TRC-450 / Cobra 140 GTL.
How are you doing, where could I find one in good shape. NOW that I am disabled I would like to get back in to it to take up some boardium. Thanks randy c....stickman...also 006 southeast Mississippi.
nice real nice
How is the co_phase antennas working with the 102 inch whip on them? Are you still using them or did you go back to your beam?
the co-phase antenna was great, But I don't have it setup anymore. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
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BEEN GRAND 2 OWN IN THE 80"S+++++++++++++++
I love the Tram D201 but after my dad passed my stepmom sold it on me. Anyway just wondering what kind of antenna are you running? 1st time here love the channel. Brought back some great memories. Just subbed
That's to bad about the Tram, I hope You can find another one. I am always changing out My antennas, But currently I'm using an old half wave ground plane, and a 1/4 wave homemade ground plane. Take care, Thanks for the Sub. 73's from 151 SC.
I have a TRC 431 man does that thing get out there and receives well also
nice radio.
very nice rig 163ct257 uk waving a hand 73's
I tried radio in my back seat of car. Ran a cord to radio. Powered up. I keyed mic on my 148 in car on 19. That 490 picked up the 19 without a antenna. No never keyed mic on base. Lol
Hey there I live in a 28-foot camper I'm getting ready to put up a 102 steel whip I'm using 1in PVC and I found a mount that will U bolt right up to it I am going to hose clamp it with large hose clamps to the side of my awning my question is how am I going to ground that can I just drill a hole in the bracket and attach Some solid core wire with a nut and Bolt and washer and put the wire down the Mast pipe hope you and your family are doing well hope to hear from you
I'm not sure how to answer this. if it's a permanent install, it should be earth grounded. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
@@MowerJunkie that answers my question right there 73's and thank you
Found the same radio on macardi for $69 the only description was it lit up and came on
151 this is 126 Rockingham NC waving good talking with you
Copy that 126! Thanks for the QSO, it was great to talk with You. 73's from 151 SC.
Wish I could share pictures of my find at auction. A storage locker find.lol.
Best ssb ever made .
151 I got one just like that in a box I've had it since 1991 or 92 I bought it used ran with a golden eagle 750 amp and a 3 element beam 60 feet in the air we was talkin 35 Charlie said that in the show me state ADIOS
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. 73's from 151 SC.
I have a 432 40 ch no SSB near mint on my desk that I use for listening, just a stick on the back so don’t TX on there. There’s life out there… ;))))))))
What would you consider the best overall old school cb? Base anyway
The Uniden Washington will always be My favorite old school base CB.
I bought the same radio a few months ago screamer on ssb
Good transceiver
I have a base similar to this . it is up on the shelf the last guy that worked on it . showed me a metal pin he said there would come at time the radio would not work. I would have to go look to see what no. it is.
I HAVE ONE OF THOSE WHAT IS THE VALUE ON THAT RADIOS??
The old 23 channels are the ones you need to clarify because of the multiple crystals.
Who actually manufactured the radios for RS?
They were made by Uniden and relabeled for Radio Shack
Mine has red three position switch installed on the underside of unit i dont know what it does any input on what it may be?
it's probably a channel expansion mod. it gives you channels above 40, and below 1.
@@MowerJunkie ty new sub here
Was just given a TRC-490 and looking to learn.
Picked up a mint realistic 490 with owners manual. Works awesome. With orginal mic. For???? $5 a steal. Lol
Nice!!
Just picked up one, needs a new mode switch. Anyone have details on that. It works but the shaft is bent a bit.
Never realized the 490 has a ch 9 button. 458 doesn't.
Get some that deoxit d5 spray it should fix those knobs they sell it on ebay.
265 Western Maine here. 73's
Thanks for the contact today 265. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.
That is a nice looking radio, just not to big, shame it uses a five pin din mic' plug.
That radio Looks alot like the 458
7:14 they almost look like cobra139 between cobra148 those are cybernet chips.
Good receiver also I’m the same if I have to adjust to hear someone I don’t waste my time
Yup, that's why I don't like the Lincoln II+, it needs constant adjustment.
Figured a 84 or 85 model.
I have one those.dont know what I am doing. But I have one lol
I have a Super Sidekick wired for that
Just did a little playback for you 151. 653 Hamilton
LOL, I heard it! I called out to see who was broadcasting it. Take care 653, Thanks for the QSO. 73's from 151 SC.
I know this video is 2+ years old, but that "cool sound" you love when changing channels is a sign something is wrong. Likely dirty or corroded contacts somewhere.
after this video the radio was restored, and it doesn't make that sound anymore.
Thanks for watching, Take care.
Glad to hear! I have the TRC-458 but no 11m antenna at present. I'm a licensed amateur and spend most of my time on 10m but still love reminiscing about the old CB days. Glad it's still alive and well. Also love these older Radio Shack radios. Very well-made. Waiting for the latest skip cycle to get roaring again. @@MowerJunkie
Hi I have a question for you I have a TR:490 SSB Base station radio it doesn't transmit no RF output power no audio output Can you please tell me what I have to do to get this radio to transmit and for audio output Can you please check and contact me sir thanks again for your help and support