« Last post by BuNtEr on October 03, 2018, 09:38:08 PM »
CB40 project update
first 100 boards ready to be assembled.
still a Little bit of fine tuning with the software and it should be good to go, its getting close to being ready.
pll info
It will have preset PLL setups for PLL02A, uPD858, uPD2812C, HD42851, LC7113, LC7131, MB8719, NDC40013, HD42851, SM5104, TC5080, TC5081, uPD2816, uPD2824, uPD816 Realistic, uPD861 Panasonic, uPD861 Superscope and manual control of Binary/BCD count up or down for radios with an odd NCode.
« Last post by BuNtEr on October 03, 2018, 09:37:04 PM »
Another great update of the CB40 project, its almost ready for beta testing.
here are a few photos and a word from the Designer of the CB40 upgrade.
=============================================== the CB40 scanning function is being worked on, 3 versions will be available though anyone with a channel readout above the channel selector is advised to go with the standard one and within the next few weeks samples will be sent out to our evaluation team to fix any possible bugs. ===============================================
adding to that a version is being looked at for you who have analog channel readout cbs , ones with the channel dial not the channel readout. so you can keep the almost original look of the radio. test radios will be a HMV road hound TX77 (02A) and a Spartin (858).
at the moment it has been installed into Super sonic 747 18ch ssb cb, and if you know this radio, its a a weird radio only came out here in Australia as a 18ch.
Also in the photos 2 types of encoder shafts for the 2 different types like for 02A radios have a spline, and 858s have a D like shaft , these will be on a custom made Header board, the encoder on the right has the red custom header board.
« Last post by BuNtEr on October 03, 2018, 09:27:34 PM »
update to the CB40 project
the CB40 project has gone up a notch, 10 prototype boards came in yesterday.
things are looking good, these boards arnt for sale they will be used on a few radios with different PLL's to get things right before the mass order of the final look boards.
here is 2 photos
first one shows the size of the boards up against the size of a Washington 40ch switch and pcb, The arduino pro mini plugs into this custom board
other photo is the board sitting on top of a 18ch o2a switch, this is the board it will be using a small encoder rotary dial with push button.
these boards dont have scan in them the final boards will,
if you want out of band mods get a Digimax from Mac on ebay ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some words from the CB40 creator
Once the channel selector is removed you only need to wire up 6 wires to the solder pads or the PLL chip, connect ground and power and if you have scan connect the scan wire to your squelch circuit and you have 40 channels with scan.
« Last post by BuNtEr on October 03, 2018, 09:25:31 PM »
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.
« Last post by BuNtEr on October 02, 2018, 06:33:50 PM »
CB40A FAQ
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.NO it was designed to work as a replacement for all old 18 and 23 channel PLL radios that dont have a 7 segment LED readout, but if you want to disassemble the housing you can make it fit a 40 channel radio.
Q. Will this work with my extra channels in my Radio ?.
A.NO the CB40A will not work with a radio with extra channels.
Q. Can you re program the CB40A 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 CB40A 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. 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 CB40A 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 were the channel dial 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 or ask in the forum or Cb Radio Times in Austrzalia message Bill Anson
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 CB40A kit in the mail and some parts are missing who do i contact ?.
« Last post by BuNtEr on October 02, 2018, 05:02:34 PM »
CB40 FAQ
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 ?.
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.
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