Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob who was a CB radio enthusiast. He loved collecting vintage CB radios and was always on the lookout for new additions to his collection. One day, he stumbled upon a great deal on a Dak Mark X SSB CB radio from around 1978. He couldn’t resist and quickly bought it along with a few other radios from the same era.
When the radio arrived, Bob was ecstatic. The Dak Mark X SSB CB radio looked great, with its classic design and vintage appeal. However, when he turned it on, he was disappointed to find that the performance was lacking. It didn’t seem to work as well as some of his other radios, and the reception was spotty at best.
Undeterred, Bob decided to try and make the best of the situation. He attempted to use the radio to make some contacts, but every time he tried, he couldn’t get a clear signal. Frustrated, he decided to post a review of the radio online, highlighting its great appearance but poor performance.
Meanwhile, in another part of the world, a group of CB radio enthusiasts were having a great time making contacts with each other using their radios. They were joking around and having a good time, when suddenly they heard a faint voice trying to make a connection. They couldn’t quite make out what the person was saying, but they could tell that they were struggling to get a signal.
After a few attempts, they finally managed to establish a connection with the mysterious voice on the other end. It was Bob, using his Dak Mark X SSB CB radio! The group burst out laughing when they heard him, as he sounded like he was underwater or in a cave.
Despite the poor performance of his radio, Bob had inadvertently become the source of amusement for a group of CB radio enthusiasts around the world. He couldn’t help but laugh at himself as well and decided to embrace the humor of the situation. From then on, he would often use his Dak Mark X SSB CB radio to make contacts, just to see if he could make anyone else laugh with his muffled and garbled voice.
Type: | Citizen Band Transceiver |
Frequency Range: | 26.965-27.405 MHz |
Channels: | 40 |
Modes: | AM/SSB |
Frequency Control: | PLL |
Power Output: | AM: 4 W SSB: 12 W PEP |
Voltage: | Mains |
Current Drain: | RX: Max ? A TX: Max ? A |
Dimensions (W*H*D): | ? mm |
Weight: | ? Kg |
Manufactured: | Korea, 1978-197x (Discontinued) |
Other: | An unusual, & Large, Tube Hybrid CB Radio |
Related Documents: | User Manual (8.08 MB) Schematic (1.80 MB) |