President has been on a roll lately with the introduction of several new and exciting products. While some of them are essentially updated versions of older, classic radios, a few are totally new to the market. These include the GEORGE FCC CB radio, the JERRY FCC handheld CB and the BT Mike Remote Microphone, the latter which adds even greater functionality to many of the radios in the current product line.
Now President is adding a another radio to the mix. Introducing the President Washington AM/FM/SSB Ham Radio!
At first glance, the WASHINGTON is very similar to another ham radio in the President line, the LINCOLN II Plus. A quick comparison shows both to have many of the same primary features. Both are capable of operation on 10 and 12 meters, both operate on AM, FM and Single Side Band (SSB) and both have a multi-color display.
What sets the President Washington apart from the other ham models are three powerful functions, and only one has been seen on a President radio before. For starters, it has more transmit power. The other three ham radios in the line, the RONALD, RICHARD and LINCOLN II Plus, all transmit at about 50 watts PEP maximum. The WASHINGTON delivers an impressive 80+ watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP), ensuring reliable transmissions, even in challenging conditions. The WASHINGTON is now the most powerful ham radio from President.
The second and third innovative functions are tailored for amateur radio enthusiasts, particularly those in a mobile environment. These are the Repeater Split and Automatic Relay features.
The Repeater Split function simplifies communication through repeater stations by configuring the radio to transmit and receive on separated frequencies. It allows you to customize the transmit frequency offset and its direction, either positive or negative. The LINCOLN II Plus also has this feature, simply called Split.
The Automatic Relay is a totally new feature for a President radio. It turns the WASHINGTON into a sort of relay point or relay station. Although not a full fledged repeater, it can automatically transmit a message received on the RX reception channel to the TX transmission channel. The message is limited to 5 minutes in duration. It is important to note that when the Automatic Relay function is enabled, the radio is locked to that mode. If the power goes off, your radio will remain configured and active in that mode when the power is restored.
The WASHINGTON has a 7-color multifunction LCD display, providing clear visibility of frequencies and operational settings. It's complemented by user-friendly features like a rotary switch channel selector, manual and automatic squelch control, ANL and NB filters for noise reduction, and HI-CUT filter for enhanced audio clarity. It also has adjustable RF gain, mic gain, and a signal strength meter.
Other additions such as talkback, echo level, and echo delay further enhance your communications, while practical functions such as dual watch and VOX cater to diverse operational needs. The President Washington also includes CTCSS and DCS capabilities so you can filter out unwanted signals for selective group communications.
Durably constructed and backed by a two-year manufacturer warranty, the President Washington Ham Radio comes complete with all of the essential accessories, including an electret microphone for clear voice transmission, a sturdy mounting bracket, power cord, fuse, and screws for easy installation. Measuring 7.28 inches wide, 6.77 inches deep, and 2.20 inches high, with a weight of 3.09 lbs., it's a compact, yet powerful radio for both mobile and fixed installations.
The President Washington AM/FM/SSB Ham Radio is available now at Buy Two Way Radios. For more information and to order yours, Call us at 1-800-584-1445 from 9 AM to 6 PM weekdays, enter our live chat or visit our product page.
