Midland 75822 Channel Mod -

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Once reassembled and powered on, the radio can access three sets of 40 channels: Low Band (1-40L): Frequencies below 26.965 MHz. Standard CB (1-40): Standard 26.965–27.405 MHz range. High Band (1-40H): Frequencies above 27.405 MHz. Hidden Frequency Counter: midland 75822 channel mod

Unlocking the Midland 75-822: The 120-Channel "Uppers and Lowers" Mod Midland 75-822 The Midland 75-822 Go to product viewer dialog for this item

Dead silence on a band

| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | VCO not oscillating | Re-adjust the VCO trimmer cap | | Squealing noise | Microphonic PLL | Wrap the PLL in copper tape | | Channels skip | Bad binary connection | Re-solder the wires to PLL pins | | No TX on upper band | Low 8V regulator | Check voltage at pin 5 of the PLL | High Band (1-40H): Frequencies above 27

Part 7: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Most CB radios, including the Midland 75-822, generate their frequencies using a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) circuit. The radio is artificially restricted by manufacturers to stay within the legal 40-channel limit.

Back in the day, "channel mods" were popular among hobbyists who wanted to reach "freeband" frequencies above or below the legal CB band.