• Year
  • 1971
  • Category
  • Citizen Band Equipment
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 368169

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Transceiver
  • Wave bands
  • Short Wave (SW only)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Teaberry Five-by-Five Two-Way CB Radio CB-200 - Olson Radio Warehouse Inc.,
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 7.5 x 2.125 x 6.675 inch / 191 x 54 x 170 mm
  • Notes
  • The Olson Teaberry Five-by-Five (also known as the Teaberry Model 505) is a vintage 23-channel mobile Citizens Band (CB) radio. Released in the early 1970s, it was manufactured in Taiwan and distributed by Olson Electronics.

    Key Specifications & Features:
    Channels: 23-channel AM operation.
    Circuitry: Early solid-state design utilizing crystal synthesis.
    Controls: Basic interface including volume, squelch, channel selector, and often an automatic noise limiter (ANL) switch.
    Design: Known for a sleek, functional style typical of the 1970s trucker era, often featuring a black or dark finish with chrome accents.
    Name Origin: The name "Five-by-Five" refers to the radio communication signal report for maximum strength and perfect clarity (rating 5 out of 5 for both).

    Collectibility & Usage:
    This model is popular among vintage radio collectors and CB enthusiasts. While it lacks the 40 channels of later CB radios, it is noted for its:  Durability: Solid construction intended for both professional "on the job" use and personal communication.
    Serviceability: Crystals are often socketed, making them relatively easy to replace if they fail.
    Sound Quality: It typically includes a top-firing speaker; users note that the metal top cover acts as a speaker cabinet, significantly improving audio clarity when installed.

    Price listed with mounting bracket, push-to-talk mike and power cord.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 129.95 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1971 Olson Catalog Page 38)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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