CountyComm GP-5 SSB ( GEN 3 ) General Purpose Radio 2017
(Newest 2017 Model Gen 3 )
World's best digital shortwave general purpose, 4 -band shortwave receiver ( We think so... )
CAGE: 5VKB6
Amazing for emergency kits. It also makes an excellent monitor for when you're transmitting and tuning a HAM rig!
The new GP-5 SSB radio is made based on a continued request for a excellent quality general purpose information radio. These radios are re-modified for a specific client request with the help of Edison Fong PHD. We have a few left over to offer to our consumer preppers. Remember, always have a radio and be prepared, we are living in changing times.
CountyComm is pleased to announce the GP-5/SSB radio with excellent HF communications monitoring in a unique hand held form factor and at a great price. The radio covers medium wave 520-1710 kHz shortwave 2300-30000 kHz and the FM band. Unlike most radios in this price category, the GP-5/SSB provides LSB and USB single sideband reception. It has a very unique Easy Tuning Mode (ETM). ETM does more the usual ATS. It scans all frequencies without taking up the memory spaces. So you get quick access to all local stations. Great for the traveler. There are also 450 regular memories (100 AM, 100 FM and 250 shortwave) available for tuning into your favorite stations. Another unique feature of the radio is its removable high sensitivity external AM ferrite antenna. This directional antenna clearly enhances AM band reception. The CountyComm GP-5/SSB even employs DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology, improving clarity and tone quality. There is even an adjustable sleep timer.
The new GP-5 SSB is greatly improved over the legendary GP-4L & GP-5 DSP. This radio has been completely redesigned by our engineers and the the factory to be a important part of both your survival kit and your fun kit. The performance of this radio surpasses radios costing 2-3 times more.
Specs:
- Radio: 225 hrs at 40% Volume ( 50% Increased Run Time )
- FM – Stereo via stereo earphones / MW / LW / SW
- FM – Stereo via stereo earphones / MW / LW / SW
- FM Frequency range adjustable (76 / 87 / 87.5 ~ 108 MHz)
- Antenna Length 18 Inches
- 450 Station Memories
- Multi Tuning Methods: ATS, ETM, Auto scan tuning with 5 seconds pre-listening for both frequency & memory (VF / VM), Manual tuning 9K/10K AM tuning step selectable
- Silicon Labs Si4734 DSP chipset
- LCD Backlight
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Key lock function
- External AM antenna Jack
- Built-in rechargeable function (USB jack, 5V) ( can use rechargeable batteries )
- Size: 53 (W) x 159 (H) x 26 (D) mm
Modes : AM, FM, SW, USB, LSB
- FM: 87 – 108 or 76 – 108 MHz
- --- FM broadcast band includes world-wide FM broadcast allocations
- MW/ AM: 522 - 1620 (9K tuning step) or 520 – 1710 kHz (10K tuning step )
- SW: Extended Frequency Range to 1711-29999 ( higher and lower coverage )
- LW frequency: 150 – 522 kHz (available for 9K tuning step only)
Sterile Fiberboard Packaging Per Contract Requirements
Power Requirements:
- Stereo earphones
- External AM antenna
- Soft antenna
- Carrying pouch
- User manual
Power Requirements:
- 4.5 Volts DC via side jack (no adapter included)
- 3 each "AA" batteries ( Batteries not included )
- Dimensions: 6.20" X 2.05" X .80"
- Weight: 85 Grams not including batteries
- Speaker: 40 mm in diameter, 4 Ohms, .5 watt ( 2.5 times the output of the GP-4L )
- Earphone Jack: 3.5 MM, Earphones Included
Limited Supply From Surplus Contract
Warning: Some suppliers are offering aftermarket large ferrite bar antennas for our GP-5 Radios. The weight of of the aftermarket antenna causes the AM Bar Antenna Input connector to break internally, loosing AM reception. This will void your warranty.
--- Green Tip Antenna ---
Single screw to replace antenna.
It's always a good idea to have a backup antenna.
Video of the 2016 Gen 2 Model Below
Customer Reviews
Easy to use radio even for the inexperienced. Instruction manual is concise and easy to understand. Feels like quality when you pick it up, smaller and lighter than expected, very durable.
CountyComm GP-5 SSB ( GEN 3 ) General Purpose Radio 2017
I can listen to my 75m net in my living room on the whip antenna! pretty amazing little box!
I've had this receiver about a week and I'm well pleased with it performance. It took some getting used to tuning since it scans for stations and stores them in memory slots. You perform a scan every time you turn it on, in the band you want to listen to.
There's three antennas included. An AM broadcast band bar antenna that plugs into the top and you can turn it to any position to optimize reception. A telescopeing antenna for FM and a 16 ft wire that clips to the telescopeing antenna to receive SW and MW. There's a longer wire antenna available that I have not tried that should do better on SW since it longer. With any radio, the antenna Is the radio
I bought 3 AA rechargeable NiMH cells and a USB cable to recharge the radio instead replacing batteries all the time.
The audio on this receiver is great and I've not used the included earbuds. Since this receiver is a SDR (software defined radio), it uses DSP or Digital Signal Processing to clean the audio. No more background white noise.
Great little radio to pack for your next outing.
Carl/KB3THM
CountyComm GP-5 SSB ( GEN 3 )
Great transaction! Great products! Super fast shipping! I'll be back for more!
This radio easily receives as well as my Satellite 750 desk top receiver. The Countycomm GP-5 is well worth the money.
Great radio with very nice features. Excellent reception AM, FM, SW and SSB for listening to HAM stations. Fast shipping and well packed. It is also easy to use and has a clear sound. I am very happy with it. (I recommend strongly)
I had no problems at all with the order. Nicely priced and promptly delivered. I like to listen to the world when I am exercise walking, vacationing or just hanging out anywhere. This radio is very handy to carry and works great!
An amazing little radio that offers so much
CountyComm GP-5 SSB ( GEN 3 ) General Purpose Radio 2017
CountyComm GP-5 SSB ( GEN 3 ) General Purpose Radio 2017
With the ability to use Rechargeables, its Perfect. My eyes being Older than the sun, I would like the Instruction the Booklet to be a PDF download, But then Again, One can't ask for & Expect Everything their way.
I am a veteran of SW Listening, using my father's WWII Hallicrafters 7 tube SW Radio back when Sputnik was launched ! ! ! Yes, Really!!!!
I love this radio. I'm a stickler when it comes to radios, and this one really covers all the bases. I especially like the ETM - easy tuning mode!
Great all purpose radio. Exceeded expectations.
GREAT LITTLE BOB RADIO.
TOP OF THE LINE.
Dinky Little keys And lousy menu. Lost my tiny manual now I need to find a download on Internet. Very good radio when hooked to a very long wire for shortwave AM and FM are excellent
Radio arrived quickly. Nicely packaged. Instructions were easy. Looks nice. I like the sound with headphones. I really like the ability to use rechargeable batteries and recharge in the phone with a USB cable. Still have a lot more to experiment with on the radio.
Very sensitive tuner, etm mode is very handy. SSB is great for picking up Ham operators. Worth the money.
This is the best travel SW receiver I've ever owned, as well as the lightest with its capabilities. Excellent radio.
This is really full featured. Totally worth the money. Recommended for hams prepped or anyone.
Many uses for the coverage provided and the SSB feature is the biggest plus of all. Quality sound and easy operation. I enjoy practicing my Morse Code in multiple locations via this compact device. A great way to monitor the bands when away from your main station. Well worth the price.
The Radio is just as advertised. It is compact and very portable. I have only played with it but it has a lot of features that I haven't tried out yet. It has great reception, very clear speaker with good volume. Tuning is easy. A great multi tool in a small package. Once I have had a chance to use this I will update my review. I will say it will function well as a camping or disaster radio.
I'm rather new to HAM radio, and not as fully involved in the world of RF as most HAM's that I know, but this little radio is very impressive for both it's size and features.
Couple its features with a very modest price tag - it's impossible to beat!
I'm not much into being prepared for the worst either, but this little radio brings me a whole lot closer to being prepared than a dozen other items I could imagine needing when the "big one" hits. Up to date information vs no information at all or fake information could mean the difference between life and death.
I'm glad I pulled the trigger on this County Comm product.
Great receiver especially for its size...USB/LSB plus ETM are a big plus. Handheld is a bigger plus. Only wish is for an external antenna connection.
CountyComm GP-5 SSB ( GEN 3 ) General Purpose Radio 2017
Smaller than I thought it would be and does everything they said.
Excellent radio in a small package.....good sensitivity and selectivity...good SW reception in the evenings...great on 75 an 40 meter ham bands ( SSB ) currently...other HAM bands a bit spotty currently due to poor propagation... Solar Flux indices not ideal currently...only drawback is the speaker is a bit tinny sounding, but can live with this...many functions including ETM scan mode...would recommend this little radio for all around listening on MW, FM, SW and SSB HAM bands.
I've been very pleased with my new GP-5SSB. Have easily learned the buttonology and have been impressed with it's capabilities. I use eneloop batteries and they power it for about 30 hours before needing a recharge. Which is where I ran into trouble. I wish CountyComm would provide info/links for a recommended AC charger (instructions say 5AMPs but so far none of my cable ends match that of the radio). I also would like to charge it with a DC option so info/links to a good cable would really help me! Without an easy charging solution, the radio has limits. I make a request on the CountyComm customer service email but so far have not received a reply. Great radio for the price,
First thing out of the box, I read the instruction booklet and auto-tuned on SW, AM and FM. Later I was able to save the ones I was interested to the permanent memory, just as listed in the directions.
The sound quality was good for a speker its size, and great when used with headphones. A quality addition to my portable gear collection.
CountyComm GP-5 SSB ( GEN 3 ) General Purpose Radio 2017
A well rounded emergency comms bag is not complete without one of these radios. Easy to use, a large range and good sound make this a must have. When your smart phone goes dead in a regional emergency, these radios can provide situational awareness when you need it most.
Great Radio
Excellent product. Works great. Very Happy.
Great little radio. This radio works just fine tunes local and sw with no problems list3n to kdka in Pittsburgh from upstate NY every night. SSB is a breeze great little rig to have when you need it.AM recieve improves significantly when using a tunable medium wave loop antenna along with. the ferrite ant.
CountyComm GP-5 SSB ( GEN 3 ) General Purpose Radio 2017
I'm giving this nice lilttle radio 5 stars, but for the review I'm going to point out some things it needs to be a better survival radio.
It is a little lacking in sensitivity, especially with the short built-in whip and even with the clip on wire to extend it. What the radio desperately needs is an external antenna jack for HF, not just the MW and LF bands where the included plug in loop does work well.
The SSB feature also makes it a fairly decent CW radio as well though it would be nice to have the bandwidth adjustable (easily done in the DSP) so that CW signals are easier to copy (for those of us who are still proficient in receiving Morrse Code).
As to the external antenna jack, as soon as the warranty runs out on my GP-5, I plan on installing a BNC connector in place of the pull-up whip. The whip will then be mounted to a modified BNC male connector so it can easily be used where necessary.
Overall, this is a really good radio for the price, even without the external antenna connector.
Jim - W0EB
Love the ssb addition, dual antennas, and the optional base that keeps the unit firmly planted! I do wish I could keep the LCD illuminated!
Everything I expected
All OK. Very good communications
What a powerfull radio.. can not ask for more Thanks
I looked hard for a radio like this. I saw this one and though I would be a smarty and bought one on Amazon. WRONG! It turned out the one one Amazon was a Tecsun PL-360 which, while geing a great radio, does NOT receive SSB! So I bit the bullet and bought the "Gen 2" version of this radio. It the Gen 2 is any indication, the Gen 3 should be GREAT! I'm a Amateur Radio Operator and I know what good SSB should sound like. and this little rig is really tops. Don't forget to order the desk stand for it also, it's well worth it.