I got this radio with several other radios from a CB radio operator that had passed away.. The radio seems to be functioning. It is supposed to be working and I can turn it to my local NOAA weather station and hear the weather report without an antenna. If you know anything about radios, then you know Texas Ranger makes really good equipment. This is information that I pulled off of the Internet. 


The TR-696F SSB is attractively designed incorporating the latest in desired appearance styling. Utilizing the military style design with the rack mount front panel, you can mount it in a console for a professional looking desk arrangement, rack mount it military style, or even just sitting on the desk offers a distinctive appearance. 


As a full featured radio, the TR-696FSSB offers the user the most advanced features available in a CB base station radio. The Advanced Noise Filter circuit de-emphasizes the audio high frequency response in order to increase the signal-to-noise ratio of weak signals. This provides you with the ability to receive those marginal signals with much more clarity and understandability. Combined with the Noise Blanker and the Automatic Noise Limiter, this has to be the quietest base station ever manufactured. The talkback control allows you to monitor your own voice, adjust the volume, and even try out those different microphones to find the one that you like the best. Two separate large meters provide easy reading of the signal strength on the received signal, and monitor the transmitter output power & SWR of the antenna. It even includes a recording output jack on the back to connect a tape recorder. Now you can tape record your voice modulation, or contact with that favorite station.


The TR-696FSSB is loaded with outstanding features for a base station, and will satisfy the most hardcore user.


The radio is listed as is, and no returns due to Parts swappers.