Midland 75822 Channel Mod May 2026

The Midland 75-822 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

is a versatile handheld/mobile CB radio that can be modified to expand its standard 40-channel operation to 120 channels. This modification typically unlocks extra frequency bands both above and below the standard CB range.  Modification Overview 

Expansion Capacity: Increases total channels from 40 to 120 by adding 40 "Low" channels and 40 "High" channels.

Frequency Range: Standard CB is 26.965–27.405 MHz. The mod can extend coverage from roughly 26.515 MHz to 27.855 MHz.

Hardware Required: Access to the front circuit board and a soldering iron.  Execution Instructions 

Modifying this radio involves opening the casing and bridging specific solder pads on the internal circuitry.  midland 75822 channel mod

Open the Unit: Carefully disassemble the radio. Be mindful of the spring mechanism inside, which can be easily lost.

Locate Solder Pads: On the front board (where the buttons are located), peel back the rubber button piece to reveal the contacts. Bridge the Pads:

Method A: Bridge two small contacts located near the "SC" and "DW" buttons.

Method B (Variant Models): On some newer or different board layouts, bridge the pads at the "10 o'clock" position to the white dot.

Verification: After reassembly, the radio should power up on "6L" or allow scrolling past channel 1 down into the "Low" (L) band and past channel 40 up into the "High" (H) band.  Advanced Operational Features  The Midland 75-822 Go to product viewer dialog

The Midland 75-822 is a unique radio because it is a removable handheld CB that comes with a mobile docking station.

Important Disclaimer: Modifying your radio to operate on frequencies outside the standard 40 CB channels (such as "freebanding") is illegal in the United States (FCC regulations) and many other countries. It can cause interference to legitimate services (like RC controllers, pagers, or emergency comms) that operate on those frequencies. The information below is for educational and theoretical purposes only.

With that out of the way, here is how the modification works on the Midland 75-822:

Look for a 16-pin or 18-pin IC near the VCO (Variable Capacitor Oscillator) can. It is usually labeled IC1 or IC2.

Frequencies just above CB (27.5–28.0 MHz) are allocated to government, aeronautical, and emergency communications. Accidentally transmitting there could disrupt critical services. Hardware Required : Access to the front circuit

Some users want to add MURS (151/154 MHz), 2-meter ham (144-148 MHz), or 70cm ham (420-450 MHz) bands.

Why this mod does not exist for the 75822:

Radios like the Galaxy DX-959, Ranger RCI-2950, or Stryker SR-94 cover 25 MHz to 28 MHz—including CB, freeband, and 10 meters. But:

Technically? Maybe. Some older crystal-controlled or PLL (Phase Locked Loop) radios could be modified by changing crystals, cutting jumpers, or adjusting PLL divider pins. However, the Midland 75822 is not a famous "easy mod" radio like some Uniden or Cobra models. There is no standard documented "clip this diode" mod for the 75822 that reliably works without risking damage.

Attempting a mod on a 40+ year old radio without a detailed service manual usually results in:

The PCB traces on handheld CBs are delicate. Excessive heat from soldering can lift pads. One wrong diode placement can short the PLL, causing the radio to transmit dead air—or nothing at all.

Verdict from experienced techs: The Midland 75822 channel mod is largely a myth for most production runs. The few who claim success likely own an early prototype or a different radio altogether (e.g., the Midland 1001Z, which is more mod-friendly).