The President McKinley II FM was a 40-channel DIN-size mobile CB radio with AM, FM, and SSB modes, a 7-color LCD, NOAA weather, and VOX. That model has since been discontinued by President Electronics. If you're shopping for a like-for-like President-brand replacement with the same modes and a more current feature set, the President George FCC AM/FM SSB CB Radio is the direct successor we recommend.

Recommended replacement: President George FCC

The President George FCC keeps everything drivers liked about the McKinley II FM and improves on the rest:

• Same brand, same modes. AM, FM, USB, and LSB — a full multimode 40-channel CB, identical to what the McKinley II FM offered.
• NOAA weather with alert. Full seven-channel weather receiver and automatic alert function, same as the McKinley II FM.
• Multicolor customizable LCD. Match dash lighting and dim for night driving — same styling advantage as the McKinley II FM.
• President's current-generation platform. The George FCC is one of President's current active-production radios, so parts, warranty support, and firmware are on the current service pipeline — not end-of-life.
• Compatible with President Bluetooth mic + DIGIMIKE. The same aftermarket President microphone ecosystem you'd have paired with the McKinley works with the George FCC as well.

See the full President George FCC listing for current pricing, specs, and combo bundle options.

Why the McKinley II FM was discontinued

President Electronics rotates its multimode lineup as new hardware revisions roll out. The McKinley II FM was the AM/FM/SSB DIN-size unit in the second McKinley generation; that slot is now filled by newer President multimode radios like the George FCC. We keep this page live because a lot of drivers still search for the McKinley II FM by name — this way you land on the right replacement instead of a dead link.

Original McKinley II FM specifications (for reference)

For anyone maintaining an existing McKinley II FM install or cross-shopping a used unit, the original spec sheet is preserved below.

General

• Channels: 40 (AM / FM / USB / LSB)
• Display: Large multifunctional LCD, 7 selectable colors, dimmer function
• Weather: 7 NOAA weather channels with alert
• Emergency presets: Channel 9 and Channel 19
• Memory: Store up to 3 channels
• Scan: All-channel scan, memory-channel scan, scan-skip
• Squelch: Manual and automatic
• Meter: S-meter
• Clarifier: Fine and coarse
• Filters: ANL, NB, HI-CUT
• PA function with rear PA speaker jack
• Mic Gain / RF Gain controls
• Push To Talk and VOX hands-free operation
• Time-out timer and talkback
• Key Beep / Roger Beep
• Microphone: 6-pin front plug, electret microphone included, compatible with dynamic microphones
• Speaker: Front-mounted loudspeaker, rear external-speaker jack
• Rear VOX microphone jack
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 6.69" × 2.05" × 5.91" (170 × 52 × 150 mm) — single-DIN chassis

Related President-brand accessories

These accessories were originally sold with the McKinley II FM and still work with the President George FCC successor:

• President-compatible microphones — including the President BT Mike Bluetooth and DIGIMIKE upgrades
• CB antennas — a 102" Hustler IC56 stainless whip or a Stryker SR-A10 base-loaded mount both pair well with the George FCC
• Pro Tune & Alignment service — professionally bench-tuned per the manufacturer's service manual

Pro Tune & Alignment

Don't forget to add the Pro tune and alignment option at checkout so that your radio is professionally bench-tuned for best performance per the manufacturer's service manual.

Frequently asked questions

Is the President McKinley II FM still being made?

No. President Electronics has discontinued the McKinley II FM. New stock is no longer produced. If you want a like-for-like President-brand multimode CB with AM, FM, and SSB, the President George FCC AM/FM SSB CB Radio is the recommended replacement.

Is the President George FCC really a direct replacement?

Yes — same brand, same 40 channels, same AM/FM/USB/LSB mode set, same NOAA weather, same multicolor LCD styling. It fits the same use case (driver who wants a full multimode President CB in a compact chassis) and is on President's current-production platform, so warranty and service are current.

Will my existing President accessories work on the George FCC?

Most will, yes. The President BT Mike Bluetooth microphone, DIGIMIKE, and standard 6-pin President microphones all work on the George FCC. Antennas are universal by connector standard — any 50-ohm CB antenna you paired with the McKinley will work on the George FCC.

Do I need a license to operate a CB radio?

No. CB radios operate under FCC Part 95 Subpart D, which is license-free for personal, business, or off-road communication in the United States.

What antenna should I pair with the George FCC?

Any 50-ohm CB antenna works. For the strongest all-around performance the classic Hustler IC56 102" stainless whip is still the gold standard. For a compact mobile install, the Stryker SR-A10 base-loaded antenna is a strong choice. Tune SWR under 2:1 across all 40 channels after install.

Where can I read more about the George FCC?

The full listing — specs, combo bundles, and current stock — lives on the President George FCC product page.