President Washington + Dual ACMD901 Fan Combo — Professionally Installed

The complete President Washington 10 meter radio + dual ACMD901 cooling fan setup, professionally installed at our bench in Indiana before it ships. This is the maximum-cooling configuration President Electronics designed the Washington to accept — both internal fan headers populated, both fans mounted to the rear heatsink, and the case buttoned back up with fresh factory warranty stickers.

Everything you need in a single line item. Unbox, connect power and antenna, and get on the air.

What's included

• 1 × President Washington 10 meter radio — current 100W-class version with AM/FM/SSB, 10m repeater support (CTCSS + DCS), 12m coverage, and 6-pin front mic jack
• 2 × President ACMD901 cooling fan kits — genuine OEM 40 mm fans, protective grilles, mounting hardware
• Professional installation at CB Radio Supply — both fans mounted, connectors seated, wires routed, airflow verified, factory warranty stickers reapplied
• President 2-year factory warranty (extends to 5 years when purchased with a President antenna in the same order)

Why the dual fan setup

The Washington has two internal fan headers on its main circuit board because President Electronics engineered it for a dual-fan setup. That's the maximum designed cooling capacity of the radio, and it's what the manufacturer's own documentation lists when they say "2 fans are required" for maximum cooling in high-duty-cycle operation.

With both fans installed and running under APM (Automatic Power Management) control:

• Higher heatsink airflow across the entire finals section.
• Lower peak internal temperatures during extended SSB, FM, or repeater duty.
• More power headroom under APM. A cooler chassis means APM never has to step transmit power down.
• Longer life for the RF finals. Heat is the primary cause of premature MOSFET failure; dual fans meaningfully extend operating life.

Who this combo is for

• Base station operators. Home base install, 13.8V regulated power supply, and hours of daily on-air time — dual fans are the setup you want from day one.
• High-duty-cycle SSB and repeater operators. Long DX sessions and active 10m repeater nets generate real heat; this combo ships ready for it.
• Truckers in hot climates. Summer cab temps in the South and Southwest make dual cooling worth the investment.
• Buyers who want the setup done right and ready to run. No case-cracking, no wire routing, no warranty-sticker anxiety — we do all of it at the bench.

Radio specs at a glance

Installation details

Our technicians install both fans at the bench before the radio ships. That includes:

• Case disassembly
• Both fans mounted to the rear heatsink with OEM screws and grilles
• Both 2-pin connectors seated in their respective internal headers
• Fan wires routed cleanly through the case grooves
• Case reassembly and OEM warranty stickers applied over the original locations
• Power-up airflow verification before the radio is packed

The APM circuit in the Washington controls both fans automatically once installed. No manual switching, no wiring hacks, no external controllers.

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.

Recommended pairings

• Microphone upgrade: President DIGIMIKE 6-pin noise-reducing microphone — matches the Washington's 6-pin front jack and cuts diesel and road noise significantly.
• Mobile antenna: Stryker SR-A10 49" 10,000W antenna — our best-selling 10m mobile antenna.
• Magnet-mount option: Stryker SR-A10MM magnetic-mount antenna — same antenna body on a heavy-duty magnetic base.
• Mirror mount + coax: DRX-3402 heavy-duty mirror mount and DRX-1518 18-ft M213 coax.
• External speaker: DRX-9010 premium external speaker — recommended for loud cabs and base station setups.

License requirement

The President Washington transmits on the 10 meter and 12 meter amateur bands and requires a valid FCC Amateur Radio license. Technician-class privileges cover FM operation on the upper portion of 10m plus SSB voice from 28.300-28.500 MHz. A General or Amateur Extra license unlocks the full SSB portion of 10 meters and full access to 12 meters. See our 10 meter radio licensing guide for details.

Warranty

President Electronics backs the Washington with a 2-year factory warranty. Purchase a President-brand antenna in the same order and the factory warranty extends to 5 years. The ACMD901 fan installation is done using OEM replacement warranty stickers to preserve factory coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly do I get in this combo?

A brand-new President Washington 10 meter radio, two genuine President ACMD901 cooling fans, and professional installation at our bench. The fans are mounted, wired, and verified before the radio is packed. You receive one line item, one shipment, one radio ready to run.

Why choose dual fans instead of one?

The Washington was engineered with two internal fan headers because President Electronics designed it for a dual-fan setup. Dual fans deliver higher heatsink airflow, lower peak internal temperatures under heavy transmit duty, more power headroom, and longer RF finals life. If you're already opening the case, installing two fans instead of one is the setup the manufacturer intended.

Is the factory warranty still intact after the fan install?

Yes. Each ACMD901 kit ships with OEM replacement warranty stickers specifically so factory coverage remains intact after installation. We use those stickers and apply them cleanly over the original locations.

Do the fans run all the time or only when needed?

Only when needed. The Washington's APM (Automatic Power Management) circuit controls both fans based on internal temperature. Under low-load conditions the fans stay off; under heavy transmit duty they engage automatically. You can also customize the activation threshold through the radio menu.

Can I add the Pro Tune & Alignment service to this combo?

Yes, and it's a strong pairing. Add the Pro Tune & Alignment option at checkout — we'll bench-tune the radio after the fans are installed so the tune reflects the final configuration.

What if I only want one fan, not two?

Order the Washington and add the single ACMD901 fan kit plus the fan installation service to your cart individually. This combo is specifically the dual-fan setup.

Does the Washington need a license?

Yes. The Washington transmits on the 10 meter and 12 meter amateur bands, which are regulated by the FCC. You need a valid FCC Amateur Radio license (Technician class minimum) before transmitting. See our 10 meter radio licensing guide.

Ready to order

Add this combo to your cart for the complete dual-fan Washington setup in a single line item. Consider adding the Pro Tune & Alignment and a DIGIMIKE 6-pin noise-reducing microphone at checkout for the complete high-performance 10m station.