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Maybe if we reverse engineer the length of the vertical to work out the frequency. It may give us an idea.

I'd go in the shop and ask them and say nice shop. Can I ask what was the antenna for on this building any idea as I'm a ham radio operator 73's de 2E1FUE 😊

I think a lot of hams could benefit from using an audio mixer in the shack. If all the radios were connected they could mute or change the volume on any rig from one place. The tone controls are helpful too. In my living room I have my TV, scanner, dual band ham rig and FM stereo tuner all connected to a mixer that is right within reach of where I sit The output of my mixer feeds two large studio monitors on either side of my 65 inch TV. I can easily listen to 2 meters or whatever during commercials. I like the idea of using one for streaming. Pretty much any USB mixer will work great as a streaming interface. Mixers are the "swiss army knives" of the audio world.

Hi again! I'm going to the mountains on my summer holidays, do you recommend those walkie-talkies ? Thank you anyway!

Just got one of these a few months ago, cracking little set, may do some packet with it but also SOTA

I remember I had success with this method, but it seems the 262994 talkgroup is no longer operational on BrandMeister servers? I tried today and it didn’t work.

You work at mc donnalds

Primitiv video. Do you face the camera with a window?

Hi Paul Not being funny but you really shouldn’t obstruct your windscreen like that!

You've got to be in it to win it Paul! Good luck 👍👍

Good luck with the lottery 😁 I've not got a ticket, so you can have my luck this time 😋

Just found your channel and started watching because of the boomerang, mine is a sirio boomerang and I'm in the same boat you are, if you're still in the same place. I've got up a sirio signal keeper and great fun for local contact , if and when people are on, but not so sure about DX, as of yet. anyway I'm on and hope to get a copy maybe one day on the 11meters , my name is Alan and my call sign is CT.48/70. Leighton buzzard nr LUTON.thanks again and I'm going to watch some more of your channel. Ps do you watch ALLAN in Coventry CT010 . And he's on CZcams, cheers 🇬🇧💯👍

Did you made a review to those radios?

PS people are advising not to use the USB charger for regular charging, it's only recommended for emergencies in the manual. I've seen reports of radios burning out when being charged.

Did you mention the plug to Moonraker? I've just bought one from them and it came with the same plug, and I'd bought another Quansheng in the hope that this time it would come with a legal charger.

Hello Sir Paul, your presentation is very informative. I am not being able to view your previous video, as furnished in the video description, where you have programmed BF-888s for PMR 446.

Can you please let me know what driver should I use for the USB to Serial cable? Thank you so much

Hi I have just bought the thunderpole T-2000 I don't drive so what the best way to wire it to the power pack as it has a cigarette lighter plug would I need to put an inline fuse on the cable or can you buy a cigarette lighter plug adapter with three pin so I can the mains cheers for any help great video

Got a galaxy II , no mike, anyone got info of a compatible mikes?? Don't wanna damage radio with any 4pin mike.

PNI r40 pro or Baofeng bf888s???

Very useful equipment to have in the shanks am on the look out for 1 for awhile.

Be handy if u actually pointed with Something to identify a part on the Chassis

It's like a vice versa 😂

Didn't take you long to get those beasties 😁 It was only a month ago you posted the video hinting the similarity to the baofeng 888 👍 Someone's keen 😁

Hi great video. I use a ALAN international k170 for deviation and power testing. Great little meter. Looking forward to the next video. Mark 2W0JMK

Nice one Paul, i was trying to get back to you tonight but the burner brigade were making things difficult. Keep up the good work 👍 Glenn

Definitely brought back some memories Paul as the 861 was my first ever CB Radio in or around 1983, i did the exact same thing using my dad’s all steel specs screwdrivers on a couple.😁

Cool

Paul, you're so genuine, mate. Determined, enthusiastic, and a great joy to watch. Thank you Sir.

Nice one Paul glad you got them programmed up 🙂👍

Fantastic job. Those little nano VNAs (and the Tiny SAs) are awesome bits of kit. Good stuff. Thanks for the upload.

I'm looking forward to seeing this. I've always wanted one for its portability. Be nice to hear your updated opinions, Paul.

That looks like a CB radio I have, the PNI Escort HP 6500. Unfortunately, mine decided to malfunction, sending lots of noise on AM, but emits well on FM. It could be the supply. There are many lookalikes distributed by different brands, but they are all the same.

Nice find Paul 🙂👍

Have you got the software Paul?

I have the 320's and as long as you have the software, they can be set for PMR446. Worked well in the clubs with headsets. Can't remember exactly, but think they kicked out 4w. Good, rugged radios...battery life wasn't as good as they are today

Looks robust, 'they don't make them as they used to'. Where was it made?

Interesting, but with respect, PMR446 licence-free equipment is granted that status on the provision that the erp is limited and only the supplied aerial is used. Whilst I fully understand your desire to experiment with this band and equipment, you will get very similar results for the 70cms band which is of course within the Amateur Licence remit. I am also licened as a G0.

Does that old Realistic Crystal Scanner still work?

Hi Paul, great video. I've recently made a j pole for 446. It looks like a slim sireo cx 440. I made it with a stud mount and a 48cm whip with an alluminium tube shielding the first 16cms. It works surprisingly well with low swr on 446 and 70cms aswell 👍

Hi Paul, great video just for the walk. Could suggest placing the antenna on the outside. The reason in double glazing has a gas which reflects and dumbs down frequencies, giving poor reception. Also the aluminium framing can effect it. Worth a shot.

I’m trying to do similar with a pan adapter just like HF aftermarket rigs

Put a resister

All could lost re usb c charging, some units do not charge through it. It’s in the manual.

Good stuff. I always enjoy seeing a new CB related video on the channel. Unfortunately, my local area has gone quiet on the CB radio front after someone borrowed a CB radio, didn't return it, sold it, then the new buyer said the radio was faulty and couldn't get his money back...and boom! That was the beginning of the end for that particular group of around 8 to 10 CB users. A mass fall out and radio silence ensued. Oh, well, not to worry. New and old CB radio operators continue to come and go, and the worldwide skip has been OK for the most part on SSB, so I keep switching on and having a go just like I always have since I was a kid in 1991. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for the new video and for all the past and future updates and to wish you well, so best wishes, and thanks again!

Hi Paul, glad you got the antenna sorted. All the best for setting up the Midland 3001👍

Good effort Paul. Looking forward to the follow up