Thunderpole T-X hand held Testing with Alan 42 DS. (second attempt)

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • Sorry for the poor video quality.. technical issues....
    We tested out the new Thunderpole TX hand held CB radio. This belongs to Lewis RingwayManchester. I tried out the Midland Alan 42ds.
    We tried a veriety of antennas and coved a decent range. Great results and very suprising.
    I made a video a few weeks ago using old Realistic CBs.... I have now converted to the more modern CB and the Thunderpole is definately top of its class. I was very suprised with my Alan too.
    We then had a play with UHF Retevis radios on both FM and DMR. See what you think.
    Check out Lewis's channel :
    / ringwaymanchester

Komentáře • 50

  • @Shack-time
    @Shack-time  Před rokem +9

    Sorry about the terrible quality. after uploading, I realised there was a problem with the file formats and the only way to get all the files to work, was to reduce the quality and change the file formats. Hope you can enjoy anyway. Normal quality will resume :)

  • @shep6123
    @shep6123 Před rokem +2

    That was an awesome test loved it from Indiana USA

  • @RingwayManchester
    @RingwayManchester Před rokem +2

    Rog amazing video 😊

  • @26DR302
    @26DR302 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video and test of different radios and antennas. Really enjoyed watching this. I have just bought the Jopix 514 (same as Thunderpole TX/PNI Escort HP82) can't wait for it to arrive 👍

  • @tonymagnier9846
    @tonymagnier9846 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Would be great to see this Thunderpole T-X go up against the President Randy III, have yet to see anyone try out this comparison, I think a lot of us would like to see it.

  • @simonandthelyricalpoets
    @simonandthelyricalpoets Před rokem +2

    Great to see your review, I've just ordered one of these. New subscriber here - I just came from Lewis' channel.

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks Simon. Great to have you on board. Im working on a few new videos. I now have the new PNI Escort HP 82 which is the same as the Thunderpole TX. I aso have the PNI Escort HP 62 which is simular to the Alan. Ill be making a video next week on all of this. Thanks again :)

    • @user-be9js4wm3z
      @user-be9js4wm3z Před 2 dny +1

      I got two miles on my tx on standard rubber duck aerial tried a mag mount on a biscuit tin with silver foil and got to 8 miles much better tx would work great with a tall thunder pole on roof or a dy pile in the loft

    • @user-be9js4wm3z
      @user-be9js4wm3z Před 2 dny +1

      I alphabet the pni escort HP 62 same kind of travel on stock and the mag mount I have the pni escort HP 62 the thunderpole tx is better

  • @paulbenton5298
    @paulbenton5298 Před rokem +2

    Love it james. You should get a thunderpole tx. Great radio.

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před rokem

      I'd Love one. I think its a great radio and I love the features on it.

  • @EA1HBX
    @EA1HBX Před 4 dny

    Hello,thanks for the video. Sincerely, the thunderpole audio is narrow and bass little distortion for fm displacement, the alan 42 is clear and treble, i understand.

  • @christophersmith1155
    @christophersmith1155 Před rokem +3

    the ALAN 42 in the USA is the MIDLAND 75-822. Im hopeful that we get the THUNDERPOLE also. I think it will be more popular than the PRESIDENT RANDY.

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před rokem +2

      The Thunderpole is definately more popuar and lower cost than the President. Would be a great choice

  • @alandavis2465
    @alandavis2465 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent pub in the back ground.

  • @IKS-Exploration
    @IKS-Exploration Před 11 měsíci +1

    amazing video

  • @TheOutdoorFun
    @TheOutdoorFun Před rokem

    Good video. I have the Midland 42 and the telescopic antenna. Most stations said my audio was low, but your audio was fine in the video.

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před rokem +1

      Yea I believe sometimes it comes across as low…. I’m still pleased with the performance. I’m hoping to get a thunderpole… great fun being portable

    • @iainschofield7409
      @iainschofield7409 Před rokem +1

      Do you have the details of the telescopic antenna, please?
      I've been trying to decide between the TX and the Alan 42. I think I'll go for the TX. The antenna upgrade wouldn't be a bad idea for it too.

  • @philparsons8127
    @philparsons8127 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I think the noise reduction works better on my T-X than on most other cb's that I've owned.

  • @carlsam1516
    @carlsam1516 Před 6 měsíci

    Thunder pole tx is amazing little hand held

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK Před rokem +1

    Was humming and arrring about the Midland 42. It looks and sounds amazing, was some over modulation but a great radio.

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před rokem

      I was talking far to close to the mic. It did sound over modulated but if used properly, sounds fine.

  • @zeproo
    @zeproo Před 11 měsíci +1

    great video

  • @zoidster
    @zoidster Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks guys great video. I note Lewis, and others have praised in particular the Rubber duck antenna on the TX, the question I found myself asking was - would putting the the TX’s rubber duck on the Midland make any difference to its performance? I.e. how much of a difference is it making?

  • @6kd6
    @6kd6 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice video!! Cool radios. Listen, can you tell me what pouch are you using? Thanks!

  • @jamesa4958
    @jamesa4958 Před rokem +1

    Awesome. Thank you

  • @andyb6120
    @andyb6120 Před 11 měsíci +2

    When are we going to see the 100 watt burner in the boot! LOL

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I would never own such a thing 🤭

    • @andyb6120
      @andyb6120 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Shack-time I thought i was going mad. Bought a Thunderpole t-x & couldn't hear anything one on any channel. What is strange if you go up & down channels you can hear someone. Rang thunderpole & they confirmed it had been reported before when NRC is enabled! you can still hear it even with the antenna disconnected!!

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před 11 měsíci

      Ok, so the issue I found, and its the same as the PNI Escort HP82... is that if the signal is weak, then the NRC assumes its interference and cuts you out. Its a great feature but you have to be on your guard when talking to DX stations@@andyb6120

    • @andyb6120
      @andyb6120 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Shack-time You missed the point. Take off the aerial with NRC on and see if you can hear the voices when you go up & down a channel? Spooky

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Ok, first of all I cant believe I actually tried that..... secondly... Oh My Gosh! Thst sounded like a Ghost box on the Ghost Hunter programs !!!!@@andyb6120

  • @richardcarrington7774
    @richardcarrington7774 Před rokem +2

    On the thunderpole was it the hys 130M. Thanks

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před rokem

      Yes it was. Lots of varitions of this antenna for sale on ebay and amazon

  • @christophersmith1155
    @christophersmith1155 Před 5 měsíci

    i bought 6 President Randys . All of the antennas fell apart . I purchased aftermarket HYS antennas plus BNC to TNT adapters so we could continue to use the radios. Where can I buy these radios ? I want the European version because they still use USA frequencies. Im here in New York City

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK Před rokem +1

    Like to see more of this please

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před rokem

      I'll be doing a futher video on this very soon.

  • @philparsons8127
    @philparsons8127 Před 10 měsíci

    Mine picked up the US on EU AM which I think is Mid band on the stock antenna. But here's the thing though. I was inside my house

  • @Ossie12pints
    @Ossie12pints Před 10 měsíci

    Hi great video, what do you use as a counterpois on the portapack? I can't help thinking the swr must be way out?

  • @davidlangford5383
    @davidlangford5383 Před 5 měsíci

    thunderpole alive and well in s,wales .......spannerman 10-4...

  • @JNET_Reloaded
    @JNET_Reloaded Před rokem +1

    Resolution is bad

    • @Shack-time
      @Shack-time  Před rokem +1

      Sir, I wouldn’t expect anything less. Bless you 🙏

    • @witssen9954
      @witssen9954 Před 9 dny

      The video was transmitted via cb radio so it's quite good actually