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Ridge Hiker
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Добавлен 5 янв 2012
Hi. I live in Northern Nevada and enjoy the outdoors. I like vintage electronics and old radio equipment. As well as enjoying CBs, I also have my general ham license. I love to DX; look for me on your CB as 595 Lake Tahoe Nevada.
Baofeng K 5 Plus Tri Band Radio Review with Power/SWR testing
Today we take a look at the Baofeng K-5 Plus Tri-band radio. I go over some of the features and perform an SWR/Power test. I also try out an Nagoya NA-701 8-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna to compare with the factory antenna.
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Upgrading Light on the Washington RF/Power/Modulation Meter
Просмотров 116Месяц назад
Using two LCD bulbs to replace the dim stock bulb on my RF/Power/Modulation meter on my Uniden Washington CB radio.
It's Alive!
Просмотров 2312 месяца назад
After a disappointing unboxing of the Uniden Washington SSB CB, I find out that things aren't as bad as they appeared.
Can I save this Uniden Washington Base CB
Просмотров 1272 месяца назад
I'm awaiting my latest eBay purchase. It's a vintage Uniden Washington SSB CB base station. It looks a little rough, but I believe it cad be saved.
Quick and easy dipole antenna for the RV
Просмотров 1423 месяца назад
A dipole antenna that is quick and easy to setup for the RV when out camping when you want to talk skip.
Testing Coax with the NanoVNA
Просмотров 1034 месяца назад
Testing my radio setup coax with the NanoVNA
Trying out the Tram 1499 One Last Time
Просмотров 6964 месяца назад
One of my viewers asked me to try out the Tram 1499 antenna again. I believe that in my previous tests, I had bad coax which gave me a high SWR reading. This time around the SWR was very low.
A little bit of maintenance on the A-99 antenna
Просмотров 1384 месяца назад
Now that spring is here and the snow is gone, I performed a little maintenance on my A-99 antenna.
USB External Cooling Fan
Просмотров 754 месяца назад
I replaced my external cooling fan with a USB powered fan. It's great for cooling amps heatsinks or even power supplies!
ATU -100 EXT with the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Tuning a Mag Mount Antenna on a Cookie Sheet
Просмотров 1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
This is an update of a previous video I made about the ATU-100 antenna tuner using my Bearcat 980 SSB. The first half of the video is the same that explains the tuner. I decided to try the tuner on a mag mount car antenna mounted on a cookie sheet to demonstrate the ATU-100's abilities of lowering SWR. Feel free to fast forward to the test if you have watched the first half before. Here's the l...
A Quick Repair Admist a G4 Geomagnetic Storm
Просмотров 1495 месяцев назад
A Quick Repair Admist a G4 Geomagnetic Storm
Tram Diamond 60 CB with Extra Crystals
Просмотров 1705 месяцев назад
Tram Diamond 60 CB with Extra Crystals
Homemade RM Italy amp cooling system
Просмотров 2255 месяцев назад
Homemade RM Italy amp cooling system
Tying up a couple of loose ends on the Cobra 146GTLnds Made with Clipchamp
Просмотров 756 месяцев назад
Tying up a couple of loose ends on the Cobra 146GTLnds Made with Clipchamp
Adjusting SSB Frequency on a CB Radio Without Test Equipment
Просмотров 8416 месяцев назад
Adjusting SSB Frequency on a CB Radio Without Test Equipment
Adjusting the ALC on the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Radio
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Adjusting the ALC on the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Radio
Replacing the RF Meter on the Cobra 146 GTL
Просмотров 1906 месяцев назад
Replacing the RF Meter on the Cobra 146 GTL
Help me problem solve an issue with the Cobra 146GTL.
Просмотров 1777 месяцев назад
Help me problem solve an issue with the Cobra 146GTL.
Cobra 146 GTL recapped and performing great!
Просмотров 2417 месяцев назад
Cobra 146 GTL recapped and performing great!
Cobra 146GTL CB Radio for $46.00, will it work?
Просмотров 6207 месяцев назад
Cobra 146GTL CB Radio for $46.00, will it work?
Using an analog, NANO VNA and antenna tuner SWR meter to check SWR
Просмотров 1979 месяцев назад
Using an analog, NANO VNA and antenna tuner SWR meter to check SWR
Measuring SWR on the Solarcon A-99 11-meter Antenna with the NanoVNA-H handheld Vector Analyzer
Просмотров 25610 месяцев назад
Measuring SWR on the Solarcon A-99 11-meter Antenna with the NanoVNA-H handheld Vector Analyzer
Which paint to choose for your Fiberglass Antenna
Просмотров 66010 месяцев назад
Which paint to choose for your Fiberglass Antenna
I've had it with the JCPenney CB Radio
Просмотров 14611 месяцев назад
I've had it with the JCPenney CB Radio
Connecting the JCPenney SSB to a 12-volt external power supply
Просмотров 9811 месяцев назад
Connecting the JCPenney SSB to a 12-volt external power supply
Replacing the faceplate on the JCPenney Pinto SSB
Просмотров 7711 месяцев назад
Replacing the faceplate on the JCPenney Pinto SSB
How I find good auction deals on CB radios
Просмотров 18911 месяцев назад
How I find good auction deals on CB radios
I tested my President McKinley using this tuner. The SWR on channel 20 was great at 1.15, but the efficiency was only 30%. I would think that an antenna with that low a SWR would be far more efficient than that! Is that really a thing, or is my new tuner not functioning properly. As you noted, the instructions are sparse!
Ive been looking at "Tid Radio" lately. Jim W6LG here on RUclips has an interesting video regarding both TiD and Baofeng radios and what he found regarding the two is quite interesting. A video definitely worth watching. Great review, and for the price, and entry-level Ham cant go wrong!🤠👍
I wouldn't listen to anything that gets circulated through the CB/Ham radio world, alot of information is "here-say or someones personal thoughts or ideas". My Father had an interesting way to go about doing things in the ham radio hobby, he always said, "add 10% to the bare minimum needed to operate a station", and that has always worked safely for me in the past 40 some years in the hobby, whether its power needed to run a rig, or length of coax or just about anything else, you will always have that little bit of extra cushion to play with. Great video and explanation to a neverending conundrum!🤠👍⚡🎙️
Nice review. Welcome back! We have the local NR7A repeater on 220.020 -1.6 Offset PL 123 Hz you might want to check out. It should cover where you live. I think only two others use it regularly. Keep the video coming!
Thanks, I’ll add it to my radio. There are 2 repeaters in Reno that I programmed into my radio and I heard a conversation while going through the frequencies on my radio.
Works great from here! Frequency is 224.0200. Thanks again.
Hey Ridge - Glad you're back from Hawaii. Hope you had a great time.
We had a great time, thanks! 73s.
Nice little radio. Great price. 👍 73s from 775.
I thought 4 watts was the highest legal power
Might want to consider a TPO roof membrane before your OSB sheeting is destroyed.
Hello Nevada resident.
i dont think the caps are a problem
they are not holes. put the drill on the channel shaft go slow and spray the switch with tv tuner cleaner or deoxit
6:19 thats spatter from the wax or flux
same radio as a trc 47-48 and sears 934. at least very similar
its the pa switch I bet. work it 30 times then wind the the channel selector 30 40 times. squelch off volume up while you do it
Breaker breaker 1-9.. anybody got their ears onnnnnnn 😂
So stock my 980 won't over run my rm italy 500 it takes 1-6 watts
So they can be tuned? I just got one and a 500 watt amp
How the hell are uou reaching Australia???? 🦘🌏
Just bought one but wish I would've got a Washington or a George
Interesting antenna I don't think I have ever seen a PVC plastic pipe Di-pole done before and it's all new to myself and I was just wondering if I could make a similar antenna but for the 2/70 amateur radio frequencies and if I actually made one then it would be interesting to try it out on the 2/70 bands and just see how far I can get with just 25 watts so I'll give it a try one day and I'll let you know how I got on making the antenna and I can get all the bits from my local DIY shop and it should be cheap enough to buy in the shop so anyway that's my plan. Thanks and best 73's for now cheers. Stephen M3SNV 73's.
Question. I just bought an Alinco DR735T Not a fan of the microphone. I do like the mic that comes with that Anytone radio. Didn’t know if it would be compatible to work with my radio ?
Its called a bulk head mount
I’ve never had any luck using ferrite beads.
I was able to notice a difference because I have a very low noise background where I live, I probably would not notice much of a difference with a higher noise floor. Thanks for watching!
Hhhmmmmm, I take it you and the Family are on vacation?. Beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing this! Safe travels from UDX-4570 Palm Springs!⚡️🎙
We had a great time, thanks for watching!
Isnt it a natural laxative? Or does it take alot to have the affect?
yes i heave one of them for over 40 years and still works is a great antenna !!!!!!
I used regular spray paint without any metal particles. I chose a nice dark green to camouflage from my nosy neighbor. It was up for years.
Thanks for sharing, I'm guessing I will be painting my antenna next spring. Thanks for watching!
This is a GREAT radio! I've used one for over 20 years now.
Why is you needle stuck to the right for it isn’t even moving
@@user-or1hm4vg5m The radio had a bad meter. I ended up putting a new meter in. Thanks for watching!
Which antenna are you using?
I'm using an Solarcon A-99. Thanks for watching!
U dont really show wat u doing
I have another video where I go into more detail on constructing a dipole. Thanks for watching!
Let me tell you why i know it is b.s. Have you ever used fm radio and an amplifier. Bam. Now you know. Go and figure it out.
Does Chirp retrieve the first 2 freq names?
are you getting better results with your homade pvc dipole or the antron ?
Do you do the same for a vertical CB 11 meter antenna ?
Yes, look at Mower Junkie's channel, he has a video with a vertical mounted dipole. 73s from 595, Northern Nevada.
Thanks for the video..what way do you turn to increase the power
To be honest, I forgot which direction I turned the pot. I can't believe I didn't post which direction to turn to increase. I would start clockwise and then check to see if your power increases or decreases. 73s from 595 Northern Nevada.
I installed a cb radio for my Autistic son and the noise and hiss was terrible so i put a few clamp on ferrite beads and helped very little! I put my oscilloscope on the power supply and the dc ripple??? Lol. Subbed and liked cheers from Australia ❤
I want to add a bypass capacitor to the output connectors to cut some of the noise out from the PS... but I don't know what size to use.... or what value to use on the cap... anyone have verifiable information as to what value range of capacitor I can use? I see output is supposed to be <150mv RMS....certainly don't want to blow up these damn power supplies.
Hi, thanks for share. I found in trash this cb radio and trying restored. Dou you have schematic?, could you share?
I was never able to find any manuals for this radio, let me know if you have better luck 73s from 595 Northern Nevada.
can the antenna be made smaller ???
The antenna needs to be this length to be a half-wave dipole antenna. 73s from 595 Northern Nevada.
Nice radio... Good choice...
Great timing... Im doing a bit of a tune-up to my President Washington at this time... Im gonna copy your upgrade for my meter light... Looks clean and is a nice upgrade! Nice job! 73 de KF4LBG "Saltshaker 762"
Fantastic job Ridghiker. Have a safe and Sane 4th celebration! UDX-4570 Palm Springs saying 73's for now!🤠👍⚡️🎙
Great descriptive video Ridge! Always looking forward to your next video.
Nicely done! Happy 4th from up the Hill.
Pretty nice and bright.
Happy 4th of July to my American subscribers! I'm very pleased how the end results came out. The original video I had created had only one LED installed but I wasn't pleased with the results. I went back and reedited the video using 2 LED lights and the results were much better.
I'd rather have an ugly duckling than a handsome corpse. I bet you were surprised when the old girl worked so well. KR66
Came out pretty good myself I run a 1983 cobra 2000. I sent it out. I wanted it recap. My tech told me the caps are not bad do not replace them. The ones from China are not worth a damn. I had it professionally aligned in tune the old radios get it on. he also made a video of it going through the radio. it’s out here on RUclips .73 my friend.
This radio and the Retevis RT95 are the same radio. The RT95 is currently on the Amazons with an additional coupon for just over $100.