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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • Wednesday was a great day on the radio! a lot of long distance skip came in, I even reached Kate, in England.

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  • @POlin-qs1um
    @POlin-qs1um Год назад +1

    Hello,,,,,Coastal Nc here,,,,outter Banks,,,,BlackBeard Radio. Great pile up,,we'll done. Same swr meter in my Shack. First time viewer. Take care,,,73's!

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  Год назад

      Take care Blackbeard, Thanks for watching.

  • @tom-ehill2713
    @tom-ehill2713 11 месяцев назад +1

    Sup MJ!! I just sold the same RS meter on Mktplce- for like 7.00😃 Peace out Bub!! Ive yet to hear ya on 27mgh- and I installed a little meter light in this one! Just a push button switch on top.😁

  • @Pault459
    @Pault459 Год назад

    Hi mower junkie what a great video they was rolling in left right and centre realy enjoyed it john❤

  • @guentermair6415
    @guentermair6415 2 года назад +6

    Thank you John and best regards from 35DR001/P Angus from Austria 73🍺🍺

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the contact Angus, I hope we get to do it again. 73's

  • @Marlisio5150
    @Marlisio5150 2 года назад +9

    I really want to get into this hobby!!

    • @billr55
      @billr55 2 года назад +3

      The hobby is fun, do it you will enjoy

    • @jameyevans29
      @jameyevans29 2 года назад +2

      Oh yes I love it

  • @conciergefrank1
    @conciergefrank1 9 месяцев назад

    Just discovered you, thank you! Wow, used to skip quite a bit with my old RCA base station with a starduster atop our porch roof that my Pop put up using only 4 watts.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  9 месяцев назад

      Nice! I love the old Starduster antenna. Thanks for watching, 73's

  • @jbarkley5154
    @jbarkley5154 Год назад

    Really enjoy your videos. Hoping to get into CB like you and others I watch!

  • @timtaylor8557
    @timtaylor8557 2 года назад +3

    I'm guessing this was from yesterday. I was on also after 3pm and it was unbelievable the skip coming from Europe. I spoke to England, Italy, Scottland and Germany. Keep the videos coming MJ!

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Yup, this was recorded between 9 - 11 am, on Wednesday. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @williambowman7244
      @williambowman7244 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie it was good for here in central Wis about same time I hit Spain a German touring Spain for holiday got back Spain is one country I hadn't made contact before but have hit France Germany and Italy often but Spain has never made both directions have heard it but never contacted
      398 Wis have good safe weekend coming

    • @foxman362
      @foxman362 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie that's telling the time in the morning that how catch eur stations on dx.

  • @worldradio456uk5
    @worldradio456uk5 2 года назад +3

    Hi John listened for you with the fantastic opening we had to you guys across the pond the other day. But it was busy to say the least 🤣. Hopefully catch you another time . Best 73s. Wr456 UK . Keep safe 👍

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      I wish we could have made a contact, But I did have a lot of fun, there were people on every frequency from 27.365 - 27.605. I'll be listening for you next time. Take care WR456, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @kantlogin
    @kantlogin 2 года назад +1

    Cheers from 204 Jon in BC Canada. I enjoyed the QSO with you and 625 today! cheers

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the QSO Jon, We also enjoyed it. Take care 204, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @salvagegeek
      @salvagegeek 2 года назад +1

      Was pretty decent in the Lower Mainland, its a shame there's not many locals around here any more

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      @@salvagegeekBecause of the solar cycle that's starting, I think a lot more people will be getting into the hobby. So you could have a lot more locals soon.

  • @somejackball
    @somejackball 2 года назад +1

    nice setup, i heard that gal from the UK, England i think make contact with you other day, Kate 26.. she got some nice rigs!

  • @robertharden4092
    @robertharden4092 Год назад

    Copenhagen what a trip . Now that and the Germany mobile on the mountain 800 meters high only the barefoot mobile is awesome I love it. KC9LRA. Bob sandman 94 .

  • @ontariocbclub
    @ontariocbclub 2 года назад

    73's from Canada. Ontario cb club. We hear you..!!!

  • @26OP011
    @26OP011 2 года назад

    good to finally catch you on the air ,73 john

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      Thanks for the contact Barry. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @TM-gv6zv
    @TM-gv6zv 2 года назад +1

    Hey mower Junction where you ever aware of the service or hidden menu that is in your anytone?. I have the same radio and let me tell you when you access those hidden menus you can really open up that radio and make it talk better louder and prouder. And also wideband the SSB as well

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      I'm not sure mine has a hidden menu, Mine is the 1st version 5555n, not the 5555n2.

    • @TM-gv6zv
      @TM-gv6zv 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie okay. If you have version one than most likely the hidden menu is not in there.

  • @jasonodette8607
    @jasonodette8607 2 года назад +1

    Great video ! The CB days 👍That was the gate that open up to getting into Ham Radio. So I can talk across the pond everyday. How much power are you running/amp etc ?

  • @EFFbriskethead
    @EFFbriskethead 2 года назад

    that anytone rocks! its my fav!

  • @lanefireline9552
    @lanefireline9552 2 года назад

    John, I have a computer power supply like the one you have that makes that noise on certain channels, I ran it into a small 12 volt battery and I didn't hear the noise , the same will work if you ever get a 60 cycle hum, you may know this already, just thought I would mention it, 73's from 169 Les , Northern In.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      Thanks for the info 169. I added a couple of large capacitors to My computer power supply, and that also eliminated the noise. 73's from 151 SC.

  • @mikeriverajr4447
    @mikeriverajr4447 2 года назад

    so freaking cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • @taft2422
    @taft2422 2 года назад

    Hey mower junkie love the lawnmowers! Isn't mark 19960 one of your locals?
    I am looking for some negative loss scope tuned coax from new mexico and was wondering you were using that?

  • @me1976ac
    @me1976ac 2 года назад

    Hiya John stumbled on this whilst browsing RUclips , nice to hear how I sound in this clip think the audio needs improvement thou. Mine that is keep posting stuff on RUclips
    Regards 016- Alex in london

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      Hello Alex, I'm glad you got to hear Your station. Thanks for the contact. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @JoeR203
    @JoeR203 2 года назад +1

    Still nothing here in Connecticut. Just heard Jamaica for a few seconds yesterday.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      I hope it changes soon, I miss talking to the north east. Take care Joe, 73's

  • @salvagegeek
    @salvagegeek 2 года назад

    That's a nice looking radio, I didn't know there was a newer 5555. I just had an original 5555 on the bench the other day. I had assumed it was replaced by the 6666.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      They just released the 3rd version of the 5555 this year. the radio in this video is the 2nd gen. Thanks for watching, Take care.

    • @foxman362
      @foxman362 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie Southern Aus came 4 days ago Ch38 LSB on my end in east tn i have of it on my second youtube channel .

  • @charleswills4554
    @charleswills4554 2 года назад

    Great contact. Skip is good but when im at work unfortunately.
    Take Care.
    514 Ontario Canada

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Thanks 514, I hope you get a ton of DX on your next day off.
      Take care, Thanks for watching.

  • @robertharden4092
    @robertharden4092 Год назад

    Amazing conditions love it. KC9 LRA old man 94 the sand man

  • @Littrell1966
    @Littrell1966 Год назад

    I really like your videos John! Curious where you get your 151 call sign? Thanks

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  Год назад +1

      Thanks! My numbers come from My favorite engine, it's "151" cubic inches, made by Chevrolet. Thanks for watching, 73's

    • @Littrell1966
      @Littrell1966 Год назад

      @@MowerJunkie Thanks, I just changed my channel name to Glassman687, gonna roll with that!! I collect old cub cadets and wheel horses.

  • @ButcherRobert
    @ButcherRobert Год назад

    Hey mower we’re you using a amp
    To get across the pond

  • @dennymagdule4372
    @dennymagdule4372 2 года назад

    Amazing contacts John! Hope you’re doing well. All my best! Denny 3922/K3DMM

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      Thanks Denny, I can't wait to hear You in My radio again. Take care 3922, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @savageoldman
    @savageoldman 2 года назад

    why dont you use your clarifier to tune in a little better? Its been alot of years since ive been on the lsb and usb frequencies, but i never left the band drifted that far when shooting skip on the side band channels. not saying anything negative, just curious if maybe that radio drifts alot or if you just learned to deal with the off frequency, or maybe you just dont like to deal with the clarifier. cheers and 73s

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      the clarifier is unlocked on this radio, so if I tune in an off frequency station It would put my radio off frequency for both receive and transmit.

  • @fargoalspach557
    @fargoalspach557 Год назад

    Question. I have the exact swr meter from radio shack but it won’t calibrate so I can check. I’m new to the ballgame and was just wondering if there’s a way I could get that fixed.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  Год назад

      Any shop that works on radios should be able to fix your meter, But it would probably be cheaper to buy a new one.

  • @furzkram
    @furzkram Год назад

    Is the the "V" / Turbo model? If so, why don't you use the Rx noise reduction? It works like a charm!

  • @MisterBigDave
    @MisterBigDave 2 года назад

    Great contacts and very easy and clear to listen! 426/436 NJ (& other calls as needed 😅) up by Linden Airport.

  • @iz3zvoettore
    @iz3zvoettore 2 года назад

    Great video and excellent audio. Do you capture the radio audio output from its external speker jack or do you use a microphone? However a few days ago it happened to me to hear you on 11m here in JN66CC qth locator.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Thanks. I was using my Galaxy S9 phone with it's built in microphone. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @ButcherRobert
    @ButcherRobert Год назад

    What model anytone model are you using and antenna please

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  Год назад +1

      it's an Anytone 5555N, connected to a 2 element Yagi beam.

  • @bobdillashaw4360
    @bobdillashaw4360 2 года назад

    I really like the look of that anytone a tad bit more that the quad 6.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Me too, But I really do want an Anytone 6666. Thanks for watching, 73's

  • @Thee_Squatch
    @Thee_Squatch 2 года назад

    I'm curious about the freqs used. Is there a resource I can use to learn more about them? The 40 are dead in my area.

    • @Thee_Squatch
      @Thee_Squatch 2 года назад

      @Cherrybomb 452 Thank you for the reply. I am familiar with SB. But not locked down to "channels". Right?

    • @jameyevans29
      @jameyevans29 2 года назад

      My area too. There’s always dxers in there though

  • @foxman362
    @foxman362 2 года назад

    So TN is in 2 division too?

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Yes, all of the USA is 2 division.

  • @KC9RXP
    @KC9RXP 2 года назад

    How do you like the 5555n?

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      It's a great radio, Well worth the money.

  • @rondellschuyler7074
    @rondellschuyler7074 2 года назад

    Mower junkie. What model Anytone is that John.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      it's a 5555n. Thanks for watching, 73's

  • @radioman6489
    @radioman6489 2 года назад +1

    What radio is that? that's a nice looking radio

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      it's an Anytone 5555n. Thanks for watching, 73's

    • @radioman6489
      @radioman6489 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie nice radio 📻, what kind of wattage that put out on sideband

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      @@radioman6489 it's adjustable with a knob on the front, it will do 20 - 35 watts on SSB.

    • @radioman6489
      @radioman6489 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie nice, you can run an amp then

  • @crazycrinkel3322
    @crazycrinkel3322 2 года назад

    Hello sir I ask u question .u have citizen band radio right this frq u using Lsb 27.3650 .this frq working Hf radio ?

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      27.3650 is channel 36 on the CB band. Thanks for watching, Take care.

    • @crazycrinkel3322
      @crazycrinkel3322 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie I mean cb. Frq and Hf frq not sam?

    • @gregestee9099
      @gregestee9099 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie I think I understand his question MJ.

    • @gregestee9099
      @gregestee9099 2 года назад

      @@crazycrinkel3322 yes CB radio is in the high frequency band.

  • @merlemusicinme3259
    @merlemusicinme3259 2 года назад

    Hello my friend its winterhawk is that anytone radio any good please let me know i need another 10 meter radio thanks my friend 😊

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      Hello Winterhauk, I love this radio, it has a great receiver and sounds good on the air. but iv'e been told it sounds better on SSB than AM.

  • @spaceflight1019
    @spaceflight1019 2 года назад +1

    Solar flux is 144 today. Only hearing Puerto Rican stations on lower 23. Nothing on the scope centered on 28.400. Skip can be fickle!
    Update: at 09:40 all DX on channel 6 died out.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      The DX was great yesterday, But so far, it's been very quiet today. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @spaceflight1019
      @spaceflight1019 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie See if you're currently hearing the Brazilian DX on channel 5. It's about a 7 here in Pittsburgh.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      @@spaceflight1019 I'm hearing Arizona and California.

    • @spaceflight1019
      @spaceflight1019 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie I have Motormouth Maul and a few others on 6 now.

    • @spaceflight1019
      @spaceflight1019 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie Machete Big Box is covering Motormouth Maul up.

  • @foxman362
    @foxman362 2 года назад

    that's good contact......

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      Thanks Foxman. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @robertharden4092
    @robertharden4092 Год назад +1

    I love it best skip in a long long time I love talking skip I did it for many years but just on AM I was one of them hard core big ass amplifier even bigger antenna ran a eight element maco flat side. And talked all over the world with my cobra 2000 and my old browning with a glen 326 VFO JB 2000 with a driver I removed the key tube and drove it with about one hundred watts then I went bigger and my tech.built me a six tube of the 500 z you know the story. About four thousand watts .then I realized you really only need about six or seven hundred watts to talk any where in the world on a good antenna I will tip my hat and wave my hand to all you DX ers 73s and 88s to the lady’s KC9LRA old man 94 sand man . Take care mower junkie good luck on DX today see ya

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  Год назад

      Thanks Sand Man! Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @robertharden4092
      @robertharden4092 Год назад

      @@MowerJunkie you are welcome my friend nice meeting you John .I’m Robert or Bob 73s take care I will hear you on the band and give you a holler take care and have a great day.

  • @jameyevans29
    @jameyevans29 2 года назад

    Do y’all think this is a better radio than the president II?

    • @jameyevans29
      @jameyevans29 2 года назад

      Plus II?

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      I have both, the Anytone 5555n, and the President Lincoln II+. I think the Anytone is a much better radio, But that's just My opinion. Thanks for watching, Take care.

    • @jameyevans29
      @jameyevans29 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie Thanks for the reply! I’ll probably buy one then. Just got my ham ticket but love talking on 11 meters
      73s KQ4GDB

  • @2m0rot
    @2m0rot 2 года назад

    Gus blowing smoke across the pond. I'm surprised he can talk with all that beer in his glass :P :P DE1642

  • @RadioMalopolska
    @RadioMalopolska 2 года назад

    my friend 767CB california have this radio in his shack . He have Hawai on AM .. Australia on LsB .. on Antron antena vertical Incredible .... 73 from south Poland Europe Adrian 161AZ77 "Bigfoot" Krakow

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      Very cool! Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

    • @RadioMalopolska
      @RadioMalopolska 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie look channel 767cb california my friend from my country in california cb base station

  • @BEN-HUR_UDX358
    @BEN-HUR_UDX358 2 года назад

    BEN-HUR UDX358 wavin,73's

  • @primitivex5221
    @primitivex5221 2 года назад

    It's been dead here in Missouri for a month ..

    • @peterdawson3536
      @peterdawson3536 2 года назад

      I live in Missouri and have been working stations all over the world the last few days

    • @primitivex5221
      @primitivex5221 2 года назад

      @@peterdawson3536 I'm running a k30 .. Now last night around 9 I got some skip on a few sideband channels but nothing like we had 5 to 6 weeks ago . I was hearing Texas to Maine.. Canada to Florida.

    • @peterdawson3536
      @peterdawson3536 2 года назад

      @@primitivex5221 I live in Mid Missouri and yesterday alone I talked to Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canary Island, Rawanda and many more. Not running any thing special just a Quad 6, about 40 watts and an Imax 2000. Today i talked with Italy on AM on 26Mhz plus numerous other station. I have also talked to Australia and New Zealand from my car while driving down I 44.

    • @peterdawson3536
      @peterdawson3536 2 года назад

      Just heard Australia on 27.385 3 minutes ago.

    • @primitivex5221
      @primitivex5221 2 года назад

      @@peterdawson3536 you have a far superior antenna and radio to my yard sale listening post .

  • @Grantcolyer_psychic
    @Grantcolyer_psychic 2 года назад

    Hi John heard you out there calling today 🙂 73’s Grant 26 GC 227

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Nice! Thanks for letting me know. Take care 227, 73's from 151 SC.

  • @doublem7812
    @doublem7812 2 года назад

    👋

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      Good morning 781, I heard you a little bit last night. Take care, 73's

  • @radioman2602
    @radioman2602 2 года назад

    Nice work! I've been too busy this week to enjoy the skip. I was able to upload one video gate for a mobile in TX. If you check out my channel you can see it.

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад

      Awesome! I'll go check it out. Thanks for watching, 73's

  • @3dPrint_and_chill
    @3dPrint_and_chill 2 года назад

    Why not just get a ham license?

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +3

      Why would I get a Ham license, when I can have this much fun on a CB.

    • @3dPrint_and_chill
      @3dPrint_and_chill 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie why not both? 🤷‍♂️

    • @MowerJunkie
      @MowerJunkie  2 года назад +1

      @@3dPrint_and_chill I will eventually get my ham ticket, but for now I'm just having a lot of fun with the 11m band. Take care, 73

    • @3dPrint_and_chill
      @3dPrint_and_chill 2 года назад

      @@MowerJunkie fair enough 73s

  • @juanfgonzalez2039
    @juanfgonzalez2039 2 года назад +1

    👍👍

  • @RadioMalopolska
    @RadioMalopolska 2 года назад

    yesterday and today we have skip Europe USA .. lets try it 27555 .. 26425 ...today i listening station mobole base from all states oklahoma alabama ilinois .. in Poland .. i have good QSO with New Hamsire east coast s9r5