I just got my Cobra 29 ltd classic up and running as a base unit- 102" Whip 34' in the air and I was picking up Florida, Mississippi, SC, Maryland NY and NJ here in the finger lakes Region of NY on Saturday 👍
Hey 151 Mower Junkie! I can now say I've made the contact to the world's best HOMEBREW antenna master. Got you twice Thursday (04/22/21) morning just before noon (your time). Love your vids and have tried a couple too. Keep up the fantastic work my friend. 73's to you sir and the misses. Hope to catch you again sometime. 107 Scott, Dallas (Garland) Texas, 27.385 LSB & 27.165 AM
Thanks for the QSO 107. It was great to hear You in My radio! Let's keep the hobby alive! I'm looking forward to our next contact. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
I got my first ssb radio a couple days ago. I talked from Kentucky to Canada on first transmit. I was shocked! Galaxy 959 in pickup truck with Wilson mag mount antenna. I could never do that on AM. So I'm hooked on ssb now! The skip is rolling and I talked all over North America like it was easy 😎. I shoulda bought this galaxy 959 years ago Today skip was totally gone though in Kentucky
@@jeffkardosjr.3825 Lake Champlain is about 20 miles east of my location and is huge. I can see VT. from the yard. Still no bridge by me. Ferry boat crossing. Folks still say they see Champy "our Lake Monster". Snowing as I send you this. LOL, No skip today 73s from Northern NY202.
@@jeffkardosjr.3825 Best skip I have had in a good while. I do my best to write down all the stations I dx with and Monday was a great day. yesterday was decent. Hope to catch you in PA. 73s NY202
@@MowerJunkie talk to 63 again in your area. Heard north Carolina. But never hear you..turn them beams to Louisiana sometimes. Lol take care 350....clear.
@@charlessalard4636 on SSB My amps will take up to 40 watts in. I have a couple of amps that I don't use, because they can only handle 12 watts in on SSB.
Good morning Mower Junkie. Been watching your videos for some time now. Getting back into the hobby from your inspiration. Looking to build a base antenna, either a dipole or a ground plane, not sure which one yet. Have a great day and keep pumping out the videos. Drummer Boy 257 in Norther MD. 73s.
Cool skip clips as always 151! That new antenna set up seems to be doing well for you. I enjoyed watching the video on that as well. I haven't been on the radio much lately but I did go out in my mobile a bit yesterday and got to talk to 1963 Jamaica! 73's from 585SC down here in Charleston. Maybe one day we'll cross paths on the radio.
Thanks 👍 Yup, My new antenna seems to be getting the job done! That's very cool that You got to talk to 1963, He's always a fun contact. Take care 585 SC. 73's from 151 SC.
What if I want to tell you I love that radio you’re talking on I like it big and bright and see what your SWR is and what you’re throwing out there and nice radio nice
Thanks Shep. But unfortunately the SWR meter in the radio is reading My amplifiers SWR, Not My antennas SWR. it does still let Me know that the Amp is OK. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Wow the skip was really rolling last night Tues April 20.I made 4 contacts in South Carolina i was waiting to hear you but no luck. 73's 514 Ontario Canada
The locals like to sit on 38 lsb talking to each other , making it difficult to shoot skip around here . But I've talked to you before John ... 227 South Central NY ... Delbert . I even made it into one of your videos .
I hear you Bro. makes no sense . At least 40 channels to choose from . Why not QSY and leave the calling channel free for other stations ?? Thats how the rest of the world rolls on the triple nickel. 27.555 USB
@@the11metersd.x.channel.55 For some unknown reason , whenever the locals decide they want to change the channel that they hang out on to a different frequency ... they always select one of the call frequencies . Then when skip rolls in , they either complain because they can't hear each other because the DX is too loud ... or they get mad because DX land is yelling at them for tying up the call channel . They even use to hang out on Ch 19 at one time for a few years .
Monday evening was talking to southern Calif and Ariz. Yesterday evening was getting out to Kentucky and Indianna. Rebel Rouser 101 here in southeast Colo waiving at you all
I sure get nostalgic when I hear that Old CB crackling. I gotta figure out how to get a base set up. Have an old tower that needs to be sand blasted, painted, and set. Pretty much starting from scratch really.
I was in My mobile, and I heard you in there! I tried a couple of times to get back to You, But My mobile couldn't make the trip! Take care NY202, 73's from 151 SC.
@@MowerJunkie I heard you for a second and your call. QRM was thick at the time but I did hear you. Only Mobile I caught. Your Mobile Kicks. Northern NY 202 wishing you all the best 151 S.C. 73s
Hey Mower Junkie, I noticed your President rig has SSB. Not to sound ignorant, but is any licensing required to TX on SSB? I’m from middle Tennessee by the way. Glad I ran across your RUclips channel! That Anytone rig is sweet too!
It's looking like it's going to be a good DX day again, I just talked to a couple of stations in New Hampshire. I'll be listening for You at lunch time.
Talking to Ontario,Wisconsin,Oklahoma city,and new York. Really enjoy your videos ever hear ca137,or Southern rebel137 in Alabama in the mobile don't have a base but enjoy talking dx on my mobile give me a shout. 73rds to you and yours from the heart of Dixie.
Today 4/20/2021 the skip was outstanding here in the state of South Dakota first it was California, Arizona, Oregon then it toned down then went from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia then a Mixture of Both so it was a great Day even Talked for a 30 seconds time with Monterey, California was good hope it continues.
I'm a new subscriber and really like watching and learning from you and a few others out there! I'm fairly new to CB and know a little, but I have a dumb/ rookie question for you. Your call sign 151 and the others I hear while your shooting skip ie; 227, 555, 25, 333, etc. Are those ham call signs? Are they something else? How do I attain one? Just an honest question. Would like to get a number and thought you could give the best answer/advice. Thanks in advance!
I get asked this question a lot. Most of the Handles and call numbers are Self assigned. Some radio Clubs will give You numbers to use. for example, I'm a member of "World Wide Sidebanders" So sometimes You Might hear Me call out as WWS-568. The 151 that I use comes from the 151 cubic inch engine that Chevrolet made in the 70's, it's My all time favorite engine. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
hey thanks for the quick reply Mower Junkie! I'll try to pick out a number and hope no one else has it, just didn't want to get in trouble or step on toes first time out. I'm only on mobile right now and will try out my new number as I continually work on a base unit set up. Thanks again 151SC and 73's to you and yours....on the side and standing by👍
@@MowerJunkie 10-4 on the 3 foot jumper. I tried a 3 foot and the SWR went high at the radio. I tried 1foot jumper and the SWR did come down a bit but it is still high. Have you experimented with different jumpers? I’m reading the SWR on the radio. You have probably already played with different jumpers,but hey.....if not,maybe there’s an idea for another video.👍
@@donmartin7460 I have experimented with different lengths, You may have noticed the SWR meter on My AnyTone does jump around a little, Even though My antenna has a flat match. But a 3 foot jumper between My amp and radio keeps the radio somewhat happy.
@@MowerJunkie 10-4...... I think I’m going to play and try a few things. Radio with built in SWR meter to AMP, to SWR meter,to ANTENNA. Hoping to get SWR readings good at RADIO and after AMP The AMP is a small 150 watt. Wish me luck😁
Enjoy your uploads Bro. Just wondering ,why you guys in the USA . Continue a QSO on the calling frequency??? It doesn't make much sense. It can cause a pile up ... Out in the rest of the world on 11m we call on the triple nickel . 27.555 USB and transmit a QSY Channel or frequency to keep the calling channel free.. Is there any rhyme or reason to that ??? I don't see any benefit from that ?? P.S. Still using my Teaberry Stalker 9FDX , and President Jackson Mk1 on 11m and they blow most present day rigs out of the water..
some sunspots right now.......some sporadic openings.....on 11 Meters (AKA, CB, 27 mHz).....some sporadic 10 meter (28mHz) openings as well......the fade......is normal....up and down......
I just got my Cobra 29 ltd classic up and running as a base unit- 102" Whip 34' in the air and I was picking up Florida, Mississippi, SC, Maryland NY and NJ here in the finger lakes Region of NY on Saturday 👍
I have a President Grant that I've used close to 30 years. Best little skip radio I've ever owned. 73s from 715 Albuquerque NM
Nice! Grant's have always been one of My favorite radios. Take care 715. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Hey 151 Mower Junkie!
I can now say I've made the contact to the world's best HOMEBREW antenna master. Got you twice Thursday (04/22/21) morning just before noon (your time). Love your vids and have tried a couple too.
Keep up the fantastic work my friend.
73's to you sir and the misses. Hope to catch you again sometime.
107 Scott, Dallas (Garland) Texas, 27.385 LSB & 27.165 AM
Thanks for the QSO 107. It was great to hear You in My radio! Let's keep the hobby alive! I'm looking forward to our next contact. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Running a GalaxyDX98VHP radio definitely kicks especially on skipland
I'm getting my radio back up soon. I will be looking forward to talking to you from Arkansas
Fantastic! I can't wait to hear You on the air. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Back to you 557 North West arkansas
I got my first ssb radio a couple days ago. I talked from Kentucky to Canada on first transmit. I was shocked! Galaxy 959 in pickup truck with Wilson mag mount antenna. I could never do that on AM. So I'm hooked on ssb now! The skip is rolling and I talked all over North America like it was easy 😎. I shoulda bought this galaxy 959 years ago
Today skip was totally gone though in Kentucky
Welcome to the wonderful world of SSB! Enjoy the hobby. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Sounding good 151!!.. 73's from Niagara county NY... hope to make contact as soon as my station goes back up. Love your content with the antenas..
Wow VT is just across the lake for me. Great contacts. Got a few in yesterday. right now 38 L is jumping from SC. Be Back NY-202
Champlain is awesome.
@@jeffkardosjr.3825 Lake Champlain is about 20 miles east of my location and is huge. I can see VT. from the yard. Still no bridge by me. Ferry boat crossing. Folks still say they see Champy "our Lake Monster". Snowing as I send you this. LOL, No skip today 73s from Northern NY202.
@@cbradioghosttalk1986 Yeah I was picking up Jamaica and Florida the other day from Pennsylvania.
@@jeffkardosjr.3825 Best skip I have had in a good while. I do my best to write down all the stations I dx with and Monday was a great day. yesterday was decent. Hope to catch you in PA. 73s NY202
@@cbradioghosttalk1986 Just got Tennessee. Wide open to there now.
Louisiana was getting skip from Puerto. Colorado. Jamaica. Heard witch dr...only made contact in Colorado. Hope to hear you one day.take care.73ssssss
Copy that! I've had Maine and New York coming in like crazy today! 73's from 151 SC.
@@MowerJunkie talk to 63 again in your area. Heard north Carolina. But never hear you..turn them beams to Louisiana sometimes. Lol take care 350....clear.
@@MowerJunkie sorry also wanted to ask you how may watts you set to drive your amp.??? Thanks
@@charlessalard4636 on SSB My amps will take up to 40 watts in. I have a couple of amps that I don't use, because they can only handle 12 watts in on SSB.
Good morning Mower Junkie. Been watching your videos for some time now. Getting back into the hobby from your inspiration. Looking to build a base antenna, either a dipole or a ground plane, not sure which one yet. Have a great day and keep pumping out the videos. Drummer Boy 257 in Norther MD. 73s.
That's Awesome! Welcome back to the hobby! Good luck with Your antenna, let Me know if You need any help. Take care 257, 73's from 151 SC.
That vertical array is smokin John! 73 176 Scotland 🏴
Thanks 176, 73's from 151 SC.
Cool skip clips as always 151! That new antenna set up seems to be doing well for you. I enjoyed watching the video on that as well. I haven't been on the radio much lately but I did go out in my mobile a bit yesterday and got to talk to 1963 Jamaica! 73's from 585SC down here in Charleston. Maybe one day we'll cross paths on the radio.
Thanks 👍 Yup, My new antenna seems to be getting the job done! That's very cool that You got to talk to 1963, He's always a fun contact. Take care 585 SC. 73's from 151 SC.
SC coming in loud into NYC today as well! Always lookin for the 151!
Happy monday to all them Mudd Ducks out there...
Good day X coming in there mower junkie. I took some yesterday and it’s back in here today Monday 4/19/21 mostly Florida and the southern states
What if I want to tell you I love that radio you’re talking on I like it big and bright and see what your SWR is and what you’re throwing out there and nice radio nice
Thanks Shep. But unfortunately the SWR meter in the radio is reading My amplifiers SWR, Not My antennas SWR. it does still let Me know that the Amp is OK. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
151sc getting out there skipping along waving a hand from Michigan like always a good video
Wow the skip was really rolling last night Tues April 20.I made 4 contacts in South Carolina i was waiting to hear you but no luck.
73's
514 Ontario Canada
It really was crazy yesterday! it was still going strong at midnight here. late last night I was talking to Jamaica and Maine, at the same time!
The locals like to sit on 38 lsb talking to each other , making it difficult to shoot skip around here . But I've talked to you before John ... 227 South Central NY ... Delbert . I even made it into one of your videos .
Copy that 227, I remember our QSO. Take care Delbert, 73's from 151 SC.
I hear you Bro. makes no sense . At least 40 channels to choose from . Why not QSY and leave the calling channel free for other stations ?? Thats how the rest of the world rolls on the triple nickel. 27.555 USB
@@the11metersd.x.channel.55
For some unknown reason , whenever the locals decide they want to change the channel that they hang out on to a different frequency ... they always select one of the call frequencies . Then when skip rolls in , they either complain because they can't hear each other because the DX is too loud ... or they get mad because DX land is yelling at them for tying up the call channel . They even use to hang out on Ch 19 at one time for a few years .
@@RaccoonsRadioRanch So clearly no positive reason . Just a group of clowns who think they own the CB Spectrum ..Thanks for the reply..
I used to have one of those Adams they are great units.
Monday evening was talking to southern Calif and Ariz. Yesterday evening was getting out to Kentucky and Indianna. Rebel Rouser 101 here in southeast Colo waiving at you all
Used to live in SECO. Waving back at ya. I gotta get back on the air.
I sure get nostalgic when I hear that Old CB crackling. I gotta figure out how to get a base set up. Have an old tower that needs to be sand blasted, painted, and set. Pretty much starting from scratch really.
LOVE the Adams. I had one many moons ago. 73.s de France
Just dxing with Ft. Bragg NC and all over NC and SC Northern NY202
I was in My mobile, and I heard you in there! I tried a couple of times to get back to You, But My mobile couldn't make the trip! Take care NY202, 73's from 151 SC.
@@MowerJunkie I heard you for a second and your call. QRM was thick at the time but I did hear you. Only Mobile I caught. Your Mobile Kicks. Northern NY 202 wishing you all the best 151 S.C. 73s
What antenna you talking on John? That dual whip you just put up?
Yup! all of this was done on My new Co-phased ground plane antenna. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Soon he'll have an antenna for every frequency. 😁
Hey Mower Junkie,
I noticed your President rig has SSB. Not to sound ignorant, but is any licensing required to TX on SSB? I’m from middle Tennessee by the way. Glad I ran across your RUclips channel! That Anytone rig is sweet too!
No need for any licence on SSB, just get on there and have some fun. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Got in a little skip-shootin' at lunch. Looks like the late-Spring, early Summer cycle is starting to pop.
It's looking like it's going to be a good DX day again, I just talked to a couple of stations in New Hampshire.
I'll be listening for You at lunch time.
Talking to Ontario,Wisconsin,Oklahoma city,and new York. Really enjoy your videos ever hear ca137,or Southern rebel137 in Alabama in the mobile don't have a base but enjoy talking dx on my mobile give me a shout. 73rds to you and yours from the heart of Dixie.
Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Very good video and I Love that PRESIDENT ADAMS
Today 4/20/2021 the skip was outstanding here in the state of South Dakota first it was California, Arizona, Oregon then it toned down then went from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia then a Mixture of Both so it was a great Day even Talked for a 30 seconds time with Monterey, California was good hope it continues.
It was the same here, I had skip coming from every direction. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
@@MowerJunkie 151 on 38 LSB most of the time.
I never seen Adams .( on aciton too ) . nice .. Thanks
I can't wait til I get my antron up I'll shout for u from TN
I'm a new subscriber and really like watching and learning from you and a few others out there! I'm fairly new to CB and know a little, but I have a dumb/ rookie question for you. Your call sign 151 and the others I hear while your shooting skip ie; 227, 555, 25, 333, etc. Are those ham call signs? Are they something else? How do I attain one? Just an honest question. Would like to get a number and thought you could give the best answer/advice. Thanks in advance!
I get asked this question a lot. Most of the Handles and call numbers are Self assigned. Some radio Clubs will give You numbers to use. for example, I'm a member of "World Wide Sidebanders" So sometimes You Might hear Me call out as WWS-568. The 151 that I use comes from the 151 cubic inch engine that Chevrolet made in the 70's, it's My all time favorite engine.
Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
hey thanks for the quick reply Mower Junkie! I'll try to pick out a number and hope no one else has it, just didn't want to get in trouble or step on toes first time out. I'm only on mobile right now and will try out my new number as I continually work on a base unit set up. Thanks again 151SC and 73's to you and yours....on the side and standing by👍
Nice ! 73 from Sweden .
sounding good as always 362 central Illinois waving
Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
How do you get the number "151". Im getting back into CB. Was in it back in the 70's and I love the skip. Thanks. Love your video.
Welcome back to the hobby. Just pick a number You like, and start calling out! Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
We had some skip today, but i missed it :-((
Same here, I got a little bit of the DX, But not as much as I would have liked to. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Yes skip was crazy. I got alot of Canada, Nova Scotia North mid west. and of course the sand pile. hope to DX with you one day 556 NJ said it. 73.
Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
I haven't seen the skip running in a long time
Hello 151....I was just wondering what the length of coax is from your radio to your amp?
331 Ontario Canada here trying to get out.👍
I use 3 foot jumpers. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
@@MowerJunkie
10-4 on the 3 foot jumper.
I tried a 3 foot and the SWR went high at the radio. I tried 1foot jumper and the SWR did come down a bit but it is still high.
Have you experimented with different jumpers?
I’m reading the SWR on the radio.
You have probably already played with different jumpers,but hey.....if not,maybe there’s an idea for another video.👍
@@donmartin7460 I have experimented with different lengths, You may have noticed the SWR meter on My AnyTone does jump around a little, Even though My antenna has a flat match. But a 3 foot jumper between My amp and radio keeps the radio somewhat happy.
@@MowerJunkie
10-4...... I think I’m going to play and try a few things.
Radio with built in SWR meter to AMP, to SWR meter,to ANTENNA.
Hoping to get SWR readings good at RADIO and after AMP
The AMP is a small 150 watt.
Wish me luck😁
@@donmartin7460 Copy That! Good luck! I hope You can get it down to a respectable reading.
Hello my friends, Pozdrawiam z Polski
Awesome! It was a blast today with decent conditions.
Yes it was! Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Skip was running like crazy. I talked to you 151
Very cool!! Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Just tried calling for you. I heard you in there 73s 456 Ontario Canada
Nice! I was in My mobile when You heard Me. Take care 456. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Thanks!! - 299 virginia
Thanks for the shout out 299. 73's from 151 SC.
Enjoy your uploads Bro. Just wondering ,why you guys in the USA . Continue a QSO on the calling frequency??? It doesn't make much sense. It can cause a pile up ... Out in the rest of the world on 11m we call on the triple nickel . 27.555 USB and transmit a QSY Channel or frequency to keep the calling channel free.. Is there any rhyme or reason to that ??? I don't see any benefit from that ?? P.S. Still using my Teaberry Stalker 9FDX , and President Jackson Mk1 on 11m and they blow most present day rigs out of the water..
some sunspots right now.......some sporadic openings.....on 11 Meters (AKA, CB, 27 mHz).....some sporadic 10 meter (28mHz) openings as well......the fade......is normal....up and down......
1533 Lightfoot
I got my "skip fix".... Than you Mower Junkie.