Thank you so much for the contact John. I loved the QSO it was such a pleasure talking to you and I hope we make it again. Keep that coffe cup filled lol 26NB88 Maxine x
That’s so cool!!! I actually made contact with Southern Ireland yesterday. From the state of Maryland from my Mobil. Just a cobra 29 with rfx95 and a 102” whip so cool
When I moved here in 1986, before the winter set in I set up the 30 foot tower and a 4 element horizontal Yagi. I only had a converted TRC-457, but the European stations thought that I was a Big Gun! That was a fantastic QSO, no interference or fading static. The SFI jumped up from 151 to 177, so it's Happy Days on the bands!
@@MowerJunkie Yea, it is multiplying your signal what,at least 27 times!!! 200 x 27/ 5400 plus watts. And its FULL WAVE!!! That's equal to a 6 element yagi.
British people are usually some of the nicest people to converse with. Great skip connections. I keep telling everyone that a good clean radio with good coax and antenna doesn't need 5000 watts behind it. I live in a tight neighborhood and I don't want trouble or headache. I can talk about anywhere I want as long as conditions are right and not bother a soul. Down the road a guys running massive power on a GP and I can get over him barefooted with beams. All he can do is clip my ears a little.
Absurdly strong DX reflection, in cities there is no such signal at a distance of 3 km at a power of 2W in AM. The sun is going crazy, it's powerful. Good health to you.
I bought one of those radios run it in my truck talks d x like a charm. Got 2 pill behind it. Turned down to level 10. N p c is on. You motivated me to buy one 73s 151.
You had a Trophy Day for sure. I was floored when I heard Andrew and I about fell out of the chair when I got the contact. It was an awesome day for sure. ✌✌
@@MowerJunkie Yes, the first contact into Russia. It's always fun to catch a new country and I figured Russia would not be very high on the probability scale and to think he was worried about his English. lol ✌✌
Hi John! Your DX contacts sound better than some of my local contacts! Very quiet receive! Amazing! I run a V Quad and I love it! Enjoy your V3 Quad! 73! 325NJ
A lot of times it's just conditions. I noticed a lot of skip has been traveling north and west. Sometimes skip gets you and sometimes it works for you. Also trees and buildings, power lines ECT. If you relocated I'd find a clear spot with 360 clearance as far open as possible and remember quality coax and antenna. I'm sure you know but it does make a difference. Good luck 73's
Great signals John! I was hitting Texas at 8.30pm local yesterday and skip was rolling until 10pm!! Did you get the amp fixed? 73s 176 Chris in Scotland
It was the same way here, I shut off my radio at 11pm, and skip was still going. My amp is not fixed yet. I'm using a 2 pill that I forgot I had. Take care Chris, 73's from 151 SC.
No, the amp is not fixed yet. about 3 years ago I bought a 2 pill amp that I put into storage, and forgot that I had it. it's half the size of my bigger amp......But it's getting the job done.
Great contacts John. What frequency and what time of day was this? I know the skip was rolling hard in my area this weekend and I wasn’t able to take advantage of it. 73’s from 979 NW Iowa in the mud duck raptor truck operator John wavin’
Wow. In 50 years of C.B. radio operation I have never heard anyone from Russia or South Africa. That new antenna must be awesome.
Really? How is it possible?
Thank you so much for the contact John. I loved the QSO it was such a pleasure talking to you and I hope we make it again. Keep that coffe cup filled lol 26NB88 Maxine x
Thanks for the QSO Maxine, I hope you get your cup of tea. Take care, I can't wait til we do it again, 73's
Think i heard this convo 26rdx17
That’s so cool!!! I actually made contact with Southern Ireland yesterday. From the state of Maryland from my Mobil. Just a cobra 29 with rfx95 and a 102” whip so cool
Nice to see you back John, your friend with the window antenna, we’re waving 👋 😅
Copy that 63, I can't wait to talk to your window antenna again. 73's
Great DX and contacts John, 74 Chicago
WOW!!!!!!! You are one of the biggest stations out there now with that beam. Arent you proud.
Not even close to being a big Station, But the VQ3 is a kick-ass antenna! Thanks for watching, 73's
Correction my friend, I am the super station 😅. With a boomerang antenna out the window on the 3rd floor..!!! Europe contacts galore
When I moved here in 1986, before the winter set in I set up the 30 foot tower and a 4 element horizontal Yagi. I only had a converted TRC-457, but the European stations thought that I was a Big Gun! That was a fantastic QSO, no interference or fading static.
The SFI jumped up from 151 to 177, so it's Happy Days on the bands!
@@MowerJunkie Yea, it is multiplying your signal what,at least 27 times!!! 200 x 27/ 5400 plus watts. And its FULL WAVE!!! That's equal to a 6 element yagi.
@@ontariocbclub👌😁
I have been working a lot of DX with my 30 year old 2950 peaking 35 watts with a Lil Will magnet mount on the car.
British people are usually some of the nicest people to converse with. Great skip connections. I keep telling everyone that a good clean radio with good coax and antenna doesn't need 5000 watts behind it. I live in a tight neighborhood and I don't want trouble or headache. I can talk about anywhere I want as long as conditions are right and not bother a soul. Down the road a guys running massive power on a GP and I can get over him barefooted with beams. All he can do is clip my ears a little.
Great convo John waving hand 628 Dave down under Australia
John that QT40 is a Fantastic DX machine! I love mine!!
Holy moely. That is incredibly awesome, making contact over the big pond. 👏 you're the man.
You and Barbara have a blessed day 🙏 ✨️ 🦅🦅🦅🙌👍 73's
You Also, Thank You!
I just put one of these radios in my mobile and I love it
Maine cb has recommended the QT40, I helped a friend set his up. Great audio. Looking at buying one myself.
Good choice! the QT40 is a great radio
Absurdly strong DX reflection, in cities there is no such signal at a distance of 3 km at a power of 2W in AM.
The sun is going crazy, it's powerful.
Good health to you.
I bought one of those radios run it in my truck talks d x like a charm. Got 2 pill behind it. Turned down to level 10. N p c is on. You motivated me to buy one 73s 151.
620 from I’ll with the wave.
That's awesome! Enjoy the hobby, 73's
Awesome DX John. 73 from the D.
You had a Trophy Day for sure. I was floored when I heard Andrew and I about fell out of the chair when I got the contact. It was an awesome day for sure. ✌✌
it really was a great day for radio! I heard both sides of your QSO into Russia, So I know you had a Trophy day too.
@@MowerJunkie Yes, the first contact into Russia. It's always fun to catch a new country and I figured Russia would not be very high on the probability scale and to think he was worried about his English. lol ✌✌
lol, his English is way better than my Russian!
@@MowerJunkie I told Andrew his English is alot better than some Americans. lol ✌✌
Hi John! Your DX contacts sound better than some of my local contacts! Very quiet receive! Amazing! I run a V Quad and I love it! Enjoy your V3 Quad!
73!
325NJ
Thanks 325, the QT40 has a great receiver + being paired with the VQ3, it's nice setup.
I couldn't help myself, I just ordered a QT40! 😂
@@325nj7 Awesome!
Received my QT40 yesterday! I love it! I agree with you, the meter action is not what we're used to. 73!
Nice contact. UDX-151.
It's been crazy dx the last few weeks. I hit all the same places but still can't reach you John lol. 360 Rock hill SC WAVING
I'm hoping your new homestead is going to better for us. 73's, I'm still listening for you.
A lot of times it's just conditions. I noticed a lot of skip has been traveling north and west. Sometimes skip gets you and sometimes it works for you. Also trees and buildings, power lines ECT. If you relocated I'd find a clear spot with 360 clearance as far open as possible and remember quality coax and antenna. I'm sure you know but it does make a difference. Good luck 73's
So I'm sitting here watching a video about DX as I'm listening to DX from my station... :) ~Jack, VEG
That's awesome 👌
Great signals John! I was hitting Texas at 8.30pm local yesterday and skip was rolling until 10pm!! Did you get the amp fixed? 73s 176 Chris in Scotland
It was the same way here, I shut off my radio at 11pm, and skip was still going. My amp is not fixed yet. I'm using a 2 pill that I forgot I had. Take care Chris, 73's from 151 SC.
What Frequency was that?Great vids,Keep on 73's.
John, What time of day and channel was this?
around noon time, on 27.400 and 27.420 mhz.
John👍! 50ka... 73's
Think i heard this convo
Nicely done John, your buddy Muddbucket beat you to Russia
Yup, He talked to him right before I did. South Carolina had some good conditions this past Sunday. Thanks for watching, 73's
do you preferer this radio over all the others ? why ?
No, I prefer the Radioddity QT60, it has more power and features than the QT40.
@@MowerJunkie ok thx . i will now watch your earlier videos.
which is more stable on SSB ?
THX YOU SIR MOWER
they are both very stable radios, and both are fantastic on SSB.
You must have got your amp fixed
No, the amp is not fixed yet. about 3 years ago I bought a 2 pill amp that I put into storage, and forgot that I had it. it's half the size of my bigger amp......But it's getting the job done.
I’ve been waiting for Russia…
Echo is not needed on SSB at all
No matter... Cb is freedom
Just turn the echo off
Great contacts John. What frequency and what time of day was this? I know the skip was rolling hard in my area this weekend and I wasn’t able to take advantage of it. 73’s from 979 NW Iowa in the mud duck raptor truck operator John wavin’
Thanks 979, the first 2 contacts were on 27.400, and the second 2 were on 27.425
Nice contact 73s 701 Chicago
Thanks 701, 73's