5 Core Rural Radio Performance Test Comparison

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[@maxs.3238]

That vintage toilet review was pure comedic gold. "anyway I'm getting sidetracked we're here for the radio.... But look at the metal bits of the toilet again." 😂

[@krz8888888]

That shitter looks better then some gas station's

[@scharkalvin]

Unique landscape to California, or maybe Arizona. Reminds me of where Indiana Jones got nuked inside of a 'fridge.

[@mst3k184]

listening to a pastor via radio in an abandoned bathroom. can't make this stuff up.

[@russellhltn1396]

That needs to be a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie: The isolation, the decay, a radio that only gets one station - of a preacher.

[@noelj62]

The 5core is falling apart piece by piece in every video.

[@alansmith2228]

I’ll bet if you applied water pressure to that toilet it would still work and flush.

[@scififan68]

A Zenith Royal 500H would be a very interesting radio to try out in the middle of nowhere. The performance of that radio is amazing.

[@billharris6886]

Nice field test there Shango066, where you can get far away from cities and man made noise sources. No one uses crystal filters in low cost radios, instead, 2 pole ceramic filters are generally used. Most portable radios use a "converter" stage to reduce cost; a combined RF amo, Mixer, and Local Oscillator, which has about a 30 dB noise figure. In addition, they have insufficient gain in the IF stages to make the weak signals audible. Even if there was enough IF gain, the high noise figure of the converter stage desenses the receiver. The best setup for a good receiver is to have discrete RF Amp, Mixer, and Local Oscillator stages plus, at least 6 poles of IF filtering. Receiver gain should be at least 120 dB, that way you can receive stations several states away on AM.

[@losbanos999]

Also, if you're surrounded by lead paint, that may be reducing signal. I know, it was windy.

[@bradleyleben7785]

Al Bundy would love that 7 gallon flush toilet 🚽.🤣

[@alphabeets]

Not ”rural” enough. Lol. Can you get out farther. Love this channel.

[@cardboardboxification]

gavin newsom is sticking his head out a window sniffing where shango is to tax him

[@Tall_Order]

What would be rural enough? I live on a farm in the woods. lol

[@arthureverett8220]

The am on the 5 core sounds deader than a toddler in a hot car

[@flukep1228]

We're in bad shape here in the sf bay, found that out today. We had a black out and turn on to kcbs and find they don't do local news anymore. Then went to kgo and they were playing a sport game and no local news there too. Yes they have news breaks of all the big news but no local news. Ten years ago both station did do local news. Sad that both are news and talk station made up there mind to drop local news

[@jeffadams5510]

Right out of the gate, I can't believe you touched that toilet w/o gloves on, then used gloves on the radios-lol!!!!!!

[@mariojr377]

Here in Brazil if go to an abondened place like this you may be killed by bandits. I remain only in absolutely safe areas of my City of Rio de Janeiro. Best regards, Love your vídeos, Mário.

[@mariojr377]

@@schoolmaster1945 🤣🤣🤣

[@tarstarkusz]

That's why you guys should stay there. No offense...

[@tarstarkusz]

@@patrickwinn2389 No, not especially I don't think. Still, they are all related.

[@LMacNeill]

I wouldn't go to a place like this unarmed, even in America. The advantage is, I can *legally* be armed when traveling -- at least in the state where I live, and most of the surrounding states. Probably can't do that legally in California, though.

[@mariojr377]

@@LMacNeill in Brazil we can not use firearms, is very difficult have the permission however we can have them at home. Best regards Mário.

[@mauanderuk]

God always gets through on FM.

[@tmmtmm]

Da blood o' jesus

[@Lifeless11111]

Thats pure gold comment

[@sheiladawg1664]

Since they have unlimited funds from the gullibles they buy the most powerful radio stations.

[@cmans79tr7]

That flush valve mechanism at 2:17 is the same as the one in my parent's home, which was built in 1960 (correction, circa 1950). And yes, as another poster mentioned, that brass flush valve assembly will still work today after 60 years. Ya shoulda brought that home w'ya and use it as a prop for your TV demonstrations of how things used to be built. I believe the seat makes that funny noise when you drop the lid because it is one o' them comfy padded vinyl seats. And i also learned from another poster here that the tank is properly called a "cistern", thank you, but for most of the people i talk to I'll still call it a tank.

[@djdutchcrowder8789]

Somebody’s mind is plastered ! Desert thoughts ! I’m just microwaveable !

[@mrmagoo916]

Please set up the toilet tv in this apoocoliptic setting ,would be awesome

[@Masterkill45588]

Now wait, your onto something here sir

[@stighenningjohansen]

Probaly the most scientific AM radio review I have ever seen. Very good, I like the Toilet view there, nice !

[@jim8230]

I don't think people realized just how unfunny "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me" is until they produced shows without an audience being told when to laugh.

[@Walczyk]

I'm fascinated by that vintage toilet!!

[@AaaAaa-ly3on]

-Expected to see Clint Eastwood around the corner... Oh well... ;)

[@heavy-gauge]

Another post apocalyptic classic episode by shang066 - tests radios that survived the blast at the Nevada atomic test site.

[@zx8401ztv]

Lots of radios in the crapper, which one gets the flush :)

[@teacfan1080]

The "money shot" shows that all those radios are far more modern looking than the bathroom! One thing all the radios did well though, they aced picking up your camera.

[@rays744]

WTF? Would have been nice to see more of that ghost town Shango.

[@cgschow1971]

There's several videos of this particular area. It's private property with an onsite owner.

[@frankowalker4662]

The insides of that cistern are the same as mine. LOL.

[@lo377ps]

Shango066 videos rock!

[@1marcelfilms]

I would eat 1 of those paint chips just to try it

[@1marcelfilms]

​@@byefelicia123 Well to be fair you dont have to swallow it. I just wonder if all the stories about lead paint are true

[@b.maguire3506]

Nice Side-by-Side! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@michaelyancey3021]

“Would anybody like a lead-based potato chip?” Bet you can’t eat just one!

[@pyeltd.5457]

Shangos McMansion

[@joeblow8593]

I'm just waiting for Zak Bagans to appear and say "This is the most haunted place on Earth, tonight we investigate a Ghost Town like no other,.....here on Ghost Adventures"

[@bigliftm]

was thinking the same thing...

[@oschiri66]

Now how is the cellphone reception there? After testing that, we would appreciate these radios a bit more...

[@stevexray6253]

I like the location and the old bathroom fixtures.

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

"Alright alright im done, lets test some radios"

[@russellhltn1396]

"What radio is the best for after the apocalypse? We test 5 in a realistic setting!"

[@cmans79tr7]

Russell - Ha ha "Project Farm".

[@robinsattahip2376]

That start needs some music from "Hang Em High."

[@davepike6170]

Loved the bit about the toilet! 😃😀 Actually I have found that the brass ballcock valve assembly works longest, and most trouble free! Great place to test radio reception. 🙂

[@huhwhat2308]

I don't remember you being in my bathroom but, you're more than welcome use it.

[@commodoresixfour7478]

Wow, thats a nice antique toilet. Yes people collect those and I have a couple myself. :)

[@LakeNipissing]

Does the 5Core T-291 have the totally analog tuning system for AM, like the 5 Core T-22 ? The FM-sounding static on AM makes me wonder...

[@craignehring]

Sure was pleasantly surprised to see this. As usual our host pulls off another Emmy winning production. That Sylvania sure was a surprise... that India built one, I'll pass on. Thank you Master shango066

[@LakeNipissing]

If you watch VWestlife's review of the 5 Core *T-22* , it was simply incredible. Maybe the T-291 doesn't have the same AM tuner section as the T-22 ? I am waiting for a T-22 I've ordered on eBay to try it myself. I will pass on the T-291 (don't like the appearance of it compared to the T-22 as well.)

[@Masterkill45588]

Ya know at my old house when I was growing up, it was an old farm house and we had this toilet, I dont know what was done or why it was done but, the toilet was floor mounted and the tank was an old wooden crate with a liner in it mounted high on the wall, and a chain hung down with a wooden pull to flush it, I have a feeling its something my grandfather made

[@bojackh5812]

At 3:52 i had to laugh loud 😂 "oh the Handle just broke off" 👍 that's quality stuff

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

No matter how far away you go, you just can't get away from evangelical radio stations. 🤣

[@Zickcermacity]

5:10 - Position the T-291 on the side of the toilet closest to that window. Might pick up a couple more Amys and FMmys

[@fiercefeline5096]

I have one of these and have about the same results. FM is ok, AM sucks, SW picks up really strong stations. I have a talking house transmitter blasting through my house on 1630. The AM hardly picks it up. The SW however picks up images of it all across the dial. This is a cheap and dirty radio. It's like those cardboard radios of the 1970s or worse.

[@plinkleton]

Plumbum and toilets and Jesus , Oh my !

[@davidryan6616]

More of the old Toilets with the Radios. Brilliant 🙂🇮🇪☘️

[@Gr8Success]

speaking about that nice toilet you have in there ... i just had a huuge dump almost clogged my toilet :))

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

Indians just figured that nobody listens to AM anymore so they just ignored it and focused on FM

[@nathanlewis5682]

I listen to AM radio. 1350 AM north of San Francisco. The coast to Coast AM radio syndication. George Noory radio program at night.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

@@nathanlewis5682 over here AM and analog tv no longer exist

[@nathanlewis5682]

I have digital tv here but need to use satellites because the mountains block tv from San Francisco Oakland and San Jose.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

@@nathanlewis5682 you're still watching satellite TV but I thought everything is done via internet maybe we're not from the same generation

[@nathanlewis5682]

The Internet is sometimes too slow to stream.

[@randyab9go188]

Thanks Shango66, Your test just saved me $26.00. I was curious about that indian radio, but now I know the AM section is worthless. How about testing a 60's Transoceanic against a GE Superadio on AM?

[@1L6E6VHF]

Use the Wavemagnet, Luke!

[@1marcelfilms]

Take that old toilet lid, glue it and epoxy it. hipsters love epoxy

[@KenSilvers]

Wait a second I bought I was watching Shango not mine explorers

[@Roundymooney]

Mmmm, lead based paint potato chip.

[@SquantoTerror]

4:20 “Repent! Repent! Repent!”

[@marka1986]

Looks like that 5 core radio found its home. Maybe alignment could help?

[@Seiskid]

I'm liking this. Yeah the sets could do with some work. But I'm liking it.

[@goldenboy5500]

is it an omen repent repent repent I cant stop laughing

[@d45vid49]

Alternative title: *shango looking at a toilet for a minute straight*

[@kareno8634]

When One's Got to 'GO Listen', They've Got to listen.

[@dannyboy366]

Yeah, I think I'll have some lead based chips with a side of asbestos slaw please. Super size my order, ok ?

[@Tall_Order]

You want fiber glass fries with that? We have a sale today on Polyurethane foam shakes. It comes in 2 flavors, mercury and cadmium.

[@dannyboy366]

@@Tall_Order Sure thing, but, I'd rather have a galena shake. It keeps me regular. After I finish may I use the smoking lounge ? I like to relax with a good vape of radon after a heavy meal. Or, is it referred to as a heavy metal meal ? I'm not posh, therefore I don't know the proper etiquette of being served in such a fine upscale establishment as this.

[@dannyboy366]

@William Mulvaney Yummy, I like spicy foods.

[@Antony_Jenner]

Bit late to this party, But there's no party like a toilet party. But anyway I digress.🤣🤣🤣 📻-------->📻

[@alansmith2228]

First thing that comes to mind is the great dx you could work from there with no electrical background noise.

[@1956kirk]

Oh the handle just broke off.....

[@steviebboy69]

I haven't seen a wooden dunny seat for years, t looked like the old thunderbox my grandparents had. Would not have been fun to use walking down the backyard in the dark and being near the river as my father used to say there was the odd Tiger Snake or even worse a Brown in there.

[@SteveT3D]

Radio is really in the shitter these days.

[@HDXFH]

Ya, lol

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Nice lenticular at 0:09

[@EldaLuna]

man i love places like these. so cool but also so sad to see places like these left alone.

[@billdegener8105]

Same color green paint I had at home when I was a kid.

[@acefeeley9007]

I was hoping that someone had dropped an "upper decker" in that toilet tank!

[@tarstarkusz]

Damn. I have not seen one of those wooden toilet seats in decades, since I was a kid. Wood is just a HORRIBLE material for a toilet seat. Wood absorbs water even painted its not perfect.

[@equid0x]

The cheapest WalMart seat appears to be made of MDF. I am surprised it isn't plastic.

[@tarstarkusz]

@@equid0x All the cheap ones are plastic that I ever see. Particularly Family Dollar. There is one close to me and so that is where I pick them up.

[@equid0x]

@@tarstarkusz The one I picked up a year ago definitely looks/sounds/weighs like painted MDF. Plastic hinges, though. I have the old style round crappers and not the newer elongated ones so maybe it's just old stock. I've had the new all plastic ones in prior residences and they always seem to get hinge problems in about a year. Just looked it up. They still have it: Mainstays OPP Round Molded Wooden Toilet Seat, White $5.84

[@keith9876]

Wood is just a really dense cellulose sponge.

[@larrykoehn1148]

Any know where I could get an old radio repaired?

[@godfreypoon5148]

Don't forget... a roll in the bowl is worth 9 in the pack.

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

This is that place you've been to, a couple 💑 of years back, in a more recent video 📹. It is WAY windy this time. "Indian Radio" 😂😂😂!!! Hey, Mr. Shango066, I'd include the vintage toilet 🚽 in your video 📹!!Your friend Jeff.

[@defaultuserid1559]

My 5 Core has good FM sensitivity but it drifts off frequency with temperature change so much it gets annoying fast. It also makes occasional fart noises on FM. SW actually works on mine for some reason. AM is 7/10 for reception here.

[@nadieselgirl]

Ever since I ate the blessed lead paint chips from the pope and received my vaccine my iPhone has not dropped a call.

[@jimburns348]

You’ll touch old grody toilet but not an old radio/tv w/o a glove???

[@sheiladawg1664]

Bring an AM radio next time you're camera shopping!

[@Madness832]

The crapper's as good a place as any!

[@Masterkill45588]

I also need a part for a zenith r600 you probably have, I dropped the antenna and the bakelite kinda blew up, how can I reach you?

[@iamdarkyoshi]

Lead paint chips are delicious

[@f.k.b.16]

12:48 sounds like toilet interference!

[@christopherhulse8385]

Imagine living there and all you had on FM to listen to was religious programming.

[@davidlewis6670]

How about a lead based paint chip??

[@cardboardboxification]

looks like those houses were wrapped in aluminum , shinny stuff on the walls?

[@ajg7917]

You guys need to end am and the imperial system ;-).

[@oschiri66]

Hardcore imperial radios refer to the 49m shortwave band as the 1900 inches band. ;)

[@MattExzy]

We have AM band in Australia as well. Like the US, a lot of it is spread out, with big countryside. There'd be a riot if AM was shut down - in emergencies in isolated communities, it would just about be the only way to get information. I hope it stays around.. makes my AM radio kits worthwhile lol

[@Atomshamradio]

The radios on the potty

[@LanceHall]

I assume besides testing these radios you were also looking for more vintage electronics out there.

[@planetwisconsin9901]

My Uber was a stagecoach. 😐

[@shaunsiz.itsbetterbytube2858]

Repent repent "cool toilet "

[@vacuumandgaspressurecoexisting]

the real star of the video is the toilet

[@Masterkill45588]

Oh man, is that an old American standard?

[@andymouse]

" cos we're just analogue like that " whats the biggest factor that determines sensitivity, is it battery voltage ? quality of components, design or all of the above ? can a single element be attributed to whether or not a radio will work out there in a rural loo ? what would a homesteader look for in a radio for his bathroom ?....cheers

[@cardboardboxification]

just like today their are cheap half ass products and their are high quality designed products ... what i have learned is to buy the top product of that era .... a junk design from the era will just be restored junk unless you want to re engineer junk to perform

[@carsonthorpe6696]

So that radio I was working on before i could replace the dial cord, the dial just started working out of nowhere is that normal in this hobby for things yo randomly come to life?

[@JMULLY1900]

It would be interesting to see a GE SUPERADIO III on a AM DX test.

[@0tt0z]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@5roundsrapid263]

I was thinking the same thing. I have a Superadio II, and it would mop the floor with all these radios.

[@P_RO_]

@@5roundsrapid263 I've got a 7-2880B Superadio 2 and a P-780H Superadio 1, both kick butt but need some TLC. Fun-Fact: The P-780 will play for up to 250 hours on a set of old-fashioned carbon-zinc cells.

[@LakeNipissing]

Ahh, this must have been where you were when I was in Long Beach... what a cool place to explore! Somehow it seems the performance of the 5Core model T-291 you got wasn't as good as the T-22 version VWestlife got, after both of you did a review of them. I am still waiting for the T-22 I purchased on eBay in April to arrive... living in Canada sucks for mail / package delivery!

[@garymckee8857]

What did you do travel to San Francisco?