A CB + PMR RADIO??!!

[@teste1177]

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[@ben2e0omr]

The antenna you are thinking of is fitted to the Yaesu FT817/8.

[@ben2e0omr]

@henry radioworld Thank you Henry, I didn't realise that

[@JamesWilliam70]

My old VX-8 also has the screw in antenna tip.

[@wisteela]

Very impressive. Yes, an all in one like that would be fantastic. Interesting way that you wide band it. That tandem is really cool. Excellent choonage. 73 M7TUD

[@NonyaDamnbusiness]

I drove from Kansas City to the Outer Banks of NC a week ago and had my FT5D w/stock antenna attached to the A-pillar in my vehicle. It easily picked up CB Channel 19 the whole way, while my Uniden SDS100 w/GPS was scanning police dispatch frequencies and auto-updating those freqs based upon my current location. I had the B side of the FT5D scanning the FRS/GMRS freqs at the same time and wow - the United States has a TON of GMRS repeaters out there. Most of them are configured to transmit their callsign in morse code at set times and I heard a lot of them in 3000+ miles of driving. And yes, I have my FT5D "configured" to transmit on FRS/GMRS in the event of an emergency. Whenever I travel I just take the FT5D, SDS100, and my Icom IC-705 with me.

[@larrybushman1]

Well my Ft817 and Ft818 does CB and PMR and are very portable.

[@andykirby]

Yes it does and sp does my IC705 but it's still not quite a handheld, the 817 and 705 are way more flexible though with SSB etc, I don't think it really gets better than that.

[@okhamradio]

This is a one of the Best All band transceiver

[@truestpain]

Do they have to be modified to transmit on CB channels?

[@GroundControl204]

Pretty cool little handheld, waving from my tech bench. 73 👋🏻

[@Morfey-LZ1THE]

How to do it to be able to go down the CB PMR

[@jameslee522]

How is the APRS decoding? My ft3 only decodes 1/4 of the Packets heard.

[@andykirby]

You need a VERY good signal to noise ratio on these radios it seems. I think that's true for AX25 in general though.

[@Radioaddict2200]

You can add the ability to receive ssb by adding a beat oscillator coupled on the frequency or at one of the intermediate frequencies. Vk3ye made a video showing how to add ssb receive to an am cb receiver

[@leonhardgruben8912]

Lincoln President

[@truestpain]

Can you link the video? The ones i Found it looks like he has to take apart the entire radio and have it stripped from its original housing in order to implement that work around which doesn't look practical or convenient for a handheld device to walk around with.

[@Radioaddict2200]

@@truestpain the video is called receiving ssb on a 27 MHz am cb radio. In the video he has the oscillator coupled to the radio by wrapping several turns of the output wire around the coax without any direct connection to the radio.

[@truestpain]

@@Radioaddict2200 I will try and find this. Thank you

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

I agree, ham and CB on the same rig is great, A person can start on CB, get their amateur licence and use the same rig. I know a lot of old school hams have a thing about CB but they forget that the CB craze of the late 70s saved the dying amateur hobby at the time.

[@ChatGPT1111]

I agree, I started in CB as a teenager in Los Angeles in 1976, and since I lived next to a major freeway interchange, started immediately doing REACT rescues (well before the Road Ranger programs). This got me into aircraft avionics repair with the USAF including the UK at RAF Bentwaters (Ipswich). Didn't become a Ham until 7 years ago but it definitely was the beginning. Just ordered my 5DR yesterday. 73 de KI1Y.

[@robertfoster6070]

That unlocking technique reminds me of removing a jumper on a motherboard to unlock the BIOS password.

[@andykirby]

Yeah similar👍🏻

[@tom-ehill2713]

Sweet! Im always looking a ssb ht. Have the ol AR 1500 HH scanner.

[@onceways]

Is there a handeld which can TX/RX on CB and PMR?

[@bobbybeta3967]

Will this RX & TX on GMRS freqs?

[@MrJaz8088]

The TYT TH9800 is a Clone of the Yaesu FT8900R and TYT does 26mhz-30mhz TX on AM as well as UHF /VHF Airband and more Some TX and Some RX Only, it's not a handheld, but it a perfect Radio for the Car at it's price

[@truestpain]

have you successfully tx/rx on CB using the tyt th9800?

[@tonyrock7375]

were can i buy one ?

[@newYorkStories]

You can actually receive on CB frequencies in FM on the FT5D. All you have to do is using a programming software and select the save the frequency, and select the operating mode to FM. I have a code-plug if you're interested (FT-5D Programmer)

[@GaryOldSkool]

i would be interseted in this software sir

[@aggie1871]

How do you receive the cb band on this radio?

[@Cqdx11]

Just add SSB and it would be great!

[@goesnick]

Hi Harry, been watch most of your video and appreciated for sharing your knowledge which really useful for us to decided taking a new radio technology. Can I have your opinion regarding which radio which could oeprates on UHF, VHF as well could be used on aviation? Thank you in advance

[@Pablo-pe4ru]

Absolutely a great way to do videos. Ty. 73. EA8...

[@edvaldolazaro5805]

Que rádio é esse?

[@manofmystery748]

Hi Andy. Hope your well.

[@addisondentremont3070]

What was the model of that Radio de AB1OR

[@zero-lpds]

wonder if this exists in CB + VHF ?

[@maxmixer]

Been looking for one for many years, no idea why the Chinese never brought a small one out :(

[@christron2336]

Kenwood TH-F7 has dual recieve and HF recieve with all mode.. and that years old!!

[@andykirby]

It does yeah! Good luck finding one used unless you are lucky enough to have one?

[@christron2336]

@@andykirby I have one.. its probably the best bit of kit I have! I bought it at the Rally I used to help run in Llandudno North Wales... most of the people had one!!! The traders sold.out!!

[@eliotmansfield]

I’ve one in the drawer!

[@MhzUHF]

I have one I was Monitoring SSB / CB and testing a new CB Mag mount with it last week, I love it. It is a bit strange when programing in chirp as the changes are instant

[@andrewroadnight1864]

I think i'll wait to Baofeng make a copy. great video

[@andykirby]

they won't be able to!

[@tincanblower]

@@andykirby Why not Andy? They seem quite good at copying things that already exist!

[@dejo1976]

Where can I get one

[@zukispur5493]

Amazon, where else🌚

[@HamRadioDX]

I'm gonna have to get me one of those Yaesu's. My old VX-8DR handheld also receives on 10m, I think CB too. Great radios

[@greg8814]

Andy, nice video, good title, but wrong radio. For this title you need a Kenwood TH-D74A/E. What do you think? Thanks for the video anyway.

[@andykirby]

The Kenwood, TH74 does not transmit on 27mhz but it does have full HF receive, AM FM SSB, I had one and sold it!

[@rogersmith4926]

I like this Yaesu Radio and i would like to try C4FM. My Retevis RT3S can do also PMR446,dPMR446,Freenet,dFreenet and DMR i think DMR+ is also possible. the next Radio i wanna get is a Yaesu C4FM for shure XD

[@Paddy_Roche]

Very funny that tandem. Did you win the lottery all those bikes etc…. Great video.

[@pmr446]

It looks like a fantastic Radio Andy and well done on the video. Opening up the radio is the same process on my FT70D a small resistor to chip away on tbe back to allow TX on PMR446. I have to say though the only thing that lets down Yaesu radios is their reluctance to support DMR... Yaesu is adamant in putting their own C4FM Fusion on all their digital radios (In a similar fashion to Icom with D-STAR) and thus not supporting DMR makes it not ideal as a scanner due to the vast majority of commerical communications using DMR... It's the only downside to what appears to be a amazing set.

[@gearlab734]

Danielle!?

[@pmr446]

@@gearlab734 Who's This?

[@pmr446]

@@gearlab734 Did we talk on PMR ?

[@gearlab734]

@@pmr446 I do have an amateur radio license. I think I saw you in the Yorkshire group, that's a stretch from nr Portsmouth where I am. I have been impressed with the range you can get with UHF though, it's very good at urban areas. I can get to the UHF repeater on the isle of wight from my house, which is 31 miles away, that's on a handheld.

[@okhamradio]

I sold my ft70 and bought vx6r cause huge consumption of energy from main battery

[@christophersmith1155]

I would definitly buy a radio that worked hf/uhf and vhf.

[@jacksjaunts8580]

The Yaesu FT817 or 818 will do that and do it well. It’s not handheld, but is portable.

[@truestpain]

@@jacksjaunts8580 the fact they have battery capacity is a great feature if you want to go off trail on foot. Do these have to be modified to transmit on CB? Will these also receive repeater HAM bands?

[@jacksjaunts8580]

@@truestpain They will transmit and receive on Ham Band repeater. The 857 will receive CB bands, but I can’t confirm it will transmit on them (though I think it will). The 817/8 have a built in battery, the 857 doesn’t. Both are great radio’s, the 817/8 for QRP and the 857 for up to 100W output (in practice a bit less than that is possible, but ideal for an intermediate licence holder like me.

[@truestpain]

@@jacksjaunts8580 i'm looking into it now . because it would be really sweet to have radio that can go onto ham bands between 150 and 480 herts. Might even be nice if it were capable of tx/rx on gmrs/frs/murs. I know its not legally speaking but for a portable break out radio in the event of disaster - would be ideal. You said that the 857 will rx CB but have you tried tx? I know its not legally speaking but - I am curious.

[@truestpain]

@@jacksjaunts8580 Also you mean the Yaseau 817 and 818 right?

[@NOWThatsRichy]

Quite liking your channel, I sometimes watch Ringway Manchesters channel, but yours is much better, more 'hands on'. That's a great handy little radio too, especially once it's been unlocked! As for an electric tandom well, see it all now! I've been looking at E-bikes, (not E-scooters) but new ones a bit out of my price range, ATM.

[@okhamradio]

If it could transmit on cb

[@dondonranada6078]

How do i put 5.73 as my offset freq on my yaesu ft5d?

[@GateKommand]

What is on 49Mhz these days?

[@zukispur5493]

"Out of many, one people" blessup "jamdown

[@rpcomms1]

Bands pretty clear on 49mhz now in UK

[@GateKommand]

Anyone know what 49Mhz is supposed to be used for these days then? Last I knew it was the 49Mhz "Handy from Tandy" Walkie Talkies and the odd Baby Monitor.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

In the U.S. 49mhz is radio controlled toys, r/c airplanes, wireless baby monitors, and some drive-up fast food comms

[@mpol701]

Now therss 49mhz business radio allocations but what it's actually used for still not sure, understand and had users on the 77 and 86 mhz simplex but 49 mhz who does a radio for business covering the freqs there?

[@QUADBOYification]

It is not so much about if it can be made to do everything, it is what is allowed (export). Then there is the price. Eventually, you end up with an SDR transceiver in this form factor. Probably cheaper than a regular handheld but with a lot more options and usability. I guess we will see something like that (flimsy) in a year or so, $100 at most. Output

[@karlmadsen3179]

......but.....the Yesu FT-5D already does soooooo much. It's a GREAT radio, mate. Cheers.

[@M0WFC]

It's illegal to have a ham radio transmit on cb as the license condition is totally different. CB requires a certified unmodified radio to operate on the band a HAM radio does not meet the regulation for that band.

[@GoonyMclinux]

The FCC barely does anything so in this day and age something so mundane really doesn't matter.

[@wahyudisoekisno7307]

I like it, My favorite produk is YAESU

[@Danybad1972]

Hi dear Andy, you most probable (my FT5D can..) switch to FM mode on CB (11m Band) as well ... ;) take care buddy ;) OK2BAD Dany

[@zzxxenith]

Nothing like the Kenwood TH6A

[@elliotspencer2648]

I've been a radio ham since 1986 and i have never seen anyone talking on a handheld ham radio, what do people do with them?.

[@tangoseal1]

You might have had a license all this time but have you been operating? Handheld HAM is used for repeaters, satellite work, talking to the space station, digital modes, and the list goes on and on.

[@campingwithchrism3669]

hi andy i watch all your stuff on utube now its very interesting. i would like u to do one on your small car ?????????????

[@kenharvey9714]

I had the Yaesu FT3D. Hated it!

[@andykirby]

Yeah I sold mine, Ive gotta say I'm quite liking the 5D though. I still like my Icoms though. The ID52 is taking ages to come.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I'm definitely an Icom fan. I'm thinking about the 52...

[@VK3FTOM]

Keep up the radio videos mate enjoying watching 73 from Australia TOM VK3FTOM

[@Rc_Alex_76]

Cool radio

[@tangoseal1]

As a licensed HAM I cant stand the use of HAM radios for CB and the use of licensed band capable radios for people that can get on and generally ruin the bands for many people. However I really like your channel and I fully understand your stance and where you are coming from. You also make nice eBikes and I am an avid mountain biker.

[@audiomaker1]

Some of us are looking for a single radio for emergencies. GMRS for the campsite, CB in case you need to hail a passing truck, and HAM bands for general SHTF. I have to carry an additional radio to get CB, and if YOU were hurt and I managed to drag you to the highway, you might appreciate the ability to get help from one of the millions of CB’s going down the road. I think most people who want this capability have little interest in being on the radio at all if not required. I certainly won’t be ruining any bands….better things to do with my free time.

[@CRJ02]

Nice 👍🏻

[@Paul-qz8he]

On the FT2D I can press the mode button when on the CB frequencies and switch between AM and FM. Maybe it will work on the FT5D as well.

[@zukispur5493]

I always enjoy your videos bruva. Keep it moving

[@ОрдерШоков-ш8к]

Yaesu Vx-6r and russian Alan 42 - and OK, optimal price

[@audiomaker1]

I was disappointed to find I can’t transmit on CB with my FT5D. I spent considerable money on it to get a SHTF single solution, and with all due respect to the Ham guys, radio is not a hobby for me….no transmitting. It sits in a box and waits for SHTF next to a handheld CB. Thanks for the extra gear to carry Yaesu.

[@brisudamatus]

well i had turned on my CB radio for a week with 5/8 antenna... and no contact no receive at all..CB is dead :( at least in slovakia

[@andykirby]

Did you try ssb?

[@jasiok2sin]

Minimálně na k.č.10 jedou kamioňáci a máte tam i opakovače. A pro pó neměl jsi zahlcený vstup takovou ziskovou antènou? 73

[@gamer.._xxgirl6524]

Nothing new here as my kenwood thf 7e is 20 years old and does more than this plus ssb mode also...

[@andykirby]

I loved the TH7E but it doesn't do APRS without an external modem 😉

[@cwqrpportable]

Break break, got ur ears on Andy come on

[@bubufant]

I miss the videos about electric vehicles. What happened to this channel?

[@daveys]

CB and PMR on a ham radio is more edgy.

[@gliderrider]

There is definitely a market for a new am/ssb cb handie talkie with (fms in America?). The only one now is the weird working Albright ae 2900 that comes out in small batches on eBay once in awhile for the past decade or so. Which I have.

[@gearlab734]

What I'm after is an indoor CB antenna that works well.

[@andykirby]

Try making an inverted v dipole in the loft. You'll dx with that when the conditions are good.

[@gearlab734]

@@andykirby thanks for the advice andy

[@zukispur5493]

Sirio SD 27 halfway dipole on a window ledge. 🌚

[@gearlab734]

@@zukispur5493 I have a wire dipole antenna, I moved last night in front of 3 tall windows in my lounge in a kind of upside down hill shape. Improved results actually. Near a window or in the attic is always good.

[@zukispur5493]

@@gearlab734 be brave. Find a way to get on to the roof🌚 (even if it means you've gotta silver gr£as€ somebody's palm.

[@Dave64track]

Good review of a great little radio.

[@elinimitable8932]

CB not even the Zombies use it

[@eliotmansfield]

I seem to remember being able to get into Royston from Milton Keynes

[@thatstory1092]

What am I missing with cb radio? I just don't get it. I mean before the invention of the mass produced mobile phone, when cb radio was used to meet and communicate with people, I dabbled. But now, with the age of social media and mobile communication, I just don't see the need. Someone tell me what the fascination still is surrounding them.

[@andykirby]

For me It's a technical hobby, a bit like HAM radio but less formal. Seeing how far you can get your signal to go and picking up weal signals is the challenge.

[@thatstory1092]

@@andykirby Okay, I see . Thanks 👍

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

In the US it is used to report highway conditions. Yeah there are GPS apps where you can report some things, but simply saying something over the radio is more practical. The nature of communicating with people on CB is different too. More random.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Natural and man made disasters have and will take down cellular towers and the internet in a split second ! I just went through Hurricane Ida a few months ago. I can attest to the fact that people who's only means of communication was a cell phone were at a serious, even dangerous disadvantage. We were without electricity for 13 days. Cellular and wireless internet for 7, and it was intermittent for another week. People further south were out of both over a month. With my two way radios, I could have spoken to the Fire Dept, Coast Guard, and other public service directly. In the United States, it's allowed in cases involving protection of life.

[@LoftechUK]

Good toy

[@tonypino2858]

ook 11 meter OK

[@clausellese6144]

cb-58

[@stewartrv]

Kenwood TH74 does wideband receive and does SSB, AM, FM & DStar! Trouble is they stopped making them and the cost a bomb even 2nd hand! :(

[@andykirby]

Yeah I like the TH74, had one for a while. 😁

[@BillyNoMates1974]

A CB and PMR 446 would be gresat but the market for PMR 446 is so sall, even the Chinese wouldnt make one. plus the CB frequecies are differennt from the rest of the world unless it was a 80 channell CB. Now that would be insteresting

[@matty41144]

I like the goodies impression on this video lol

[@addisondentremont3070]

By the way my name is Addison callsign AB1OR

[@SteveCholerton]

There’s quad band mobile units - TTY 9800 - that do CB, PMR and VHF / UHF TX, problem is you’d ideally need an antenna switch in your vehicle, but in an HT those capabilities would be ever better … 🤪

[@vestale4]

And they are doing also crossband repeat. And wcontrolled remotely using DTMF.

[@dbhrgdb3638]

You know, Music, you, moving about your neighborhood and if it's a problem, tell us why, VLOG us bro. Luv ya like a bro.

[@dbhrgdb3638]

Andy!! I love your vids, But you can't just digress in to just radios, What happened to your Ebike interests and also all your other things we all fell in love with you?

[@andykirby]

The last video was about ebikes. I cover all my interests on the channel and always have done. I, like many, go through phases with stuff. I'm just being real!

[@NOWThatsRichy]

@@andykirby I'LL have to find & watch that.

[@jasondrummond7163]

Duuuu s d r

[@paulmitchell4421]

why doesn't this "power house " support the one basic feature every dual band ht had in the nineties - the cross band full duplex?? perhaps because it is in fact NOT a "powerhouse" but just another useless p. o. s.?

[@jasondrummond7163]

Spend more time on life