Abandoned Mansion Of A Portuguese Radio Amateur *Found His Radio Room*

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Another episode from our incredible Portugal series! For this documentary, we went into a rural town in Portugal where the Mansion of a rich Portuguese family is left behind! They where a family of four people, mother, father and two boys. The people of the town called them the riches because they owned around 20 businesses in the town. But the house has something odd to it... upstairs it was like a construction site. This was because they could not obtain the permits to renovate this part of the house, later on they abandoned the place because of this and they left everything behind.
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[@philipchretienkarlsson8157]

My Swedish uncle Lasse also was a ham radio amateur...I can remember his calling code, and whenever you were on the air, you had to have your calling code followed with the words: "Calling C.Q, calling C.Q"! I loved it, and never forgot these wonderful moments spent with my uncle! So...thanks ffor the memory, and cheers to the both of you! Philip

[@kd8qhw830]

You can become an operator :) It's pretty easy. If I can do it anyone can :)

[@marcocolombo2428]

Hey Philip! Why don't you consider becoming an ham radio operator? It's easy and you will have a ton of fun!

[@philipchretienkarlsson8157]

@@marcocolombo2428 Well, what a strange suggestion...what's the catch, this time? This idea seems a bit...corny! PS: it's nothing mean, of course, just humourous, but could it be a friend of mine who suggested that you contact me? It so happens that he knows that I already have a collection of antique radios which I don't know where to display, because of a lack of space! But yes,as one of those new "micro enterprises", I could open a radiorelay. what would be hard to find, though, is some vintage equipment, in a working or restorable shape

[@ec1ame]

Cool video.. I´m into amateur radio... the cards on the wall are called QSL cards. Each of them confirms a QSO (radio chat) .. cheking them carefully I notice the owner of that home had this call sign: CT1ZB and even noticed a card sent by a friend of mine. I sent him the video and he told me he remmembers that man being a very active "radio man".... thanks for the vid. By the way: thousands of amateur radio ops are still active....despite internet.

[@leonredbon]

De ka2wcc/py2

[@satoriankh3480]

It would be cool to know more about this man and why he left everything of its passion here in the house.

[@veronicamensch3160]

My oldest brother was into ham radio and many years ago he asked me to find someone here where I live so he could talk with me via that because it was cheaper than phone calls. Sadly he was killed in a car accident many years ago.

[@MartinInAmsterdam]

Also radio amateur PC4MAR

[@gannonnathan7058]

I know Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know of a method to log back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot my password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me!

[@philjohnson2611]

The cards you see in the radio room are called "QSL" cards. They are sent by post as a confirmation of the contact (called a QSO) you had with another amateur station. Certain organizations gave special award certificates for talking to (or "working" as we call it) different countries, etc. Great video all around. Thanks for putting it up.

[@COMPOUNDCOLLECTIVE]

Those QSL cards were also used back in the early days of CB radios, the 1970s and before.

[@soledadlopezordorica8197]

BROS OF DECAY. ¡¡¡ THE BEST!!!

[@cynthiasarkis2334]

Your voice and the way you talk are so relaxing 🥰🥰🥰

[@jjsmith8956]

He is adorable! Too bad I'm an old granni. LOL!

[@marialaing7130]

JJ Smith He IS adorable!! I’m an old grandma, too, (75 years young) but I still recognize an adorable young man! I love his voice, too. Sure makes watching these videos enjoyable with his narration! Love those blown kisses and “I love you”s, too. Nice to hear even when you know you’ll never meet or actually get a kiss. My oldest grandson is about a year or so older than Leslie. My grandson is also adorable. I love every minute I get to be with him which is not nearly as often as I’d like but I know he is on his way to his own life. I feel wistful being such an old woman. My heart still beats young!!!! 💓💓 💋💋

[@mlfeathers7527]

That stain glass window is very beautiful and also very valuable.

[@sarahfarrell8214]

Wow, love to see you and Danny exploring together. That radio room was amazing! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! xxoo

[@johnsomers8269]

The sound equipment is phenomenal, it worth thousands! Jody has good observations. What an incredible place.

[@Rob2]

The QSL cards are sometimes sent by regular post, but usually via "the QSL bureau" which is a private postal system run by radio amateur societies. He would have visited some local club of radio amateurs once a month or so, and handed over the QSL cards he wrote and receive the cards that others wrote to him (which are sent as large packages by regular post between the amateur radio societies all over the world). This system saved on postage as many cards were collected and sent in a single batch. Disadvantage is that it could easily take a year for your card to finally show up.

[@merdeleja]

I love your videos, I’m Portuguese and when you find the “armour certificate” it’s actually a love certificate it’s just something cheesy you can find in stores very used in the 80s 90s. In the kitchen it wasn’t recipes it was children’s homework! It seems to me that squatters lived in there. Women were allowed to go in the their husbands hobby rooms but only to clean never to enjoyed! Keep exploring homes in Portugal I love to watch them and how careful you are with everything!

[@whitewitch1105]

That hall closet is beautiful

[@lynedesilets7555]

HI Leslie, another great video! Hope to see you back soon....Take care both of you!

[@cynthiazegers7354]

I love listening to you telling us about the homes you film and how it fits into history

[@braintrusts]

Internet did not replace Amateur Radio. There continues to be over 2 million licensed Ham Radio operators throughout the World. Great video!!

[@bigpimp347]

Internet just killed Amateur radio..

[@braintrusts]

@@bigpimp347 You might think so, but here in the U.S., there are ~750,000 licensed amateurs; the number of submissions for contesting are getting higher every year. Internet and computers surely helped with all the different digital modes as well as understanding propagation. We do local 2 m FM, 2 m USB, 6 m USB and 10 m USB every week. See a funny Ham Radio video at tinyurl.com/Ham-CB-Heaven & go to 146415.net

[@gloriayoung392]

CB Radio s were very popular in 70sAnd 80s.Truckdrivers used them Alot.Thank for sharing ☺️👍🙏

[@WitchidWitchid]

Yeah but this is different than CB radio, This guy was doing "Ham radio" (aka "Amateur Radio"). It's somewhat like CB but also very different. Ham radio has a lot more different types of radios and a lot more frequencies and a lot more modes than CB. Ham radio has also been around a lot longer than most CB. Also with ham radio you need to pass a test to get a license. I did both Ham and CB radio and both were a lot of fun. I still do it now and then.

[@poly_hexamethyl]

0:30 I wonder why he left all his QSL cards behind? After working so hard to accumulate so many, I would have thought he'd take them along when he moved!

[@mariogarridopt]

he died

[@dxpirate5738]

Sad

[@garybolton7916]

The part @ 3:47 is from a very common "grinder" that can be used to grind meat or root vegetables. I actually have a couple of the and they work very well. The rest of it, the housing, would clamp to the table or bench and a bowl or pan under the end would catch whatever you were grinding.

[@heyallyqfa3694]

I think i'm addicted to your voice... Seriously 😅😅.. And i love all your videos

[@mlfeathers7527]

Your channel is a great distraction from social isolation. You do a great job. Thank you!

[@georginapantoja7962]

Hello Lesley and Jordy! Excellent work in the video. But We are can not made any construction of not approved with the permits because the authority want your home is safe because not always the foundations support more weight. Why many antiques left abandoned ?. Thank you are always very nice and polite person. Stay safe and many hugs 👋🇺🇸🙏😇😘👍👌😻😍💖

[@kboots4723]

I love the videos you share with us!

[@sherylpehr2702]

My children and I had so much fun spending time in our radio room. It was better to have a separate room for the equipment and to keep the noise from disturbing others. Having a QSO I card from the space station or a spacecraft is a not common. We have 3,000 + cards and still counting. Thanks for this wonderful video. 😀

[@jordanlever7857]

Fantasic place. I wonder how the man was able to attach those QSL cards up on that high ceiling. Never saw such a thing before!

[@DollsAndSpooks]

Oh my! What a beautiful mansion! I just can't believe why they would let beautiful houses like these go into ruins. It makes one wish that they have enough money to buy and restore places like this.

[@hasibadjili96]

Fantastic find,thanks.

[@lorrainebryan7552]

Great exploration!! Thank you, love you guys!!!

[@patriciahartless2095]

Shame that they couldn't. Make the house bigger. This house is gorgeous. A lot of antiques. As always thank you. for your fantastic video. Take care of yourself.

[@horseathalt7308]

@bros of decay The real center piece of the radio room was the transceiver. They are very expensive items and good units can cost thousands of dollars. He probably had a high power amplifier too which may have cost as much as 10000 usd

[@MarkSmith-lm9yo]

Hi Lesley an Georgie it’s Ann again what a beautiful place it would of been isn’t it sad when you see the photos of people who lived their their beautiful home how it was an now in decay but they had lots of happy times an lovley memories I loved the stain glass window an the large cabinet in the hall keep safe my favourite exsplorers lv Ann uk

[@darlenejordahl5313]

Good job as usual guys!!

[@lillz9998]

Another great explore ,loved the stained glass windows thanks Bros of Decay much 💕from UK stay safe 😘💕

[@elmin82]

good video , happy easter to everyone and stay safe

[@blueneeson9888]

This Was A Wonderful Video Thank You. Stay Safe

[@hollykrieger860]

I love the blue details on the wall in the beginning of the video 💙

[@pamelatillery2841]

Beautiful house, so sad it's just left to rot, nice video, you are respectful and good to watch, thanks👍🇬🇧👍

[@thatdellguy]

Love your video. We always called it Amateur Radio. That's really neat to see all those QSL cards. Sad that they will rot in the house. Reminded me of my dad and his giant antenna in the backyard.

[@jrd3523]

You guys teamed-up with EsquesidoS again, this is great! A fantastic distraction from confinement. Thank you.

[@justinfox9426]

Awesome explore as always 👌

[@lilianagreco5233]

This house was amazing guys!, good job!

[@AdventuresWithJay]

This is a fantastic explore. Nice history

[@lynncutler8773]

awesome find 👍👍👍, awesome video 👏👏👏👏👏 & please stay safe 😍

[@YasminFlower88]

Bij 20:15, dat is een bandrecorder. De voorloper van de cassetterecorder. Begin jaren 70 hadden mijn ouders zo'n apparaat. Het stamde uit de jaren 50/60. Deze ziet er wel iets moderner uit. Ik heb nog opnames van liedjes die ik heb gezongen als kind. Dan zaten ik en mijn broer op de grond voor de bandrecorder. Het heeft net zo'n soort tape als een cassetterecorder, maar dan grotere spoelen. ThanXs voor weer een super leuke en fascinerende ontdekkingstocht ❤

[@camilam8778]

I live for this kind of content

[@keepingitreal215]

I wonder why so many people disappear? Where do they go? Why leave their things behind? Even if the couple died, why family doesn't come to remove items?

[@kathynfelix8083]

Yess why. So sad

[@BrosOfDecay]

This I find to be very strange every time I visit abandoned places!

[@dxpirate5738]

I didont see alot in the shack

[@catherineguadalupe4698]

Woooww nice video full of history of the man’s work., but pity because they didn’t finished restoring the house. Take care always Leslie, watching you here from the Philippines, God bless you always 🙏🥰

[@jaxyab]

Huge 2nd floor. Amazing special room! I'm curious how he put all those things on that ceiling. Wonderful explore. Be safe!!

[@marialaing7130]

Me, too! How did he do it!??????????!!!!!!

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Lesley & Jordy, a real shame they were not allowed to complete the house as it looked like it would have been amazing. Thank you for sharing this fascinating home. xx💙

[@rabenvaddatv]

Looks great!

[@instrumentfixer35yearsexp90]

All the radio equipment is gone with only an old school tape recorder left

[@bextar6365]

Outside it looked like a Palace, inside was disappointing even downstairs it looked like cheap construction.

[@amelia6150]

Leslie Jodi and Danny love when you get together to film amazing videos ty guys

[@nedrabohan9406]

The tape machine is called a Reel to Reel.

[@tamarrajames3590]

This is a sad story, that they couldn’t finish the beautiful design they intended for their home. Beautiful things they had planned. Places for. Thanks for showing this. Stay safe and keep having fun. Those radios were operating on Citizens Ban radio waves, similar to what emergency services used. They would go on and just see if anyone was on their Band and wanted to talk. Over time they made close friendships with people they would never meet. Some people still use these radios today.🖤🇨🇦

[@sherylpehr2702]

CB radios are low power and low frequency range. No license is required to use them. Many truck drivers used them. This man was a licensed amateur radio operator, he had to pass a number of tests to be able to use it. These much more powerful radios are still in use around the world. Used in emergency situations they can be the only way to communicate. Recently a USA naval ship lost all power for several days and the only way they could call for help was via the amateur radio system. It's fun to chat with people on the other side of the world when the atmospheric conditions are right.

[@tamarrajames3590]

Sheryl Pehr you are absolutely right, thank you for the correction. I mixed up HAM radio and CB.🖤🇨🇦

[@sherylpehr2702]

@@tamarrajames3590 it's easy to confuse the two. My kids and I have had our licenses for 40+ years. We still enjoy our hobby.

[@janealford5870]

Such a beautiful home

[@ThePixilator]

Another great show guys! 👍🏻3:55 Yes, that spiral thing is part of a hand grinder for meat or fruit. I still use one!

[@michelecaron]

Wonderful video! Ciao.

[@xinhag]

Thanks, thanks!

[@jasonwalsh3903]

This house was beautiful I loved especially the Radio 📻 Room 😃

[@saraestelabarrancogarcia2419]

Bravo!!!

[@egg6774]

Love ur vids

[@webeeankylosingspindylitis7838]

Hi Leslie, Jordie & Danny!here in the US we called the amateur radio Ham Radio.my grandfather was huge into this & his best friend was as well.every time we were going to go my to my grandfather's my mom would call his friend & he would relay the message to him on the radio.funny thing my father-in-law was also a huge Ham radio fan.they had post cards with there HAM # on it so they could give it to those they became friends with.my grandfather after losing my grandmother had gone to FL ( we were in Vermont)& stayed with them for a winter.so this 1 is close to my heart.thank u :-)

[@careyh38]

My dad did ham radio operator long time ago. That's so cool.

[@elizabethtorres6069]

🤔 How the heck did this gentleman get those Post Cards all the way up in that tall ceiling? Permit or no permit, I would have finished myself the best I could with what I had. I couldn't see myself abandoning my home. He had several business, then sell one! My family and home comes first. 🏡🙄👍🏻

[@bambi4410]

You read my mind... It take a super tall latter to get to the ceiling!! And where is it !?? 🤔Or maybe he was like spider man😂

[@mariaallon6968]

Hey Lesley en Jordy. Toffe video hoor. 👍

[@ToddHa]

Those are QSL Cards on the walls-ceiling of that room. I got a few in my basement. I've done 5-watt 2m DX. From St Louis, MO to Oliver Springs, TN via enhanced Tropospheric Ducting conditions.

[@va3ngc]

Those cards should be preserved if possible. Excellent video. Impressed on the state of the house considering it has been abandoned so long. I am really surprised there is no graffiti or broken windows.

[@elizabethjury2930]

The Radio Ham is the name of the person who talks to other Radio Hams around the world. This video was very interesting and such a pity they had to abandon their home 🌻

[@candacewicks4850]

I live in the states, and my uncle did this same talking to people all over the world. I think they said to me when young, that he was a Ham radio operator.

[@sallya.2412]

I'm a HAM radio amateur operator. I am impressed with how many QSL (contact cards) he has from all over the world plastered on the walls and ceiling. Too bad they could not finish the place up. Thanks guys for the video.

[@saiprom]

Stained glass windows is very beautiful, the upstairs area is very big and roomy ,the radio room very interesting indeed ,but it’s insane they separate women to get involved with man activity, the mind set back then is strange indeed, thank you for sharing

[@juggalettevalerie5482]

Such tiny bedrooms two beds in the first bedroom wonder if it was used as a hotel or brothel of some sort such old photo graphs left behind. Amazing find and explore thanks for sharing your videos are so calming

[@debbiephillips1504]

Hey babe Debbie in Texas another great story and video just wow

[@jillsmith3937]

Very nice

[@adoracioncosta9865]

The spiral metal in the kitchen is a peace of a manual meat grinder.Just like old times in Brazil.

[@shereerichmond4833]

Bye bye Lesley and Jordie Thankyou so much stay safe..love you..

[@lawannarobinson9900]

Lots of unanswered questions about the new addition which would have been very large. Why take the risk if you can afford to get the permits needed. In the USA an inspector has the authority to have the new construction taken down, especially so if electrical wiring & plumbing were installed. I truly believed someone had to inform the authorities of what was going on. Not certain in Portugal how the property taxes work as this addition would have possibly cost more taxes based on the square footage that would include the addition. Wow I am just amazed one would take that chance. Thanks for sharing, keep safe and healthy.

[@damien706]

I wonder where the two sons are, they are surely still alive?

[@tectorama]

QSL cards are normally exchanged through the national amateur radio bureau , or can be sent direct.

[@tasmiyatabassum5895]

Hey ...from India beautiful aerial view..the house is mesmerising Nd wear mask plz

[@lynnross428]

😀❤️Happy Easter🐇 to you family and friends Stay safe and healthy

[@per-plestenman6254]

You got the cards when you listened to different radio channels and wrote on a postcard what you heard and when and sent it to the radio channel and a postcard came back. It was called for DX.

[@JamesScott-lc8md]

Have a Blessed Holiday tomorrow

[@filipaaalima]

4:23 those are definitely not for cooking... someone was learning french you guys, basic french really 😂 portuguese one here! haha

[@leticiaalexandra5303]

You´re right. I realized it immediately and was going to comment on it. There´s one page where it says "Math" too. And the date on the papers is 2003, after the house was abandoned (1995).

[@Jiuhuashan]

I would love to know what is on those reel-to-reel tapes.

[@M70ACARRY]

recordings of 7200 and 14313

[@horseathalt7308]

@@M70ACARRY dont forget 3.860 3.822 and 3.927 as well lol

[@Elena_47.]

class👍👍👍👍

[@georginapantoja7962]

I am love the window with colors religious pictures and the round tablecloth in the room used for the wife the piece is hand made crocheting mercerized cotton.

[@cynthiazegers7354]

The spiral device is a core remover/potato spiral for frying

[@braglepetruioan6678]

Casette de video 📼🥰

[@MusicLover-ui9sm]

Love you guys I live in Myrtle Beach South Carolina United States

[@DollsAndSpooks]

I don't understand how they couldn't get permits even though they have LOADS OF MONEY. And here I though money could get get things running.

[@arshiaamreen7853]

DollsAndSpooks no as I knw as per my knowledge in France they are not supposed to renovate or also demolish a building which is 100 years old or so ! To maintain the old vintage look their legacy !i heard this when I was living in Paris ! Correct me if I m wrong someone who is French ! But m sure this is the reason they dint get permit

[@patalex8925]

4:47 it's muscat of Setúbal, if you're in that region (Setúbal) it is rather famous. it uses a special caste and if you prove it, it's really different from wine :)

[@unofficialartshowwithrahma1875]

Take love from Bangladesh

[@ai8356]

Excellent! Thanks. Just FYI, amateur radio remains a very popular hobby. The Internet has enhanced - not replaced the hobby!

[@Over60sowhat]

I worked at a radio station in the 70's and we used to send a card to radio receiver operators who could give you a description of a few minutes of programming. I was looking for a WGAR qsl card!

[@psychodad1961]

Those are QSO cards and are sent by post to verify contacts made.

[@spamanator666]

QSL card.

[@psychodad1961]

@@spamanator666 %100 Thanks for correcting me. You send a QSL card when you've made a successful QSO.

[@mypeeps333]

It goes to a grinder that attaches to a table or counter top I have one that was my grandmothers !

[@dlodge4966]

They must have drastically down sized to leave so much behind.

[@DanielAdiNugroho]

I am an amateur radio operator, seeing that many QSL cards, I can only imagine how dedicated that guy was to his hobby.

[@TheCat72850]

It’s a wonder that if they were so wealthy, they didn’t just buy the needed permits. Someone must have snitched. My 1904 house needed some work before we moved in so I asked the contractor about permits. He smiled, winked and said..only if the building inspector stops by. The radio room! Wow!! My husband wanted me to get my amateur license but at that time, one had to know Morse Code and I couldn’t get my head around the dots and dashes!! A friend, even in the 1990ss insisted that the best sound came from reel-to-reel tapes. He had the equivalent of albums on reel-to-reel! Thank you for this lovely explore. Stay healthy!!!

[@patalex8925]

19:43 that's the traditional fests of my town :D