Alinco DR 135 UK Review EVERYTHING you need to know! On Air tests + Programming 10 & 11m transceiver

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2E0FNM Back again with another video!
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[@VictorVictor-hq7ui]

Just bought one today. A bit overwhelming at first (I'm an old CBer from the early 80's) but I'll get there... Well impressed with it. Good informative video. Thanks. 73's

[@thewolfismee]

I'm returning to cb after 30+ years and just got the same radio, how did you find using the cable and software? I connected mine up but get com port error.

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

Victoria did things go? I have the CRT SS6900N which is the same radio in a different name, came preprogrammed for 10/11m which was a God send for me, and I never once had a problem with it. I did upgrade to the SS9900 (10/11/12m) and a little bit more digital, but it is so simple to use like the 6900. I like Alinco's & have several 🏧 dx-sr8e/dj-s41c to name a few, mew too 2m/70cm, but my roots started like most on 11m Cb in the 80's, I guess I can just afford it now. Wish you all the best with the radio mate, 73's. The Mad Hatter 26-CT-4078 Mcr UK 🇬🇧

[@scouse1967]

Outstanding video tuturial, Matt. That DR-135UK looks indentical to my recently purchased CRE 8900 radio. Going to run the software for my radio to see what frequencies have been put in and programmed, now i know how to do it by watching this video of yours. Thank you ever so much.

[@michaelhope007]

Thanks from Australia mate. I just bought one and you have done a great job on the video. Subscribed.

[@cmdrstriker4730]

Great video Matt, didn't realise the Alinco was such a versatile radio, love your new intro by the way :0)

[@m6ceb]

Thanks a lot striker! Very much appreciated and the radio is absolutely brilliant! I've loved using it again and very much enjoy my chats on 10m 🔥 thanks for taking the time to watch ✅

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

Alinco's & CRT's are all I have, even the little 0.3w DJ-S41c 70cm is a 5/5☆ imo, still got to try those kenwood's or icom's, so it's still looking good ain't it. Lol

[@signalscout6020]

Great content, man. I’ve been learning a bit about my Retevis RT3S from the channel and website. The Alinco looks fun, but a bit difficult to get here in the states.

[@Patrickjdee66]

Thanks mate, just ordered the Alinco DX10 on the strength of this video, my wife doesn’t like you but I think your great, happy new year buddy 👍🏽

[@stewpot3971]

Nice rig Matt! Good clean audio. 2E0HIA

[@m6ceb]

Thanks a lot stew! Very much appreciated! The alinco is a great little radio and will hopefully last me years to come! Check back soon as I've got some awesome retro CBS coming 😉👍 as well as amateur radio equipment 😉👍

[@mattbennellick]

Looking at one of these to chuck in my transit. Used to have a 148 back in the day but fancy a newer rig !

[@WHNorthcote]

One thing you have forgot to mention is the reset part of changing from CB to 10M. Pressing Func and EMG is what sets off part of the change between frequencies, but you need to hold the FUNC button until it says reset. One that is done it will change the band and that is it fully set. Apart from that good radio. 2M0WHN [108DR357]

[@Spikey1968]

great video matey keep it going :D

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much Paul :)

[@andycartwright8023]

Hi nice videos I am just coming bk on cb after 40 years just bought alinco 135 Dx 10 .last cb I had was a stag 357...

[@kirstiebrown918]

Great video 2E0FML very informative 👏👍

[@m6ceb]

Fml 🤣 👍 thanks for the comment Kirstie 👍 thanks for watching too 😜

[@JordanBrown-fs2zj]

Nice video thanks for the mention 👍

[@m6ceb]

Thanks a lot mate much appreciated :)

[@shonniebhida]

Been a Radio Ham for 40 Years, bought a new one of those 3 Days, it's now in the Bin, the Clarifier is Horrendous.

[@charlieoscar09]

Thanks for the video really good

[@m6ceb]

Thanks very much for watching 👍 great comment and thanks so much 🔥❤️

[@reynradio]

Hi Matt. Really good review but forgive my ignorance why do you have 2 call sign’s?

[@markwilliams6084]

Great radio. Love mine. Good video too. 26DR190

[@m6ceb]

Thanks very much Mark! Yes it's a fantastic little radio very happy with it and will keep it for many years to come 🙏 thanks for taking the time to watch 👍

[@MarkyMMP]

Great Video Matt.. I’ve been into radio for 40 plus years. CB in the 80’s did my RAE B and A in the 90’s and still love the nostalgia of a good old CB rig.. Best 73’s M0PPK

[@m6ceb]

Thanks a lot Mark :) I love to document these rigs! I did 2 really rare CBs from the 70s all boxed ;) Thanks for watching :)

[@13HN870]

@@m6ceb Hello, I have the same Alinco mine has 40 watt SSB and 20 watt AM / FM. In addition, the S-meter of my Alinco has been improved and the SSB stability and the modulation stroke have been improved and completely adjusted. After these modifications it is a perfect radio. DX is fun with it. 73

[@indiana146]

Can you buy them ready set up if you.cant set it up

[@Patrickjdee66]

Hi mate , really useful video, thank you, I couldn’t tell on my small phone if the buttons all light up, do they? 🎉

[@caerffili_callin]

Good video, I was thinking of getting one of these but I love my Ranger 2950dx to much. I saw your link on TM1, they are a miserable bunch of bastards on there but most radio enthusiasts are, all in all TM1 is a good radio site.

[@m6ceb]

Yes I love the radio mate it's absolutely fantastic! The ranger is a beautiful radio too 🔥😍 thanks for stopping by mate 👍 means a lot that you have taken the time to watch and comment 🔥

[@TimTM-gm6od]

I've got the crt9900,,but I have a din slot free in my landrover and am going to get this radio,,,it looks good quality. Great review, thank you.

[@stevefox3763]

if you haven't already wasted your money, do not buy one, they have a horrendous receiver in them!

[@TimTM-gm6od]

@@stevefox3763 I just fancied something DIN sized

[@stevefox3763]

@@TimTM-gm6od I wanted a small ssb capable radio as well but buying one of these was a terrible mistake. The receiver goes wild when near anything electrical, my car audio system makes the signal meter look like a sound level meter, it bounces to the beat and can go 30+ depending on how loud my stereo is turned up but traffic lights, lamp posts, power lines ect send it just as crazy and its impossible to drive with it on cos the rx is all over the place. The channel selector is also of very poor quality, one click up could do one or it might go up two or even back one channel, it has a mind of its own!

[@TimTM-gm6od]

@@stevefox3763 Thanks for the advice Steve... you've probably saved me a headache !! Wonder if the McKinley is a better option or the CRT 7900 !!!

[@manclubandorra]

Greetings from Andorra.I have a radio in Alinco DX 10 and I have a doubt .. The clarifier is different from the ones I knew .. here it is not a wheel that is making the reception vary .. Changing the sound of sharp to grave .. Anyway always ... but on this radio equipment is a dial that is jumping on the frequency and does not seem so fine or so simple ... what do you think of this system? I am a bit strange to me ..

[@markg6jvy135]

Nice 👍👏👏

[@m6ceb]

Thanks again for your support Mark 🔥🔥

[@sarahcooney6066]

Cheers for the video. I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction my Chanel 19 on the normal uk band is out of frequency and when I transmit it transmits on the correct frequency. So for example my Chanel 19 is 2.7.78125 and when I transmit it will transmit on 27.78125. Cheers

[@zukispur5493]

I've got the DX 10. cracking little radio. (Still got my cobra 148 GTL DX with a teardrop 575 mic🌚

[@stevefox3763]

you have to be kidding, the DX-10 and DR0135 are terrible radios, the receivers in them are horrendous!

[@ianpereira3119]

My DX 10 can hold its own against my cobra GTL DX mk1. westland 707. Stalker 91X. Fidelity CB 2001. And last and definitely least the cobra 29 lx EU. of my small collection of cb ra

[@giannisgrammatikos8287]

I am between alinco, crt 6600,and 9900. I don't have a lot knowledge for new technology (i used to own a cobra nw) Please my friend give me your advice, which one of those three CB radios i should buy??? I am waiting for your response. Regards from Greece

[@musoseven8218]

Nice rig - do you have to set it up using software? After being an early user of computers I'm going right off the things now🙄😄😉 What sort of antenna are you using - I guess you're using it as home base station? Thanks😊👍

[@m6ceb]

Pc is optional for programming. I use the sirio gainmaster fantastic antenna! Thx for watching

[@musoseven8218]

@@m6ceb Thank you for taking the time to answer and the inside info👍👍✌️😊😊

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

Gainmaster ⅝w here, the ⅝w works better for the Dx, if your just after chatting to local mates 10/20m away buy the ½w gainsmaster. Their is cheaper alternatives but I'm sure you've got yourself sorted out by now. 👍

[@ianpereira3119]

Hello. Quick question. I have alinco DX 10 version of this radio with the ems 70 mic which in hand feels like a cheap top. Anyway I thought I treat the radio to something a bit more substantial in hand. I went for the alinco EMS - 57 which is a 8 pin with the original mic being a six pin. Called up Mr Knights to knock me up a adapter thingy only to be told its not that simple something about different voltages. I said I just want the mic to be just a mic. Bypass all the other menu stuff. Oh I dunno! Mr Knights kool though

[@Broadercasting]

The CRT SS 9900 uses a version of the same board and is programmable down to 24.800 Mhz Has anyone tried to programme their DR135/DX10 with 12m?

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

I have the 9900, came preprogrammed for 10,11,12m, but I only tend to use that radio for 11m, cracking little radio, I have the 6900n also, same board as the Alinco in the video.

[@matthewbamber3012]

Wow it is amazing 😉😉😉😉😉😉💕💕💕💕✌🏻

[@m6ceb]

Thanks very much Finley! 😍 You will have to do another video with daddy again like you did for the Retevis Rt45 🔥

[@kevinmccool3719]

the cre 8900 and all the alinco variants of this radio are all the same exact radio. word off warning though, if your into ssb these radios will develop an off frequency issue eventually and no amount of adjusting it by the service menu will correct this. it may be possible to adjust it internally on the ssb offset oscillators. i have 2 cre8900 units and one is off badly on lsb. to be on 27.385 i have to have the display read 27.387 but usb is still showing correctly though. other than that issue and the high white noise its ok. i just turn back the rf gain down and its good, plus use the audio hi cut button. they are stable on ssb after 5 minutes off warm up, also use a better electret mic, the factory one is crap. have the alinco dx-10 as well, exact same radio.

[@tuanphan-ok8rf]

I don't understand what is " MON Gain " in the optional features of the programming software. Can you explain for me.... Thank you!!!!

[@DD-gd3fr]

Nice radio can you get one in the states?

[@jamalelkilay2830]

good morning sorry I wanted information for radio Cb which good. alinco or crt thank you very much?

[@TheMisphit]

I have one of these and the NB/ANL noise blanker doesn't make any difference on any mode or band, does anyone know if I'm doing something wrong?

[@scouse1967]

Got all the 11m (UK 40's) programmed in on my newly aquired CRE 8900 but having a wee small problem. When i enter the correct frequency for each channel for the UK 11m (I.E channel one = 27.60125 and the rest upto channel 40) in the CRE 8900 programming software. On my radios display it shows "27.60120" and the same for the rest of the channels. How do i change from 10khz steps to 1khz steps in order to bring it bang on frequency please ? I've read the radios manual but i can't find anything that tells you how to go in 1khz steps, even though the manual states that this radio has 10Hz, 100Hz, 1KHz and 10KHz steps. Please can anyone help. Thanks ever so much

[@manclubandorra]

Great video!, Greetings from Andorra. I bought a DX 10 Alinch, I take the connection cable to the PC, but I do not have the software .. Does anyone know where I can download that software? Thanks friends.

[@stevefox3763]

you know that the USB socket on the back is not USB right? its a serial connection and needs a serial adapter, you cant plug in a normal USB cable, its stupid that they put a USB socket on the back. As for software, this channel has links banned in the comments but if you go to my channel there is a video of me showing how terrible the receiver is in this radio (dx-10 is the same radio), look on the bottom of the description and i will post a link to download the software there.

[@ronniewatkins7405]

Ronnie Watkins Just bought mine Alinco DX 10, More likes than dislikes 2 dislikes Frequency display is very dim Useless when mobile And the clarifier, I don't like the way it clicks jumps too far. can the display be brightened up at all, otherwise lovely to use?

[@theDaftman]

Did you know that the Alinco dx-10/DR-135UK is NOT! a UK Foundation licence compliant radio, see terms of licence (iR 2028), unless anyone knows different, i asked Alinco directly.

[@m6ceb]

I didn't know that! I've no idea why tho 🤔

[@theDaftman]

because it does not comply with (iR 2028) Foundation licence operators can only transmit with devices that comply to (iR 2028)

[@shonniebhida]

What setting do you have Mic Gain at on FM and SSB?

[@shonniebhida]

I tried various settings of everything possible, I could hear loads of foreign stations, I could tune the in easy, but any Station within 15 of me, I could not clarify them, and my modulation was not good to them, FM was fine, I had the settings for fine Tune on SSB, People were giving me long counts up to 20, and still the Rig would not Clarify, in fact it was so Bad I could only understand 60% of conversation, very strange? A shame, loads of features in that Radio in a nice Package, Been a Radio Ham for many years I know when something is not right straight away, I actually smashed it up before it went into the Bin, I had be listening to countless Clips on KZbin of the Radio, all seem to like then, maybe I was just unlucky, should have sent it back, but the Red Mist kicked in, and that was it.

[@chairmanlu]

is this made in Japan

[@rolandpauliny2083]

Full China… not original Japan😭😭😭😭

[@ep1929]

These are all made in same factory by qixiang in China, - anytone, CRT, dynascan etc

[@stevefox3763]

Its a terrible radio, dont buy one, the Receiver in it is horrendous! The USB socket on the back is NOT a standard USB cable!!!!!! its a serial port and its dumb that alinco put a USB socket on it, do not plug a standard USB cable in!!!! You can take the cover off the radio and connect any serial adapter the pH style socket on the PCB for programming, its more reliable using that connection, Dont waste your money on a alinco cable.