CRT SS9900. Ireland + Scotland "back to back" on UK CB Radio

[@Lennymc39]

Great to contact you Fred, let's hope conditions return again soon. Leonard 29WM39

[@Lennymc39]

The location was Minaun Heights Fred

[@don1estelle]

I remember one summer talking to Glasgow UK FM on a Handy clear as a bell booming in both ways in South Wales Valleys!

[@williamn01]

Loads of folk had them in Glasgow years ago , i had mine about 25yrs just looking back in to it , i mind talking to folk all over the world and also getting abuse off the neighbours 🤣🤣

[@don1estelle]

@@williamn01 My Glasgow Copy was about 10 years ago

[@williamn01]

@@don1estelle I'm going to pick one up I think , are you still on it ? Any recommendations what to get I'm way out the loop .

[@BoB4jjjjs]

I heard all the London crowd coming in on Thursday afternoon. As I was about to talk to them another station came in, so I just sat on the side. He was saying they are on at 6AM, then after 4PM, so maybe I might get them next time, he also said you have to be thick skinned. Also heard Devon, Cornwall and Bristol very strong.

[@Elmantukas]

Crikey, nice contact with the guy from elgin, i live there now, hopefully il manage to find you one day!

[@JD-lk7im]

Nice one Fred, well done to fellow Delta Delta group member Grant 108DD006.I Enjoy your videos Fred, keep up the good work. 73 from Dundee Scotland, 108DD054 John. 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks, you too!

[@markkane5176]

Great video Fred, had Scotland one afternoon about 2 weeks ago crazy strong signals talked to a few of the DD lads also 73s 👍😎

[@marty68wt248]

Great to hear you Leonard, . 73s Fred , love your videos sir.😀😀

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Many thanks!

[@Lennymc39]

Good man Marty, I was up at the same location John uses on Minaun Heights

[@ruggugglan]

Love my Crt 9900

[@travischapin886]

Wanting one of these radios here in the States. It is also known as AnyTone 6666, neat little radio and powerful as well, sometimes people run an RM Italy amp on them as well.

[@technic7762]

I am in 2 minds if to get back into the cb silly me sold my mk2 cobra 148 gtl dx it would be a challenge to pickup another so i was thinking of the ss6900 i think the sss6900n is the latest version they look ideal got everything on them what we use to modafiy the cobra to have and more or the ss9900 looks to be a great wee radio its certainly doing the job in use video there yip its decisions decisions

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Shame you lost the Coby. The 6900N is a fine radio but the controls wont feel the same. Also the Alinco DX10 is a good option.

[@technic7762]

@@CB-RADIO-UK I was thinking the controls would take a bit of getting use to they look great tbh had a few modafied ham international radios no control done what it originaly done clarafier and kc shift in certain positions to get on varios channels nothing but a number on display that was nothing to do with the channel/frequency you wanted that was chalanging

[@tonym7cvk430]

Scotland on Wednesday several QSOs and on SSB yesterday all on my SS9900 up a venom 1/2 wave HG very happy with the performance from my QTH 26TG064/26CT4525

[@rolfsblog]

I love it when England comes in... A lot of listening no reply jet on calls. Stil learning but fun! Sometimes thinking shall i try?... No not yet... I know the 69 (aka 5555) as i call my new Transceiver has a lot more power to send out my message than my M-mini. Thanks Fred your advice was very helpfull...

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Takes a while to get your confidence up. Same for everyone when we came back on. Just welcomed another newbie on the 305 this week.

[@michael-pw9cz]

I enjoy the short skip to the four corners of the UK it's sometimes better than battling with the rest of Europe after one station

[@Shill63]

Had scotland in the mornings here talking non stop on 19 fm really loud & clear & I'm in Dorset can't get back to them though think they must have big burners or something

[@zukispur5493]

More fine work bruva Fred (original tottenham LONDON man) 73 from tottenham LONDON

[@psychobillypaul4172]

Hay Fred when you do call out you say 26 division I’m assuming that this like a postcode for the uk on cab

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Yes division call signs

[@mikeelliott2215]

Hi Fred I heard you up here in Perth Scotland as well but did not make contact when probacation was running this is 108DD047 mike nice to here you up here in Scotland Fred 👍👍

[@ep1929]

Being from north West England we very rarely get UK / Irish skip (as we're right in the middle of the British isles) , the hop is too long so it's usually northern France / western Germany for short skip. I have heard that southern England regularly is able to speak to Scotland/ Northern Ireland.

[@johncrawford6640]

Brilliant Fred, thanks so much from John 68CT083, got my CT callsign for Zello but now really want to try CB, what rig and antenna would you suggest for a beginner?? Many thanks.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

If possible start with a SSB rig as that opens you up to many more channels and freqs inc skip. . The CRT 6900N is a good starter radio and easy to use. If you want 100% legal than the President McKinley is recommended. For standard 40/40 legal CB radios i would look at the cheap CRT and President range. I picked up a £60 president the other year and its well made. Antenna wise always try for a base station set up and as high as you can. A basic £35 Silver Rod is ideal. If you want to go mobile then look at Sirio 4000 /5000. Here's my small President. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXioYZljYtunf9U

[@johncrawford6640]

@@CB-RADIO-UK mant thanks Fred, great info. Much obliged. Hope to make contact sometime! 73's

[@o00scorpion00o]

I just ordered a President Randy III and a 51 inch Antenna + BNC to TNC adaptor, might have it by the weekend, Amazon won't ship the radio to Ireland for some reason so had to use another seller through Amazon. I'm curious as to why so many people go beyond the 26.96-27.41MHz legal limit ? it would be far easier make contacts if People kept to the standard 40 ch frequencies especially for People with 40 CH CBs no ? I also hold an Amateur radio license but decided to get into CB for some more radio fun and to keep CB alive, I live in the country so not expecting to contact many if anyone on a portable setup but might invest in an Imax 2000 + hoping to make more contacts in Dublin when at work.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Great stuff. We mostly hang around 27.305 which is channel 30 on the mids. Mostly people stick with the FM and Euro block around here. Think the only time i go higher is the 555.

[@rivit90]

great little radio (and video cheers) Are these 9900 radios well made ? im considering one , Im hoping to purchase a really reliable radio , any advice would be most welcome cheers

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. I would asy for the money the 9900/6666 is pretty well made. They are not a Yaesu or an Icom but you will pay many times more for one of those. What makes them really good is the performance esp on SSB. They have almost stupid amounts of power. The audio on the standard mic is very clear and ive never had a bad report. Like most CRT radios they can be a tiny amount off freq when starting from cold but its not really a big issue. Sometimes you will see me start on 27.3049 and then move to 27.3050 when the radio warms up.

[@rivit90]

@@CB-RADIO-UK brilliant , cheers buddy thattl do me , i have a few yaesus one that covers 11 meters widebanded ft991a , i was looking for one for the car , this 9900 seems to tick all the boxes , thanx for your reply its much appreciated

[@Andy2e0ree]

Fred have a look at probques to see where the E is and moving to

[@ТёмаТёмный-ю7г]

Как вам этот аппарат? Нравится или не очень, ваще мнение?

[@eddieagnew2664]

Can you add more than one repeater to a beafong. Thanks From Eddie.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

HI yes if you put it in a mem channel.

[@eddieagnew2664]

@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks ma friend

[@johnnorth9355]

Sporadic E is kiss me quick :-) . If you can get 5 minutes you are doing well. More is possible but oh so rare.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes spot on John. Makes it a challenge :-)

[@andrewwhelan914]

Hi Fred what kind of antenna do I need

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi and welcome. This video covers it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2XHk4x3nsyjrNk

[@Perthshire]

Hi Fred, in your thumbnail, you have used the flag of Nova Scotia (in Canada) instead of the Scottish Saltire.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Oh thanks for that id better change it.

[@Perthshire]

@@CB-RADIO-UK och aye! 🤣

[@steveacab77]

What’s best the 6900 or 9900 bud

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Depends on the learning curve. The 6900 is easier to use and more like a CB radio. The 9900 has more power and a better mic but is more like a Ham radio to use and easy to mess up the mem channels.

[@briankemp4499]

🤪😅🤣😂

[@eddieandre-theraven5008]

Scotland not in the UK any more then ? Bit of a dogie title lol !