Mobile CB Radio Update and Range Test

[@davidacosta147]

1964 West Texas waving good job

[@SamuelBarrPhotography]

Very nice. 625 sounds really good on sideband. What kind of radio is he using?

[@RadioMalopolska]

In Poland for fun in 2021 we have simplex repeaters on mountain to mobile cb radio ..for fun .. on ISD2560 look at this PCB simple and efective like Tank Sherman on WW2 and huey on NAM .. !! Respect

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

I have worked some parts of Poland with the great simplex antennas most on the mid bands and a great a good simplex antenna just out side of Moscow.

[@RadioMalopolska]

@@stephengunrunnerhanson3550 Poland is 24/7 on 26.425 USB .. EE east europe monitor .. remember ..

[@RadioMalopolska]

26.425 !! Poland Echo Echo 27.555 International Alfa Tango (WORLD Europa Africa America .. Australia .. ) 27.700 usb SSTV ( QSL) on aplilation an adroid . Many many people 24/7

[@DustInTheWindAZ]

I don't understand something about the installation of the roof mount: You isolated the center post, but grounded it anyway via the pigtail on the coax. Why go thru the trouble of drilling an oversized hold to prevent contact with the body, then ground it to the body anyway?

[@MowerJunkie]

the antenna is not grounded, the coax shield is grounded like it is supposed to be. the center conductor from the coax goes to the antenna, and the shield goes to ground.

[@1teddy1979]

Awesome test. Wierd I hear and have talked to 63 quite a bit in my home QTH but only have heard you a couple times and couldn't make contact. 73 from 519 Ontario Canada

[@MowerJunkie]

Yup, 63 is on the radio a lot more than I am. When I retire You'll be hearing Me all the time. Take care 519, 73's from 151 SC.

[@1teddy1979]

@@MowerJunkie ya I know this working thing really cuts into my radio time as well 73 from Ontario

[@foxman362]

I got heard you on the radio today on my shortwave radio there was skip early this morning around 11am in my area in tn on 38 LSB.

[@nickl3872]

Thanks I'm just getting back into radios

[@buzzie0047]

any suggestions on a good book that covers antennas? After info on adding radials, etc.

[@unit63sc17]

Great Job John! 73's from Paul Unit 63 SC!

[@MowerJunkie]

Take care Paul, Enjoy Your Sunday. 73's from 151 SC.

[@americaswayout4489]

Another GOOD episode, CBing at its finest !!!

[@albshore8]

How do you not hit wires or trees. I hit trees with my Wilson 1000 on my work van... Take care 73...from 556 NJ.

[@MowerJunkie]

My 102 hit's trees all around town. 73's from 151 SC.

[@albshore8]

@@MowerJunkie 10-4 I guess you have to be extremely careful driving around town

[@vegasfordguy]

Always enjoy your videos! Mower Junkie is the CB radio guru!

[@nickl3872]

Wow that is getting out there,

[@MowerJunkie]

I know it, it surprised me too! Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@charleswoods2996]

102 inch whip antenna is great for use in an apartment with a balcony railing. I made thousands of contacts with it. 330/73, Akron, Ohio/Rubber City

[@45AMT]

Well like John always says nothing like a Realistic. Glad you're enjoying that radio.

[@Bens359pete]

102” still the best mobile antenna by far. Using mine with a 10” GP riser. Makes it fully adjustable. On my Freightliner. Still works great!

[@thekycoffeebean]

You were making the trip up here in NE Ky.

[@Mr.Modulation.StatenIslandMic]

Those old radio shack radios are good the old ones are made by uniden they have uniden pc boards. 157 mike Bronx county

[@MowerJunkie]

Yup! I love the old Realistic's that have the Uniden boards. Take care 157, 73's from 151 SC.

[@nickl3872]

That is awesome

[@hemphead5839]

Great video🖐️

[@RidgeHikerAdventures]

I love your amp cooling system. Does SSB run cooler than AM? 73s from 595 Northern Nevada.

[@MowerJunkie]

Yes it does, But it can get hot on SSB.

[@geraldscott4302]

What do you have the AM dead key set at on the radio in the Jeep? I have a "Palomar 225" amp, and according to my Radio Shack power meter it is putting out pretty decent power (I can't afford a Bird watt meter) but I can't seem to make any contacts with it. Radio is a completely stock Cobra 25. I have a feeling I'm overdriving the amp.

[@kennymurray3249]

just curious. compare it with a toploaded tunable tip firestick.. same test.. compare distances... and say a 3 or 4 foot trucker whip.. nice to see the results side by side.

[@donl1846]

Hey there 151 SC, I like the setup and clean work as always. Can't wait to see your new homebrew beam antenna. The 102" whip is still the best mobile antenna you can get but I think the Wilson-1000 will give it a run for its money. Keep up the great videos, 73 from 770 RI.

[@NAVYABHAN]

I have not seen a Radio Shack c.B. in a long time!

[@indianakid4050]

Will mower junkie I talked to that 63 South Carolina quite a bit on 38 Lower Side . sounded good looks good keep up the good work 73

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

I'm in the UK and have made contacts on the superbowl to Alabama and Florida on my 102 tank whip 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💪

[@663rainmaker]

I like the vulnerable and dependable 102 inch stainless steel whip talk all over the world 🌎 with one

[@tonyraposo5206]

How many peak watts you think the 102 can take and also what's the SWR at peak power for that ant! thx

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

you need to add 6" inches to the bottom of the 102" inch whip antenna for a total length of 108" inches for proper SWR tune match to a CB radio. 102" inches is the proper length for a 10 meter HAM radio.

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

awesome radio john I have 2 of these one is NOS in the box used it once a month to keep it prime and the other one I use as my daily in my truck tried to dx you this morning but you couldnt get on top of the pile in the buckeye state so I will say 73s john 714 in the buckeye state mini bike junkie click click

[@MowerJunkie]

Take care 714, Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@gregestee9099]

Waving at you 151. 653 Hamilton Ontario Canada

[@MowerJunkie]

Big wave back at ya 653. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@joeschnell544]

Hey mj don’t forget when you shut your car off you’re losing almost 2 volts of electrical power to your cb. Most cars while running generate around 14.1 volts. When you shut your car off it drops to battery voltage usually around 12.3 volts. Check it yourself and see what you discover. 73 from Wheel Joe Bridgeport Ct.

[@brucel399]

Used to love my 102 whips when I talked on CB. God great distance and reception when it was hooked up to my RCI2950 CHEERS FROM COLORADO

[@x1RoBoT3x]

Awesome video! Hello from Beaufort SC!!! - "386" 73s

[@MowerJunkie]

Awesome! You're almost a local. Take care 386, 73's from 151 SC.

[@tf7274]

Well...if you needed any affirmation your setup works...having it confirmed in Jamaica should do the trick...

[@641northwestgeorgia]

John, I was telling someone in CQDX land about you and your channel just a couple of days ago. I told them I bought my first SSB radio from you in 2018 and to check your channel out. Hopefully they will! You know I always enjoy your range tests! With these results, I may have to try a 102" whip one of these days. :) By the way, we're moving to a new QTH in a few weeks, about 31 miles NW of where we are now. Hoping we can talk some of that short skip again soon!

[@MowerJunkie]

Hi Josh, Thanks for sharing my channel. The best part of this is, I spoke with the same guy the next day. He told me all about the conversation You had with him. Good luck with your move. 73's

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

I have tried the same antenna on the car but could not get a good swr. But it's working well for you a great video and you see what can be done I have a realistic Navaho base radio and I love it has the proper Mike to but I use a replacement like and keep the original Mike from getting marked

[@johnnorman7708]

That kicker looks interesting. I need to fire up my old 29 again and monitor some traffic out there. I sure wish I could find me a kicker at yard sale prices. I've always wanted a BIG. radio set up. I still like my 2 meter stuff, but my heart still is smitten with my first love of CB. The concept of picking up the Mic and talking to people dozens or maybe 100s of miles away without a network relay is still pure genius level magic.

[@jackson4861]

MJ , I have a realistic power mic from the 80’s if you want it I’ll send it to you? 431 Beartooth Mountain Range , Montana

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks 431. You should keep that mic, You never know when You might find another old Realistic that needs one. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

[@jackson4861]

@@MowerJunkie little fun fact….. my call number came from my first base Cb when I was 14 , Realistic Navaho TRC-431 , great little am rig, wish I still had it . Rock on bro.

[@scorpiodrg]

That is awesome Mr junky !!!!

[@fogonoparquinho7697]

Good test, congratulation from Brazil.

[@ehayes5217]

Nice set-up & interesting demo, mni tnx😃

[@MoparMasters]

Great setup 73 from 42 in Arkansas!

[@CMCSS-to3to]

Sick rig. But can you fit under bridges with such a high 📡 antenna?

[@MowerJunkie]

So far it has only hit trees, No bridges yet. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

@@MowerJunkie good video. I only use side-band CB radios. My two favorite CB radios are the Cobra 148GTL made in the Philippines and the Galaxy 99v2 . I have a 102" inch whip antenna . On my SWR meter I get 1.1 on channel 1. I get 1.2 on channel 20 and 1.3 on channel 40 .

[@williambowman7244]

Watching your travels reminds me of the good old days of yore now days my communication range STARTS roughly 50 mile range and goes from there our groups of radios has dwindled from 30+to about 4closest if not right in town is 40 50miles out our common outputs are at 100+to start few running the 667 Texas stars Heard you around Tues this week tried to get to you but traffic was heavy your voice complete tone difference than your videos 0737in your state was top of the pile again 398waving from Badger state wis

[@pabodyman8601]

No half way with you John 😹 always upgrading, and yes that radio sounds great....good bunch of guys down there...63 Paul ...he’s a gem......ALWAYS A PLEASURE TALKING WITH YOU............take care.....66 Pocono mountains pa 👋🏻

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks for watching. Take care 66, 73's from 151 SC.

[@rickjones6414]

Great radio! I really enjoy older ones. Did you say what wattage the linear was putting out? I'd enjoy seeing a Barefoot version of this test too because the 102" whip is the ultimate mobile antenna (I had one) and it's interesting to see how they perform.

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks. The amp does about 160. I'll be doing another range test soon, that will be with stock radios. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.

[@the11metersd.x.channel.55]

Nice job Mower Junkie. You have had just about every classic CB in you truck. The missing link. Teaberry Stalker 9 DX. If you can snag one of these in decent condition. They will not disappoint. The receive is exceptional.. Up there with the original Corbra 148 GTL DX but more compact... Very stable and a sweet transmit audio.. With the stock mic.. Just a suggestion... 73s Breaker.. 153 AT 888

[@MowerJunkie]

I'll have to keep an eye out for a Teaberry. the realistic is already out of my Jeep. for the past couple of days I've been using My Grant in the mobile. Take care, Thanks for watching.

[@hammerdodger0]

Great video, 151, enjoyed it on this end. Catch you on the airwaves ✌️

[@DK5ONV]

That sneaky lil TRC needs a frequency alignment really bad. But I agree this lil screamer is all it takes for your mobile

[@MowerJunkie]

Yup! I'll get around to tuning it soon.

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Sounding good 👍. Also that other guy in the mobile , dang he sounded like he was on AM .. his radio and yours in the garage was perfectly inline with each other .. what mobile rig is he running ?

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks Dallas. 625 has a Stryker 955 in his truck.

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

@@MowerJunkie That’s the way your TS-50 sounds 👍

[@stovepipe9er]

⁠@@MowerJunkieWow, that 955 Stryker sounds clear!!!

[@mikecricket113]

Great job 👍

[@christopheransell2179]

As I said before, probably the best mobile antenna ever. Having said that, I would like to have seen the 102" put up against a fiberglass "Skipshooter" brand antenna the same height under the same conditions. Could be interesting! Take care! -882 Hobo NW Pa.

[@robduncan599]

This might sound ridiculous, but me and a pal did A to B test 20 odd years ago , wilson 1000, 102' sirio 300 all the best ant of the day, 20 mile car to car sea path . The 102' was right up there , but the winner was not even a cb ant . Ridiculous as it sounds a 2 metre ham vhf ant wins . Yes this is not a joke the ant was a Diamond nr22l, a 5/8 over 5/8 on 144mhz it just so happens it is very close to the 1/4 wave cb . There is some capacitance making it FAB on cb and 10 metre ham . This Ant is a very very good ant on 2 metre vhf , but it is even bettre on 11/10 metre . I have been using the Diamond nr22l on and off over the last 20 years . The only thing is it is only rated at 100 watts , has a uhf mount and is expensive. But to this day you can still buy them , and yes they still outperform a regular 102' 1/4 wave whip (only just ). As a ham i worked France, Russia/ MM, spain ,England on 28.430 mhz yesterday. If you get a chance to test ,you wont be disappointed, only don't go over 100 w or the small cap might blow . Just my 2c . MM0UDI is my ham call .

[@melbytvenge]

151 just an Idea Mount a small fan to the bottom of the fins. Good Idea ya?😃

[@foxman362]

Nice Setup.......

[@Mr.Modulation.StatenIslandMic]

John u can't beat the 102" whip best antennas

[@chrisdeswardt5132]

I use a 108 with a 369 peaked to 15watts in SA.best mobile antenna i bought

[@yorkshirebikerbitsnbobs]

Nice... Thanks for the interesting video..

[@johnnorman7708]

Truth is, and I know I'm preaching to the choir here, CB, 10m, and 2 meter ham should be far more active than it is. HF ham is great too when it absolutely has to get there, and "there" is half a continent or world away. Two way radio comms are really a national treasure that is not being utilized like it should be. Too few hard core Elmer types in the hobby. Drag them out dust them off and fire them up boys and girls. We (myself included) don't need to be radio inactive or silent key till the fat lady sings and they slam the lid. As Larry says: Git er dun!

[@erwintorsy6573]

Whaa 28miles and only S3-4 ? The Dutch do better on SSB and mobile ! Tank-wipe and RM 805 about 500Watts amplifier does 70-80miles and still push s1-2 on the meter :D Not always in America is bigger and better haha 73's good luck from 19RF1231

[@kellyhamilton4757]

Looks good but I would never sacrifice my stereo for the CB . I’d mount the CB elsewhere.

[@tylerdean980]

If you have double din, you can easily fit a din-sized CB and a single din aftermarket radio both in the same slot. There were also some older CB's made in the 70's that combined all those in a single housing, even including a tape player. I wish you could get something like that today.

[@paradisewpr5950]

Hello my friend ;)

[@donhale3517]

It would be nice if CB was active here just every now and then the Truckers are on. 2m Ham is dead almost all the time even on the Repeaters.

[@donhale3517]

@@electrofrying1685 S.E. Kansas

[@48pluto]

Works super duper!

[@thegrudge6495]

73's

[@jeffclyburn8000]

73's 102 NY

[@MowerJunkie]

Take care 102. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@jamesmcgee2447]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnnorman7708]

That kicker looks interesting. I need to fire up my old 29 again and monitor some traffic out there. I sure wish I could find me a kicker at yard sale prices. I've always wanted a BIG. radio set up. I still like my 2 meter stuff, but my heart still is smitten with my first love of CB. The concept of picking up the Mic and talking to people dozens or maybe 100s of miles away without a network relay is still pure genius level magic.

[@MowerJunkie]

You should drag out that old 29, Put that thing back in action. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@663rainmaker]

@@MowerJunkie it’s great DX golf ⛳️