My Thoughts On The PNI Escort HP82 CB

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PNI have sent me their latest CB radio, the Escort HP82.
Its a multi-band hand held CB with car kit.
I tested the power output, both from the car kit and from the handset.
I used it mobile in a vehicle and as a hand held. I took the radio to Castle Ring in the Cannock Chase area and made some great contacts using the handheld with the stock antenna.
Check out this video to see the results.
This radio has 7 standards (EU, CE, PL, I2, DE, IN) and defaults to the EU 4W AM/FM standard.
The PNI Escort HP 82 features a noise reduction circuit (NRC) that helps improve the quality of the received sound. Press the NRC key on the radio and immediately notice the difference. Together with the adjustable ASQ and SQ functions (5 and 25 levels respectively), you will get exceptional reception quality
Here is the link to Amazon if you wish to purchase one: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZPZ5FKF

[@user-vc6tk4dg4x]

Really useful information James.. keep the videos coming..

[@delboyonline]

The Thunderpole T-X is the same radio but it also has an export mode covering 25-30mhz.

[@Shack-time]

It’s a shame the PNI doesn’t do that. It’s a big loss

[@digitalmediafan]

Plus the TX has a much better signal meter. The other clone from Jopix has export mode but shares the same inferior display unfortunately. I hope thunderpole bring out an SSB version eventually !

[@loeb1]

​@@Shack-time have to open up got 2 wires needs to cut them

[@chrislittle9057]

I have the thunderpole tx ...and its an awesome 11m radio....I live in Telford and on the stock antenna i hit Wolverhampton on a single 5 radio 5...well impressed with tx...😊

[@Shack-time]

It’s a great radio the thunderpole. Telfords a great place for radio. 👍

[@chrislittle9057]

@@Shack-time yer its definitely is...ive got 4 people to come back on we going to put some live back in Telford...I used to be on round 1995 and it was packed on most channels and the 19 was active 247...its good to be back...and to have a break of ham radio 📻 😎😎

[@Shack-time]

@@chrislittle9057 that’s fantastic. I’m often in Telford as my brother lives there. I’ll be sure to give you a shout 👍

[@26DR302]

I cant get my head around how well that radio works with the rubber duck. On paper it just shouldnt work but it does! Brilliant contacts on 25, i will listen out and try and give you a shout sometime - I am in Trafford. Great content, keep it up!

[@Shack-time]

I know. I’m amazed too. This is why I enjoy producing these videos… people get to see for them selves rather than just read about it. I’ve spoken to the guys on channel 25 before. They are ideal for these tests as they are far away and don’t mind stations butting in for these checks. I really think CB is taking off again and radios like these are really helping.

[@RingwayManchester]

Amazing test rog

[@Shack-time]

Thanks Lewis. Thanks again for your help filming this last week. It certainly helped to demonstrate the NRC.

[@Smiley-de4ni]

Got one myself great radio well worth the price to 💯👌🏼💯

[@Shack-time]

Definitely. I love mine, in case you didn’t gather from my video lol. I’m working on my next video which is the HP62. I’m expecting good things from that and I shall be installing the wiring loom into my car so will have a a great hand held cb which can become a mobile radio. I’m looking forward to that one.

[@Smiley-de4ni]

@@Shack-time look forward to seeing it 😊👍

[@wookie.official3343]

Do these work in houses without external antenna? I have a motorway which is around 5mins walk from me. Do you think this would work? I'm new to all this

[@darkynhalvos]

They may have changed the wattage, I just got one of these yesterday, claiming 4 watts both AM&FM.

[@delboyonline]

Did you do the power into a dummy load? If it was into an antenna you won't get accurate readings.

[@Shack-time]

I didn’t use my dummy load as I wanted to see what was actually leaving my setup. I might just film another power test with dummy load… I’m reviewing the HP62 radio next week… I might do the test then , both with dummy load and both on antenna 👍

[@martin6038]

Morning just checking here 2 watts output hi power is that the output i tested my tx1 seems 2 watts hi 1 watt low

[@Shack-time]

Hi Martin. Yes untested 2 watts high and 1 watt low. This was tested using a tuned in antenna. I shall test it later and use a dummy load but I would imagine it would be the same.

[@martin6038]

Please do i am using a dummy load on on tx1 and 2 watts is high pwr same radio really diffrent software . Be great to know if you get same results on dummy load

[@MARKYMARK2222]

Does it work better than the President Randy?

[@Smiley-de4ni]

I would like to see the difference 👍

[@Shack-time]

I’m not sure I’ve never used the Randy. I know it’s a lot more money. I’d like to have a try of one and to do a comparison

[@badcompany3828]

6 minutes in a i was falling asleep with his endless rambling and not showing how the radio functions. Wake me up when he shows the radio.

[@Shack-time]

Thank you for commenting. I feel it’s important to be transparent when doing reviews and wanted to be clear on that. If you were bored enough to make you want to write this comment, you could always have fast forward to the part where the radio was demonstrated ?

[@RingwayManchester]

It’s like tell me your jealous without telling me your jealous 😂

[@Shack-time]

Ha ha think you may be right. He could have just switched off but it’s nice he went to the trouble to continue his communication with me 😅

[@hansoak3664]

Just like all publicity is good publicity, even negative comments improve the channel's visibility under the KZbin algorithm. Great content; both of you and your channels. Carry on, gents.

[@n.g.gardenservicesessex1714]

12 miles with just that rubber duck on 2 watts 🤔 I'll have to do a test like That,with my TX.

[@Shack-time]

I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Please video your tests and post them 👍