President George FCC - Portable on the Beach

[@ehayes5217]

I've been doing both for over 50 years, "Radio is Radio," as far as I'm concerned, 73👍😃🇺🇸

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that!!! 73

[@KO4VNX]

This is great info, I am not a CB guy, but this is radio, so I have no issues with 11M and view it as just another flavor of radio!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you! I really enjoyed doing this one.

[@mi5utc]

Well said

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@Sidmi5utc thank you!

[@N4FTD-Paul]

After my first Novice license expired in 1971 and I failed my first General theory exam, CB kept my radio flames burning for the next 6-7 years until I finally passed my second Novice exam, then the General, and later the Advanced. I learned my first lessons about homebrewing antennas while "only" a CB operator from some antenna books published by ARRL. Built an 11 meter vertical dipole in 1978 to talk to a friend some 20 miles away across Lake Minnetonka near Minneapolis in the dead of winter using only 4w AM. We worked together to build identical antennas to see if we could hear each other that far away. Like you said, 11m is between 10m and 12m and it's all radio, all experimentation, all fun! You can find good operators and bad on ALL the bands from DC to daylight. Keep doing you, Walt! 73, Paul - N4FTD

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Similar story, I failed the code test for Novice in 1975, the rest is CB history 😂

[@hughpatterson1480]

I am so glad you are doing these videos on the 11-meter band. We really need to join CB and amateur radio. It's sad that all these old sad hams have to put CB down. I'm an old dude and have an extra class license and wouldn't have gotten this far, radio-wise, if it were not for CB radio. It gives people a taste of radio and often propels them towards ham radio. I had no idea about the FCC changes. I am so glad they did that since being able to take advantage of skips lets the CB radio person experience a small taste of DXing. Thanks for a great video...73...Hugh...KN6KNB

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks Hugh, 73 my friend

[@45Unit]

Great job Walt. Long live CB radio. I had a lot of fun with it back in the mid 70's.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Me too, it's my roots! 73 my friend

[@minahasa999]

I know radio communication from the CB culture, way back in the early 80's. Four years ago I got my ham license. Now I'm living in both worlds, which is amazing!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that! it's great to be able to experience both.

[@mikeingeorgia1]

I love CB! I’ve been messing with them for about 2 years now. I think it’s pretty cool that my 1974 JCPenney CB is compatible with my 2023 President CB. I hear quite a bit of chatter just about any time I’m out driving around, and I’ve noticed more and more vehicles (primarily pickups) with CB antennas on them. The longest contact I’ve made to date was in WV. I was chatting with 2 other guys that were 63 miles away. I was only transmitting with 4 watts, but I was way up on top of a mountain.

[@GbHill59]

So cool. I’m a cb’er. Hopefully soon to get over on the dark side. I love my AnyTone at-5555 plus & listening to the hams. I also plan to build my 1st antenna for 10 meters.

[@robertmeyer4744]

Great fun Walt. The FCC also changed CB to allow FM as well. I got on after 4PM with my new 4:1 UNUN . works the same but handels much more power and covers 1 to 54 MHZ. I just a 25FT vertical with 17FT ground plain . fold back end of wire like 4 to 6 in and tunes 10/11/12 with no tuner under 1.4 :1 . Lots of Jamaica and some Texas than California came in great , Also Los Vegas NV. UNUN stayed cool . no heat at all. 500 Watts PEP SSB. My outher 4:1 only rated about 100-150 watts. PEP. and the toroide is for 3 to 30 MHZ. But 10/11/12 worked the same. great RX ! SWR stayed low . 73

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks, yes this radio is FM as well so I have to give that a try soon! 73

[@SevenFortyOne]

I have had plans to do a similar video using legal CB but haven't gotten around to it yet. Thanks for publishing this and spreading this message!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! This was a fun one and one of the most enjoyable days out I’ve had in a while.

[@charlesstrahin-wf3un]

I love cb and hf it's all radio thanks for sharing! 73 from triple 5 WV or KD8TYQ

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@charlesstrahin-wf3un thanks for watching! 73, Salty Walt

[@keithflesser1533]

I really enjoy your vidieo's Walt, but enjoy the food section even more. Keep up the good work my friend

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you so much my friend!!! 73, Walt

[@brianveitenheimer4492]

Lifelong 11m operator and Ham now for 4yrs here. Love your content and your right radio is radio. I was experimenting with antennas and with great success long before I was licensed. Keep encouraging our wonderful hobby.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you so much my friend! 73, Walt

[@georgebradshaw474]

Hi Walt, your video is influencing me to dig out my PSE SSB radio from the ‘70’s and play around for a while on 38. Clam roll really looked good! ‘73 my friend. (🙏 Mrs). AC3EA

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Hi George, now’s a great time to play with the old CBs for sure! 73 from Allison and I my friend

[@KC1UER]

Great video. I remember sitting in the car at a local boat ramp here in CT along Long Island Sound and it was always an accomplishment to make a contact on the super bowl channel.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! Yes channel 6 is basically a listen for entertainment purposes only channel for me lol

[@corsavic1]

Wow cd great copy nice rig another one for me to get 😀 great vid take care mate 👍

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! That was a fun morning and I love the radio. Cheers mate!

[@ivandubinsky1857]

Wavin' a hand? Some 11 meter lingo really makes me smile. I had lots of fun on 11 meters back in the day. I still listen there from time to time and make the occasional contact.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Makes me smile too! Salty Walt wavin" a hand my friend

[@thestonerguy5276]

I've been using this one for a few months now in my SUV. The best part is the screen - no matter what the lighting is (shade, full sun, night), you can see it easily. Nice video.

[@thestonerguy5276]

I forgot to mention that the President DIGIMIKE really makes the audio shine

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that, I noticed that about the screen as well. I have trouble with my Bearcat screen on a sunny day. 73

[@W6IWN_Radio]

Very cool, Walt! 27.385 was my first DX and encouraged me to get my ticket. Hams will say 10m isn't open, then I turn the dail to 27.385, and I hear lots of people. Sweet radio!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Exactly! it seems like 11 is always open these days and 10 is dead

[@dienadel30]

I do believe you are taking your channel to the next level ! Great Stuff !

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you!!!

[@mrradio2187]

Channel '6' hasn't changed since 1970! Who remembers?

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I remember around 1975 when I first got into CB

[@christophermarshall5765]

Nice new radio Walt!! Looks great and works well. Probably won’t be long before a few operators here in Australia start buying them. I have heard other operators call the 11m band “kiddie’s corner “, which I think is a bit harsh. I often listen in on my FT-710 home base radio.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I've actually heard a few Aussies on 11 recently, propagation is getting good. 73 my friend

[@ka4ezy]

Great video, Walt! Congratulations on the new radio. I, started in CB as a kid around 1973. Got my ham ticket in ‘78. That led to a career in electronics, all thanks to CB. Put the sticker on the Jeep. Keep up the good work. And keep those food reviews coming, too. 73. Mike - ka4ezy

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks Mike! The sticker is on the Jeep. 73 my friend

[@Macjohn1419]

Way to go, Walt! When the band is open, you don’t need a lot of power. I’m a ham who cut his teeth on CB back in the early 70’s. Nothing wrong with that, my friend. Just keep promoting radio. It’s a modern, integral part of the 1st Amendment.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you and roger that my friend!

[@vcl608]

So fun! Thanks, Walt. Last time I operated 11m CB 40 years growing up in Australia. I then moved to UHF CB (477mhz) which is legal in Australia then on to ham. You have inspired me to try 11m again. Cheers

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

That was a fun morning. Hey maybe I'll catch you on 11, cheers

[@Aussat]

Great video Walt, nothing wrong with CB, it's were I started many many years ago! Here in ZL I have had a play but turn off quickly as it's just noise with all the ops and the amount of language just turns me off.... BUT it doesn't mean to say I hate it, far from the truth, I have had the odd great contact and that makes it worth while. Thanks for show casing CB and keep it up as I think there are far too much negativity around it, like you said it's just another band and in anything in life you get the good and the bad. 73

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! yes it has it's moments here too. I've turned it off and moved on sometimes as well. 73 my friend

[@holotape]

There’s no shame in hams using CB, GMRS or even FRS. Radio is radio, have fun with it! 73

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@holotape I agree! 73

[@kellingc]

Radio is Radio - it comes down to the operators. Impressive contacts with 12 watts. I got a guy in the Azores on 20 meters, with a bunch of guys pumping out the watts and I beat them out with 100 watts and a 3 element Mosley/ Goes to show, it comes down to the antenna. During Field Day a few years back, I got a guy from Oklahoma who was running 5 watts. He sounded like he was next door. I assuming the salt water is helping with a ground plane for you. The Montigo Bay and Texas stations sounded great. Well have a good one. 73 de N1WKO

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that, have a good one my friend! 73, Walt

[@digiital]

Still have my President Jackson Radio, GREAT radio. One of the best CB Radios I have owned. Hundreds of hours I have put on that radio.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@digiital awesome!

[@digiital]

@@COASTALWAVESWIRES I was living in the Azores(CU3) and close enough to the water with a Shakespeare CB antenna, in the late 80s(86-89) and the skip was unreal. Wet noodle could have been used. Oh the good old says. Funny story, I could see 2 islands from my "teen cave"(my hangout room in the attic). I was talking with a guy in Australia and he happened to get another call from another Azores operator on one of the other islands I could see but on the backside of the island, which isn't far 50km (direct over the water wasn't a issue most of the times) . Guy in Australia, half way around the world was our 'repeater' to pass traffic to figure out where in the Azores each of use was located.

[@UDX-3030]

You have all the fun Walt ! Nice ✅

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

This was such a fun morning! 73

[@newsles2]

I actually started on CB back in Britain in the '80s and always meant to pursue ham there eventually, but the timing was never quite right back then and other interests distrated me. Finally got my license here a few months ago of course, but one thing that occurs to me about switching to CB after doing a lot of ham is getting the terms mixed up between them! I sometimes struggle to remember not to call CQ or say "over" on VHF/UHF after being on HF as it is. 😁 That did look fun though. I guess Channel 6 over here is the equivalent of 7.200 on 40M then. Sad, but avoidable thankfully. Enjoyed this little experiment. Thanks! Les.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks Les, this was a fun morning!

[@vicmiller7191]

Get that sticker on that Jeep brother. Ya gotta be proud about what you do. Great video Walt and the food is looking pretty good. Waiting to see some of the fish at some of these places you are going to. 73 and take care. Vic de KE8JWE

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

It's on! Thanks! Fish it is, I'm about all clammed out to be honest hahaha 73 my friend

[@KS0JD]

Did CB's in the 70's and 80's. Still have a few of the old ones in the basement. I might have to dust off my old Royce or Cobra unit. Thanks Walt! 73

[@shawnpothier8883]

Great video Walt. Many of us of this "vintage" started on 11 meter band back in the day. I'm inspired to get back on! Note keep trying NE the chowdah...

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! Chowdah!!!!!!

[@GordonHudson]

The European version of this radio is very popular here in the UK. It's the same power output. The only difference is you can go into the settings and select the correct bands for each country. The CEPT band is the same as the FCC channels and is legal in every European country, but before that came in each country had their own channel allocation. In the UK the president George has two banks of 40 channels with FM only on the old UK channels, multi mode on the CEPT.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Good info, I remember going into a big appliance store in Poland and there was a rather large CB section and it was all President stuff.

[@jamess1787]

You're driving the interest for CB. I'm one of those that did ham and skipped past CB all together. 👌... Here we go.

[@redstickham6394]

I sort of did CB back in the day. I had a walkie talkie that did 100mw on channel 14. The kids would try to see how far we could talk on them. Never got much beyond a mile, but had fun all the same. Later got into ham and haven't been back on CB in a long time.

[@turtlecreek4633]

fun stuff! lunch looked great too. 73

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

That was a fun morning!! 73

[@FrancoDX]

Great stuff Walt 😎 The next time propagation opens up to the U.K. listen out on Channel 28 for ‘The Sheriff of Nottingham’. He’s a local guy I know and gets lots of contacts into the US. Cheers and beers, 73, Franco.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I will listen out for him! Cheers and beer my friend! 73, Walt

[@jimmcfall7769]

Great video Walt! 11 meters kind of a magic band like 6 meters 73 and God bless

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! It really is. 73 my friend!

[@cledusneighbor2630]

its the magic band when you find someone on there to talk to.

[@F4LDT-Alain]

So nice to hear how busy the 11m band still is in the US. Here in France it's quite dead, apart from a few regular QSOs run by small groups of old timers. Truckers are gone. Not all American CBers seem to care as much as you do about legal power. When the band is wide open, I hear quite some of them boasting about kilo whiskies HI 😆

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Ooooooh yeah, big power 😂😂😂

[@NJ5Fham]

I love the fact that you are supporting all radio bands! Thank you! I am relatively new to radio, and would love to see a video on you explaining some CB lingo!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! That’s a great idea, I’ll do that

[@AudioDaze]

Walt, I really enjoy the fun you have playing radio! Keep up the great videos!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you!!! 73, Walt

[@pyreneesfarm7818]

Salty Walt in addition to K0XHF for my general ham use. I may use a handle not to far from my old one I am thinking of one now. I have an 880 and an "old " radio shack SSB unit. I still want a G90, but it is hard to have to many radios until a porcupine wants to make love to my car, lol

[@stellarpod]

Walt, you've inspired me to drag out my old Galaxy 959, stake a Chameleon SS25 whip out, shortened to 18', and see what it'll do. CB was certainly my gateway drug of choice back in the mid-late 70s. Used to have a ball "shooting skip" with a Teaberry Stalker 20 base station. It required a license back in those days. My CB callsign was KNV333 and my "handle" was T-Square (I was a draftsman back then). As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks Steve! Catch you on 38lsb. 73 my friend

[@WildeGreg]

Another great video. I loved CB growing up. Funny story I owned a automotive dealership and had a car hauler truck and trailer I'd use when I ran the auctions. One of my employees set me up with dual antennas and stuff for CB. Amazing how it worked. Makes me wonder if it was 100% legal on the power as I never asked. Thanks again for a fun video.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@WildeGreg thanks! Hmmmm I don’t think anyone ever cared about legality when it comes to CB 😂

[@WildeGreg]

😂😂😂Probably not. Talked to a lot of interesting characters when running late into the night/early morning. Great memories.

[@markviers998]

Nice contacts. I agree with you on the looks of the George, it's a good looking rig and looks to have some nice features. I know a lot of people complain about the price of President radios these day but they seem solid and don't drift like a sailboat without an anchor like some of the other brands.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I’m really pleased with this one and I bought a used Lincoln II+ from a subscriber for a good price. I’ll be using it for 10 and 12.

[@Mandarin110631]

very cool

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaellanders1601]

great again Walt iam hungry now

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! 73 my friend

[@randallbargar348]

CB led me on the path to Ham. First rig was a Lafayette. Also have operated with the RCI 2950. Had a lot of fun during sunspot maximums.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that, I think it’s how a lot of us got here. 73, Walt

[@ronniet5680]

Go Walt go! Always thought 4 watts on 11 meter was never enough then I got into ham radio qrp. 5 watts can go around the world

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that!!!

[@jeffmay1024]

I’ve got a Galaxy 949 at home. I need to get it set up to have on the air. I’ll send what I can do. Have fun Walt.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! set it up and I'll catch you on channel 38 hahaha

[@rlb4592]

Great video, a lot of hams started with 11 meter. Salty Walt K4oGo a true "Ham" Helping All Man Kind, eventually i will get to tell you that on the bands

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks so much!!!! 73, Salty Walt

[@pasjeihobby]

I have President TEDDY II sitting on the shelf next to me and I really like listen CB band. Most of the time it's just insults and swearing but sometimes I can find reasonable person. Good luck with your ideas ! 73

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you! 73 my friend, hope all is well

[@ki4qfl]

Another great video Walt. Drop that sticker on the Jeep. To bad my Cobra radio does not do SSB. Time to get an SSB CB radio

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! That sticker is on the Jeep!

[@vk4foo]

I haven't touched CB since the "bears up there" in the 70s😊 good to here it again. Cheers good buddy , over over 👽Alien in ROK🇦🇺 FOO

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Cheers!!

[@JeffreyWilliams-x4x]

This video just had to happen ive been planning a cb radio re-visit for a long time i feel the same as you do walt i have a matching pair of regency 23 ch ssb rigs just all gone through a check up waiting for air time ,,thanks so much for this ! My only problem is,,,this may cause the used cb prices to rise ! Lol im a cheap skate !! Lol lol 73 keep it comming waiting for part 2 and the book !

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! Hope to catch you on the air!

[@WECB640]

Superb. Very through and encouraging Walt. 👍So many of hams started on 11M, yet toss it under the bus despite all the QRM on 7.200 and other bands. Glad you started with CH38. Good DX channel! CH06, where everyone's "in the strawberry patch" with 10Kw+ LOL!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks Hollywood! This one has the potential to rip a hole in the Sad Ham universe 😂😂

[@wambroser]

Hey Walt, great video! I'm thinking about getting an 11 meter radio. Was considering the 980ssb but the George FCC looks pretty enticing with the FM. Since you mentioned replacing your uniden with the president maybe you could make a little pro and con video of the two. 🤷‍♂️ Just a thought. Keep on keepin on. 73

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! That’s not a bad idea. I can’t remember who made it but there’s a video out there where the guy looked inside both of them. They are very different. 73

[@johnmayer158]

Hi Walt! Cb is alot of fun...and being a ham as well, I also play with 11m. I can also let you know besides ch 6 superbowl, ch 11, and 28 are also in that category. You have a much better chance of working dx on am on 28. I bought the Anytone 6666, and absolutely love it. Great video, sir! 73s, John, N8SGM, 0576, Dustmaker, in Southern Michigan.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks John! I’ll be looking for you on 11

[@johnmayer158]

Copy that! And keep an ear on the tech part of 10m - 28.3-28.5 for me as well. Good luck, sir and have fun! 73s, N8SGM.

[@Bryan-vz6jh]

Yes put it on the jeep I've got a bunch cb radios and antenna even got one that tubes in it gonna have try them Thanks

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

It’s on the Jeep! 73

[@dantheman5222]

was contesting on all bands this weekend and drove me nuts so hanging out on 11m was fun as always

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that!

[@danamarcy5414]

Yes add the sticker for CB. I was a cb'er years ago. Now a ham for 20+ years too. VE6KBI Dana Marcy

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that, the sticker is on the Jeep!!! 73

[@KQ4JGS]

Rock the sticker! I love stickers lol. I don't get the hate for 11 meters, frequency elitism is DUMB! 11 meters will always hold a special place in my heart. 73!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

The Salt Box Jeep is rocking the sticker!!! 73

[@cmarchi128]

Great video

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@cmarchi128 thank you!

[@mobiltec]

Walt I've got a Galaxy 959 in my Blazer and I just put a 102 inch whip on the Tram tri-mag. Going to see how we get out from northern Nevada...

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@mobiltec Roger that!!!

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

How many of us good buddies got our start on 11. I know I did!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

A bunch of us!

[@SeaDogJak]

Sticker must go on the Jeep, I have :)

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

It’s there!!!!

[@aj2isotadxing]

That looks like a really nice radio

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

It's a great little radio, I'm enjoying it

[@billjobes1851]

I'd put the sticker on the Jeep tail and use the rig on drives up and down the East Coast. Be sure to check with the ducks and be sure they approve.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

The sticker is on! Duck approved!

[@Justthe2ofUs843]

Wonder how many people have asked you if you caught anything yet on that pole. LOL. Walt, you can take two tin cans and a string and talk DX. Awesome.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Hahaha someone actually came up to me while I was putting this up and asked why I was fishing for sharks while there were swimmers in the water 😂

[@holotape]

President has the most amusing model names. “Hey man, what kind of radio is that?” “It’s a President Barry II+”

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I know right? I like it

[@warrior-8156]

CB, the sea and a clam sandwich & fries ! Wow what a perfect day !

[@drjonathanln9871]

Hey Walt another great video! Getting ready to be in OBX next week and wanted to see what your favorite anchor method is for the dxcommander expedition. Mine is coming in today! I got a umbrella holder but liking the pvc method. Do you use any guy wires for these setups? Thanks

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! Have fun in the OBX! My DX Commander is too big for the beach umbrella holder. The pvc method is the way to go and doesn’t require guy wires at all.

[@drjonathanln9871]

​@@COASTALWAVESWIRESawesome! How deep down are you going?

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@drjonathanln9871 I use a 3-1/2 foot pipe and drive it down only about 18 inches

[@jerryKB2GCG]

what is that numeric identifier you are using ?

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Typically on 11 you just pick any 3 digit number as your handle. I like zero-four-zero. 2 Division refers to the USA. Each country has a “Division” identifier: ukspec.tripod.com/rf/cb/divs.html

[@rdpoulson]

CB pride - put the sticker on the jeep!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

It’s on!!!!!

[@danielrgusa]

Can you do a quick video on CD callsigns and lingo? I’m most curious about callsigns, specifically, where does the 040 in your handle come from? Is that self assigned like Salty Walt? Do the numbers 040 mean anything or are they arbitrary? Thanks Walt! I love the co tent.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

That's a great idea, I'll do that

[@danielrgusa]

@@COASTALWAVESWIRES thank you Sir!

[@robertbower9862]

Thanks for the video. I am a ham and also have a GMRS license and when my wife and I travel I hardly hear anything on 146.52 or GMRS. Question is it worth getting a CB for travel?

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I think a CB for travel is great and think it's worth it. 73, Walt

[@johnpawlicki1184]

When the sunspots diminish in a few years we can encourage CBers to get licensed as hams to allow them to come down to the bands that will still work. 😁

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@johnpawlicki1184 Roger that!!!

[@ErikTheVikingMechanic]

Well said Walt. CB is great for getting your feet wet before committing to a HAM licence and equipment. Some HAM's I know and myself as well, have tried CB before HAM. Thank you for the great video 73 M7LDK

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you my friend!

[@daverainey...AK1911]

Hey Walt, I'd really enjoy working you on 11m...maybe you could do a video of that. 73's

[@kagmich5796]

Great video, Walt. Quick question (I've never operated CB). Why were you calling out "040" when you were on 38? Just curious. Like I said I've never operated on 11M before. Good stuff!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! Zero-Four-Zero is my CB handle or call

[@almightyEsquilax]

The fact that you made it to the border of the state but can't bring yourself to go further makes you an honorary Rhode Islander.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Hahaha I’m Walt the Rhody

[@ajfogertyfan8245]

Rhode Island Distance Phobia for sure!

[@andrewfiertek5937]

Sticker on the window… more activity on Super Bowl 6 compared to 146.52

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

It's on!!! 73

[@jerryKB2GCG]

FYI, I’m an Amateur Extra and have zero issues with CB, just another radio service and in some cases a gateway to amateur radio.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Same here, Roger that!

[@DrDonPjr]

There’s a word for “hams” that have an issue with this: “shallow”

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that!!!

[@holotape]

Sticker!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@holotape it’s on!

[@JD144-]

Would like to build something along these lines myself. You think 49:1 unun would be enough? Also, what site did you use for antenna lengths? Thanks for the video!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I use an app on my phone called “Antenna Tool” for the lengths. 49:1 might work but you’re probably going to have to trim the wire until you get a good enough match. I use a cheap 64:1 I found on Amazon

[@gregbreitz972]

What's the 040?

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

My CB handle or callsign

[@davemattlin1576]

WOW.. 64:1.. Was the driven element ohms that high? or is the radio expecting a feed less than 50ohms? I watched your video on when to use 4:1 or 9:1 unun. I would have guessed a 4:1 unun for this antenna based on your diagram and thought I had it all figured out.. I am a little confused now. Why a 64:1?

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Wire that is cut to an exact half wavelength of a particular band has a very high feedpoint impedance. That's why a traditional End Fed Half Wave uses a 49:1 unun. At 10,11 and 12 meters it's even higher, thus a 64:1. In general 4:1 and 9:1 ununs are for non resonant antennas and are not on that resonant halfwave spot that has that high impedance.

[@Allthingsradio]

Nothing wrong with being a CBER Walt as well as a ham operator some forgetful where they started

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that!!!!!

[@ve6gil]

I haven’t done cb since about 1976 and only AM. I hear some totally unfamiliar terms and more ham radio like Q- signals than I remember. Perhaps a video on how to operate. Is the trucker with an IQ of 95 stereotype still prevalent? Do you develop a southern accent? Do you have Good Buddies? 10-codes? 73, Gil

[@richs39]

On channel 19, it has not changed much. No drawl required. If you want o put on and Alberta drawl, go for it. :)

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Good Buddy is actually a derogatory term now. People in the SSB skip world don't use 10 codes either. It's more like ham radio with Q codes.

[@bryanpuckett3023]

Put the sticker upside down!

[@HamBandit]

Get that radio Peaked and tweeked it will put out about 35 watts > :)

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that!

[@KQ4KXA]

President makes good radios you should check out scotts radios llc he’s in Michigan and he sells and aligns new cb’s and ham radios also has antennas and microphones i bought my ares 2 radio by anytone from him does 10 and 11 meters

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I’m pleased with this one and I also have a Lincoln II+ coming that I’m going to use on 10 and 12. 73, Walt

[@KQ4KXA]

@@COASTALWAVESWIRES Roger Roger keep the good videos coming thought i would give a shout out about scott he keeps everything clean and legal and has videos of him using barefoot talking to italy and others with a beam from his shack. Ill catch you on the next video 73, from NC

[@quad-z-moto2338]

Dang!!! Walt, yer gonna make me buy another radio! My wife told me to unsubscribe from your channel...

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

😂😂😂😂

[@cledusneighbor2630]

why cant you do the mod. on the G90 turn it down to 4 watts and use it .

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@cledusneighbor2630 I have the mod but technically it’s not legal on 11 meters

[@daveengstrom9250]

I have no issues with 11 meters EXCEPT that it is SO NOISY. It gives me a headache. I can stand it for maybe 10 minutes.

[@N8ESP]

I've nothing against 11m/CB, just don't know the lingo, etc., and have never really used it. You're rapidly convincing me to take the plunge, though. 73 de N8ESP

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that! Salty Walt wavin' a hand my friend hahahaha 73

[@N8ESP]

@@COASTALWAVESWIRES I've had since the 1970's to think of a cool, clever handle (like yours), and still haven't been able to do it... 🤣

[@SuperCapsfan101]

Walt, how many stars would you rate Evelyn’s? You’re gonna be a foodie star on PBS ! 73, Mike K3CXG, good buddy, who dat! 10-4, we down, we gone. Bye!😎

[@gaptastic]

no sticker, but i don't put stickers on my car

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

roger that!!!