Radioddity CBL-561 - Big Signals from a Little Antenna

[@digitaldreamer5481]

Aloha Walt, Man, you got me on a roll! I bought the QT80 Bundle with the G90 Fan tray and external speaker for $279 and I also bought this same antenna also. They wouldn’t ship my order to the United States but they would for the Republic Of Texas to the wife’s family that lives down there in Houston. I will be picking them up from the HNL airport later on this month just before Christmas. The wife and I have booked a trip to California at the end of January for a week and I plan on taking a couple of radios and mag mount antennas with me for some of the long drives between LA and south Orange County. I am so excited that you did a review of this antenna and the QT80 last week. I ❤ your channel and I have a few videos to catch up on yet today. A big Mahalo to you-WH6DWF🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@escheytt9326]

Great to see you can enjoy the hobby and share your knowledge and experiences with others. Take care from KK7UNA.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank you so very much! 73, Walt

[@mcdeadsquirrel]

Thanks, Walt from here in Upstate NY, the land of Eternal Winter!!! ha!! '73

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Hahaha my son played ice hockey and we travelled your way many times! 73 my friend

[@mcdeadsquirrel]

@@COASTALWAVESWIRES Yes, I remember you mentioning that...Summers here are great, but you can be the entire state for one thin dime in the Winter!!! ha!!! safe travels.....lmc Upstate NY

[@Michael-yd9em]

This video could not have come at a better time! I just got this antenna and a QT60 in the Black Friday bundle from Radioddity. I'm looking forward to finally getting on HF :) Thanks for the great video, Walt!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Awesome! 73, Walt

[@TomFrobish]

Same here ^_^

[@cbmitchell]

Just got mine yesterday afternoon...

[@Retired_Five-0_W4WAG]

Love that! Looks like a great quick deployment antenna for when 10 meters is hot.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

That was awesome. I may have used it on 11 after filming but I cannot confirm or deny that 😂

[@Retired_Five-0_W4WAG]

@ 🤔🤣

[@Atomshamradio]

Great catches on that antenna very impressed

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Yes, it’s a fun little antenna

[@Atomshamradio]

@ love to try one

[@Atomshamradio]

De. N1sca

[@AH6UN_OE4JHW]

Hi Walt. With the coil it looks like a small version of a base station antenna that I used in my CB days. And that was the first time I heard Jim KC1QDZ “off air” :-) Thanks for the video and 73, Jürgen

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks Jürgen! Yes it has that old retro CB look for sure. 73 my friend!

[@JamesHindsW5ATJ]

Great video Walt. That antenna definitely has the retro vibe. Looks great.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! Yes it does

[@W6IWN_Radio]

Sweet whiskey still Walt! I used to co-phase 2 of them with great results!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@W6IWN_Radio awesome

[@yqtszhj]

Great video. I’m missing the eating sessions after the qso though, lol!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! I’ll get back to that, all the clam shacks are closed for the season. I’ve gotta find some good winter seafood joints! 73, Walt

[@10minutenewhampshirebreak77]

I just ordered this equipment, I ordered it with a single magnet mount. (Radioddity RAM5) I hope it works as well as yours. Bill NH.

[@hughpatterson1480]

Great video Walt and great antenna! I was looking at that antenna because I need to build up my car-mounted antennas. I'm getting the QT80 next week, so I am really looking forward to having 80-watts. While it will never replace my G90, it is a good addition for those times when you need the extra watts. I love the idea of doing DXing with portable radios/export radios rather than huge base stations (nothing against them) with massive amplifiers. When I make a great contact long distance, I feel like I made a huge achievement. The other thing I love about my rigs is that I can use them anywhere. I was impressed that you made contact with a guy just up the road as well as across the Atlantic. Thanks again for your hard work in putting these videos together. They make my radio life a lot easier! 73...Hugh...KN6KNB

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks Hugh!!! You will love the QT80, it has a little bit of a learning curve so read that manual. I turned off the clarifier, best move I made. 73, Walt

[@TrevHolland]

I can barely hit Northern California from Southern California on 10meters with all the noise and mountains in the area. I'm jealous you're getting DX from a parking lot! haha Great video and 73!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks you! Make that drive to the beach my friend. I want to do some portable in a California Pacific beach! 73 my friend

[@domestos54]

I think he likes it !

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@domestos54 haha yep

[@Don-N3TYF]

Great video I’m expected my QT-80 in this antenna on 11/20/24 can’t wait to jump on 10 m for some DXing. Wanted to try it on the Southport NC ferry this weekend. 73 N3TYF

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

You’re going to really enjoy this setup! 73, Walt

[@bduff5004]

Another great video Walt!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@bduff5004 thank you! 73, Walt

[@keitholiver341]

I will be camping on the beach next April and was planning on setting up an elevated vertical telescopic with radials, but this looks much easier 10 meter activation eastern NC

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

On the beach just run one radial out and let it kiss the edge of the saltwater. You will be amazed. I’ve done this on the Outer Banks of NC many times. 73, Walt

[@HamRadioKS-k7j]

I am a big fan of trapped vertical. My main antenna at my QTH is a Butternut Hf9v. It has 5 traps as well as 2 wires and a loading coil at the bottom. I ma able to use 80 through 6. The do look rather Dr Frankensteinish. Thanks for the video Walt! 73 KSØJD

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting my friend. 73, Walt

[@sirtango1]

Looks like a fun day! 73!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

It was a blast! 73, Walt

[@GbHill59]

Wow!! Great antenna. I just got my Tech license, KQ4YJR. Hope to hear you on 10 meters after all this contesting is over.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Congrats on your Tech! Catch you on 10 soon my friend! 73, Walt

[@johnnorth9355]

Been thinking of getting one but I have half a dozen other ones I have yet to try in my garage lol. 73 Walt M7BLC

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Hahahaha! You can’t have too many antennas! 73 my friend

[@cnick6]

Walt you should do a quick comparison video of this antenna vs the Hustler RM-10S... :)

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I’ll put that on the list! 73, Walt

[@Atomshamradio]

Nice antenna

[@kjb_tennessee]

Have you noticed a difference with the extra wattage? Mag mount wouldn’t work for me, F150z. Excellent job Walt.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

The difference I notice is the reports back to me, the 5-2 to 5-5 reports I get at certain distances seem to be 5-7 plus with 80 watts versus 20 watts. Thanks and 73

[@robertmeyer4744]

Some great contacts on that antenna ! That looks real nice. Love that loading coil ! large diameter wire and large outside diameter . That helps with Q factor of coil . That QT 80 had some great recieve ! The QT 60 I have has same great recieve . I love that about radioddity radios. That a great combo for a mobile setup ! A quick re tune and on CB . Love that tune chart ! You want 10 meter AM just tune 29 MHZ and have fun. That part of 10 meter band has been open as well. Even 29.6 MHZ FM part ! I worked a repeater in TX from NY on 10 meters FM ! Some AM POTA I went back to. Just watch power draw on AM/FM with that QT 80. Don't want to kill jeep battery ! That CBL-561 puts a 10 meter hamstick to shame ! You can us PC software with that QT 80 and change settings not in menu . I reset my SWR protect to 2:0 . And put some memories in. You can do that from the radio as well. I put my name on the display ! 10/11/12/15 meters lots of fun lately ! 73

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Roger that, I actually had the Jeep running through everyone of those QSOs. I think I’m going to ask Radioddity to let me try the QT-60. That looks like such a great radio. 73 my friend!

[@robertmeyer4744]

@@COASTALWAVESWIRES I love mine. Lots of great contacts ! a 30 AH or so LiFePO4 would be super on that QT 80 !

[@robertheberling3522]

Hi Walt! I'm really liking all the mobile antenna videos. Have you compared them to the ole stand by? The 102" whip? I'd like to see how that would fare in comparison.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Thanks! I haven’t but the 102” whip is on my list to get. 73, Walt

[@geirha75]

Great demonstration Walt! By the way..do you adjust the antenna by sliding the top section up and down?

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@geirha75 thanks! Yes it comes with a small Allen Wrench and you just slide the top section. I measured it using the instructions and nailed it the first time up.

[@dc5723]

That coil looks like a Butternut antenna. P.S. Tried to order this antenna and Radioddity says no shipping to Hawaii.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Yes it does!

[@MikeN2MAK]

I agree--I have fun making videos, but sometimes ya just need to turn the camera off and enjoy the moment.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@MikeN2MAK absolutely!

[@stellarpod]

Every time I watch one of your videos in which you utilize that monster magnetic antenna mount, it makes me green with envy. I've got a 2019 JLU Rubicon and, sadly, all of the body panels are either aluminum or fiberglass. So, no mag mounts for me. I can, however, use them on my 2013 F150 pickup. Love your equipment reviews. Keep it up! As always, thanks for sharing. Steve

[@sandygalloway3567]

Hi Walt, Would this outperform my Sirio 5000 in your opinion? Keep up the good work Sandy

[@kagmich5796]

Have you ever used this mount while driving? If so do you get any engine noise? Looks like a nice little antenna.

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

I haven’t used it while driving but I have seen others doing it. The engine was directly under the mount and running during all of these QSOs because I was running the radio off the cigarette lighter and it will not work unless the Jeep is running.

[@rodlink6258]

Hows that antenna work into a home or parking garage

[@CAl51]

I wonder how it would work with your G90

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

We will find out soon

[@j.a.3993]

What does 5-9 into Poland/Peru/Florida mean? Where do you get that information?

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

This explains it: www.vk5pas.com/signal-reports.html