Radioddity QT60 60 Watt 10, 11 and 12 meter CB radio

[@cornbread-KO5RN]

Thanks for not showing me how to open a box 👋

[@OLDMANGAMING1970]

😂😂😂

[@johnnyhawk329]

Powerful radio. I remember when I first started in C.B. years ago if you had a 50 or 100 watt linear you had a good station.

[@johnadams-fn4nd]

You can still have a very capable base station with 80-100 watts with a 5/8 wave vertical! Operating Mobile? I continue to make contacts all over the country with my Galaxy 979 All Mode CB Radio pushing 20 watts thru a President Texas radial whip out in my pickup. It has been said that 10 watts and a wire is all ya need to make and receive radio, well, the sheer fact is the better the antenna, the more you gain in both areas TX & RX!

[@JamesSmith-vw5jx]

Do they make a handheld upper and lower sideband radio

[@indridcold8433]

@@johnadams-fn4ndTry using a quarter wave 259 centimeter stainless steel shaft for the antenna. you will get a wider bandwidth and receive tremendously better because the antenna will be higher. You will have to tether the antenna from the back bumper, or to the mirror with a long, thin, bungee cord to park in the garage, then unhook the top of the antenna to let it stand up, when you get out. But, I think it is worth it. With an ancient Cobra 148GTL and the 259 centimetre stainless antenna on my back bumper, I was communicating with the Canary Islands, form northern Saskatchewan. From 1995, to 2000, I got range like that nearly daily. The range picked up again, when the solar cycle started returning to a higher sunspot condition from 2020 to 2023 with amazing ranges. Even without skip conditions, local transmissions seemed to be much stronger with the ungainly antenna. Unfortunately, after decades of loyal service, the beautiful Cobra 148GTL made its final transmission. The next day, a deep flood destroyed the radio in my Jeep when the water rose higher than where I had the radio mounted in my dashboard. It did not hurt the Jeep at all.

[@apanemcirat9674]

Conoce el menú secreto de servicio??

[@alabamared2568]

And yes guys don't pay the cb shop to do the conversion..this is about as easy as it gets!!!

[@alexyu6928]

A standard CB radio with SSB and 4 watts will cost about $250 to $300. This "CB" radio with 60 watts and lots more features for $250 is a steal. Of course 10, 11, and 12 meter in one radio is not bad at all. I purchased this radio for "CB" only use.

[@dxscotland5901]

The noise reduction on these rigs are brilliant John! 73s 176 Scotland

[@indridcold8433]

What is the saying, All Scottish live on the same island as the British. But not all people that live on the British Isles were blessed enough to be Scottish.

[@worldradio520]

Same as my anytone 5555nii's beautiful radios. Nrc is a game changer

[@rdsii64]

Does the QT60 have the white wire some people cut like the anytone 5555?

[@snippits75]

@@rdsii64 Watch the video!

[@cornbread-KO5RN]

Seriously for the money good deal I want one MY SON WILL REALLY LIKE THIS RADIO , we got a MOONRAKER 4 @120’ the tuner will accommodate the 10 and 12 meter

[@MowerJunkie]

it really is a great radio, follow the link in the description to get one of your own. Thanks for watching, 73's

[@chevyguy1128]

The factory stock mic is a electric type microphone the radio sends like 5 volts on the audio wire to power the electric mic element in the factory stock mic so if you use a mic with a dynamic mic cartridge you should change the setting in the menu. This is what I've heard from a few people.So if you are using the factory stock mic and don't have it set to electric in the menu you will not have any modulation because the factory stock mic requires voltage changing to dynamic in the menu removes the voltage on the audio wire.

[@Joetechlincolns]

Correct, electret mic element requires a "bias voltage" to work properly.

[@peterhume3474]

By the way. With the unit turned off, i hold both the most right hand button and the red menu button at the same time, then turn the unit on, my screen says: "Band 1". If I turn the VFO it will say "Band 2". Turn it off, then turn it on and I'm in 11m. I use a Sirio 5000 magnet based antenna up on top of my chimney metal plate, and the SWR is low. On a clear day, I can see across the pond, even once Indonesia...

[@alexyu6928]

I am confused. Would you please say the button to be pressed with its name? Which is the most right hand button and which is the VFO? Thank you for your help.

[@cornbread-KO5RN]

I’m a CB extra I (we) can really use this radio

[@stovepipe9er]

Thanks for the video! After watching your video comparing am and sideband from 6 and 12 miles I decided I need sideband capability. This radio is about 1/3 more than a Pres McKinley and 1/2 the price of a Stryker 995 for me, so I just ordered it. The only thing I don’t care for is the plug for the mic…

[@MowerJunkie]

We all hate the mic plug, But the rest of the radio is fantastic!

[@stovepipe9er]

@@MowerJunkie it’s the same plug as on Motorola 2 ways, they don’t take a lot of abuse from people pulling on the cord.

[@13HN870]

This is a very good radio here in Europe under CRT SS 7900V I am very happy with it, the 60 watts are very useful on SSB modulation hub and power adjustment can still be adjusted in the service menu. The noise reduction is also very good, not only when receiving but also when sending. Have fun with the device and 73s from Germany👋🏻

[@jamescollier3]

can you reach the USA?

[@13HN870]

@@jamescollier3 Hello, yes that's possible, I already had QSOs to North America, the current band openings are very good for DX to US.

[@jeffe.9904]

I get it guys, nice gesture, but it's Not 73s, it's 73.

[@52806mjm]

How much voltage used used to get 90 watts?

[@13HN870]

@@52806mjm Hello, normal 13.8V, I increased the power to maximum in the service menu and adjusted the ALC in the menu as well as a Zetagi MB+4 amplifier microphone modulation was always loud and powerful without overdriving

[@kontikinomads6750]

That's like the fourth made-up name now for a Anytone at-5555NII 😂

[@AJ-te1ot]

got spare $10K ? make a company and order this radio with the name you wish and there you go !

[@DeltaSierra181]

Comparing this to a RCi2950, whoa what a difference in PCB board size!

[@indridcold8433]

This is a very interesting amateur / CB radio. It seems very well made, modern, and still affords a few elements of fun on the citizen's band like the roger beep or the annoying echo. Perhaps I may consider one of these transceivers and use the citizen's band aspect of it and get an entry level amateur radio license to be able to use more frequencies. 60 watts is a beautiful, comfortable, respectable, amount. I lost an old Cobra 148GTL CB radio I had since 1985. It was beyond repair. I buried it in my pet cemetery. It was a true friend for many decades. I will be needing another transceiver. This one appears to be able to fit the rectangular hole on my dashboard.

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks for the great comment. This QT-60 quickly became my favorite radio I have, and I have had many radios over the years, if I could only keep one....This would be it! If You get one please let me know how you like it. 73's

[@worldradio456uk5]

Hey John 👋. Nice radios these are. I have the first version crt 7900 and I am pleased with that. It works great so could only imagine what this one will do for you with all the new features on it . Just becareful with the power out put if you run an amp and forget to turn it down if possible to desired level. Or amp will go bang 👍. Hope to speak to you on your new radio soon 73s. My friend. Keep safe. 73s WR456🇬🇧

[@alabamared2568]

John no need to convince me I will be ordering this next week I love this radio I was gonna ask to get the anytone 5555n ..but I seen your video on this just now I'm sold 73s from bamaredd 256 Alabama!!!

[@1crazynordlander]

I received my QT60 today. I tuned a 10 meter hamstick to 11 meters yesterday and it worked great in my mobile. I noticed before I opened the radio the warranty tape on both sides was already split. Radio was supposed to be brand new. I was unable to make a contact with the radio but give it time. Thanks for sharing.

[@StormsRadiosCats]

That is a beautiful rig !

[@NickoC1138]

I just pushed the launch button on this.. Thanks for the demo, dude!!

[@rms8698]

LOL ! Same radio as the Anytone 5555 II with different brand label...

[@cornbread-KO5RN]

I want to play with it to , told her I already read the user’s manual .

[@TM-gv6zv]

The electric style microphone is a self-powered like that pulls power from the radio. If you use a condenser mic and you keep the radio in electric it could have been fully damaged the radio or the mic or both.

[@kenzingzong6704]

The electret microphone is powered through a current limiting resistor within the radio so no damage would be done. To convert over to an unpowered mic you can place a capacitor of around 1uF or so with it's positive lead to the radio mic input and negative to the microphone output of choice. This will block the phantom DC power going to the microphone but let the audio pass to the radio and can usually be fitted directly into the microphone body, especially with desk mics. A dynamic mic would need a built-in preamp for that setup because of the low impedance and volume output level, and most low powered eletret (condenser) types shouldn't need any modification other than jack wiring unless the user plans on using some kind of outboard microphone kit or studio type mic which is overkill.

[@udx-483muddbucket5]

Good one. Now I have to figure out whether to get the Anytone or the Radioddity. Gee thanks.✌✌

[@Iheartmyson]

Thanks for the video. I want this Anytone AT-5555N!! so bad, lol. I need to get it on the 11 meter band tho. And Even when I am by far not a technician, I am convident I can cut the white wire and put the jumper one position up! I think thats all it takes to get to the cb band?

[@markoller4231]

Cool radio.. thanks for sharing

[@mjmmjm327]

Electrets need power as well if I'm not mistaken-dynamics don't. Nice radio..looks like an Anytone.

[@keekdachoseone7]

Radiodidty moving on up in the ham radio that's awesome man

[@CountyGarage207]

So AM on the regular cb channels pushes well over 60 watts after the mod or is that just upper/lower side band?

[@shotgunwilly4685]

I wanted to point out a misconception regarding the microphone settings. Electret condenser, and Dynamic mics, are two completely different critters. Electret condenser mics require a voltage to activate the element (just a basic explanation). Most Dynamic elements do not require a voltage. (An exception would be what is called an Active Dynamic element). I haven't yet looked at the specs on these radios.......I actually have a dozen coming soon, so will look into it when I get them......but I suspect the the mic setting in that radio toggles the voltage as well as the corresponding resistance.

[@peterhume3474]

Just to say that I have a CRT 7900V. Also very happy with it.

[@45AMT]

Looks like an improved 5555 very cool radio.

[@dasy2k1]

it is a 5555N-ii just rebadged

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

Is cutting the white wire added to the channel mod or for more watts/modulation?

[@vtechead1]

Hi, nice review. I’m getting into CB after many years of being into shortwave listening. Can you tell me if a separate power supply is required for the radio. If so, what type or size would be needed. Thanks in advance, any help or tips would be appreciated.

[@MowerJunkie]

for the QT60 in this video, You'll need at least a 10 amp 12 volt external power supply.

[@vtechead1]

@@MowerJunkie thanks for the quick reply, really appreciate your help. 👍

[@marsradio]

Thanks for the video, BUT you never addressed or showed if the radio will go down to 12 meters and if it makes power down there. Yet your headline says it is also a 12 meter radio. Can you please clarify???

[@ChaChoRrom]

@Mower Junkie *When you do the mod do you loose the 10m or will it have all 10, 11 and 12 meter channels*

[@chrispierce2942]

Has all

[@ChaChoRrom]

@@chrispierce2942 Thx

[@paulzap6102]

Nice review John, I was really looking forward to this updated radio with the new digital noise reduction in the extra output is a nice touch. I always like it when you make a contact though. Do a shout out next time. 73s

[@dave241983]

Is the radioditty the same radio as the anytone5555n 2 radio?

[@alexyu6928]

I was confused when you talked about microphone, the mic that came with the radio is it a electric or dynamic mic? Thanks

[@HammerHeadGarage]

How big of a power supply do you need to run this radio?

[@MowerJunkie]

10 amp or bigger.

[@steve5353]

If I do the modification will it still get the 10m band or does it become strictly a 11m/12m radio? i.e. is it now a 3 band radio?

[@seanwieland9763]

Is this just a rebadged AnyTone AT-5555N II?

[@granpajogi]

Hi John, nice Video bot where can i found a Adapter for the Micorfon? I have a Cobra Mike and i want this one on the QT60! I hope that You understand me! Sorry for my bad english! Have a nice Time and i weech you all the Best! Greetings from Germany 13DD102 Juergen

[@MowerJunkie]

Ebay, Amazon, and most CB shops have an adaptor for this radio. Take care Juergen, Thanks for watching.

[@cactushound]

This is basically a rebranding of AnyTone AT-5555NII. The same thing can be said about the CRT SS7900V.

[@hankhalbert6542]

That factory will brand then anyway you want, if your commit to certain # on the first order. Have heard 500 units.

[@BlastedFreak82]

Nice radio and awsome review. How much amps does it pull on max power?

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks. I saw about a 10 amp draw on full power.

[@BlastedFreak82]

Thank you@@MowerJunkie

[@uncledanny7]

Which radio in your opinion between the 40 and the 60 is better I am fixing to get me a base setup and was really leaning towards the 40 but now I don’t know

[@MowerJunkie]

I really like both, But I prefer the QT60. it has more power and a full display.

[@uncledanny7]

@@MowerJunkie not wanting to be a pain asking so many questions but being a newbie so to speak because all the radios I have ever fooled with have been your basic cobra 29 other than I did run a galaxy 33 for a little while. Which of the 2 would be more user friendly to get started back up with in your opinion

[@chriscomms.2399]

I have one of these and did the simple mod. My AM does 70 watts but my SB is only doing 50 watts, am I missing something ???

[@W6IWN_Radio]

Very cool radio! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tonyraposo5206]

great over view of the radio. Thanks

[@AndrewSparkfish]

My radio only gets to about 40watts.... Is it a dud or do i have another issue. Power supply has plenty watts...

[@DDl-jk9yv]

Did you peak and tune the radio, or did you leave it stock. I love your video’s keep them coming.

[@MowerJunkie]

I left it all stock. these radios are great straight out of the box.

[@duaneshuster6366]

Same as anytone 5555 nice radio i would want put a better mic on that is there any info on this cit a ethernet plug off wire to a 4 pin uniden,conra,galxy female ?

[@Warner-uf3mf]

Thanks John, those radios sound great on receive and transmit both, the d104m6b goes great, im soft spoken so the d104 helps people such as myself. The Nrc is awesome on receive and transmit. Let me know when the quad 6666 pro comes out.

[@jeffd9811]

Hey John, hows the noise floor on signal meter when the airways are quiet / low ? Properly represented? Thx for the vid. 73s

[@MowerJunkie]

I've tried the radio on all 3 of my base antennas, and the meter shows between 3-5 db of noise. Thanks for watching, 73's

[@jeffd9811]

I wonder if out mobile engine off if the meter would still show 3-5. 73s

[@pmr446]

It looks like an interesting set, very similar to the CRT 7900V Turbo that we have here in Europe, 73 26TD29 Daniella.

[@WPGinterceptor460Interceptor]

and the ANYTONE 5555 N2 lol... this radio has many diff names

[@wayneordo]

Great Info. Just got one. Got some work to do!

[@cornbread-KO5RN]

Make a lot of videos mower I’m in . Am, FM and SSB and a little power perfect

[@villageidiot8718]

Pardon my ignorance, but after the mod, can it still do 10 meter in addition to 11 and 12?

[@44Magnum6]

Yes.

[@billhastings1006]

Hi John, great review! Is this radio made in China? DO we have US dealers or they shipped from overseas? This thing sounds impressive. 73s KX 420 Northern Indiana

[@dasy2k1]

yes its made by Qixiang who sell them under the anytone brand (but they also re-badge radios for whoever orders a job lot) Radioddity have a US warehouse as well as a EU one

[@billhastings1006]

Hello again John, it's been a little while and was wandering how the QT 60 was working out? Is the quad 5555 and QT60 acting the same or is there changes between the two? Thanks for the review. 73s

[@tonyrhodes9891]

John nice radio

[@ragheadand420roll]

Use a heat gun and lift one side of the sticker off Then reattach when done

[@falcorthewonderdog2758]

Isnt this just a rebadged anytone?

[@elizfrancocruz]

I need one of this❤

[@RFMaster6]

Radiodity buys Anytone and slaps their name on it.

[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

yelp, best to buy the anytone 5555n2 and save a few bucks.

[@woodydel]

Is this a cb or 10 meter. Is it a ham radio or a cb radio to cheat on power level

[@joeblo8131]

Appreciate the video, thank you

[@indianachrisUDX1313]

Pretty cool rig!

[@jonbuckiflyer8800]

In regards to your radio qt60, How could I contact you for some important advice.

[@MowerJunkie]

[e-mail]

[@alexyu6928]

Did that mod give you 11meter and 12 meter? This radio in factory condition is 10 meter only, right?

[@44Magnum6]

Stock u get 10 and 12. Mod gets you all 3.

[@spaceflight1019]

11 meter band...receive only, like the Siltronix 1011 (wink, wink)?

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

nice beginner mobile radio

[@arkadiuszweiss]

I wonder if there is a jumper configuration to make the radio a regular, legal CB radio with 40 channels, 4W max and 12W PEP. it would be cool . Although I know that this is not the purpose of this radio. Thanks for the description of unblocking. Good health :)

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

11 m mode just like a quad 5?

[@drewdurigan5672]

Looks like a rebranded Anytone 5555. Which isnt a bad thing!

[@foxman362]

Nice radio.

[@Bjohan75]

No backlight in the buttons?

[@ernestfogg9672]

What are the dimensions l-w-h in inches?. Thanks

[@randyalanjones]

Hey Junkie, if it is 60w can you turn it down when on CB to not be over on power for that band?

[@georgebarnes8163]

you can alter the TX power from the menu

[@spudrubble]

Just the Anytone 5555n II that you already own, don't hype it just because they gave it to you.

[@MowerJunkie]

The Anytone that I have is the 1st version, it looks like this radio, but is very different.

[@larrystokes8787]

I have numerous HF radios, but don’t use them on 11M. Locally, 11M is used by loggers and off-roaders I should be getting mine by this next Friday. I need it for my SxS in lieu of putting one of my expensive HF rigs in.

[@TridentMissileTech]

If you cut the wire for cb frequencies, will it still hit the 10m frequencies

[@chrispierce2942]

Yes

[@guitarrockster]

Can you program 2m frequency to the weather band? Like the qt40?

[@MowerJunkie]

No, unfortunately you can't change the weather frequencies on the QT60.

[@TM-gv6zv]

That radio and the Stryker 955 share the same exact board. Did anyone tell you how to get into the service menu yet? Let me tell you you can really customize the radio with service menu

[@mostlypostie1]

If you don't have proper test equipment, you will only make the radio worse in the service menu. These radios come extremely well tuned and aligned from the factory. Anything you do without the required equipment is simply going to make it perform worse. You have been warned! 73

[@TM-gv6zv]

@pezcat19 yes you are exactly right. If someone don't have a clue what they're doing they can make the radio worse. But if you know what you're doing you can always adjust the low dead key or the high dead key for am/fm and Side Band. I did mine myself and figured out what I was doing before I started it and my radio turned out perfect. We even hooked it up to the proper test equipment and the technician was amazed that it was dead on frequency on sideband and modulation no clipping or pinching. Oh yes one more thing I was able to make mine wide banded as well on sideband and a.m..

[@mostlypostie1]

@@TM-gv6zv good work. When you say "wide banded" are you referring to the BPF settings? (Band Pass Filter adjustments?). If so , I personally didn't see an improvement in doing that. In a busy band it means more interference from adjacent signals. But that is personal preference.

[@nrd515]

I think he's calling opening the radio's coverage "wideband", as in turning on the CB band.@@mostlypostie1

[@منوچهررمزیعطایی]

Very cool

[@q95oldies57]

Nice. Same as Anytone 5555 n II

[@WPGinterceptor460Interceptor]

wow this radio has MANY names lol

[@beretta804]

Where can I get more details on the 11 meter hack?

[@snippits75]

The details are in the video...pay attention.

[@robduncan599]

I'm sure it will be a big hit ? But sorry for me ,if it's marketed as a 10m , 12 m ham radio that covers everything in-between, no CW is a deal breaker.

[@drewdurigan5672]

But it does have echo! 😂

[@skyblazer9137]

IT'S A GOOD RADIO but mine came with only 13w out. And it's not good for Nite time in the car, none of the buttons light up like the Lincoln 2 plus. The Quad 6 is better for the car. They're both pretty heavy....

[@georgebarnes8163]

Have the same set branded Anytone

[@scottweber041372]

Do you lose the 10m when mod set

[@44Magnum6]

No. You get 10 11 and 12.

[@danieljohnson8437]

Sweet.

[@renegade5399]

Have to double check, but those seals mean almost nothing in the US, I think.

[@QBerT69]

Yeah it is Identical to the AT-5555NII, which is identical to the Stryker lol

[@MRNOBODY023]

looks like the same as the AT-5555n2

[@junkman2758]

It is

[@jordanhowell3870]

Is there a channel selector?

[@JohnChrysostom101]

We have right to repair in the USA those stickers are a lie

[@jordanhowell3870]

So it's the same as the anytone in the background lol

[@orazioscardace911]

Si CRT 009900 super radio 😊

[@keathrhymer5449]

Good grief it is an anytone 5555 N 2