The 2024 Shelby Hamfest Part 2: Let's see what I came home with. Plus, Community Radio At Its Best!

[@MowerJunkie]

Looks like you found some nice radios, and had a good time too! Somehow I forgot all about Shelby this year, I hope I see you at the next one.

[@FarpointFarms]

That sounds like a great plan!

[@doublem7812]

Your Almost at 100k subscribers! Great job.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you- It is all thanks to all my supporters

[@jpbrown1963]

Had the same experience from fellow ham who gave me dentron jr antenna tuner for 5 dollars and other items was the best ham fest ever gave me everything to take home he did not want take home

[@FarpointFarms]

Sometimes the deals at the end of the day are amazing. Many don't want to bring their stuff back home

[@johnblanton-fd3jf]

What do you do when it’s 8 degrees outside? Sit by the “fire” and listen to your DX-150. Nice group of radio’s, picked up a DX-150 a few years ago, but it didn’t have the speaker, hooked up a substitute until I find an original. Stay warm!

[@FarpointFarms]

Ugh, nothing like 8 degrees and 8" of snow is coming, the fire sounds really good right about now.

[@johnblanton-fd3jf]

@ Can’t wait! Haha. Hopefully the snow will hit after I get home from work tomorrow evening.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Looks like you found some nice stuff! I'm looking forward to seeing that DX-150 in action! I saw lots of stuff there I thought about buying but I've got so many neglected projects already that I talked myself out of brining anything home. Even though I didn't buy anything, Shelby 2024 was one of the most memorable hamfests I have ever attended. Meeting up with you after all this time was the highlight of the whole trip for me, but as you said everyone I talked to was friendly and genuine and that made my day. Taking a solo road trip, camping, and playing radio along the way was something I had wanted to do for a long time and I'm really glad I finally was able to do it. The only bummer was not being able to meet up with my sister who lives near Shelby like I had originally planned as she had to go out of town at the last minute to help out her granddaughter that weekend.

[@FarpointFarms]

Maybe we can do it again this year. Maybe you can take a few radios home this time. It was a great trip meeting up with you

[@perpetualplacidpoet]

Radio: bringing people together through the air and in person.

[@FarpointFarms]

That is so true

[@therixon]

A great video again. I'm kind of looking forward to your 100k video chap!!

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you- When I get to 100k, it will be all about my subscribers- without you all, it would not have been possible

[@kenbaird7067]

I enjoy my DX394, a great mix of analogue and digital. A very sensitive receiver on my random 10m wire. I have just purchased a mint condition BCL- 2000, the last of the single conversion, totally analogue receivers - great fun to use.

[@FarpointFarms]

Those are cool looking radios

[@Traci_S_Aaron]

Good Morning Erik It would have been awesome to meet you...

[@FarpointFarms]

Maybe next year, I'd love to have met you!

[@Traci_S_Aaron]

@FarpointFarms Thank you Erik

[@amrwhiskey3456]

The DX-150 was a cool radio back in the late 70s. I have a friend that had one as his novice receiver . He later owned a Radio Shack franchise for ten years. He picked up another DX-150 for nostalgia. he has a lot of RS product stories.

[@FarpointFarms]

Those Radio Shack franchise stories are always interesting! Maybe he'll let you share one of them sometime?

[@jerryshore8374]

Thanks Erik for buying the crap off the tables ;) Easier to find what I want. (That is a joke) Sure was hot this year. See you next year.

[@FarpointFarms]

It seems to always be hot at Shelby- I plan to be there again, if you see me, please stop by and say hi!

[@FrankTillman-f1u]

Omg! A Cobra 🐍 142!

[@barneymm2204]

I love how your comment has a 'Translate to English' tool. LOL! Keep 'em coming!

[@FarpointFarms]

Gotta watch out for those translations sometime- Google does not get them right 100% of the time

[@hatchetjackphillips]

More great finds! That Cobra base station would’ve been worth the trip alone! The DX-150 is a great radio!

[@FarpointFarms]

Shelby does not seem to disappoint me, ever.... I try to go to this one every year.

[@tedneitzel]

I use my 142 daily. I've had the colt radio in the past it was a good radio! 73s from 533 Colville Washington!

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad to hear that it is still getting used!

[@StandingStones1776]

Radio Community is great for sure thanks !I had CB back in late 70's and just got a base going again over 40 years later, I am running a QT040 and a Siro 27 Ground Plane. also a TRC 457

[@FarpointFarms]

It is always great to be back on the air! It sounds like you have a great setup

[@ronleblanc9832]

Love that full size short wave they had the big radio look ..now there smaller than a pack of smokes tiny buttons ..that was something you could play with

[@FarpointFarms]

The smaller radios have some great features, but I have fat fingers and those small buttons are the death of me sometimes.

[@W7JJR]

I have a 2000 gtl with speaker. I'm planning on making a video soon. 73 my friend

[@FarpointFarms]

I look forward to seeing your video!

[@doublem7812]

The 142 gtl has always gotten me the most flowers on the band. Sadly mine is having some audio issues at the moment . 73’s 781👋

[@FarpointFarms]

Bummer- is there anyone that you can take it to and have it looked at

[@ku4uv]

I'm really wanting to go to the Shelby Hamfest this year. I live in central Kentucky, so quite a drive for me, but would still like to go.

[@FarpointFarms]

I think that sounds like a great road trip for you. September in NC is beautiful

[@CI_Videos]

I owned the DX-394 in the late 90s. Due to Surgery I was unable to make it to Shelby this year. If I had that receiver would be on my desk 😁. Hope you got a good price on it. I've not been able to find one under $200 over the past couple of years. 73 KO4T

[@FarpointFarms]

It certainly wasn't that much! I do love the DX-394. Just a good radio.

[@davenewmyer3735]

My experience with the RS DX-150B: Single conversion at 455KHz IF images of stronger stations will be evident. Use of a preselector ahead of the radio helps quite a bit. Sensitivity above 21 MHz is lower, but some stuff can be heard. After purchasing my 150B, I heard AM broadcast stations in the daytime I had never heard before which was a lot of fun. 73

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for the good tips

[@earnestmatlock9694]

Hello Erik; great video as always. I have owned and used a cobra 142 gtl and the JC penny ssb mobile rig. The jc penny ssb is actually a good radio with good receiver. Getting the ssb side aligned is always the problem with those. But once properly aligned and tuned it will and can be a great go to rig. Unfortunately it doesn't like automotive computer systems and will hear noises you never knew existed. Its best used as a base radio on a power supply. The colt mobile ssb is similar. Nice radio shack receivers, good to have. 73 GOD bless Earnest K5EWM 👍.

[@FarpointFarms]

IT sounds like you found out the hard way on that one.

[@earnestmatlock9694]

@FarpointFarms the old jc penny ssb mobile was a basic design with very little noise reduction. Sensitivity was good just hard to deal with extra generated noise like ignition/alternator whine/any brush type dc motor within 5k yards/. But if it was quiet, it would out hear most other radios including the cobra 142 gtl which is no slouch on receiver. Of course you may be accused of "ghost talking" if you make contact with a really weak station. 73 GOD bless Earnest K5EWM 👍.

[@frostymug8929]

I miss my cobra 142 gtl. With the D 104 I used to talk everywhere on it .

[@FarpointFarms]

142 is a classic

[@farmboy2462]

I miss my Cobra 142gtl, but when I power up the Cobra 2000gtl, I forget I had a 142, but great score

[@FarpointFarms]

The 142 was a great radio

[@StandingStones1776]

I bought a 142 but I knew it had the Golden screwdriver treatment it is just hanging out now

[@FarpointFarms]

Sounds like you need to dust it off and start talking

[@frankgutjahr8188]

Ok, I'm jealous!❤

[@FarpointFarms]

Sorry to make you jealous

[@kencornelius9584]

Hey Eric, looking forward to your videos on the DX 394 (I'm the original owner of one in mint condition) and the DX150 model also.

[@FarpointFarms]

I have 2 older videos on it, if you want to search. I have not had time to film since the hurricane hit. It put me way behind

[@tylersanders6018]

Why haven't I followed you yet? We have a lot in common. Great videos my guy!

[@FarpointFarms]

Hey, thanks! Welcome to the channel!

[@mrwilliams.65]

I had a Black Shadow back in the day, never done any Shortwave listening .. Andy 26TC597

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks

[@garrettlindgren4626]

Colt and Fanon were common scanner brands back in the 1980’s.

[@FarpointFarms]

I would do a bit more, since it will be exposed to the wind and elements.

[@jonathanfauver7395]

Which state is the Shelby hamfest in? Im going to have to look it up. And save up some funds to go to some of these

[@FarpointFarms]

It is in North Carolina

[@Danimalanimal258]

Hey erik, my dad was heavily into cb radios back in the day and I'd like to have his own make as a collectors item. I asked him the other day about his old radio and he thinks it's a kenwood cb radio. Is there a place I can go to nail down his same make and model? I think it would be cool to have.

[@FarpointFarms]

I am not sure, there are some sites that have Cb magazine archives that might have some information about them. Maybe someone else can chime in with more specifics

[@lukebray2192]

I’m looking for Aomori work on a Realistic DX 302.

[@FarpointFarms]

Aomori is a city in Japan- not sure how that is related

[@lukebray2192]

@@FarpointFarms My bad, didnt check the spell check. Should have been someone.

[@traditionallarry5378]

Quick question Erik what CB radio would you recommend for 78 year old guy who wants to put in his vehicle,thank.

[@FarpointFarms]

The President Walker III is a great easy to use radio

[@user-lq9gb2to8k]

Is anything for sale? I like the Realistic.

[@FarpointFarms]

Not right now, sorry

[@user-lq9gb2to8k]

@ Thank you

[@user-lq9gb2to8k]

@ If you’re looking to sell. Please give me a consideration. Thanks

[@JoeR203]

Just wait until the day when someone askes you for an autograph. 🙂

[@FarpointFarms]

That would be weird- maybe a bit humbeling

[@JoeR203]

@@FarpointFarms Yeah but just wait til the movie deals start rolling in. lol

[@mrwilliams.65]

Some nice Radios 🍺

[@Cory-ee5mo]

I like have that cobra

[@FarpointFarms]

There were many radios there that were really nice. My wife usually gives me a limit to what I can take home.

[@Hairball786]

So "friends" equals stuff. That explains my situation. I have exactly zero friends. So naturally, I'm guy that the mud ducks stand on.

[@FarpointFarms]

Don't feel that way, everyone here is my friend.

[@terrymeyer7084]

no money, poor health. geez. seems like going to swap meets and making videos should be on the burner.

[@FarpointFarms]

It helps pay the bills.