Thunderpole T-X Portable CB Radio,Random Windy Test

This was a last minute decision to take to Thunderpole T-X up on the North Yorkshire Moors on a very windy evening.Under the circumstances i was extremely impressed and will definitely try this again,be it next time a little more organised.
As you can see things never change on Muppets,echos,beeps etc, in fact it almost transported me back in time.
#cbradio #thunderpole #northyorkshire

[@26DR302]

These will be on many a Christmas Wish List this year! I am very tempted, especially with the NRC - it is like 2m band audio quality 👍

[@gtretroworld]

Honestly it is great Fun and with the right conditions i think a good 30 miles could be achievable,well that’s my goal anyway.😁As for the NRC it is superb but it wasn’t keen on the lads Echo so i turned it off.

[@rpcomms1]

Great job Neil,two of the best cb HTs currently out there TP-TX and the Randy 3. Definatly not toys WT of 1980s! Both well built kit. I added a counterpoise wire of 9ft and crimp ring ,goes under the antenna connector on Randy 2/3s,then screw down stock antenna so wire ring bonds between joints. Ull get about 3s points tx/rx with the trailing counterpoise wire added. Glad having fun 😊 No excuses now not to carry a Cb ht out of mountain walks for safety and fun 😊 Enjoy 👍 Rob.P

[@gtretroworld]

Thanks Rob,Great idea with the counterpoise and definitely worth a try especially for DX.I do have a few other whacky ideas so watch this space😂..Thanks for Visiting the channel.

[@caerffili_callin]

Good video! I still have my Maycom AH27 HT with an Albrecht 2 foot whip antenna that i bought 30 yrs years ago. Still works very well with the speaker mic when walking around and the range is surprisingly good.

[@gtretroworld]

Thanks…Glad to hear you’re still using yours as handhelds are brilliant fun,seems to be the hot topic at the moment…cheers for visiting the channel.

[@DeltaXray444]

Great distance that walkie is working well, whoever the guy was on the contact his audio was awful for the most part I could hardly make out a word he was saying.

[@gtretroworld]

To be honest Glen he sounded a lot better off camera.The GoPro was fighting the wind and the audio was quite loud with the T-X which effected the audio.I nearly sacked the video last night but thought i would make everyone suffer.😂

[@DeltaXray444]

@@gtretroworld You can buy a sponge cover that goes over the go-pro it's squarish the same shape as the camera I have one for my hero7black and gpro10 they are very good at stopping the wind noise, as they have multiple mics on them the sponge covers them all I think they cost around ten quid.

[@gtretroworld]

@@DeltaXray444 I have the creator kit with the foam cover which works well but i didn’t use it last night as i wasn’t expecting those gusts. Next time i plan on taking the Rode Go ll up with the dead cat as that is superb in those situations.

[@gtretroworld]

⁠@@UKCBRADIOIt is funny you should mention that as the lad who was with me in the video asked why bother with any transceivers when he can get further with his phone.I said you will thank me later when that is all we have left that works.I have always dreamed of an apocalyptic event..😂

[@gtretroworld]

@@UKCBRADIO I didn’t notice the spare batteries when i bought mine,saying that i was chatting the whole length of the video which uncut was over 24 minutes long and it only lost one battery level segment.I thought i wouldn’t torture everyone with the wind for that long..haha

[@conmullen1670]

Great video .... here in Windsor Ontario Canada 🇨🇦. Getting mine next week...lol wondering if I am the first in Canada 🇨🇦 to get one .... Looking forward to using this great radio. Wishing I had those kind of hills here in Southern Ontario 😪... kinda flat around my area

[@gtretroworld]

They seem to be getting a lot of interest over in the states but you maybe one of the first in Canada.I have another short video going up tomorrow with it so watch this space.Thanks for visiting the channel…73’s

[@rogerkelleher7687]

Great contact,what’s with the over modulated shite audio off the base station 😂

[@gtretroworld]

I will let him know he’s a 10-1 station😂..To be honest the lad who i was speaking to was running a mixer that automatically added echo when he changed to FM,that and the volume quite high on the T-X didn’t help which was needed to over come the wind. Next time I will use the external mic with a deadcat on the camera which should sound loads better…Thanks for visiting the channel.

[@philiprhodes5537]

Nice little radio that one fella and sounds like Alan Randall you where taking to over portrack so really good range on it too

[@gtretroworld]

It sure was Alan, hopefully future outings will be a load clearer as i have recently invested in some DJI wireless mics so there should be almost no wind noise.

[@philiprhodes5537]

Yeah nice little radio that one is buddy I might need to have one of those just for whilst I’m out in the lorry as where not allowed to have them wired in permanent

[@pistolpete938]

Just bought a pair escort home 82, couldn't get the thunderbolt,I'm really impressed with these small handsets.i live in Horden co Durham.

[@gtretroworld]

Those are basically the same radio anyway with just a different firmware…you’re not that far from me.

[@pistolpete938]

@@gtretroworld I know, it's 21 miles to portrait roundabout from my house, so even less as the crow flies!

[@gtretroworld]

@@pistolpete938 Unsure if you have a base station but maybe catch you on the bands one day.👍

[@pistolpete938]

@@gtretroworld no base station but I'm down teesside pretty often , so who knows!

[@ickesachdennich8]

Best greetings from Germany! 73

[@gtretroworld]

Guten Tag friend and thanks for visiting the channel 73’s

[@treborrobert2]

Very impressed with that Neil, whats the talk time like? I might just get one of those.

[@gtretroworld]

Tbh i don’t really know as i haven’t had ran it low enough to find out,put it this way there was well over 25 minutes worth chatting to these two.I also gave a few shout outs to a few stations on the way up and it only lost a single segment the whole time so maybe a few hours.

[@RS4393]

I'm in the states but plan to get one. Great video.

[@gtretroworld]

Thanks..For portable use i couldn’t think of a better radio for the money.

[@DeltaXray444]

Hey Neil can you put that walkie into export mode.. i did my Randy and got all the other bands and extras like options and power.. i only wish it had SSB on it.. this year ive spoken to two people on walkies with SSB i cant remember rhe name of the walkie it begins with A.. think its the only one with SSB on the market . One was an ex pat from Wales in Lanzarote he was walking through rock pools by the beach.. i did a video on the contact..

[@gtretroworld]

Yes this will do full export mode by simply holding in the PTT and Vox buttons while turning it on, although i really cannot see the point especially with the included antenna which obviously is way to narrow a bandwidth to be any use. I guess 10m with the right antenna could be worth a go but i doubt i would bother,especially around here.Yeah a SSB handheld would be great fun.

[@DeltaXray444]

@@gtretroworld That's much easier than doing the Randy.. with that you have to open the walkie up and cut the two looped white wires... I've heard rumours the next Randy may have SSB.. I got one of those cheapie telescopic antennas I guess the length can be shortened for 10 meters by simply pushing in a length, not sure which would be the best way to swr it for best performance.

[@gtretroworld]

@@DeltaXray444 A SSB set would be very welcomed without a doubt!..I think i have a 10m BNC antenna somewhere but tbh i doubt i would bother.I do have a few experiments in mind when conditions are right though.

[@indiana146]

​@@gtretroworldssb hand held is called albrecht ae 2990 afs I've 3

[@andyparker7658]

That's a canny handheld there bud

[@gtretroworld]

It is great fun Andy,maybe worth your while?

[@dmdmorg]

If some bright techy type could just include sideband and charge £200 a unit, they would go flying out the door. Come on, the days of Albrecht nostalgia can't last forever.

[@gtretroworld]

With the increased interest in 11m i think we will see something with SSB in the near future.

[@andycarless9069]

Great Job 👍👍

[@gtretroworld]

Thanks Andy..👍

[@SmoggieBoss1979]

I love our Smoggie accent.

[@gtretroworld]

Too right it’s the future, thanks for stopping by.😁

[@SmoggieBoss1979]

I bought a Thunderpole T-X after Christmas from Amazon. My handle can be Teesside

[@controversy77]

Isnthis a licence free radio in the uk please ? Good video .

[@gtretroworld]

Yes this is a license free CB Radio…thanks for visiting the channel.

[@carlsam1516]

I'm getting one for sure

[@gtretroworld]

You won’t regret,I have worked a few hundred skip miles tonight with it hooked up to the base vertical..Great fun.

[@m0ogy]

Great video Neil

[@gtretroworld]

Cheers Dave…it was a bit scrappy but it’s more a Diary entry..To be honest i didn’t expect it to work that well.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Does the bnc come with this airal on Amazon as I'm confused HYS CB Antenna 27MHz BNC Telescopic Aerial Compatible with Cobra Midland Uniden CB Radio Portable Transceiver

[@gtretroworld]

Yes it does, just as it is black on the end it maybe hard to see.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Could I use this on. Thunder pole tx. Long Range 27Mhz Telescopic CB Antenna BNC Connector for Cobra HH50WXST MRHH350FLT C75WXST HH38WXST Midland 75-822 75-785 MHS75 Uniden BC75XLT PRO401HH Handheld CB Radio Transceiver，Eifagur

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Got my new magmount but the cable bit sort then my last one how can I sort it is there anything. I can buy

[@gtretroworld]

You could just extend it with a few metres of RG58.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

What's the difference with the one I said and this one please. TWAYRDIO CB Radio Antenna TNC 27 MHz Telescopic Handheld Aerial Extendable 23.3 cm to 1.3 m radio for President Randy III 3 PNI Escort HP 72 Portable Handheld CB Amateur Radio

[@gtretroworld]

I would say both will be very similar in performance.

[@controversy77]

is this a licence free radio in the uk ?

[@gtretroworld]

Yes this is a license free CB Radio…thanks for visiting the channel.

[@controversy77]

@@gtretroworld thank you for replying . Great video 👍👍

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

What's the difference. With. Am FM uk and am FM eu

[@gtretroworld]

AM FM is the mode and UK and EU is band both which are different frequencies.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Do I need to swr radio on FM and am and eu

[@gtretroworld]

Most external antennas need a SWR meter for adjusting it for optimal performance as well as reflected power that could ultimately damage your rig.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld so. Do I swr it on Am FM. All 40 channels

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld sorry ur confused me. I through u only had to swr uk 40

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Could I use this on it please TWAYRDIO CB Aerial 27MHz CS Tactical BNC Antenna 65.5cm(25.8inch) for Cobra Midland Alan 42 Uniden Anytone Cb Handheld/Portable Radio police scanner

[@gtretroworld]

I have yet to try a tactical antenna on 27mhz but i guess it should be an improvement as it is bigger, definitely worth a try.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Are there's radio easy to swr in

[@gtretroworld]

You SWR the antenna not the radio but it is super simple.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld yes I know ok

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

What vox on thunder pole tx. Mean talk to someone today they said my mod sounds quite

[@gtretroworld]

VOX Basically allows the radio to transmit automatically as you talk but i found it can be a nuisance outdoors.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld how do I turn it off

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Any good on rubber duck can you get skip and talk back to them

[@gtretroworld]

I have had some excellent contacts and ground wave skip with the stock antenna. With the right conditions and location overseas contacts could probably be possible as you can certainly hear them.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Hi do I have to swr. EU bands or just uk fm

[@gtretroworld]

If you’re going to use UK40 and EU Midband I would check both for the couple of minutes it will take.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld so what's EU am FM I'm confused I've got thunder pole tx.

[@gtretroworld]

@@grahamwardandcd1594 You can select AM & FM on EU and FM on UK.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld I'm confused sorry it's the swr I'm confused with can u post a video on utube please with with. What and how to swr. Am FM uk and am FM eu

[@gtretroworld]

@@grahamwardandcd1594 Yeah i could do a video sometime if it helps.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Can I lev. The swr meter. Plug in all the time

[@gtretroworld]

You could do but there isn’t really much point once you’ve set the antenna up. Just an Occasional check is fine.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld no as it want. Go all the way to front off van not long noth

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

The cable

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Are there's any good

[@gtretroworld]

These are very good for the money. I will be out again with this and another few units to compare once the weather breaks.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

So if I wanted to use export mode I would need. range of 26MHz to 28 MHz（Center 27MHz）

[@gtretroworld]

Ideally yes but most of the time you will just be listening in export mode so i wouldn’t worry too to much. Like i say don’t expect to talk the world on any portable unless you put the effort into it with bigger antennas or decent elevation.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld ok there are videos out there and some one in France got to the u k. So which airal do u think best from the ones I sent u last night

[@gtretroworld]

@@grahamwardandcd1594 I would personally go with the telescopic antenna over the tactical version and also in silver but i guess that shouldn’t really make a lot of difference.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld can I use this on thunder pole tx. TURBO MAG + TORNAD

[@gtretroworld]

@@grahamwardandcd1594 I am unsure what model that is but if it is just mobile mag mount CB Antenna it will probably be fine.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Would you be interested buying. Can post thunder pole tx

[@gtretroworld]

I already have a couple but I will ask around.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

How do I turn vox off on thunder pole tx

[@gtretroworld]

If you enter the menu you will see VOX, if i remember rightly there is 5 levels.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld so can I turn it off all together

[@gtretroworld]

@@grahamwardandcd1594 It actually should be off unless you’ve activated it but yes it will turn off.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld how do I turn it off as on setting it as 5

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld it say vox. 5 in setting

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

I'm selling. Up it's not for me I'm selling my thunder pole tx if ur interested I'm just going to use zello from now on

[@gtretroworld]

That was quick, out of interest how come?

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld can't get back into it

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Airal. Came. It was easy to swr in all that worrry for nothing. Lol

[@gtretroworld]

I told you it was simple but if you haven’t done it before it sounds worse than it is. Have you made any contacts?

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld no. When put. Airal on van tomorrow I will try will I get back to skip talk

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Ive hered there's airals are good Long Range 27Mhz Telescopic CB Antenna BNC Connector for Cobra HH50WXST MRHH350FLT C75WXST HH38WXST Midland 75-822 75-785 MHS75 Uniden BC75XLT PRO401HH Handheld CB Radio Transceiver，Eifagur

[@gtretroworld]

That antenna definitely works quite well as i have one myself. You’ll be surprised how well the stock antenna works though if you get high enough.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld can I get skip and talk back on it and have u done it

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld so would you buy thunder pole tx if u was me I live in Wales so would it be any good with that airal from Amazon

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

@@gtretroworld can u use it on export mode and talk

[@gtretroworld]

@@grahamwardandcd1594 I live in quite a rural area but have no problem making a 15-20 mile contact with the stock antenna but as you can see in this video i am at some altitude. As for talking skip of course anything is possible but you will have to work at it when conditions are on your side. It would be worth buying but just don’t expect miracles at ground level unless you live in a city.