What is SSB USB and LSB modes

Understanding what is Single Side Band, Lower Sideband and Upper Sideband signals

[@simonwinwood]

These little nuggets are lovely with a cup of coffee. Could you please remind me to “Like” a little earlier in the video. The video is over before I’ve grabbed the remote. So many thanks to you Sir and long may you continue

[@Dad_Brad]

I remember Muskogee, Oklahoma in 8th grade in the mid 90s. The coolest old man in town had a moon-raker 4. I spent all my lawn mowing money on setting up a base station in my parents’ garage. RCI 2950 tuned (hacked) to operate from 26-32MHz. 200 watt amplifier. 40ft tall pole in the back yard with an Amtron-99 on top. The world was at my fingertips. And then the internet and cellphones happened...

[@davidwilliamson2115]

Well explained Giles thank you for all the effort you put into your shows

[@lawrencelamb9601]

I am new to SWL and I'm glad I found your channel. Looking forward to learning more and doing some listening. Thanks for your work.

[@zachanderson6442]

Thank you so much! Absolutely excellent video! I'm new to short wave and had little idea how to get USB and LSB on my cheap SSB radio. Now I can get whatever I want! These vids are very helpful keep up the good work :)

[@mcekim2]

Thanks for the great explanation. I'm studying for my ham general license while at home convelascing from an injury. Somehow, hearing a more detailed description like this helps me to retain the info.

[@matth7853]

I am looking to purchase a SSB radio soon. Your video was a great help in explaining SSB. Thanks.

[@CraneofBoulogne]

That is the best explanation i have ever found for SSB and what it is all about. Thanks!

[@ronalddaub5049]

Your video came at the exact right moment in time for myself because I got a older realistic Communications radio that had single sideband and I bought it because it had single sideband but it had the bfo knob which I do understand how it works after I go through my band spread after tuning today I got a new radio with LSB and USB and now I understand I won't have to mess with the BF 0 knob now I need to get a good antenna and figure out the rest of it thank you that made perfect sense to me I want to see your other videos

[@gregorymsimmonscpo2692]

vfo - not bfo. Variable Frequency Oscillation

[@WelshWidgetMan2O1O]

Love that Icom R8500 receiver! I bought a used R8500 almost two years ago and I've loved using it almost every day :) Radio is loads of fun!

[@ClaireScarrott258]

Thank you so much for this explanation of SSB. It has been very helpful 👍📻❤

[@beh.t.w]

really good video,its educate me a lot…..Thanks for posting.

[@LossyLossnitzer]

Thank you even though I knew this stuff still good to hear your explanation

[@stevenpartin6744]

Thank you for your presentation,its been very helpful in my new hobby! have a cobra 148 gtl ssb usb lsb and a home base cobra 193 23 channel lots of fun

[@adventureguy4119]

Steven Partin Cb was fun, until some asshole cut my coax cable when I was 14 and would crush me when trying to talk. It put a very sour taste in my mouth until a friend who was a ham at 19 took me to meet his dad who was like alright let’s get you licensed

[@charliedontsurf70]

thank you for making it easy to understand.

[@ragnarzuzu]

This is super! Just got a PL 660 and trying to learn about it.

[@andrewross4468]

A great refresher course! Thanks. Off to dig the Sony SW radio out of the cupboard. 🙂

[@mikepeirson1150]

Thanks for interesting information, helps a lot.

[@FlyingPiper13]

Very helpful! Thank you for posting!

[@greggaieck4808]

Gilles I like your utube videos are awesome

[@n6pud]

Also the signal sends much further allowing you to communicate greater distance between each single side band is great

[@parnicksmusick]

Very helpful video. You have a really great channel man.

[@Jamie_Phil]

very helpfulthank you, subscribed,

[@shadowpapito]

Thank you I needed this!

[@DaveStygall]

Merçi beaucoup! Tres informatif!

[@halibut1249]

I realize I'm watching your video 6-1/2 yrs after you put it out, but it's the only video I'm aware of that explains SSB. When I think about it, in theory at least, if you had a really sensitive SW tuner, you should be able to tune into a channel that carries SSB and then tune down (counterclockwise) to get LSB and up (clockwise) to get USB. Anyway, I never figured it out, so even on my RadioShack and Tecsun SW's I couldn't get SSB even though the button was there. Can you do scans in SSB?? Also, is the reception on a monster iCOM radio worth the extra for reception (listening) quality?? What about the Sangean or Tecsun 2000 which I think goes for about $300?? Thanks for your video.

[@rumsin300]

Good explanation on SSB. Also, congratulations on your ICOM 8500. It is a very nice and high quality radio. I myself listen to a small portable multi-band radio that has LSB & USB when I travel.

[@josephcleary8922]

Thanks for the info.. Thinking of going on a road trip. Thinking of getting a CB with side band capabilities.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Sideband will be of no use on a road trip. All road communications are on regular ole channel 19 on CB. If your interested in sitting in your car and making long distance contacts when conditions allow then yes. But just for general road use it will be worthless. They cost more money too. A tried and true cobra 29 cb is all you need for a good road tripping radio.

[@tbpc1]

Thanks that did help explain this a little more

[@hooch4520]

Very good video easy to understand and very helpful. Answered a lot of questions. Thank you very much.

[@Terrestrial..1]

Back in the day (48 yrs ago) my modified Johnson Viking 4740 could operate between usb and lsb.

[@origionalwilli1blood]

Hi what is the title of the next video you mention in this one you have many and I could not find the one where you talk about when to use upper and lower sideband

[@Capitaine.Albator]

Merci pour les explications.

[@Steve1d]

Really helpful

[@giannidibiase5118]

Beautiful receiver, congratulations. I do own a SDR that I use as a receiver but I can not install big antenna for space reasons, then my parents do not want to steer clear of antennas on the roof. Patience. For the moment I use a discone, I enjoy it the same with the USB FAX weather and Ham radio. Greetings.

[@HomebrandFishfood]

Did you ever get better antennas?

[@hamradioshack9066]

to get long range distance 12 watts power on the bearcat 980 SSB where I need to set it AM or LSD or USB?

[@2011musicfactory]

Tell it to em...this hobby is more than rewarding than one knows except us...

[@blackweb8986]

a? can you use a uhf/vhf swr meter on an am radio? surecom sw-102

[@Frdzed]

so how comes on SSB RX i hear static or background noise, is this normal?

[@Toksicboy]

Did you ever do a video on SSB convention for USB and LSB as mentioned in this video (5:57)?

[@malayangrago5628]

Twenty five years ago I bought a Sony radio with AM FM & SSB, but there were nothing to hear for SSB in South East Asia regions.

[@greggaieck4808]

Gilles your ICOM shortwave receiver is cool

[@toypupanbai5960]

I have a Sony: Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band. Have a look at Amazon, for a good description.Solid piece of engineering. A lot cheaper now than when I bought mine!

[@mikemac2888]

Side band? Ever see Star Wars (first movie, episode IV) - ship to ship in the Death Star scene at the end - side band with the clarifier slightly off - either high or low.

[@OfficialSWLchannel]

haha ...not noticed... will have to check it out !

[@mikemac2888]

George Lucas also used the same technique in "THX-1138".

[@ronalddaub5049]

I've always known about radio and could build radios and I know schematics and tubes and transistors but I never understood the terminology about ham what it consists of until the other day basically I met someone that tried to explain more of it the way I understand it with single sideband I can communicate with some ham operator heading right or wrong? And I also believe that it is a form of frequency modulation and I can be wrong but it definitely is not a.m. thank you so much I'm wanting to learn I'm going to take my technicians license pretty soon

[@Coalrollinfurry]

Only one sideband can be used at a time. Either of the three on this radio, or whatever options any radio has.

[@clarenskybenoit8755]

Here in 2021 and did not know there were radio enthusiasts still out there 🙃.

[@robwebster7406]

Great vid 😊 so does the radio frequency go SW LW MW and then FM 🤔

[@jamescrowe3905]

Actually it goes HF, VHF, UHF.

[@pianocrisante90]

Is it also a transmitter?

[@John-oq5xj]

what kind of radio is that?

[@Gitarzan66]

Hey there. What kind of radio is that? The big one thanks.

[@robertrockwell7581]

Gitar Zan icom R8500 . Receieve only,

[@michaelmoore5438]

I am looking for a united 160 -10 for Costa Rica

[@RViscara]

question for you. I am a newbie to this. I got my technician's license and plan on getting my General in the next month or so. I want to have a base station of sorts for most of my use but would like to have a base I could use on a field day for scouts disaster training which is 2 times a year. What type of a radio for new person should I get? someone what of a budget of 500 or less. I know its makes people cringe but thats what I got for a allowance from the other person that holds my money.. LoL

[@bobbyjoe6250]

Which selection should I set my unit on to check SWR's?

[@ukguy7761]

Bobby Joe: FM mode would be best.

[@Kelig]

Hi, I just got into listening to number stations using a website but I would like to get my own radio/reciever (I still don't know if they are the same thing or not). Any recommendations for a cheap starter radio?

[@OfficialSWLchannel]

What is the price you want to pay for a radio ? Numbers stations are difficult to hear .. usually requires a better than average radio

[@Kelig]

OfficialSWLchannel If it costs more than £100 then I think I will just use the website lol Also what do I need to be able to pick up signals from far away places like the US?

[@OfficialSWLchannel]

IF you just want to receive regular broadcast stations on shortwave and ham radio stations .. a radio like the Degen DE 1103 is a good choice .. it's going to cost about $80 US shipping included

[@Kelig]

OfficialSWLchannel Thanks for the recommendation, I just watched your other video about what shortwave radios to buy and I think I will get the Degen DE 1103. Ty for all the help man :)

[@robertorzech7369]

OfficialSWLchannel I have a old radio with BFO off/on switch and BFO control +/-, and RF Gain dial. no ssb button . Bands are FM MW LW SW. It also has AM Narrow and AM Wide. Can I tune in USB and LSB with this radio

[@sandydogy]

Hi is a shortwave radio ssb? I am confused? Also with and SDR I recently bought there is Narrow band FM and wide band FM it is very confusing what is used by a radio station? how do I find out more to understand all this Thanks Ian

[@OfficialSWLchannel]

not always some Shortwave radios have SSB some dont, as for Narrow and Wide FM, NFM is for regular transmissions from Amateur radio operators or law enforcement, Wide FM is used for the FM radio band to listen to radio stations

[@sandydogy]

@@OfficialSWLchannel thanks

[@nickwebb6702]

Thank you

[@misteredison2175]

I have the Eton 750 Satellit. A shortwave signal doesn't play well in SSB. It plays best in it's own shortwave mode. Doesn't that mean that it's already built into the radio? I can turn on LSB or USB tuned in to a station but it doesn't improve the quality.

[@OfficialSWLchannel]

LSB USB is a transmission mode. It is to be used in the utility and amateur radio bands not on the International broadcast bands

[@misteredison2175]

@@OfficialSWLchannel, a little confusing but it answers my question.

[@garyblackerby3226]

I have played a lot with SSB signals but I haven’t found a carrier with separate USB AND LSB signals with different content. Do these stations exist or did I misunderstand your comment?

[@OfficialSWLchannel]

there is no carrier. There are often some frequencies populated with USB and LSB signals , happens often in the pirate bands in 6 MHz

[@garyblackerby3226]

@@OfficialSWLchannel Thank you Sir, I wasn’t expecting an answer directly from you and it is appreciated. Many of us out here are exploring and it is good that we have a resource like you to help us along. Great job and carry on kind Sir!

[@spectrumwiz]

hence they are 1.5 kHz from center freq.

[@dmitriylavrinovich7167]

Hey I have some questions about your receiver. Do you need to have ham license to operate ?

[@rogerwoodland2587]

no.

[@RadioMattM]

Only need a licence to transmit, not to receive.

[@R2DMD]

The second part of the video he is speaking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWOldH2cnL6fe8U

[@anderson49anders]

bfo is beat frequency oscillator...thanks 5 by 9...

[@jeromeellissr.8315]

Hi where are you from

[@francish5401]

interestering video.what kind of cb radio are you using?

[@udhi_gn3893]

ICOM IC R8500. its a wideband receiver, not a cb radio,

[@stickbender2742]

A BFO is used to inject a micro carrier. A better way to describe this, the Carrier (AM) is the center of the signal. Above center, is the Upper Side band. Below, is the Lower. These are purely modulation that modulate the carrier. The closer to carrier (center) the lower the frequency of amplitude (Bass) and the farther is higher (Treble).

[@greggaieck4808]

Gilles this instresing information on what is ssb and USB and whst is lsb

[@geoffspeiss1715]

Can u pick up Sirius sat with a ham

[@spectrumwiz]

no

[@tapeize]

What about LSD?

[@chrisduhaime5689]

It's not good might see things that r not there and have a bad experience

[@Coalrollinfurry]

“Carrier modulation”

[@seksipenginderaanpsotbk4514]

Still get confused when you told " no carrier but the radio made his own carrier"...

[@michaelparmes1032]

I see many of you guys have lots of different ham and shortwave radios. Why?

[@johnweymouth5685]

Forgive me but it seems to me that whn people try to simplify some semi complicated they overcomplicate. So for us simpletons just say usb/ssb is simply splitting the frequencies

[@airgead5391]

Donald Duck modulation that is.

[@wakinwoody4us]

I JUST GOT A GRANT PRESIDENT AM-SSB TRANCIEVER. AFTER SOME PLAYING WITH IT I AM BEGINNING TO BELIEVE THAT IT MIGHT NOT BE WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY. I WAS TOLD IT IS A CB RADIO. HOWEVER I CAN'T RAISE ANYBODY ON ANY CHANNEL NOR CAN I TALK TO PEOPLE. CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT HERE?

[@johnyoung4039]

I discovered that if you put two regular shortwave radios side by side. You can listen to single side band. Just tune one radio to a sideband signal and use the other one by jamming the other radio. If you slowly tune to jam the other radio you can hear the others sideband conversation

[@christinewhittle894]

I am t c b o 3 in the uk

[@Coalrollinfurry]

Modulation...

[@anthonybeck2701]

It's not that hard to understand. Get a radio and play around with it.then it will make sense.

[@egonvonalura5624]

Try ham you can listen and send

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I would ask a question but since you haven't responded to any of your viewers in 3 years i would be wasting my time

[@OfficialSWLchannel]

not I did respond... just ask

[@dmitriylavrinovich7167]

@@OfficialSWLchannel hi did you already got your lasence before you start using this greate radio? And second question, what kind antenna is required to use with this radio. Thanks.

[@cockneyb2k]

So what frequency does it go from ?

[@yaroslavmuradian5959]

Thank you