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Mike Cricket113
United States
Приєднався 20 січ 2019
Ham, GMRS, Shortwave , CB radio, & Gardening videos. . Have fun everyone. Just trying to promote the radio hobby. We all have to start somewhere so I'm taking you along with me on my journey. It’s been fun.
I upgraded to General in amateur radio in 2021. I’ve been working the world one day at a time. It is exciting how amazing it is to have a QSO with someone across the world. In a different country. Stick around and subscribe. Let me show you a little bit of my world. 73.
"Keep playing with those radios."
Email me if you have any questions mcricket113@gmail.com
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I upgraded to General in amateur radio in 2021. I’ve been working the world one day at a time. It is exciting how amazing it is to have a QSO with someone across the world. In a different country. Stick around and subscribe. Let me show you a little bit of my world. 73.
"Keep playing with those radios."
Email me if you have any questions mcricket113@gmail.com
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Zoysia Grass the Best there is! #lawn #grass #backyard #zoysia
Because they can tolerate wide variations in temperature, sunlight, and water, zoysia are widely used for lawns in temperate climates. They are used on golf courses to create fairways and teeing grounds. Zoysia grasses stop erosion on slopes, and are excellent at repelling weeds throughout the year. They resist disease and hold up well under traffic.
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Green Tea/ Black Tea 12m QSO
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Tea has many beneficial properties. Antioxidants to name the most effective in reducing inflammation throughout the body. Less caffeine than coffee. Mild flavor profiles. And like coffee numerous variations of styles of tea. #tea #greentea #blacktea #gunpowdertea #antioxidants #hamradio #12meter #hf
Ham Radio Wins when No Cell coverage is provided.
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When you can’t use your cell phone because there are no providers or towers in the area. Having your Ham Radio license is the best option to communicate with your family members and the world. Use of repeaters increases your range to communicate with others. HF will allow folks to talk around their state, country, or the world. #hamradio #radiocommunication #hamily #cellphone #vhf #hf #uhf
Meeting a Wife and Husband who are becoming Amateur Radio Operators!
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So happy to have run into these folks. I hope their journey is a fun and rewarding experience in Ham Radio! #hamradio #family #radio
FRS WALKIE TALKIES EXPLAINED #frs #radiocommunication #walkietalkie
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amzn.to/4bkqu84 amzn.to/3MJp2kc Sit back two minute explanation I hope this helps everyone that is looking to get this type of radios.
2017 President McKinley How to make display Red!
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Check out Steve S. Great fella into CB Radio. Show some support. Here’s his link. youtube.com/@Udx1977sls?si=CZFKSuP61oJZ9okm
11 meter QSO with 707 & 1016 from Huston
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Had a great conversation with these guys this morning. Band conditions were excellent. 11 meter skip for sure. Here’s a sampling of our QSO.
Moonlighters 40 meter net. #moonlighters #40meter #hamradio #friendlyconversations #hamnet
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Moonlighters 40 meter net. #moonlighters #40meter #hamradio #friendlyconversations #hamnet
Emergency Communications for the Everyday Citizen. FRS walkie talkies & Shortwave Radio.
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Emergency Communications for the Everyday Citizen. FRS walkie talkies & Shortwave Radio.
Washington State Wall to Wall Tree Top Tall!
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Washington State Wall to Wall Tree Top Tall!
Who’s Talking More? #hamradio or #cbradio. #conversation #radiocommunication #communication
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Who’s Talking More? #hamradio or #cbradio. #conversation #radiocommunication #communication
GRUNDIG YACHT BOY 400 SSB SWR. #shortwaveradio #radio #shortwave
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GRUNDIG YACHT BOY 400 SSB SWR. #shortwaveradio #radio #shortwave
K3Y Memorial Youth DX Adventure sounds great!
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K3Y Memorial Youth DX Adventure sounds great!
Radio Art! (Read Description) Lift People Up instructions. 73.
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Radio Art! (Read Description) Lift People Up instructions. 73.
Hydration Tips! President Harrison & Thomas CB Radio. #hydration #heatwaves #cbradio #diy #healthy
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Hydration Tips! President Harrison & Thomas CB Radio. #hydration #heatwaves #cbradio #diy #healthy
Hurricane Watch Net 7.268 Beryl #hurricane #hamradio #servicetohumanity
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Hurricane Watch Net 7.268 Beryl #hurricane #hamradio #servicetohumanity
Unlock Radios Password on Any Tone AT-778UV. #hamradio #gmrs #chirp #diyelectronics
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Unlock Radios Password on Any Tone AT-778UV. #hamradio #gmrs #chirp #diyelectronics
How to rid your Plants of Japanese Beetles #gardening #gardenpests.
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How to rid your Plants of Japanese Beetles #gardening #gardenpests.
Hurricane Beryl Category 1 landfall Monday morning 7:30 am #hurricaneberyl
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Hurricane Beryl Category 1 landfall Monday morning 7:30 am #hurricaneberyl
ED FONG GMRS ANTENNA DBJ-UHF #gmrs #edfong
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ED FONG GMRS ANTENNA DBJ-UHF #gmrs #edfong
Happy Independence Day from Mike Cricket113 #keepplayingradio #liveyourbestlife #neverstopdreaming
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Happy Independence Day from Mike Cricket113 #keepplayingradio #liveyourbestlife #neverstopdreaming
Just Starting out in CB Radio? #cbradio #channel19 #radiocommunication #greenhorn
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Just Starting out in CB Radio? #cbradio #channel19 #radiocommunication #greenhorn
Storm Clouds Timelapse. #timelapse #weather
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Storm Clouds Timelapse. #timelapse #weather
CB Radio & walkie talkie Nostalgia! Teach the younger generation
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CB Radio & walkie talkie Nostalgia! Teach the younger generation
Summer Field Day 6/23/24 Night Shift!
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Summer Field Day 6/23/24 Night Shift!
Nice audio on that G90.
wow thats crazy! im supprised theres not alot of noise on 180! usally when i go down there to listen its got so much atmospheric static yoi cant hear nothing else!
@@AdamDeal-KF0PRI it’s quite tonight there was a net on 1.900 around 8:30 pm. And about 10 other QSO’s I heard as well.
@@AdamDeal-KF0PRI on another note check out 6.070 AM. Canadian Broadcast out of Toronto.
@@mikecricket113 ill have to see if i can hear them! ive got a local 2m net starting in 3 minutes
Okay 👍 sounds good. Enjoy your net ! 73
@@mikecricket113 man conditions are awsome tonight for 2m! from where im at to philip S.D. is 86 miles and i was able to check into our state link net from there! that was my longest haul for 2m fm at 50 watts! the 7100 didnt let me down tonight! im also checking out 6.070 too! have it on pre amp 2 and getting it in and on from 3 to 7! 73s from western south dakota!
Wow I haven’t had luck with 20
fire in the hole! i mean the pit lol
Have you checked out the Radioddity CB-500? It’ll do 20 watts on FM with a super super simple mod. Havent bought one yet.
right on
😮 awesome mike
If you want the best cool season turf grass nothing beats K-31 variety of tall fescue. It is the alpha male of the grass world. An absolute unit. Best in class drought stress, disease resistance, water retention, wear resistance, and pest resistance. Cut it high and it never dies.
I agree zoysa is great, although there are some downsides to planting it in our region. It is a warm season grass so it stays brown and dormant much later into the spring and goes into winter dormancy earlier in the fall. It is also susceptible to many of the common weed controls we use in this region on cool season turf.
Did you use a manual tuner
@@joebriggs37 only on 15 & 17. Manual or the radio’s tuner will suffice.
Wow that was going for $65?! I got ripped off last weekend lol
@@TheAngryFishh it’s weird how inflation has got the grip on everything. Yeah I see it priced anywhere from 54.99 - 80$. Crazy. Pays to shop around
@mikecricket113 I got it for $100 at the Iowa 80 truck stop. Probably overpriced because of the location. It was a spur of the moment buy.
@@TheAngryFishh 😳!!!! Way overpriced. Was it worked on? Or stock. If worked on then understandable. Sorry 😞 though if not
@mikecricket113 stock. Like I said tho, I think it was because of the location that made it so expensive.
Taco tuesdays I always try taco places i cant afford Why are tacos so expensive now? My fav charges 5 bucks per taco...17 for a taco plate 2 tacos rice and beans but charge 3 bucks for 1 taco on tuesdays Never heard of mighty taco but cheese slice ? Never tried
@@zcvxs sad to hear about so expensive. It’s probably the beef 🥩 that makes it so. Everything is so expensive. But making your own still probably is the most economical and enjoyable 😀
@@mikecricket113 Its California prices...even a food truck 5 bucks per taco
Mighty Taco.... Now that is my JAM !
How’s it holding up ?
@@RFMaster6 still working out well. Still use in mobile and in shack along with my Yaesu ft-991a. Yesterday on the anytone I made a 30 mile contact on 146.520. Got to love that. Especially while driving.
sorry I flunked spelling in school trying my best but I still own three handhelds with no codes as we use are radios in the woods and mine is 45 watts.
@@donalderickson-si8ww it’s okay we all do the best we can. Live life to the fullest.
compansation coil... not a rf choke..?
@@geirha75 6 turn inductor coil 6 feet from the matching unit.
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@@cledusneighbor2630 I love peppermint tea 🫖. Yes it’s great on my stomach and helps with congestion and a mild anxiety suppressant.
Have a great weekend MC113!!!
@@mitchh6702 You too buddy! 73
That's awesome mike I wish my wife would get into radio. Anyway thanks for the video and that's something i need to do is get my ham ticket 73s
@@Udx1977sls I’m sure it you get your ham ticket and learn how to use it well enough. She may come around and see how beneficial it is. Be patient. 73.
Happy Labor Day weekend Mike Cricket113. Thank you for sharing. God Bless You! That is very cool that you came across a husband and wife who will be ham radio operators. 👍
That comes in handy
and your milage ends at 1 in town know if they where G M R S and you programed them to a tower with a 60 watt repeater then you do 20 miles. I owen 4 radios not these and thay do the same as thay do good luck
@@donalderickson-si8ww your speech to text is a bit off. Trying typing. Glad to hear. Thanks for watching
and after you program those radios to a G M R S radio tower and then will you be able to use the tower
@@donalderickson-si8ww no Midland FRSX talkers are simplex only you need a license for Gmrs
Drink one for me mike hope you and timber are doing well 73s to you both
@@Udx1977sls will do. Yeah we are hanging in there. Thanks 😊
That's really cool
Mike didn't president offer you the new washington radio?
@@Udx1977sls no they never sent me 10 meter radios. Trust me I asked.
I was just curious you do great reviews.
@@Udx1977sls appreciate.
Thank you mike
Cool lighting! Always good to see people interested in the hobby. Have a great week, UDX-21 South Carolina.
That's neat, but blue and red are hard on my eyes
@@414730 blue I can agree 100% on. Using red light at night helps with keeping your night vision. That’s why the military uses red light flashlights sometimes.
That's a good radio ft 991a
PRIMUS SUCKS !!!
@@390WagonMaster 😂
@@mikecricket113 been to 1/2 dozen or more shows back in the day.
What model Yaesu is that radio ?
FT-991A
hahaha i use a RCA tv antenna roter on my 2m 70cm beam! got it posted on my QRZ page!
@@AdamDeal-KF0PRI very 😎
@@mikecricket113 ive built up my setup over the past 4 years befor i got into ham! its been a blast!
It sure is fun. I’m glad to hear you are enjoying it.
@@mikecricket113 i just finished applying for the EchoLink this morning! be nice to check that out!
I have that radio, and to be totally honest its the best dual band radio I have ever used. The functions on it are very easy to use. A joy to use.
@@mikelee9149 glad you like. 👍
Skip rolling nice hi mike how are you and timber. I shouted out to you on my youtube channel. Take care
VERY COOL!! I subscribed to your channel too! 73
Thanks I just started mine
Nice, do you know how to turn on the light?
@@tinaclark9960 on the x talker there is no light / flashlight
they have gmrs frequncy channels does that not make them gmrs
battery life is how often you talk on the radio and how long you have it on that is what burns up the battery.
Much better prepared than I was before the Covid lockdown. CB, FRS & GMRS.
Were you on a dummy load checking that power ? If not, that's not accurate at all.
@@Rka1970 most folks don’t have a DL so it’s what they will see through an antenna. Either way they are either going to run barefoot at 4-12 w. Or drop to 2 watts and run heat. CB is QRP out of the box we all know that
Primus Sucks!
@@kisle3195 😂
I assume that FRS is a good choice for Emergency Communication but depends on the range you need to cover. It's possible to communicate within 3-to-5-mile radius
@@Adamdaj it’s a good choice for non-licensed folks. Yes. CB radio would also be a good choice. But not as mobile when on foot
@@mikecricket113 CB would do better on long distance if the parties all mobiles, but I wouldn't waste my on FRS trying to Contact someone past the 7.5 mile range, even if I had a clear line of site
I found the video, I see how you have it mounted. Awesome! Thanks!
@@wayneiac0171 great glad you did. Hope it helps. Please subscribe if you have not already. It’s great radio. User friendly especially while driving.
well if evey one of you friends are under a mile apart then fine if not go to plan B.
bull. FRS radios are great for car to car while traveling. they are mainly limited by the crap antennas. UHF freqs rapidly attenuate in crowded terrain of trees and hills. they are a must for hiking and biking. LOS is the key.
Well said!
I want to purchase this radio. But it won’t fit anywhere in my vehicle. Would you recommend top of dash or would the direct sun damage it?
@@wayneiac0171 no to top of dash. Either on your side or the passenger side of the console near your legs. That’s where I have mine. Check out my other videos. You will see what I mean.