As an old geezer and an ex Ofcom employee (ages ago) it still amazes me that your video attracted that attention. In particular I am not sure why they would contact the dealer or the RSGB. Next time I am on the motorway and someone overtakes me fast I shall write a harsh letter to BMW.... that'll fix em
I've been a ham for year's and also CB prior to 1981. I personally don't mind what type of radio anyone uses or which CB or Ham bands they use it on, the more people speaking and making use of the frequencies the better. Sounds to me like poor Andy has found a Jelouse green eyed monster. I don't know there's always at least 1 who tries to ruin everyone else's enjoyment. Hopefully the killjoy will crawl back under the rock they came from and stay there.😂🤣😂🤣. Great video Andy 👍👍. Keep up the great work.
I am an amateur radio operator since 1987 and I am just setting up my first CB antenna. You are doing what amateur radio enthusiasts should be doing. Encouraging radio and experimentation. Keep up the good work!
Encouraging radio communication - speak with people all over the world shuld help to secure peace and understading between humens worldwide. Just think if pars of the internet content was not avaible for all, but you did have to get a internet operator licens to communicate with other countries ;) But POC radios is also avaible so noise free ways to communication is possible so all the noise and problems should not be a problem like it was 10-20 years ago.
I started out on CB in the early 80's, until I had gathered the experience to step into ham radio. I LOVED every minute of it and keep great memories of these days on 27. Its pure nostalgia. thanks for the enthusiasm and great vibes!
Spot on. Ran a club in the 80's which had both CB users and Licenced Ham users. The number of complaints we got from older ham users (not members) was just out of order. Everyone was using their rigs in line with the regulation. Anyway, when the Pub we used closed down, we closed the club, in reality, the airwaves were full of muppets (as we called them) parents giving their kids a CB to keep them in their bedroom, thinking they were safe. We donated the club's cash to the local hospital and that got us in the local newspaper, however, the moaning old farts put it out that they got us shutdown. Any we had a good few years as a club and we all did well in future careers. Keep the Videos comming.
*Some people will go outta their way to cause drama,* goes to show how negative people can be when they judge others rather than work on their own issues. Keep doin your thing man, plenty of people really enjoy it. Was fun hearing this story, and seein the funny impressions lol
I spent 38 years using MY cb radio as a truck driver here in the USA. My very first cb was a Johnson ‘White Face’ tube type way back in 1967. I retired from trucking in 2015 and my radio has been resting peacefully on the shelf since; however, I’ll be returning to the ‘big road’ once again soon to live out the rest of my life full time…and, yes, my cb radio will be with me!
Your video just encouraged me to subscribe. This is a great hobby with a small minority of anally retentive closed door licencee’s. They are entitled to their views, but they are so out of kilter with inclusive thinking they do damage that is greater than their numbers deserve to be able to do.
Andy, don't worry about it. 30 years Ago the authorities may have been interested. Today Offcom won't give a toss! Have fun with radio, its your gear, do with it what you want. Haters are everwhere, even on my tiny channel, its all good publicity!
It has become a mess in Germany. CB for hams was a no-no. Today There is no more hamradio. Cable and internet have occupied the band and 70-cm is a playground for remote controls, traffic lights and thermometers. Dont mention 2.4 GHz. The result is do what you want and take care nobody knows. Want to play with AM radio? The hole band is your as long as you dont mess up the internet. First thing I did with my FT-4X open the bands (to use it with a perfectly legal transverter of coarse).
The sensible thing to do is for Ofcom to change the rules so that radios which are to CB spec or higher are allowed on the CB band. Ofcom are consulting right now to make the bands more free and save themselves admin, this move would help all parties. The argument against, is that CBers would not buy CBs but ham radios... well, the news is... they already do.🤫
Yasss Andy your postive attitude towards the haters is awesome! We truly do live in a age where people have nothing better to do than 💩 on others, I've neighbours who will curtain twitch and report everything I do on my property, like wtf it has nothing to do with them and affects no one, but seemingly you can't live your life these days without others having some sort of issue, is it cause they are bored? Cause they are jealous? Nah its just cause they are sheer and utter idiots. Keep the videos coming!
Agree with you on that, have neighbours who complain when I start my car, let it run while I close my gates then get on my way, I had to put up with council cars watching as I did this. I had dashcam running watching them parked on wrong side of the road headlights on full exhaust fumes visible too, whilst on a bend, with cars struggling to get passed them. On top of a sharp right hand hill, sent them a video never got a response 😂. My car was still on my own drive exiting forwards gates are 14 feet from the end of my driveway, have a long drive, so I can stay put until clear to go, dash cam was excellent wouldn't be without it. I have miserable intruding buggers next to me. I feel a little better after reading your comment 👍
Hi naughty Andy lol, I agree with what you said “It's none of your business”. As an Advanced UK Amateur Licence holder, I always get a grilling from several old schools for not using /P at the end of my call when I operate SOTA. One GW station went as far as to say that he was reporting me to Ofcom. Oh, Dear! Lol. Unfortunately for these guys who like to preach it is not regulation nowadays to have to give out /P, /M however, they like to educate me on it, yet it is them who gets all annoyed when they are politely put in their place, and some don’t ever want to speak to me again for making them look a fool lol. In my world, it is none of my business how others run and operate their station. What these guys who like to take a strike at others don’t realize is, that bullying other hams is a very serious matter. In my logbook, interfering with how others operate is perceived as bullying. Hope to catch on-air someday Andy, 73s MW0NLG / OH9NLG - Malc
I’ve been an amateur radio operator since the 1980s and pleased to see creators such as yourself connecting with people on UA-cam and other online platforms. I’m also interested in everything electromagnetic and find your channel both stimulating and relaxing for downtime from my high pressured day job in the care sector. I’ve really needed this over the past year. Thank you 😊
Nice video. I just got a CB again. I was the local 'rig doctor' a very very long time ago. I getting back into Ham radio after 12 years, I got my 2E0 and am now going to start a 'refresher' and get my full licence. Most Hams I know started with CB... Keeping the hobby alive is a great thing; Keep it up.
You are 100% right you are better off using ham radio equipment for CB than a old CB rig,.. I remember that days where my old Galaxy Pluto would play silly buggers with WIFI and speakers 😂😂..
Hi Andy, sorry to hear that someone complained about your video... It's just a shame because radio is radio whether it be Ham,CB or PMR.... Also if anything, your videos have encouraged people to look into getting their license, i've seen several comments where people are talking about taking their foundation as a direct result of your video. Ofcom themselves do not put any resource or care into people using non-type approved sets.. On another note, have you been active on the PMR bands ? I say this because PMR 446 has become a lot more popular in recent times and it's being used as a UHF CB band. I posted the comment on your other video but i'm not sure if you saw it. Either way keep up the good work and ignore the trollers.
I thought it was a good video. Some people have nothing better to do with their time. You've made me want to come back over to CB. It's been a few years but hey time for some fun. Life's too short.
Come back on youth I’ve been on cb since 1976 and still enjoy seting up portable mobile and homebase although I need hearing aids these days, you still get the dipsticks but it’s part of cb it would not be cb without them plus it makes interesting listening. Regards
Haha loved the sneaky impression of Tony Harrison ("this is an outrage" was one of his catchphrases) you threw in there! Never understood why people watch things they don't like, then spend more of their time just to complain about them. Well done in getting more people into the hobby. When I started over a decade ago, there were far fewer people to talk to than there are now, and there are younger people as well. Your channel makes it all look such fun, which of course is how it should be.
Andy mate, keep doing what you’re doing. I love your videos whether they are about ebikes, music, radios, drones. Don’t let them get you down, like you say it’s your money and radios and you can do what you want with them.
I just ran into the CB video(watching GMRS videos) and then I clicked on this one and Holy smokes, Man! I love your studio setup! I too happen to have some gear... Mostly because of G.A.S., but lets not talk about that lol. I'm not a Ham, I'm a GMRS guy, but awesome running into your channel. Subbed!
I enjoyed the other video. Haven't dug out my gear in a couple decades lol so I was happy to see it and then saw this video. It's never going to end as long as there are low life's not put in their place. Why did THEY accept such a bogus claim in the first place and why didn't they tell those naysayers to grow up?! You got my sub. I love all the gear in the background. Looking forward to watching more . Cheers, Andy, from across the Waters... :)
Great video and response Andy. I started out in CB radio in the '70s and then got my ham license very shortly after that. After all these years I have just purchased another CB radio. I usually don't use the term CB as I watch people cringe, so instead I refer to the radio as 11meters or 27 MHz.
You are getting me get back to CB Andy…love it! And…I may get the 705 to do so…exceptional! Great video…thanks for sharing mate…I just subscribed! Be safe and keep it coming…Cheers..
Also, the RSGB should be lobbying OFCOM to allow licenced operators to use their equipment on CB and PMR frequencies. Licence d operators using their call signs and telling CB people about ham radio would encourage more to have a go at gaining a licence. The more people in the hobby, the greater our voice.
It is obvious to me that you or someone from the Ham radio dealer(at your request) you bought the Icom IC-705 and the Yaesu FT-891 from has done a modification to these radios so that you can transmit on the CB band. If you were transmitting with actual CB radios from manufacturers like Uniden, Midland or Cobra, you probably would not have received this complaint.
This type of bs is exactly why I’ve never keyed up on the amateur bands since passing my foundation, some of these old hams need to wake up and realise they are damaging the hobby 😡😡😡😡
I was going to get a 10 meter radio to enjoy the current conditions, but then I discovered that there was a lot more traffic on 12 meters than 10 meters. I pulled out my ancient SSB CB radio from the 1980s, got it tuned, set up a team 3500, and have been amazed at what 12 watts of power can achieve!
I feel for you Andy, whatever you do, especially if you're having fun, someone somewhere will be upset. Its like if you have a hobby and nice things, there will be somebody who will get jealous they don't have the same. It'll happen with everything you do (I know its happened). Ebikes, Drones...and now Radios. I don't know a whole lot about CB & HAM, but I follow you for your ebike stuff. Keep on doing whatever makes you happy 👍 I've found certain platforms attract toxic individuals. Reddit is a bad one. YT is starting to follow suit.
As a Ham (M7) licence holder and a CB'er I think that we are at a pivotal moment in radio. Those who are technology driven are in an arms race that has no sensible end, where power outputs are reaching ridiculous levels including the use of high gain and very expensive beam antennas, often breaking their licence conditions. Digital formats also muddy the waters and sometimes finding real voice conversations on FM or SSB is near impossible. Me I like to chat with voice QSO as well as DX with my 10 watts. We should never forget that the bands have a high commercial value and will be snapped up if we fail to use them fully and sensibly. In this Hams are just as guilty as those who prefer CB. The moaners about your activities are the problem not the solution.
Got to comment on this as I have had a CB-radio licence since I was a teenager (I'm now 60+) and in the process of taking my HAM-radio licence. Met a lot of nice people out there. For many years, I didn't use the cb-radio at all, but a few years ago, I bought a new radio and installed it in my car for offroad use. A few weeks ago, I discovered that I could get going about a HAM-licence through an online course and I have ordered a book as well which is particularly geared towards norwegian laws and regulations. It is more physics than I thought, but all the practice will pay off, I dream about restistance, watts and volt at the moment.
Not every ham ! I’m Gm4zji and 108at176,I started on 11m ssb in the 80s and having had visit from dti I got my ham ticket but still love 11m and still have friends there
Andy, that video that "they" complained about is the first video I saw of yours. I was thinking about radio and your video is what started my journey to getting my foundation. I got my M7 in November and now studying for my intermediate. So, in short my thanks to you for the inspiration. 73 M7EBU
Thats amazing! I'm so glad you were inspired enough to go get your license! Thanks for letting me know, it's nice to hear. 😁 good luck with the intermediate, I still haven't done mine yet!
I get this from time to time, I use AM American walkies that I tune and make sure they are on frequency and are performing 100 percent correctly, I'll do a 30 second test and people will moan that the radio isn't certified, the fact it's doing legal power, on a legal cept frequency, is spot on frequency and isn't wide doesn't matter, just because it isn't mpt then it must be killing swans? It's just crazy, whilst I agree things should be approved before widespread use really is it a problem that I am transmitting for just 30 seconds on a set powered by 5 quids worth of Duracell's that will come straight out once I'm done and the radio will sit on my shelf gathering dust? Whilst all around cheap Chinese electronic devices destroy the hobby and ofcom do absolutely nothing about them?
you and the Sound Track to the Film "Convoy" that poped up on the "new to me " section on my UA-cam account got me back into CB Radio about 4 weeks ago big respect to you ,,,,,.......Now have these people missed the point of the of the Rig you were using ? .... Have they not though that " who wants 3-4 different rigs for each band that your licensed for ? ......and they deem us CB Users as muppets ....hmmmm ....say no more
Been a fan of you for a few years now and everything you do is cool and interesting! These haters are just sad and jealous keep up the good work much love :)
I agree with the shop, you've done nothing wrong Andy - Mainly followed you for the ebike content, but now you're looking at something that I was thinking about regarding CB, I'll be tuning into you more and perhaps taking a leaf or two from your book on accessing CB band whilst also having the advantages of the modes on offer with an amateur HF set :) What these haters (who seem to be full-license no-nothing busybodies, with nothing better to do other than complaining about something they have no control over) seem to forget is that if it were not for the popularity back in the 70s encouraging importing of equipment into the UK, we wouldn't have Citizen's Band (hence the name - despite govt attempts to quietly say 'you need a licence' and making the market more expensive to own a good CB set, to which I say Foxtrot Oscar to the Govt) nor later PMR446 in this country. The attitude and snobbery of alot of the Full License holders, even to those trying to go through Foundation and Intermediate Licensees like myself, has killed alot of the enthusiasm many had for the hobby. CB (27MHz) was never a 'ham only' band - I would happily tear up the 30 quid I spent on my foundation license if it means disassociating myself from snobs bringing down HAM radio, as I've not done much with it ever since.
Keep up the great 👍 work at last CB radio yes. Brilliant yes more people let’s get people back to CB what about a live stream CB radio night that would be fun to get more people on CB let me know what you think paul In Orpington
There's sad people in all hobbies Andy, people that think they're above the rest, hopefully this video will be a good kick in the nuts for them. Keep the great content coming 😊
More power to you (within the terms of the license of course!) I thought you might get some kickback with the 27mhz SSB stuff. BTW a really good mobile spot near you is by the White Horse pub in Burnham Green. There's an OS trig point on the green outside. Highest point in the area. I could get CB copies into North London from there.
In the 80's and 90's i loved cb but drifted away, Saw your that video it convinced me to buy a new just waiting for it to turn up and introducing cb to a new generation. So thanks and haters gonna hate.
Nice one Andy....... If it was not for CB then the ham bands would be even quieter than what they are now on 2m and 70cm. Keep it coming mate great content :) 73.
Keep doing what your doing, love the videos. Some peaple have nothing better to do! And yes, hobbies are meant to be fun and provide opportunities to growth and learn. I personally like building my own antennas Cheers to you and the CB community from PA3OMG.
Really curious about the outcome from 1 the RSGB and 2 Offcom. Can’t think that the RSGB would bother, Offcom I wouldn’t be so sure. What happened? Love your content and I can’t be arsed with the moaners. Thanks Andy M0BND.
Here in Slovakia, SZR (what is RSGB in GB) would not be interested at all and telecommunication office most probably wouldn't be interested too - as long as I am operating up to 4 W FM/AM or 12 W SSB and inside of any other technical specifications. Unlocked CBs are basically considered ham radios, too.
Andy. I’m waiting for the backlash on PMR446 and people using non type approved radios on that band too. Keep up the good work and I’m sure you’ll be ok.
These kill joy fun hateing people are just making you more popular and they must be watching your channel so good on you Andy 👍🏾 over and out eco Charlie one tango😀
Hi, I’m a radio amateur and I work in business radio, I was licensed in 1981. I have dabbled in CB over the years and one thing has always struck me… how bulshit free and welcoming it I is on CB. Every time I put a call out on CB, I get an answer and a short friendly chat. Amateur radio gave me a career, I owe it, support and respect it. But sadly, amateur radio is not often bulshit free and welcoming
That nonsense right there is why I will always have my HF gear widebanded from the store, I couldn't imagine not being able to get on 11m when I wanted to. After all, it's where the majority of Amateurs started off, always good to remember your roots.
Take no notice, just keep doing what you're doing, most of us hams we came from CB and still pop on every so often I use my 450d on the old triple nickel sometimes and I haven't long invested in a Randy 3 handheld for walking up hills with my 70cm/2m handheld
Love the videos as returning to cb after 30 plus years, Haven't a clue atm forgot everything but bought one ( for the car) just waiting on a cable.. However now I can't get any fuel hahahahaaa Happy Days keep smiling AtB
Mate it's nice to see a Ham licenced op using the 11 meter band, it was a childish reply the breaker gave, after all the frequency is there for us all, I'm just getting back into cb from the good old 80s I'm not a Ham but I've allways found it all fascinating great vid dude
Great content as always Andy. Your channel has gone from strength to strength. I would see these minor issues as by product of your success. Your vids are reaching a lot more people these days, you will always get one or two Karens. Best to carry on as you are!👍🏻😊
I started on the CB and love every minute on the CB then got my ham license and got you are s ham. Now we don't want to hear you on the CB I exploded I came home give all my ham equipment away to a good a very good friend I do what I like ,,70cm , and,PMR and good as it was years ago and just got acrt 8900. and love it was as little of Freq not bad but it's working Keep the videos coming and you had was what we get every day ,and it's none stop you go up and the UK and you listen and get a clear spot and go in and this repeater is not for ,M6, but the CB is more chilled you make a mistake and nothing said and you move on You are doing a great job and bring it on
There are a lot of arbitrary rules in ham radio that are based on history rather than common sense. It's like alcohol laws in North America. :-) However, any ham operator should be aware of how licensing works from taking the exam, so personally I would have thought twice about posting a video of it online...
Given you are a licensed ham i was surprised that you put out videos essentially incriminating yourself - because as you have found out, there’s always going to be a beard moaning about it
Yes man your absolutely right, if you have a licence and your keeping within power limits, like we all do🤪 then what's the problem, why do people insist on poking there noses in where not wanted, they need to get life, great video
I've thought about getting a Ham licence but after listening on various frequencies, it feels like it;s mostly old men comparing the size of their antenna and rigs and getting very anal if you don't do exactly what they do, and rather dull rag chewing conversations on the 2m. Tried picking up SSTV too, but had rather disappointing results there as well. Decided it probably wasn't worth the investment to tx.
Its worthwhile, as you'll understand what you need to receive SSTV on 14.230 with a tuned antenna and not just a random scrap of wire or an antenna that works on a different band. There are many many aspects to the hobby and different places to go away from the dull ragchews, activating parks, mountains, digital voice modes, digital data modes, APRS, etc, etc. Always something to explore, its a hobby where I've never had a dull moment or thought I'm bored.
Hi there moojuiceuk, I'm a fully licensed Amateur-Radio operator, & a registered instructor/Examiner for Amateur-Radio. If I can help you in any way at all, I'm more than happy. Also lookout for videos by Callum, M0MCX, also known as the DX COMMANDER. He runs some very interesting & educational videos for Amateur-Radio. As far as old men talking only about their kit, & having to do just what they do is concerned, that's a load of bull wash. Providing that you follow the rules of your licence regulations, plus no profane language, & no music playing, try to avoid politics (especially on the HF Bands) & definitely no sex or smutty talk, you can talk about what ever you like. Of course there will be people who will be able to help you with various different transmitting & receiving modes, like SSTV, & other modes other than just ragchewing on your microphone, depending upon your modes of interest. Kind Regards, Ray. M0RAY. Kent.
As a licensed Amateur Radio operator in the USA, I STRONGLY discourage you getting a Ham license. That's what I've run into also. As well guys that talk a bunch of smack - only to find out that they've been living in their mother's basement harboring conspiracy theories, talking about what a badass they are, while wearing their mother's underwear. And they SWEAR they've NEVER talked on the CB band, yet we remember their voice from way back in the day and going by a handle like "Hustler" for example.
@@wwtf7180 160 meters also. Got to hear about some old(er) guy talking about his colonoscopy. Moments like that make you wish you had less of a visual imagination.
Hi Andy, just want to say thanks for your Videos. I was a CB fan back in the 70s & 80s. Gave it up as life got real. Then 3ish years ago got myself ham licensed . Since then its been Ham, PMR and Network radio. Then found your channel. So it is thanks to you that my interest in CB has come back. Unfortunately you will always have the haters, but keep on doing what your doing . Good to have some lighthearted chill time.
Well said! The amount of funny looks and talking behind our backs by the older generation dog walkers we get when me and my son use our electric scooters in the local park is ridiculous! You'd think they own the place:-)
I'm older generation dog Walker but I can't ride a scooter and dog walk at the same time which is a shame! Good luck to you fella ,signed jealous dog Walker.
@Phil Ware Electric & standard bikes fly past us in the park along with souped-up electrified mobility scooters and other vehicles and the fact the park has a dedicated area for skateboards and scooters we use it. I take offence to dog owners who have no responsibility and let their dog's shit in the park and leave it and then moan about how the park is used. We stay away from everyone as much as we can to avoid the opinionated 4 legged owners!
@Phil Ware whether it is illegal or not to ride electric scooters at the moment this will not change the opinion of the older generation of dog walkers as people in general don’t like change or accept new technology and instead live in the 1900’s. Scooters will become legal soon I’m sure probably as registered vehicles on the road but in the meantime just to please you I’ll put them in the back of my electric car and drive my legal mode of transport instead. Hang on I better check I’ve got motor insurance before someone else comments!
Great video. Question... What equitment will I need? Newbie (want advise on getting some kit) SO home use... With annntena which id put on my roof. can u advise.
What the Actual Funk…. Unbelievable green eyed Moany Twunts Andy. I can’t believe it. Videos like this are fantastic at encouraging people back on the Radio and also to sit their Ham Ticket. I’ve even heard of Callsign snobbery on the band and some old Geefers complaining about the M7’s. I’ve been into radio since 1977 and was on CB first… I did my Ticket in 88 and got my G7 then my Morse in 92 and got my M0 and love helping people out. If the hobby is to survive the old moaners need to wind their necks in and let it evolve. Great vid as always. Keep on keepin on matey.
Marky, you hit the nail on the head, and over hear the green eyed monster syndrome is also alive and well. It is called the human condition. Top this one, my wife last year was asked by a neighbor, why she needed a new car because she doesn't go anywhere. "jealousy"
Got to say Andy, until i saw this I hadn’t watched your CB videos, because I wasn’t overly interested in CB radio. However cos I’ve seen this I’m going to watch them now. So your haters have actually got you views! Nice one mate.
@@andykirby - I made some comments and told people how to deal with some radio issues (old radio tech here) and the do-gooders came out of the woodwork and said they were reporting me. They asked me my call signs for ham radio since in another thread I said I had a license. These people are completely crazy. Keep it up. Love what you did. WE all have setups of one sort or another. Remember Moses broke two tablets coming down the mountain. #11 THOU SHALT NOT GET CAUGHT. ha ha ha
Here in the states the FCC has pretty much given up on CB. There are operators in the South running some SERIOUS power without interference from the govt. I have been a licensed ham for over 50 years but I still have a CB radio in the shack. I rarely talk on it but it is usually on ch 6 called "The Super Bowl" where people are running 1000s of watts....that's right 1000s! I keep the AF gain down and use it to indicate band openings on 10M. The FCC has finally allowed the FM mode.....About time!
Your attitude is great. Haters are gonna do their natural thing. Karens are worldwide and they are gonna be the lil female dogs no matter how they 'Identify'. You do you, and the rest of us normal ppl will just laugh and roll our eyes at them. Greetings from across the pond. 🇺🇸
Great video! So glad CB is alive and well in the UK. I am an Amateur Radio operator in America, and I enjoy CB as well. My favorite rig is an old Cobra 23 channel from the early 70's in my 1973 Chevrolet truck. CB is getting busier here in the US as well. I have friends in Aldershot, not very far from you. I need to encourage them to get a rig!
Only just found your channel Andy I was on CB Radio years ago late 70's early 80's and only recently took an iterest in it again. This CB versus Ham cobblers was why Ham radio nearly ended up on its arse. I know a lot of ex CB'ers who got their licence and went to the Ham bands and in fact promoted getting the Ham licence . Whatever you use youre equipment for is fine providing its within the licence conditions, its just sour grapes from some people . Nice to see your enthusiasm dont let them flog it out of ya.
I am normally using my ham stuff to operate on CB. Even kits like mcHF have better signal quality like certified CB radios, e.g. Albrecht AE 2990 AFS and its bigger brother AE 5890 EU. (I use my Yaesu dual band radio even for PMR, of course set to 0,5 W.)
Good video👍, and good for you,🙃 I've been using my Icom ic-7300 for years on the free band's, and now on all the band's,,so long as you are polite and respectful why not,,,🤔keep up the good work,,,73 from Rotterdam 👍
Good on ya mate, my dx10 isn't widebanded but my ft450d and Ic 706 are. We all started somewhere. Nice to see some activity on the bands. Love ya vids especially the twizzy 😁😁
Loving your videos Andy and just ignore the insignificant idiot who 'reported' you. Ofcom won't act as you're licensed to operate on the Ham bands. I popped back on CB a few days ago and had a few nice conversations with stations and yes I was using one of my amateur radio transceivers.In fact I'm currently repairing an old Jaws Mk 2 AM cb rig. 73.G7HFS/PA3IKH
@Mr Taylor I used to build medium wave and VHF transmitters and broadcast back in the 80's.Yes ofcourse the DTI raided us a few times but we never caused Interference to anyone because we were technicians who knew what we were doing. In 1990 in got my full Ham licence and also have a full Dutch licence too.Do you actually have one? 73.G7HFS/PA3IKH
@Mr Taylor They would have caught you. It is against the maritime defense act to work for or on, supply and aid an offshore commercial broadcast station.
Yep you're so right. I got my amateur licence two years ago and have been on air ONCE, and it's all down to the snobby, condescending attitude of too many hams.
Most of us hams are not snobby idiots, but sadly, you get those sorts in all walks of life. Get your gear out and ignore those that have nothing better to do with their lives. I passed my foundation 17 odd years ago (ive not progressed, but that's for unrelated reasons) and i remember getting nasty comments back in the day. fortunatly, thiose old dinosaurs that treat new commers like that are dying off, so the hobby is improving. I, myself, have not had any crappy comments for years, thankfully. Give it another go and don't let the morons of this world stop you from doing what you enjoy.
stuff them! I'd love one of those radios lol glad to see a licensed person bothering with 11 metre band, makes a change, I look forward to speaking to you on there.
I thought your video using the IC 705 on the CB channels was excellent and lots of fun. I stated with CB as did many HAM's and still find that CB has a certain attraction. I was in fact stimulated to get my HAM license after becoming frustrated with the limited range of CB, notwithstanding the obvious illegal CB stations running big power and high gain antennas. Here in North America there are more than a few notable examples of such illegal stations and those operators have become infamous. Then of course there's the trash talkers and these can be problematic. However, there are still lots of good folks on CB and good fun to be had, especially were a community had developed. It's my opinion that CB will see a resurgence as there is a growing concern around power blackouts or loss of cell service for any number of reasons. It is after all a fast and easy way to communicate with others locally without the need for complex gear or licensing.
Excellent comedy sketch Andy I've not laughed at you since you came out of it in the car park with ya mate that was hilarious ,shame about the hater but mate you are a good blogger and theres always gonna be one knob head! More E Bike content nipper! I love em
As an old geezer and an ex Ofcom employee (ages ago) it still amazes me that your video attracted that attention. In particular I am not sure why they would contact the dealer or the RSGB.
Next time I am on the motorway and someone overtakes me fast I shall write a harsh letter to BMW.... that'll fix em
It's amazing init this moaning by these top band back aches it is like the AA OR RAC GIVING OUT SPEEDING FINES ..... MUGS
I've been a ham for year's and also CB prior to 1981. I personally don't mind what type of radio anyone uses or which CB or Ham bands they use it on, the more people speaking and making use of the frequencies the better.
Sounds to me like poor Andy has found a Jelouse green eyed monster. I don't know there's always at least 1 who tries to ruin everyone else's enjoyment.
Hopefully the killjoy will crawl back under the rock they came from and stay there.😂🤣😂🤣.
Great video Andy 👍👍. Keep up the great work.
Lol lol spot on
So true
if you do that when they forget where their indicator controls are especially the Audi drivers you'll have a job for life 😂😂😂
I am an amateur radio operator since 1987 and I am just setting up my first CB antenna. You are doing what amateur radio enthusiasts should be doing. Encouraging radio and experimentation. Keep up the good work!
Encouraging radio communication - speak with people all over the world shuld help to secure peace and understading between humens worldwide.
Just think if pars of the internet content was not avaible for all, but you did have to get a internet operator licens to communicate with other countries ;)
But POC radios is also avaible so noise free ways to communication is possible so all the noise and problems should not be a problem like it was 10-20 years ago.
I started out on CB in the early 80's, until I had gathered the experience to step into ham radio. I LOVED every minute of it and keep great memories of these days on 27. Its pure nostalgia. thanks for the enthusiasm and great vibes!
Spot on. Ran a club in the 80's which had both CB users and Licenced Ham users. The number of complaints we got from older ham users (not members) was just out of order. Everyone was using their rigs in line with the regulation. Anyway, when the Pub we used closed down, we closed the club, in reality, the airwaves were full of muppets (as we called them) parents giving their kids a CB to keep them in their bedroom, thinking they were safe. We donated the club's cash to the local hospital and that got us in the local newspaper, however, the moaning old farts put it out that they got us shutdown. Any we had a good few years as a club and we all did well in future careers. Keep the Videos comming.
*Some people will go outta their way to cause drama,* goes to show how negative people can be when they judge others rather than work on their own issues. Keep doin your thing man, plenty of people really enjoy it. Was fun hearing this story, and seein the funny impressions lol
Mate, people like you, Fred in the Shed and a few others videos partly encouraged me to buy a CB. Keep up the good work 👍🏼
Shout out for Fred in the shed!...
Thanks mate! Yeah Fred has really inspired a lot of people, myself included.
There is some very sad folk out there who have darkness in their hearts. Thanks andy kirby for all your good content and keeping CB radio alive.
I spent 38 years using MY cb radio as a truck driver here in the USA. My very first cb was a Johnson ‘White Face’ tube type way back in 1967. I retired from trucking in 2015 and my radio has been resting peacefully on the shelf since; however, I’ll be returning to the ‘big road’ once again soon to live out the rest of my life full time…and, yes, my cb radio will be with me!
Your video just encouraged me to subscribe. This is a great hobby with a small minority of anally retentive closed door licencee’s. They are entitled to their views, but they are so out of kilter with inclusive thinking they do damage that is greater than their numbers deserve to be able to do.
Yeah, but have you been to The Crunch?
Andy, don't worry about it. 30 years Ago the authorities may have been interested. Today Offcom won't give a toss! Have fun with radio, its your gear, do with it what you want. Haters are everwhere, even on my tiny channel, its all good publicity!
It has become a mess in Germany. CB for hams was a no-no. Today There is no more hamradio. Cable and internet have occupied the band and 70-cm is a playground for remote controls, traffic lights and thermometers. Dont mention 2.4 GHz. The result is do what you want and take care nobody knows. Want to play with AM radio? The hole band is your as long as you dont mess up the internet. First thing I did with my FT-4X open the bands (to use it with a perfectly legal transverter of coarse).
The sensible thing to do is for Ofcom to change the rules so that radios which are to CB spec or higher are allowed on the CB band. Ofcom are consulting right now to make the bands more free and save themselves admin, this move would help all parties. The argument against, is that CBers would not buy CBs but ham radios... well, the news is... they already do.🤫
Yasss Andy your postive attitude towards the haters is awesome!
We truly do live in a age where people have nothing better to do than 💩 on others, I've neighbours who will curtain twitch and report everything I do on my property, like wtf it has nothing to do with them and affects no one, but seemingly you can't live your life these days without others having some sort of issue, is it cause they are bored? Cause they are jealous? Nah its just cause they are sheer and utter idiots. Keep the videos coming!
Agree with you on that, have neighbours who complain when I start my car, let it run while I close my gates then get on my way, I had to put up with council cars watching as I did this. I had dashcam running watching them parked on wrong side of the road headlights on full exhaust fumes visible too, whilst on a bend, with cars struggling to get passed them. On top of a sharp right hand hill, sent them a video never got a response 😂. My car was still on my own drive exiting forwards gates are 14 feet from the end of my driveway, have a long drive, so I can stay put until clear to go, dash cam was excellent wouldn't be without it. I have miserable intruding buggers next to me. I feel a little better after reading your comment 👍
Hi naughty Andy lol, I agree with what you said “It's none of your business”. As an Advanced UK Amateur Licence holder, I always get a grilling from several old schools for not using /P at the end of my call when I operate SOTA. One GW station went as far as to say that he was reporting me to Ofcom. Oh, Dear! Lol. Unfortunately for these guys who like to preach it is not regulation nowadays to have to give out /P, /M however, they like to educate me on it, yet it is them who gets all annoyed when they are politely put in their place, and some don’t ever want to speak to me again for making them look a fool lol. In my world, it is none of my business how others run and operate their station. What these guys who like to take a strike at others don’t realize is, that bullying other hams is a very serious matter. In my logbook, interfering with how others operate is perceived as bullying. Hope to catch on-air someday Andy, 73s MW0NLG / OH9NLG - Malc
they should stick to FB
I’ve been an amateur radio operator since the 1980s and pleased to see creators such as yourself connecting with people on UA-cam and other online platforms. I’m also interested in everything electromagnetic and find your channel both stimulating and relaxing for downtime from my high pressured day job in the care sector. I’ve really needed this over the past year. Thank you 😊
Nice video. I just got a CB again. I was the local 'rig doctor' a very very long time ago. I getting back into Ham radio after 12 years, I got my 2E0 and am now going to start a 'refresher' and get my full licence. Most Hams I know started with CB... Keeping the hobby alive is a great thing; Keep it up.
You are 100% right you are better off using ham radio equipment for CB than a old CB rig,.. I remember that days where my old Galaxy Pluto would play silly buggers with WIFI and speakers 😂😂..
Hi Andy, sorry to hear that someone complained about your video... It's just a shame because radio is radio whether it be Ham,CB or PMR.... Also if anything, your videos have encouraged people to look into getting their license, i've seen several comments where people are talking about taking their foundation as a direct result of your video. Ofcom themselves do not put any resource or care into people using non-type approved sets.. On another note, have you been active on the PMR bands ? I say this because PMR 446 has become a lot more popular in recent times and it's being used as a UHF CB band. I posted the comment on your other video but i'm not sure if you saw it. Either way keep up the good work and ignore the trollers.
I thought it was a good video. Some people have nothing better to do with their time. You've made me want to come back over to CB. It's been a few years but hey time for some fun. Life's too short.
Come back on youth I’ve been on cb since 1976 and still enjoy seting up portable mobile and homebase although I need hearing aids these days, you still get the dipsticks but it’s part of cb it would not be cb without them plus it makes interesting listening. Regards
Some people have nothing better to do...what sad lives they must lead. Keep doing what you do Andy 😎
Than what? Obey the rules. Poor saps. 😉
Haha loved the sneaky impression of Tony Harrison ("this is an outrage" was one of his catchphrases) you threw in there!
Never understood why people watch things they don't like, then spend more of their time just to complain about them.
Well done in getting more people into the hobby. When I started over a decade ago, there were far fewer people to talk to than there are now, and there are younger people as well. Your channel makes it all look such fun, which of course is how it should be.
Andy mate, keep doing what you’re doing. I love your videos whether they are about ebikes, music, radios, drones. Don’t let them get you down, like you say it’s your money and radios and you can do what you want with them.
I just ran into the CB video(watching GMRS videos) and then I clicked on this one and Holy smokes, Man! I love your studio setup! I too happen to have some gear... Mostly because of G.A.S., but lets not talk about that lol. I'm not a Ham, I'm a GMRS guy, but awesome running into your channel. Subbed!
I enjoyed the other video. Haven't dug out my gear in a couple decades lol so I was happy to see it and then saw this video. It's never going to end as long as there are low life's not put in their place. Why did THEY accept such a bogus claim in the first place and why didn't they tell those naysayers to grow up?!
You got my sub. I love all the gear in the background. Looking forward to watching more . Cheers, Andy, from across the Waters... :)
Great video and response Andy. I started out in CB radio in the '70s and then got my ham license very shortly after that. After all these years I have just purchased another CB radio. I usually don't use the term CB as I watch people cringe, so instead I refer to the radio as 11meters or 27 MHz.
My dad was using cb 40yrs ago. Because of your video I bought him a set and he's loving it. Thanks andy 👍
Love this comment!
You are getting me get back to CB Andy…love it! And…I may get the 705 to do so…exceptional! Great video…thanks for sharing mate…I just subscribed! Be safe and keep it coming…Cheers..
Also, the RSGB should be lobbying OFCOM to allow licenced operators to use their equipment on CB and PMR frequencies. Licence d operators using their call signs and telling CB people about ham radio would encourage more to have a go at gaining a licence. The more people in the hobby, the greater our voice.
Good idea!
It is obvious to me that you or someone from the Ham radio dealer(at your request) you bought the Icom IC-705 and the Yaesu FT-891 from has done a modification to these radios so that you can transmit on the CB band. If you were transmitting with actual CB radios from manufacturers like Uniden, Midland or Cobra, you probably would not have received this complaint.
This type of bs is exactly why I’ve never keyed up on the amateur bands since passing my foundation, some of these old hams need to wake up and realise they are damaging the hobby 😡😡😡😡
I’m fully licensed and never key up because it’s all weather, aerials or ailments
@@eliotmansfield That's why I stay away from 80m.
I was going to get a 10 meter radio to enjoy the current conditions, but then I discovered that there was a lot more traffic on 12 meters than 10 meters. I pulled out my ancient SSB CB radio from the 1980s, got it tuned, set up a team 3500, and have been amazed at what 12 watts of power can achieve!
I feel for you Andy, whatever you do, especially if you're having fun, someone somewhere will be upset.
Its like if you have a hobby and nice things, there will be somebody who will get jealous they don't have the same. It'll happen with everything you do (I know its happened). Ebikes, Drones...and now Radios.
I don't know a whole lot about CB & HAM, but I follow you for your ebike stuff. Keep on doing whatever makes you happy 👍
I've found certain platforms attract toxic individuals. Reddit is a bad one. YT is starting to follow suit.
I’m liking the keyboards in the background!
As a Ham (M7) licence holder and a CB'er I think that we are at a pivotal moment in radio. Those who are technology driven are in an arms race that has no sensible end, where power outputs are reaching ridiculous levels including the use of high gain and very expensive beam antennas, often breaking their licence conditions. Digital formats also muddy the waters and sometimes finding real voice conversations on FM or SSB is near impossible. Me I like to chat with voice QSO as well as DX with my 10 watts. We should never forget that the bands have a high commercial value and will be snapped up if we fail to use them fully and sensibly. In this Hams are just as guilty as those who prefer CB. The moaners about your activities are the problem not the solution.
I think if the FCC received a complaint about someone modifying a 705 here in the U.S., they'd probably have a good laugh and toss the letter.
Have a modded Icom 7100, I don't get why people care if you aren't interfering with other services.
@@mctscott123 jealousy... they cannot afford the 7100 or 705 or dx10 or 7300 so they cry about it... like the selfish satchel of richards they are...
@@SuntopKinseeker It seriously seems that way. Pretty sad way to live life if you ask me.
Don’t let them get you down Andy, keep up the great content buddy. Loving the channel 😎👌
Got to comment on this as I have had a CB-radio licence since I was a teenager (I'm now 60+) and in the process of taking my HAM-radio licence. Met a lot of nice people out there. For many years, I didn't use the cb-radio at all, but a few years ago, I bought a new radio and installed it in my car for offroad use. A few weeks ago, I discovered that I could get going about a HAM-licence through an online course and I have ordered a book as well which is particularly geared towards norwegian laws and regulations. It is more physics than I thought, but all the practice will pay off, I dream about restistance, watts and volt at the moment.
You have to remember, every HAM is also a hobby lawyer.
Not every ham ! I’m Gm4zji and 108at176,I started on 11m ssb in the 80s and having had visit from dti I got my ham ticket but still love 11m and still have friends there
Andy, that video that "they" complained about is the first video I saw of yours. I was thinking about radio and your video is what started my journey to getting my foundation. I got my M7 in November and now studying for my intermediate. So, in short my thanks to you for the inspiration. 73 M7EBU
Thats amazing! I'm so glad you were inspired enough to go get your license! Thanks for letting me know, it's nice to hear. 😁 good luck with the intermediate, I still haven't done mine yet!
@@andykirby They complained about you on a CB channel with a Ham radio? Is that even a rule?!
I get this from time to time, I use AM American walkies that I tune and make sure they are on frequency and are performing 100 percent correctly, I'll do a 30 second test and people will moan that the radio isn't certified, the fact it's doing legal power, on a legal cept frequency, is spot on frequency and isn't wide doesn't matter, just because it isn't mpt then it must be killing swans? It's just crazy, whilst I agree things should be approved before widespread use really is it a problem that I am transmitting for just 30 seconds on a set powered by 5 quids worth of Duracell's that will come straight out once I'm done and the radio will sit on my shelf gathering dust? Whilst all around cheap Chinese electronic devices destroy the hobby and ofcom do absolutely nothing about them?
you and the Sound Track to the Film "Convoy" that poped up on the "new to me " section on my UA-cam account got me back into CB Radio about 4 weeks ago big respect to you ,,,,,.......Now have these people missed the point of the of the Rig you were using ? .... Have they not though that " who wants 3-4 different rigs for each band that your licensed for ? ......and they deem us CB Users as muppets ....hmmmm ....say no more
Hey mate, thanks so much for the contribution 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 awesome! glad to hear you are back on the air, maybe I will copy you soon! Nice one!
@@andykirbyMy handle is Turbo ,Northampton if your passing....I'm only on Mobile at the moment ....more fun as you can drive to high ground
Been a fan of you for a few years now and everything you do is cool and interesting! These haters are just sad and jealous keep up the good work much love :)
I agree with the shop, you've done nothing wrong Andy - Mainly followed you for the ebike content, but now you're looking at something that I was thinking about regarding CB, I'll be tuning into you more and perhaps taking a leaf or two from your book on accessing CB band whilst also having the advantages of the modes on offer with an amateur HF set :)
What these haters (who seem to be full-license no-nothing busybodies, with nothing better to do other than complaining about something they have no control over) seem to forget is that if it were not for the popularity back in the 70s encouraging importing of equipment into the UK, we wouldn't have Citizen's Band (hence the name - despite govt attempts to quietly say 'you need a licence' and making the market more expensive to own a good CB set, to which I say Foxtrot Oscar to the Govt) nor later PMR446 in this country. The attitude and snobbery of alot of the Full License holders, even to those trying to go through Foundation and Intermediate Licensees like myself, has killed alot of the enthusiasm many had for the hobby. CB (27MHz) was never a 'ham only' band - I would happily tear up the 30 quid I spent on my foundation license if it means disassociating myself from snobs bringing down HAM radio, as I've not done much with it ever since.
Keep up the great 👍 work at last CB radio yes. Brilliant yes more people let’s get people back to CB what about a live stream CB radio night that would be fun to get more people on CB let me know what you think paul
In Orpington
There's sad people in all hobbies Andy, people that think they're above the rest, hopefully this video will be a good kick in the nuts for them. Keep the great content coming 😊
More power to you (within the terms of the license of course!) I thought you might get some kickback with the 27mhz SSB stuff. BTW a really good mobile spot near you is by the White Horse pub in Burnham Green. There's an OS trig point on the green outside. Highest point in the area. I could get CB copies into North London from there.
In the 80's and 90's i loved cb but drifted away, Saw your that video it convinced me to buy a new just waiting for it to turn up and introducing cb to a new generation.
So thanks and haters gonna hate.
Nice one Andy....... If it was not for CB then the ham bands would be even quieter than what they are now on 2m and 70cm. Keep it coming mate great content :) 73.
Frame letter, hang in the background of your videos. I did :D
This right here ☝️☝️
Ha! Brilliant! 😁
Keep doing what your doing, love the videos. Some peaple have nothing better to do! And yes, hobbies are meant to be fun and provide opportunities to growth and learn. I personally like building my own antennas Cheers to you and the CB community from PA3OMG.
Really curious about the outcome from 1 the RSGB and 2 Offcom. Can’t think that the RSGB would bother, Offcom I wouldn’t be so sure. What happened?
Love your content and I can’t be arsed with the moaners. Thanks Andy M0BND.
Here in Slovakia, SZR (what is RSGB in GB) would not be interested at all and telecommunication office most probably wouldn't be interested too - as long as I am operating up to 4 W FM/AM or 12 W SSB and inside of any other technical specifications.
Unlocked CBs are basically considered ham radios, too.
Don't even no why I've got this video in my feed but you got a sub from me just for this video 🤣🤣👌👌👌
Says more about them than it does about you Andy, Stick two fingers up at the haters and crack on regardless.
Andy. I’m waiting for the backlash on PMR446 and people using non type approved radios on that band too.
Keep up the good work and I’m sure you’ll be ok.
These kill joy fun hateing people are just making you more popular and they must be watching your channel so good on you Andy 👍🏾 over and out eco Charlie one tango😀
Hi, I’m a radio amateur and I work in business radio, I was licensed in 1981. I have dabbled in CB over the years and one thing has always struck me… how bulshit free and welcoming it I is on CB. Every time I put a call out on CB, I get an answer and a short friendly chat. Amateur radio gave me a career, I owe it, support and respect it. But sadly, amateur radio is not often bulshit free and welcoming
That nonsense right there is why I will always have my HF gear widebanded from the store, I couldn't imagine not being able to get on 11m when I wanted to. After all, it's where the majority of Amateurs started off, always good to remember your roots.
Nonsense Most radio amateurs were licensed before CB appeared look at the stats, do not make it up .
Great Video I subscribed after seeing this video 73s from the USA 498 w Central Georgia!!
Name n Shame the Emailer
Only Jealousy
keep doing you andy ignore the sad haters
Take no notice, just keep doing what you're doing, most of us hams we came from CB and still pop on every so often
I use my 450d on the old triple nickel sometimes and I haven't long invested in a Randy 3 handheld for walking up hills with my 70cm/2m handheld
Love the channel! Never got licensed when I was over there. Moved to the US a few years back and about to go through licensing over here
Love the videos as returning to cb after 30 plus years, Haven't a clue atm forgot everything but bought one ( for the car) just waiting on a cable.. However now I can't get any fuel hahahahaaa Happy Days keep smiling AtB
Mate it's nice to see a Ham licenced op using the 11 meter band, it was a childish reply the breaker gave, after all the frequency is there for us all, I'm just getting back into cb from the good old 80s I'm not a Ham but I've allways found it all fascinating great vid dude
Great content as always Andy. Your channel has gone from strength to strength. I would see these minor issues as by product of your success. Your vids are reaching a lot more people these days, you will always get one or two Karens. Best to carry on as you are!👍🏻😊
Thank you for your most excellent videos. You have also gotten me excited about radios again.👍🏻🍻
I started on the CB and love every minute on the CB then got my ham license and got you are s ham. Now we don't want to hear you on the CB I exploded I came home give all my ham equipment away to a good a very good friend I do what I like ,,70cm , and,PMR and good as it was years ago and just got acrt 8900. and love it was as little of Freq not bad but it's working Keep the videos coming and you had was what we get every day ,and it's none stop you go up and the UK and you listen and get a clear spot and go in and this repeater is not for ,M6, but the CB is more chilled you make a mistake and nothing said and you move on You are doing a great job and bring it on
Thanks Stephen 👍🏻
There are a lot of arbitrary rules in ham radio that are based on history rather than common sense. It's like alcohol laws in North America. :-)
However, any ham operator should be aware of how licensing works from taking the exam, so personally I would have thought twice about posting a video of it online...
Never underestimate the ferocious power of a tightly coiled pedant... 😂. Love the CB videos. Keep them coming.
"I'm licenced to do so" is all you needed to say!
BTW, I just subscribed.
Haha! Welcome to the channel!
Given you are a licensed ham i was surprised that you put out videos essentially incriminating yourself - because as you have found out, there’s always going to be a beard moaning about it
It doesn't matter whether it's HAM stuff or something else, it's YT in general. Whatever you do some people will find something!
Yes man your absolutely right, if you have a licence and your keeping within power limits, like we all do🤪 then what's the problem, why do people insist on poking there noses in where not wanted, they need to get life, great video
I've thought about getting a Ham licence but after listening on various frequencies, it feels like it;s mostly old men comparing the size of their antenna and rigs and getting very anal if you don't do exactly what they do, and rather dull rag chewing conversations on the 2m. Tried picking up SSTV too, but had rather disappointing results there as well. Decided it probably wasn't worth the investment to tx.
Its worthwhile, as you'll understand what you need to receive SSTV on 14.230 with a tuned antenna and not just a random scrap of wire or an antenna that works on a different band. There are many many aspects to the hobby and different places to go away from the dull ragchews, activating parks, mountains, digital voice modes, digital data modes, APRS, etc, etc. Always something to explore, its a hobby where I've never had a dull moment or thought I'm bored.
Hi there moojuiceuk,
I'm a fully licensed Amateur-Radio operator, & a registered instructor/Examiner for Amateur-Radio.
If I can help you in any way at all, I'm more than happy. Also lookout for videos by Callum, M0MCX, also known as the DX COMMANDER. He runs some very interesting & educational videos for Amateur-Radio.
As far as old men talking only about their kit, & having to do just what they do is concerned, that's a load of bull wash. Providing that you follow the rules of your licence regulations, plus no profane language, & no music playing, try to avoid politics (especially on the HF Bands) & definitely no sex or smutty talk, you can talk about what ever you like. Of course there will be people who will be able to help you with various different transmitting & receiving modes, like SSTV, & other modes other than just ragchewing on your microphone, depending upon your modes of interest.
Kind Regards,
Ray.
M0RAY.
Kent.
As a licensed Amateur Radio operator in the USA, I STRONGLY discourage you getting a Ham license. That's what I've run into also. As well guys that talk a bunch of smack - only to find out that they've been living in their mother's basement harboring conspiracy theories, talking about what a badass they are, while wearing their mother's underwear. And they SWEAR they've NEVER talked on the CB band, yet we remember their voice from way back in the day and going by a handle like "Hustler" for example.
Get on 75 meters and listen to the old men comparing who takes the most prescriptions.
@@wwtf7180 160 meters also. Got to hear about some old(er) guy talking about his colonoscopy. Moments like that make you wish you had less of a visual imagination.
Hi Andy, just want to say thanks for your Videos. I was a CB fan back in the 70s & 80s. Gave it up as life got real. Then 3ish years ago got myself ham licensed . Since then its been Ham, PMR and Network radio. Then found your channel. So it is thanks to you that my interest in CB has come back. Unfortunately you will always have the haters, but keep on doing what your doing . Good to have some lighthearted chill time.
Well said! The amount of funny looks and talking behind our backs by the older generation dog walkers we get when me and my son use our electric scooters in the local park is ridiculous! You'd think they own the place:-)
I'm older generation dog Walker but I can't ride a scooter and dog walk at the same time which is a shame! Good luck to you fella ,signed jealous dog Walker.
@Phil Ware Electric & standard bikes fly past us in the park along with souped-up electrified mobility scooters and other vehicles and the fact the park has a dedicated area for skateboards and scooters we use it. I take offence to dog owners who have no responsibility and let their dog's shit in the park and leave it and then moan about how the park is used. We stay away from everyone as much as we can to avoid the opinionated 4 legged owners!
@Phil Ware whether it is illegal or not to ride electric scooters at the moment this will not change the opinion of the older generation of dog walkers as people in general don’t like change or accept new technology and instead live in the 1900’s. Scooters will become legal soon I’m sure probably as registered vehicles on the road but in the meantime just to please you I’ll put them in the back of my electric car and drive my legal mode of transport instead. Hang on I better check I’ve got motor insurance before someone else comments!
Great video. Question... What equitment will I need? Newbie (want advise on getting some kit) SO home use... With annntena which id put on my roof. can u advise.
What the Actual Funk…. Unbelievable green eyed Moany Twunts Andy. I can’t believe it. Videos like this are fantastic at encouraging people back on the Radio and also to sit their Ham Ticket. I’ve even heard of Callsign snobbery on the band and some old Geefers complaining about the M7’s. I’ve been into radio since 1977 and was on CB first… I did my Ticket in 88 and got my G7 then my Morse in 92 and got my M0 and love helping people out. If the hobby is to survive the old moaners need to wind their necks in and let it evolve.
Great vid as always. Keep on keepin on matey.
Marky, you hit the nail on the head, and over hear the green eyed monster syndrome is also alive and well. It is called the human condition. Top this one, my wife last year was asked by a neighbor, why she needed a new car because she doesn't go anywhere. "jealousy"
Got to say Andy, until i saw this I hadn’t watched your CB videos, because I wasn’t overly interested in CB radio. However cos I’ve seen this I’m going to watch them now. So your haters have actually got you views! Nice one mate.
Pay them no mind Andy. If anything, you're educating those who aren't in the know (like me).
Keep up the vids mate 👍🏿
Cheers mate, wise words 🙏🏻
@@andykirby - I made some comments and told people how to deal with some radio issues (old radio tech here) and the do-gooders came out of the woodwork and said they were reporting me. They asked me my call signs for ham radio since in another thread I said I had a license. These people are completely crazy. Keep it up. Love what you did. WE all have setups of one sort or another. Remember Moses broke two tablets coming down the mountain. #11 THOU SHALT NOT GET CAUGHT. ha ha ha
Here in the states the FCC has pretty much given up on CB. There are operators in the South running some SERIOUS power without interference from the govt. I have been a licensed ham for over 50 years but I still have a CB radio in the shack. I rarely talk on it but it is usually on ch 6 called "The Super Bowl" where people are running 1000s of watts....that's right 1000s! I keep the AF gain down and use it to indicate band openings on 10M. The FCC has finally allowed the FM mode.....About time!
Well said Andy 👍
Your attitude is great. Haters are gonna do their natural thing. Karens are worldwide and they are gonna be the lil female dogs no matter how they 'Identify'. You do you, and the rest of us normal ppl will just laugh and roll our eyes at them. Greetings from across the pond. 🇺🇸
Karen's everywhere
Great video! So glad CB is alive and well in the UK. I am an Amateur Radio operator in America, and I enjoy CB as well. My favorite rig is an old Cobra 23 channel from the early 70's in my 1973 Chevrolet truck. CB is getting busier here in the US as well. I have friends in Aldershot, not very far from you. I need to encourage them to get a rig!
your a breath of fresh air keep them coming
Mighty boosh love it
Haha! Tony Harrison 🐙
Put the CB on your electric bike & go fly your drone at the same time, then wait for the haters to respond.
Only just found your channel Andy I was on CB Radio years ago late 70's early 80's and only recently took an iterest in it again. This CB versus Ham cobblers was why Ham radio nearly ended up on its arse. I know a lot of ex CB'ers who got their licence and went to the Ham bands and in fact promoted getting the Ham licence . Whatever you use youre equipment for is fine providing its within the licence conditions, its just sour grapes from some people . Nice to see your enthusiasm dont let them flog it out of ya.
Take no notice of the haters Andy they are just sad buggers.
Great Mighty Boosh references.
I am normally using my ham stuff to operate on CB. Even kits like mcHF have better signal quality like certified CB radios, e.g. Albrecht AE 2990 AFS and its bigger brother AE 5890 EU.
(I use my Yaesu dual band radio even for PMR, of course set to 0,5 W.)
Good video👍, and good for you,🙃 I've been using my Icom ic-7300 for years on the free band's, and now on all the band's,,so long as you are polite and respectful why not,,,🤔keep up the good work,,,73 from Rotterdam 👍
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Always one. CB Andy not that ham, just a little, with license. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Good on ya mate, my dx10 isn't widebanded but my ft450d and Ic 706 are. We all started somewhere. Nice to see some activity on the bands. Love ya vids especially the twizzy 😁😁
Loving your videos Andy and just ignore the insignificant idiot who 'reported' you.
Ofcom won't act as you're licensed to operate on the Ham bands.
I popped back on CB a few days ago and had a few nice conversations with stations and yes I was using one of my amateur radio transceivers.In fact I'm currently repairing an old Jaws Mk 2 AM cb rig.
73.G7HFS/PA3IKH
@Mr Taylor I used to build medium wave and VHF transmitters and broadcast back in the 80's.Yes ofcourse the DTI raided us a few times but we never caused Interference to anyone because we were technicians who knew what we were doing.
In 1990 in got my full Ham licence and also have a full Dutch licence too.Do you actually have one?
73.G7HFS/PA3IKH
@Mr Taylor They would have caught you. It is against the maritime defense act to work for or on, supply and aid an offshore commercial broadcast station.
Yep you're so right. I got my amateur licence two years ago and have been on air ONCE, and it's all down to the snobby, condescending attitude of too many hams.
Most of us hams are not snobby idiots, but sadly, you get those sorts in all walks of life.
Get your gear out and ignore those that have nothing better to do with their lives.
I passed my foundation 17 odd years ago (ive not progressed, but that's for unrelated reasons) and i remember getting nasty comments back in the day. fortunatly, thiose old dinosaurs that treat new commers like that are dying off, so the hobby is improving. I, myself, have not had any crappy comments for years, thankfully.
Give it another go and don't let the morons of this world stop you from doing what you enjoy.
stuff them! I'd love one of those radios lol glad to see a licensed person bothering with 11 metre band, makes a change, I look forward to speaking to you on there.
I thought your video using the IC 705 on the CB channels was excellent and lots of fun. I stated with CB as did many HAM's and still find that CB has a certain attraction. I was in fact stimulated to get my HAM license after becoming frustrated with the limited range of CB, notwithstanding the obvious illegal CB stations running big power and high gain antennas. Here in North America there are more than a few notable examples of such illegal stations and those operators have become infamous. Then of course there's the trash talkers and these can be problematic. However, there are still lots of good folks on CB and good fun to be had, especially were a community had developed. It's my opinion that CB will see a resurgence as there is a growing concern around power blackouts or loss of cell service for any number of reasons. It is after all a fast and easy way to communicate with others locally without the need for complex gear or licensing.
Excellent comedy sketch Andy I've not laughed at you since you came out of it in the car park with ya mate that was hilarious ,shame about the hater but mate you are a good blogger and theres always gonna be one knob head! More E Bike content nipper! I love em