This radio was on sale for Black Friday deals. I bought one mainly because of you and this video. Radioddity owes you a commission. Actually they owe you a lot of money. They have sold MANY radios directly because of you and this channel. I’ve purchased two myself. Thanks Walt for everything you do and I still can’t wait for the book! 73. Jim.
Had a blast using this radio over the weekend on 15 and 10, great signal reports from everywhere using a vertical wire and a tuner. I have the Anytone 6666 Pro version, same as the QT80.
Walt, another great video. FYI - This is the same radio as an Anytone AT-6666 Pro. I have the original Anytone AT-6666 which is only 60 watts. A lot of the items in it’s menus in my radio were brought out to the buttons on the face of the QT-80 and Quad 6 Pro to make it easier to use. Oh, BTW - Radioddity sent me an email with a $50 discount code so I took the plunge and bought a G90. Great radio. Thanks for all you do.
@ I kept going to the website and looking at the G90. Must have done it 20 times or more. The internet knows where you have gone and what you looked at. Apparently, Radioddity saw that I kept looking and sent me a discount. At least that’s what I think.
I have the Anytone quad 6 in my semi in western Pennsylvania. Every morning I’m talking across the North Atlantic, Brazil. And all over North America. I paid $190 brand new at local hamfest a few years ago. Awesome radio KC3PMX Greg
I’m so happy to see this video. I literally just ordered one last night. I do my homework before I make purchases like this. Can’t wait till it arrives. Thanks Walt. K3DMM
I had the QT60 before I sold it and got the FT-891. I plan to buy this as a portable. While I don't like the clicking VFO, that's the only feature I don't like. Imagine had they made this also pick up 17 & 20 meters?! Still, this is fantastic. Thanks for your videos. I wish your wife's health the best. My wife is my life, too.
I just used your link to Radioddity and ordered a QT80. I've been interested in this radio since you first mentioned it a couple of weeks ago but I waited to see your first video using the radio before buying one. 73 de KG4VLN
I *finally* got a chance to exercise my mobile/sorta-portable setup during the SSB QSO contest. Ran my G90 with ATAS-120 screwdriver antenna from the parking lot of my hotel. Really enjoyed some fresh air and an opportunity to play radio. It was a good shake-down for my setup, too, as I discovered several things that I needed and, conversely, a few that I didn't.
I had a great time answering the CQ contest over the weekend and see that I conacted many of the same hams that you contacted with my G 90. Logged a lot of different countries and added some new ones. Sure was a lot of fun.
Hi, Walt. Great video, as always, been thinking about this rig as well. I worked about half of the stations in this video in the contest, using my 25-watt Radio Shack HTX-100 (cutting edge 1980's tech) and 10-meter hamstick on the vehicle. All that was missing from this video was your Gordon Ramsey impression at the end! 73, Mike K3CXG (think I need some chowdah!) WHO DAT!
I have the QT60 installed in my truck connected to a ham stick - love that radio. Thanks for the QT80 review I may have to pick one up for the 4runner.
Wow, that is brilliant. Thanks for another awesome video Walt! I could have used that during the world QSO contest this weekend, although I did fantastic with my Xeigu G90! The mod is great because it's so easy. I am going to have to get one of these! I've had great luck with the Coastal 20 (luck has nothing to do with it since it's a great design). The bands were so packed this weekend! I made contacts with a few of the same bands. I did more DXing over the weekend than in the last few months. I had to work through every pile-up and suspect it would have been easier with 80 watts. Thanks again for this video. It looks like a real game changer for those of us retired folks on a budget...73...Hugh...KN6KNB
Hi Walt: It’s good to see your enthusiasm for new toys. Please keep safe, healthy & having fun! (Mailed in my ticket application for HamCation yesterday.) (🙏 Mrs). ‘73 my friend. AC3EA
@ If all goes well with my R/knee revision surgery scheduled for 11/19 & rehab afterwards, I’ll be there too. Looking forward to meeting you in person! 🎃
I have an older version CRT 9900 and it is great for 10m (It came with the other bands but I set it for just 10). So easy to program using Chirp and with great audio on both tx and rx. The noise reduction on the QT80 is perhaps the only compelling reason to change but for the momement I will stick with what I have. Great demo Walt and yes it's not just the airwaves that were crowded this weekend lol. 73.
I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these to leave permanently mounted in my car. Now that the sunspot cycle has come up, I can get on 4 bands with decent power. 73, N1XXU
Having 15m really sets it apart from the rest of the 10m rigs that are able to mod to other bands Was looking at the QT60, but having 15m and bit more power makes it worth the difference in $$
I use this radio for POTA. It runs hot making removing the coax feedline tricky. Bring a pair of pliers when using this radio as it will help to get the coax off when tunning w a nano or similar. Used the 11m optn and have discovered cb. Made a contact to Australia on ch 38. Tnx for reminding us cb is radio too. 73 W4OMX
“Hey Guys I can’t remember when the last time I’ve been this excited about a radio” 🤔🤔 LOL you mean since the Last One? Salty Walt Loves him some radio! 😂😂👍
Walt, great and fun video as always! Jealous of your locations, especially the oen after relocation! I see that radio supports CW also. If anyone at Radiodity is watching, we'd be happy to test CW on the QT80 and make a video of that radio using CW and the DIY mic change 😉. 73 Mike N4FFF es Becky N4BKY For technicians wanting to use CW portable, that seems like it could be a great choice! It would give them access to 10m and 15m on CW, both with small enough antennas to be very practical portable. Technicians also have access to 40m and 80m but those aren't as practical for portable. Yes, 20m is the most popular but they don't have access to those. That's why I think it could be a great fit for technicians for CW and portable.
Hey Walt. It seems to be a much improved version of my Anytone AT-6666. It looks kind of similar. Doesn't it have a setting to make the clarifier work on both RX & TX ? the AT-6666 does. I'll try to resist buying this one for a while... I just forked quite some money for an IC-7300 😆 I'm not a big fan of contests but the 10m band especially was wide open over the north & south Atlantic yesterday afternoon and with the very busy bands I logged more US, Canada, Caribbean, South America stations in a day than I've ever done before. All that with my G90 and a 20m long EFHW in "half-square" (more like 3/4 of a rectangle) configuration in the field. Would have liked to work you. It will happen, eventually. Keep up the great videos, best 73s! (edited for corrections)
Hi Walt. I have the Anytone AT 6666 and it is a very good radio. All the contacts I have made on 10 meters as well as ft8 and ft4 were made with that radio. 73. LU8LAW
Great radio Walt ! I have the QT 60. The bands are wide open ! Wish i could send you a 20 AH LiFePO4 battery. Draws 15 amps full power. In the menu you can change that clairfier to TX/RX tracking. Lots of stuff in munu that does. nice noise filters. ETC. 73
I had the Anytone 6666 (QT60) in the truck, always got great comments about the rigs, several guys I worked couldn't believe it was one of those "export" radios. I'm sure the new version will be the same.
Super radio Walt, i had an early version that was called the ss 9900 radio. This is a much improved version, very capable, good audio. Previous radios were sometimes difficult to see the display in bright light. Other than that all positive. Regards Steve M6WVV aka Enthusiast Steve UK
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES all good thank you. Looking forward to seeing some further videos with this radio. Hope all is going well with you both. Regards Steve
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES all good thank you. Looking forward to seeing some further videos with this radio. Hope all is going well with you both. Regards Steve
Another great video. The bands were wide open for most of the weekend. The CQ Contest made for an interesting check on my Q90 radio. 20 watts was more than enough. Probably the best DX radio I have ever had. Coastal 20 was the key for me. I found lots of off frequency traffic on 10 m, 2-5 KHz. 17 and 15 m were hot too. Is there a contest strategy to use slightly off frequency? The off frequency was inconsistent within the same contact. Lots of fun on 10 m for a couple of weeks now, particularly Western Europe, Middle East and Russia. I had zero contacts on 10m for 2-4 months. I am looking hard at QT80. I wish it did 6m also. How’s your wife? We keep both of you in our prayers.
Yes, it’s this one: www.gigaparts.com/ldg-electronics-at-100proii.html?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_py5H6THfEGAJanVJt9AIaEoxUs&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilylEzm0gz7gmPcVMR_g5U2wYB61OsmnfSObzSNxeDY_R2_bXf6G7A-oaAsatEALw_wcB
I have the same radio- It does perform at 80 watts on 10m, but your power out on 15m is diminished. You may need to measure it to see what you power out is on each band. *THANKS FOR THE VIDEO*
Great video, loved it. Looks like a great radio. How well does it do in the 30-60 mile range? Looking for a radio that I can reach about 40-50 miles without a repeater reliably.
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES sorry I was actually listening while driving. Didn’t catch that. But I’m about to take my tech test in a couple weeks and I want a versatile radio and antenna I can put at my house for emergencies and I can’t obviously afford 8 radios and antennas so I’m looking for a radio and antenna that will help hear what’s going on. As versatile one setup. I can expand later but want to get going.
@@dirigoelectric get yourself a Xiegu G90, you’ll thank me later for this advice. It’s the most bang for the buck and is an affordable transceiver that does it all. As for antennas you probably need to do some research on what bands you want, how much room you have etc. As a new ham I would recommend looking into an End Fed Halfwave antenna to get going if you have the space and location to put it up. 73, Walt K4OGO
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES took your advice ordered the G90 this morning. Also bought a midland mxt 575 for gmrs ( I’m licensed) and the radiodity qt80 to use on 11 meter.
Walty salt...I'm late to this video trying to catch up. I just bought the anytone quad 6 pro for 11 meters. I'm permanently installing it in my jeep what antenna do you recommend for 11 m for the jeep and this set up???
Hi Alan from England just wondering was you pushing 80 watts all the time. And if you was , was it getting hot. Because I’ve got the CRT 9900 and she get’s hot . I know that the QT 80 has bigger heatsinks at the back , and holes on the Top of the radio as well. Looked like you had a great day. And I’m thinking of up grading to one myself. Thanks again Alan from England. Ps be taking my HF test next month, so I think I’m ready to upgrade to the QT 80 . Take care of yourself and yours Alan. CT 26 division. 48/70 . For the moment. Let’s hope I pass.73s 🇬🇧🇺🇸💯👍
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES Thanks Walt - I have one on order and wondered why I hadn't seen it recently :) I also have the Sparkplug EFHW transformer that I'm planning on using with it. I would like one of the smaller BioEnno batteries but they don't ship to the UK - I'll have to wait until I'm next at the Mothership in AZ :) The Radioddity looks a great radio. It just seems a shame that the higher bands seem to be very quiet apart from digital modes when they are open and only really become active during contests. I think you are doing a great job in trying to get others active, especially when the higher bands will be mostly closed for the best part of 8 years or so after the solar activity dies down and we will all be going back to bigger and more compromised antennae and more bulk to carry around. This is a great opportunity to work lots of HF DX :)
I’ve been using one of these radios for the last couple of months and it’s a winner. I get plenty of compliments on the audio quality. I’m thinking about getting another one for the van.
This radio was on sale for Black Friday deals. I bought one mainly because of you and this video. Radioddity owes you a commission. Actually they owe you a lot of money. They have sold MANY radios directly because of you and this channel. I’ve purchased two myself. Thanks Walt for everything you do and I still can’t wait for the book! 73. Jim.
Had a blast using this radio over the weekend on 15 and 10, great signal reports from everywhere using a vertical wire and a tuner. I have the Anytone 6666 Pro version, same as the QT80.
Walt, another great video. FYI - This is the same radio as an Anytone AT-6666 Pro. I have the original Anytone AT-6666 which is only 60 watts. A lot of the items in it’s menus in my radio were brought out to the buttons on the face of the QT-80 and Quad 6 Pro to make it easier to use. Oh, BTW - Radioddity sent me an email with a $50 discount code so I took the plunge and bought a G90. Great radio. Thanks for all you do.
How did you get a $50 off discount
@ I kept going to the website and looking at the G90. Must have done it 20 times or more. The internet knows where you have gone and what you looked at. Apparently, Radioddity saw that I kept looking and sent me a discount. At least that’s what I think.
@ I spent 5 days contemplating it lol they didn’t even let my Black Friday code work
I have the Anytone quad 6 in my semi in western Pennsylvania. Every morning I’m talking across the North Atlantic, Brazil. And all over North America.
I paid $190 brand new at local hamfest a few years ago.
Awesome radio
KC3PMX Greg
Hey Walt I noticed the SWR was around 1.7-1.9 I’m guessing you were not using the tuner? Just saying.
Kc3pmx
Keep your great videos coming 👍👍
I’m so happy to see this video. I literally just ordered one last night. I do my homework before I make purchases like this. Can’t wait till it arrives. Thanks Walt. K3DMM
Great video Walt.. my dad bought this radio a few months ago. We still need to put his antenna up. Have a great day!!! Bill, KC2KNA
I'm SO envious of your beach setups. Here in NV I have to include a cordless drill and an auger in my portable gear just to put up my MC-750.
Happy New Year, Walt! 🎉
73
I had the QT60 before I sold it and got the FT-891. I plan to buy this as a portable.
While I don't like the clicking VFO, that's the only feature I don't like.
Imagine had they made this also pick up 17 & 20 meters?! Still, this is fantastic.
Thanks for your videos. I wish your wife's health the best. My wife is my life, too.
Great video. I’m really considering buying that radio for mobile operating. What a great deal they offer.
I just used your link to Radioddity and ordered a QT80. I've been interested in this radio since you first mentioned it a couple of weeks ago but I waited to see your first video using the radio before buying one. 73 de KG4VLN
I *finally* got a chance to exercise my mobile/sorta-portable setup during the SSB QSO contest. Ran my G90 with ATAS-120 screwdriver antenna from the parking lot of my hotel. Really enjoyed some fresh air and an opportunity to play radio. It was a good shake-down for my setup, too, as I discovered several things that I needed and, conversely, a few that I didn't.
I've ordered same radio 5 day's ago am hoping i will get it this week from Radioddity .Great video.
I had a great time answering the CQ contest over the weekend and see that I conacted many of the same hams that you contacted with my G 90. Logged a lot of different countries and added some new ones. Sure was a lot of fun.
Hi, Walt. Great video, as always, been thinking about this rig as well. I worked about half of the stations in this video in the contest, using my 25-watt Radio Shack HTX-100 (cutting edge 1980's tech) and 10-meter hamstick on the vehicle. All that was missing from this video was your Gordon Ramsey impression at the end! 73, Mike K3CXG (think I need some chowdah!) WHO DAT!
apparently 10M was the star of the contest.
I have the QT60 installed in my truck connected to a ham stick - love that radio. Thanks for the QT80 review I may have to pick one up for the 4runner.
Great video! Born & raised in RI. KD2VVJ.
Nice looking little radio! Thank you for sharing
Wow, that is brilliant. Thanks for another awesome video Walt! I could have used that during the world QSO contest this weekend, although I did fantastic with my Xeigu G90! The mod is great because it's so easy. I am going to have to get one of these! I've had great luck with the Coastal 20 (luck has nothing to do with it since it's a great design). The bands were so packed this weekend! I made contacts with a few of the same bands. I did more DXing over the weekend than in the last few months. I had to work through every pile-up and suspect it would have been easier with 80 watts. Thanks again for this video. It looks like a real game changer for those of us retired folks on a budget...73...Hugh...KN6KNB
Awesome! Thank you for this video!
QT80 is on my list. Power output is amazing. Looks like you got a few of the same contacts i did. I was on radio saturday. N5FWW
G'day Walt, I just about wore out my G90 during the contest, mobile (portable), only on 10M. What a blast! Bruce VK2EM
Hi Walt: It’s good to see your enthusiasm for new toys. Please keep safe, healthy & having fun!
(Mailed in my ticket application for HamCation yesterday.)
(🙏 Mrs). ‘73 my friend. AC3EA
Thank you George! If all goes well I’ll see you at HamCation! 73 my friend
@ If all goes well with my R/knee revision surgery scheduled for 11/19 & rehab afterwards, I’ll be there too. Looking forward to meeting you in person! 🎃
Happy to see you review of the QT80, Walt. Thank you! 73 es DX, Tom
I have an older version CRT 9900 and it is great for 10m (It came with the other bands but I set it for just 10). So easy to program using Chirp and with great audio on both tx and rx. The noise reduction on the QT80 is perhaps the only compelling reason to change but for the momement I will stick with what I have. Great demo Walt and yes it's not just the airwaves that were crowded this weekend lol. 73.
Walt I heard you work np4vm. You were 5/6 on my 5 band cobweb Southeast England near Canterbury Kent 😊
I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these to leave permanently mounted in my car. Now that the sunspot cycle has come up, I can get on 4 bands with decent power. 73, N1XXU
Having 15m really sets it apart from the rest of the 10m rigs that are able to mod to other bands
Was looking at the QT60, but having 15m and bit more power makes it worth the difference in $$
I use this radio for POTA. It runs hot making removing the coax feedline tricky. Bring a pair of pliers when using this radio as it will help to get the coax off when tunning w a nano or similar. Used the 11m optn and have discovered cb. Made a contact to Australia on ch 38. Tnx for reminding us cb is radio too. 73 W4OMX
Another great radio for newbies to the hobby.
“Hey Guys I can’t remember when the last time I’ve been this excited about a radio” 🤔🤔
LOL you mean since the Last One? Salty Walt Loves him some radio! 😂😂👍
Hahaha yep you’re right 😂😂
Walt, great and fun video as always! Jealous of your locations, especially the oen after relocation! I see that radio supports CW also. If anyone at Radiodity is watching, we'd be happy to test CW on the QT80 and make a video of that radio using CW and the DIY mic change 😉. 73 Mike N4FFF es Becky N4BKY
For technicians wanting to use CW portable, that seems like it could be a great choice! It would give them access to 10m and 15m on CW, both with small enough antennas to be very practical portable. Technicians also have access to 40m and 80m but those aren't as practical for portable. Yes, 20m is the most popular but they don't have access to those. That's why I think it could be a great fit for technicians for CW and portable.
Hey Walt. It seems to be a much improved version of my Anytone AT-6666. It looks kind of similar. Doesn't it have a setting to make the clarifier work on both RX & TX ? the AT-6666 does.
I'll try to resist buying this one for a while... I just forked quite some money for an IC-7300 😆
I'm not a big fan of contests but the 10m band especially was wide open over the north & south Atlantic yesterday afternoon and with the very busy bands I logged more US, Canada, Caribbean, South America stations in a day than I've ever done before. All that with my G90 and a 20m long EFHW in "half-square" (more like 3/4 of a rectangle) configuration in the field. Would have liked to work you. It will happen, eventually.
Keep up the great videos, best 73s! (edited for corrections)
Walt thanks again for great video
Hi Walt. I have the Anytone AT 6666 and it is a very good radio. All the contacts I have made on 10 meters as well as ft8 and ft4 were made with that radio. 73. LU8LAW
Salty finally got the 4 bander!
Great radio Walt ! I have the QT 60. The bands are wide open ! Wish i could send you a 20 AH LiFePO4 battery. Draws 15 amps full power. In the menu you can change that clairfier to TX/RX tracking. Lots of stuff in munu that does. nice noise filters. ETC. 73
I had the Anytone 6666 (QT60) in the truck, always got great comments about the rigs, several guys I worked couldn't believe it was one of those "export" radios. I'm sure the new version will be the same.
the output audio is very good even with the stock mike.
No CW key input???
Super radio Walt, i had an early version that was called the ss 9900 radio. This is a much improved version, very capable, good audio. Previous radios were sometimes difficult to see the display in bright light. Other than that all positive. Regards Steve M6WVV aka Enthusiast Steve UK
Hi Steve! Hope all is well my friend
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES all good thank you. Looking forward to seeing some further videos with this radio. Hope all is going well with you both. Regards Steve
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES all good thank you. Looking forward to seeing some further videos with this radio. Hope all is going well with you both. Regards Steve
can you check the link, not seeing a discount. Looks like a great radio, and you are definitely having fun.
I need to go get my general wish tech could use 12 meters cause dont seem like a lot use it
Another great video. The bands were wide open for most of the weekend. The CQ Contest made for an interesting check on my Q90 radio. 20 watts was more than enough. Probably the best DX radio I have ever had. Coastal 20 was the key for me. I found lots of off frequency traffic on 10 m, 2-5 KHz. 17 and 15 m were hot too. Is there a contest strategy to use slightly off frequency? The off frequency was inconsistent within the same contact. Lots of fun on 10 m for a couple of weeks now, particularly Western Europe, Middle East and Russia. I had zero contacts on 10m for 2-4 months.
I am looking hard at QT80. I wish it did 6m also.
How’s your wife? We keep both of you in our prayers.
@@tnoldforester thank you, she’s doing ok. We treat each day like a next step towards total recovery and health. Thank you for the prayers! 🙏
That mod is really interesting 73
Do you have a link for the antenna tuner used in this video?
Yes, it’s this one: www.gigaparts.com/ldg-electronics-at-100proii.html?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_py5H6THfEGAJanVJt9AIaEoxUs&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilylEzm0gz7gmPcVMR_g5U2wYB61OsmnfSObzSNxeDY_R2_bXf6G7A-oaAsatEALw_wcB
I have the same radio- It does perform at 80 watts on 10m, but your power out on 15m is diminished. You may need to measure it to see what you power out is on each band. *THANKS FOR THE VIDEO*
My quad 6 looks identical to that new radio and you can turn the clarifier off in the Menue settings.
What does the 5 mean after the signal report?
LOL Just kidding, thanks for the video Walt! Anxiously awaiting the antenna book :)
It’s the CQ Zone he’s conveying to the calling station for contests.
Nice looks like a rig I may need to buy :)
Great video, loved it. Looks like a great radio. How well does it do in the 30-60 mile range? Looking for a radio that I can reach about 40-50 miles without a repeater reliably.
It’s a great radio. Would work well in that range but it would depend on the antenna for sure
Great video
Thank you!
Had anybody used it on CW ? and can you turn the power down ?
Haven’t used it on CW but yes you can turn the power down
I'm trying to think if I've seen you use a telescoping whip before 😀
I’ve got a few videos using them including one where I cophased two of them to make them directional
Ok, where can I buy that antenna? I want something like this for the house?,
I’m not sure what your asking here as I used two different antennas in the video
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES sorry I was actually listening while driving. Didn’t catch that.
But I’m about to take my tech test in a couple weeks and I want a versatile radio and antenna I can put at my house for emergencies and I can’t obviously afford 8 radios and antennas so I’m looking for a radio and antenna that will help hear what’s going on. As versatile one setup. I can expand later but want to get going.
@@dirigoelectric get yourself a Xiegu G90, you’ll thank me later for this advice. It’s the most bang for the buck and is an affordable transceiver that does it all. As for antennas you probably need to do some research on what bands you want, how much room you have etc. As a new ham I would recommend looking into an End Fed Halfwave antenna to get going if you have the space and location to put it up. 73, Walt K4OGO
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES took your advice ordered the G90 this morning.
Also bought a midland mxt 575 for gmrs ( I’m licensed) and the radiodity qt80 to use on 11 meter.
Awesome - big Q is: How much better range than the 20W G90 ?
My guess is that it’s about a S unit stronger than the G90. Definitely not as good overall but for $100 USD less and the additional power it has value
Walty salt...I'm late to this video trying to catch up. I just bought the anytone quad 6 pro for 11 meters. I'm permanently installing it in my jeep what antenna do you recommend for 11 m for the jeep and this set up???
What is a g90?
Does it have CTCSS codes for repeater use? what about an internal antenna tuner?
Yes it has CTCSS codes but does not have an ATU
How does or compare to 6666 pro?
Hi Alan from England just wondering was you pushing 80 watts all the time. And if you was , was it getting hot. Because I’ve got the CRT 9900 and she get’s hot . I know that the QT 80 has bigger heatsinks at the back , and holes on the Top of the radio as well. Looked like you had a great day. And I’m thinking of up grading to one myself. Thanks again Alan from England. Ps be taking my HF test next month, so I think I’m ready to upgrade to the QT 80 . Take care of yourself and yours Alan. CT 26 division. 48/70 . For the moment. Let’s hope I pass.73s 🇬🇧🇺🇸💯👍
I had the power up the entire time. Yes it got warm but not too hot. Good luck on your test my friend. 73 Walt K4OGO (040 - 2 Division)
Walt, do you still have your FX-4CR? Not seen it for a while.
No I sold it back in May. Great little radio but I just wasn’t using it.
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES Thanks Walt - I have one on order and wondered why I hadn't seen it recently :) I also have the Sparkplug EFHW transformer that I'm planning on using with it. I would like one of the smaller BioEnno batteries but they don't ship to the UK - I'll have to wait until I'm next at the Mothership in AZ :)
The Radioddity looks a great radio. It just seems a shame that the higher bands seem to be very quiet apart from digital modes when they are open and only really become active during contests. I think you are doing a great job in trying to get others active, especially when the higher bands will be mostly closed for the best part of 8 years or so after the solar activity dies down and we will all be going back to bigger and more compromised antennae and more bulk to carry around. This is a great opportunity to work lots of HF DX :)
That looks like a fun radio. KO4HPC 73
Why do they reply with something like "5-9-05" I know what 5-9 is but what is the 05
Locator
Walt,,,,whats the '5' denote after your 5-9 signal report? Sorry to ask,,,,UK newbie here !
Answered at 09:15, refers to the zone he is in for the contest
CQ Zone for the contest. The East Coast of the USA is Zone 5
Does the mod invalidate the warranty?
Well, there’s no seal on the case so I would say don’t ask don’t tell lol
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES Well, they put a jumper in the radio so I’m guessing they intended on it being modded.
Hey Walt, looks like a nice radio, but would you recommend this to a newbie to HF or go for a G90?
Go for the G90 for sure.
What do you use for a tuner? Thanks KG2RO
LDG AT100 Pro, I showed it in the video
How many contacts did you get total?
@@gliderrider 50ish, I only operated for about an hour and a half
@@COASTALWAVESWIRES That would take me all day and night.
I’ve been using one of these radios for the last couple of months and it’s a winner. I get plenty of compliments on the audio quality. I’m thinking about getting another one for the van.
Does the mod allow you to transmit on 11-meter? Or just listen?
Isn’t this just a single band (10m) with 4 modes?
How is it 4 bands?
Hope all went well for your wife.
It’s going ok, not great but not bad. Thanks for your concern my friend.
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
So if that's a ham radio, why do you have to mod it for 15meters?
You don’t have to mod it, it’s a 10 meter ham radio without any mod.