Comments by "Sam Glaim" (@samglaim4274) on "Ringway Manchester" channel.

  1. Some interesting sites. I wonder if you get much interference up there on your radios?
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  2. P.s .... just placed an order for the RD-5R. Have also just downloaded the manuals/software/firmware etc. from Radioddity..... many thanks for the links etc. :-) 73
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  3.  @RingwayManchester  All ok here thanks Lewis. That was a great DX contact into Scotland on VHF....nice one! :-)
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  4. I have the full set (12 issues for 2005) of Radcom if you are interested? ... they are in .PDF format so can be read on just about any modern device ;-)
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  5. The 3d printed radio stands look great....really cool idea to include the charging facility as well. 73
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  6. Well, you gave it the full Monty with the submersible test ;-) ... my guess would be that it would do ok in a rain shower or even a quick drop ( and retrieve ) in the local river? ... just wondering.... do you have to sign /w when used under water? :-) Thanks for the tests 73
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  7. Interesting stuff.... I guess just another stepping stone to what we all enjoy now? 73
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  8. Nice looking bit of kit with what appears to be some powerful features. Thanks for the first look. 73
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  9. Great video.... some lovely places for your walks. A shack in the shed.... nice one. You could use the washing line as a 'cobweb antenna' .... the neighbours wont suss it out then! :-) ... Many thanks for the video. 73
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  10. Great results from the tests. It's looking like a really nice bit of kit. Many thanks to you both for running the tests in such cold conditions. Cheers, 73
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  11. It'd be interesting to pump those prices on the receipt form to convert to modern day prices... I'm guessing it would match the prices of modern, 'flag-ship' type mobiles? ! ;-) ... looks like the power connector is molex and the antenna socket/plug looked like it might be 'N-Type' ? Interesting to see this sort of stuff and compare them to what we have now, and how we take for granted having very powerful devices that we can carry around with us all the time. Thanks for the video :-)
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  12. Goyotero1000  Hi... thanks for the info. I guess a good choice as they provide better performance at higher frequencies.
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  13. Looks a great bit of kit. I use a similar type of solution with my Android TV/Amazon Fire TV boxes... they are much easier to use with an external type of keyboard/mouse. Cheers, 73
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  14. Sadly, as you commented, Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) has been in decline for some time now and mobile phone and Internet communications are seemingly making the hobby even less relevant .... having said that, with modern digital kit and modes, there's lots of exciting new stuff that would hopefully be of interest to a younger group of potential new 'Hams'. Contrary to belief, 'old fashioned' type modes, like Morse (CW) and RTTY are still widely used across the HF bands with a lot of the new, digital modes being very popular of course too (have a listen on the bottom end of bands like 80 and 40 meters to hear CW/RTTY/PSK etc. type contacts going on all the time). I still get a big kick out of making contact with someone, using QRP ( 3 watts or less ) on the HF bands using CW, over sometimes long distances. The great thing about the hobby, I've always felt, is there are so many facets to it, that there'll always be something for everyone? Thanks for the video. Cheers, 73 :-)
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  15. Thanks for the tests. Both radios sound great.... I found it hard to hear much of a difference between the two. They both sounded really good in the tests. The new Baofeng looks like it's going to be a winner, plus it's dual band as well. Cheers 73
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  16. Good info. So, RX only on 2 mtrs.... again, for the price, still a great little radio.
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  17. Thanks for the info... interesting stuff
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  18. Looks a nifty little device and it charges quicker than my electric toothbrush! :-)
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  19. For half a watt they seem to perform well with good audio. Thanks for the video, 73
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  20. Nice looking 'radio'. Just wondering what version of Android it's running?... Android 'P' will be with us shortly (just testing the final beta of Android 'P' on my Pixel 2 phone, and it's really good).... Modern mobile technology, I guess, is a good cross-over point for Amateur Radio. Thanks for the video, 73
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  21. Thanks for the info. That's a pretty old version of Android ... hopefully it would get an update to a newer version?
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  22. Impressive results. Definitely a keeper. Cheers
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  23. Looks like a solid, well made radio, with a big battery, and the higher output at 10 watts is good. Programming, as always with these types of radios is typical, so for anyone who's had one before, it should be really easy to set up and get going. It's not a criticism, just an observation, but it would have been nice if it had USB charging but overall, it looks really good. Thanks for the video, 73
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  24. Nice little radio. I had to go back to the beginning of the video a couple of times as the first time, I thought I'd miss heard... I think you said it's .... £13, delivered?.... WTF! :-) ... at that price, I think we've got to the stage that they are 'throw-away' devices... i.e... if you happened to drop it in the canal while out and about, you'd just shrug, and order another one! ;-) Other than the points you raised about the battery and how it's fitted, I like the idea of the USB charging and programming. As you highlighted... anyone who's used a Baofeng type radio before will be very familiar with the programming and operating. Little Radio... little price.... big win! ;-) 73
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  25. It's a shame that the antenna socket is not standard as it would have been handy to see what happens with another one. Still, a reasonable contact, on UHF at 23 miles simplex. Thanks for the tests. P.s ... good to see that the telephone box didn't eat you after all ;-) 73
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  26. For those that need this type of device, they appear to be ideal and nice and easy to use. Also, USB charging is the way to go. Lets hope more gear gets it? 73
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  27. Interesting video. Given the size and price (wow, they used to be expensive) of radios from say the 1980's/early 1990's, these radios tick all the boxes, both for price and features. It's great that we have these feature rich, inexpensive radios available to us now. Cheers! ;-)
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  28. Had the RD-5r for a few days now and it's very much a hybrid of the Baofeng UV5r.... basically it's a UV5r, with DMR bolted on ;-) . You can use the same batteries and third party antennas with it (Nagoya for example) as the UV5r. I find the squelch rather harsh and has a long 'tail' to it. I find the display a little small for me (I do wear glasses ;-) ) but given that it's dual band, with DMR/Analogue.... it's definitely going in the right direction. Audio quality on my TYT MD390 is much better, but that was a lot more expensive and again, it's just single band (UHF). DMR repeaters in my area (Merseyside area) are non existent so it's hard to put the DMR capabilities of the radio to a good test, but the analogue side works fine. A good start from Baofeng and I'm hoping that further releases will improve on this good start.
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  29. Congrats on the 10k subs Lewis. I actually worked Peter right after he'd worked you. He was a great signal to me and really nice audio. Unfortunately, I was just using the TYT 390's own antenna and I was indoors, so not the best of working conditions from this end. It was nice to work Peter and think I was his second DMR simplex contact ;-) 73
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  30. Retevis are making some tasty radios. When you first dropped it in the water, I could hear myself saying.... "OH NO"... but of course it's meant to float and it sure does ;-) Thanks for the review 73
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  31. Neat looking network radio. Cheers, 73 :-)
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  32. Looks a solid, well made radio with loads of functions and dual band and both analogue and digital facilities. Radioddity seem to be offering some great, well equipped gear. It's good that we are getting more and choice we these types of radios. Great review.....many thanks. 73
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  33. Thumbs up for USB charging. Solid looking radio. Thanks for the video. 73
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  34. Looks a really nice radio. Scanning the codes is a nice feature. Programming looks very familiar... which is great. Looks like it's a winner ;-) 73
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  35. Amazing how small these radios are now, but they still pack a mass of functionality. I think on one of the channels I heard one of the stations QRP?.... Quite Ripe Pottymouth? :-) Cheers.
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  36. Many thanks for the info. Must check that one out. Still got my FT101Zd but a new(er) HF rig would be nice :-)
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  37. Nice review.... thank you. I like the bigger screens on these latest radios. Lots of similarities with the likes of the Baofeng gear with regards functionality. The software looks a bit similar to Chirp?... I wonder if Chirp would work with the radio? All good stuff. 73
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  38. Thanks for the info... looking forward to your field tests :-)
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  39. Many thanks for the reply Lewis :-) .... Yes, DMR seems a great new technology... it would be good if they could bring out software that made it a bit easier... fingers crossed!
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  40. Good test - Cheers! is it a Chinese Radio and can it be programmed with Chirp?
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  41. Thanks info :-) ... I like the look of the bigger screens on these latest radio's. Looking forwarding to your review. Cheers
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  42. DX on 70cms on DMR .... still blows my socks off when I hear it :-) That's a nice looking radio and great to hear all the distant stations coming through. Cheers :-)
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  43. Very interesting.... never heard of anything like this. Really looking forward to you doing follow up videos . Many thanks :-)
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  44. Great footage Lewis. The two way RT definitely adds another dimension. How do they stay so calm??.... I'd be screaming down the mic' :-)
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  45. Hi Lewis.... RT= Radio Traffic or Radio Transmission ..... old CW operators always abbreviate :-) ... great footage.... many thanks .... 73 VA dit dit....(73 = best wishes - VA = ((Morse Code 'barred group')) end of work/transmission - dit dit = (( Morse code letters e e)) goodbye or that's all etc. :-) )
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  46. Cheers Lewis :-) ... just been looking at the number of views you've been getting on the Emirates vs Storm Doris video and it's looking like you may well hit 100 k views very soon... big congrats!
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  47. Very interesting, clever stuff. In my opinion... it's what the hobby is all about... experimenting and testing ideas and seeing if you can make them work. Thanks for the video ;-)
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  48. Opening shots were really funny :-) ... liked the outtakes too! Great idea to keep interest in the hobby
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  49. Great video... lots of useful info... many thanks :-)
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  50. Yes, they look a great bit of kit. Never heard of these until I saw your video ;-) ... all good here thanks.
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