Comments by "alze" (@alzeNL) on "Ringway Manchester" channel.

  1. This channel has so much good information, it never fails to dissapoint. Thanks for all the hard work you put in.
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  2. This channel is bloody excellent - i cant get enough of these SWL / numbers station stuff - utterly brilliant - not sure I'd have the patience to listen all the time. Could set me KiwiSDR back up again, but not happy the software has been and will probably again be rooted on it.
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  3. Brilliant as ever, enjoyed all aspects of this video from the technical detail, as thorough as ever, to communications/emails to the person involved. Could easily watch your videos all day, its easily some of the best radio related content available on the internet.
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  4. I cannot stand DAB - its just so unreliable, if I'm driving on a long distance from SW England to North Wales, DAB just cuts out too frequently to make it an enjoyable listening experience. I used to be able to tune to AM and maybe have to retune once or twice. DAB still has too many areas where it cant be used and the quality isnt as good as its sold to be.
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  5. Brilliant video - this is such complusive enjoyable watching - thanks so much for what must be incredbly hard work to pull all these videos together, they are absolutely brilliant ! Thank you so much for your continual input to such fantastic information ! 73s
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  6. really hats off for putting together these excellent informational videos, a pleasure to watch.
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  7. I love how so many things are genuinely hidden in plain sight these days - there must be so much more out there..
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  8. its not fallen over, its pining for the fjords.
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  9. Very interesting - i wonder what it would be like to go around with an electronic sniffer device and see what if anything was prone to any form of side channel attack. I'm sure its all be thought of, but I bet there is plenty of interesting signals to be heard.
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  10. Fascinating as ever ! Thanks for the uploads - please do more spy / radio related ones, particularly enjoyed the section on decryption.
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  11. Its really interesting seeing all this infrastructure for broadcast tv - what I wonder is, and as pointed out with the houses without antennas, how many are using it - I've not used a TV receiver in over 8 years now, mostly watching on-demand TV and of course youtube :D Brilliant as ever, and love the countryside around these antennas.
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  12. Very interesting indeed - whilst not possible to decode, what would be interesting is linking the volume of messages/traffic around world events to see if there is an increase in transmissions. Whilst not secret, I found monitoring POCSAG / Pagers very "interesting" - some of the messages can be quite distressing tho.
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  13. Very enjoyable video for a relaxing Sunday evening - thank you so much for the varied and quality content.
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  14. <3 this channel, you find some amazing stations and they are each unique and interesting, thanks for all your work !
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  15. bloody hate smart meters.
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  16. From a market perspective, i like the fact these cheap new models are coming out, it keeps the 'big brands' on their toes - i.e. they must justify their cost ! also, anything which gets people into the hobby, always good ! Nice video and have to say enjoyed the sound track - do you have a link to a longer version :D
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  17. Grumpy Old Spies ?
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  18. Very interesting ! I loved the parts and details of the trains as well, was really well done. As others have already commented, its a gorgeous part of the world, I recently got the train from Edinburgh back to my QTH down in South West England, it was gorgeous to see all the countryside on the way down, we really do live in a beautiful country.
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  19. I can just imagine some old hippys enjoy listening to Hawkwind via this lovely radio.
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  20. All I can do, is just do a picard face palm meme.
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  21. The home antenna was secured to a coal bunker on a piece of scaffold - however once we got to meet other CB users, the variety of antennas in use was impressive - mostly the biscuit tin variety for those living in flats with balconys ! The days when 27Mhz was full, just have to settle for 80m these days ;o)
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  22.  @Mugib  You win a jar of Strawberry Jam
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  23. Excellent stories ! Any UK ones from before encryption of the airwaves in the UK stopped scanners listening to the airwaves ?
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  24. time to take a WebSDR to a fatboyslim concert :D
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  25. you win a day trip to Salisbury.
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  26. so well put together, excellent work !
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  27. fascintating as ever - thoroughly enjoy these videos !
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  28. I like that the PNI is at least available, but the added frequencies of the Thunderpole means I'll be patient and wait for them to come in stock. Am enjoyig getting back into CB radio - looking forward to when President GEORGE II comes availalbe as well :) its all about patience to get the good equipment! (awaits sat antennas from well known UK distributor....)
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  29. Very interesting as ever !!
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  30. looks/sounds a good radio - the market is really missing an affordable APRS handheld tho - really strugglign to find something to replace my THD7 with built in APRS/TNC.
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  31. Fantastic views, as soon as I saw the docks, I remembered the excellent series 'boys from the blackstuff' seeing that view of them - a brilliant series. I really enjoy how you are mixing up all these radio video's with fantastic tourist things as well, never thought of stopping in Liverpool, but for sure I will see when I can squeeze it in either en-route or returning from Bangor.
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  32.  @bonnetdedouche437  well said, a fine example of stupid people are the most dangerous :D
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  33. For what could be a very bland, dry and boring subject, you really bring these videos to life, your commentary, videos and productions are thoroughly engaging - thank you so much for the excellent videos.
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  34. The Goose sounds like something from a M25 Rave \o/
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  35. BBC Breakfast is a constant intrusion on my life.
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  36. "Its been nearly 50 years..." - oh man I feel old.. :D Anyhow, great series, this was really great - thanks for all the hard work. I could watch this you-tube channel all the time.
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  37. that had me giggling
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  38. loving this series about these amazing antennas - thanks so much for these brilliant videos, absolutely great viewing.
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  39. listening to the grumpy old hams on 80m :D
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  40. bit like top band and 80 meters in the UK :D
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  41.  @Mike-H_UK  totally agree - esp with the excellent presentation style given here, it would be excellent !
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  42. Hastings had 3 CB/Electrical shops in the 80s, was great. I savoured being able to goto an independent radio shop in Yeovil, but it was mostly amateur rather than CB only.
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  43. really interesting fake or not !
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  44. Brilliant ! Loving these videos, its really interesting the differences which you have collated here, and look forward to more !
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  45. I've not watched TV since Southern went off the air - i always enjoyed Gambit !
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  46. the last bit reminded me of when i took an innocent tourist photo in Seoul, soon had staff rushing out wanting my attention !
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  47. You win a full OTH scan on all Amateur Radio frequencies \o/
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  48.  @RingwayManchester  like the 'grump old hams' channel that is doing the rounds at the moment with 'bruce-et-el' in this case grumpy spies cancelling each other out :)
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  49. The infamous bob marley jammer using the camberwell carrott antenna
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  50. DIG-DUGA LF antennas linked to a world wide underground network of arcade machines.
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  51. Very interesting video, and some really insightful commentary from fellow radio amateurs on here. Have subscribed as this is a great channel for learning and discussion. Thank you for the content.
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  52. do like CB, should really get one set back at home and in the van. this looks a great one to take out in the field. Thanks for the excellent video, nice demo of the features and radio performance.
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  53. well, i've finished off a bottle of JD thanks to the video :D
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  54. really respect the captains of these massive ships - used to enjoy watching the big ships sailing down the Rhine in .NL - more amusing was the Germany private boat/yacht owners at Leischendam who always failed so badly at navigating the lock there :) I live near the sea in South West England these days - will have to take a radio down to the coast and see what I can hear - nothing like the big ships from Hoek van Holland or Amsterdam, but still some nice traffic coming in out to France.
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  55. I love the commentary, it reminds me of Alfie Noakes and storys from the North. I dare say more of Derek and Clives commentary could apply to Colin's request. :D
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  56. I hope santa doesnt get stuck in them !
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  57. very interesting as ever ! :) thanks for the video.
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  58. Did you spot any Tigers tho ? ;)
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  59. you win a 50p slot meter :)
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  60. You win a game of global thermonuclear war.
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  61. Dont stand near any windows in high places... ;)
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  62. need to get me CB setup at home and in me camper, be a good way for me and me lad to have some radio fun, and hopefully some more contacts :D thanks for the great variety of videos, really enjoying the CB one, just need to get mine out ! :D
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  63. Use the KiwiSDR map, costs nothing and you can jump around the world trying to pick out some really obscure and weak stations.
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  64. Received mine whilst driving along in my Mazda Bongo - was suprised given the speed i was doing on the motorway I could hear it, but sure enough came blasting thru ! Naturally just left the phone. Interesting stuff as ever. Being playing with APRS <-> SMS this weekend, wonder if you done any vids on APRS ?
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  65. I shall listen on on 11m and see what local activity there is down in Bournemouth ! When I used to commute between Bournemouth and Romsey there was a good amount of activity on CB during commute times and when the skip kicked it the whole of Europe was available on 10W!
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  66. How about taking along a bit of sand paper, clean a little bit of the the rail up and clip it onto your CB :D NVIS++ :D (inspired by the fencetenna) P.S. Yes, big railway nerd here as well, was very interesting to see about the level crossing and electronics.
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  67. short answer, yes. long answer - look at where the licence fee is going, it is not the development and maintenance of radio thats for sure !
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  68.  @CanadairCL44  Turn up the orgone accumulator to 11 ;)
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  69. Go there and find out ? :)
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  70. I thought this was brilliant - as ever I enjoyed your content and pulling all the info together was great ! If there was something like this now in the UK I would be really interested ! Maybe something for 80m.
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  71. Shame the IC7300 doesnt have a seperate input for 4m, I'd probably use it more often.
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  72. utterly fascinating - really enjoying these so well researched and put together videos!
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  73.  @yankeeclipper4326  heh, my son has just returned from Japan with a game system - we are enjoying the retro games and hopefully find a dig-dug clone!
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  74. you win a trip to an area which doesnt have coverage and your austin metro breaks down.
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  75. interesting video and lovely shots of views around the area ! thanks for uploading !
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  76. Heres me thinking it was alcoholics anonymous when you felt like a drink.
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  77. You win the phal+10 pints of curry special poo-radio - QRP of course.
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  78. Zippy was NOT amused at having his cover blown.
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  79. have signed up on the waiting list for when these come back in stock, will be a good way to introduce me son to radio.
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  80. back in stock and ordered :D
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  81. But how do they limit those infamous Italian QRP stations not interfering with reception :D
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  82. Mr Potato Head ! Backdoors are not secret!
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  83. with a burner ?
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  84. Did you pick up any QRP calls from the I country callsign designator ? :D
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  85. What a fantastic location, looks gorgeous. Those hand held radios are great ! So nice to see them working after all these years.
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  86. Very interesting, esp about the hierarchy of the organsation.
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  87. 1KW ?!?!?
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  88. did you fall asleep on your hair ? impressive !
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  89. you win an android app with more backdoor action than the blue oyster bar.
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  90. would be really useful to have an device that blocked people from transmitting telephony on 14.2300 ;o)
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  91. You can just imagine a an alien radio amature doing his best to pull out the very weak signal from Earth, then CQ CQ - CQ DX ITALY CALLING, QRP 10KW, CALLING CQ DX AND STANDING BY.
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  92. Report from Flydog SDR G8JNJ - 6230 - heard - S5 6930 - heard - S5 with QRM 5780 - herad - S5 - to S7 6218 - heard +10 ! 6402 - heard +10 to +20 !!!! Found via KiwiSDR and SNR list for best KiwiSDR in the region, so the SDR in .NL doesnt get loaded :D
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  93. very interesting as ever - thanks for these great videos!
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  94. Another brilliant video ! Thank you ! Al.ze
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  95. No mention of the HAARP array in Wales ? :)
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  96. excellent video as ever ! You will keep in good shape walking all these tall buildings for the channel content :D Clearly some of those antennas are pointing directly up to Heaven as well :) ;)
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  97. Should donate it regional local hams and put a 2m/70cm repeater on one of the masts :D
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  99. There is nothing more spectacular than the truth... Acoustic Kitty... :
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  100. Reminds me of my secondary school and the classrooms they had.
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  101. just love the way you say 'log peroidic antennas' - i shall try to get into conversation where ever I can.
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  102. I live near Hurn airport - the IC705 does everything and can pick up most things - whats really ridiclious is that for the price the IC9700 doesnt have airband. I'm sure there is a technical reason why, but its disappointing nethertheless and something I wish it did, given like what others have said a cheap SDR will pick up sats and ATC. Interesting video as ever !
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  103. my gut feeling is that the more improbable it seems, the more likely its been a project of some type at some point in history. Remember WWII and the Germans encountered radar for the first time, they thought it was resonance from the national grid, not an advance early detection system that had been invented.... just proves that stranger things have happened
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  104. Pirate going strong in Penzance avest ye
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  105. as ever, very interesting and collation of interesting transmissions
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  106. Much prefer to use AX25 / Packet and telnet on the amateur bands - can use irissi on the command line :D
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  107. Does it do FT8 ?
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