Thank You for the compliment and Welcome to my Channel. I am no Expert, just 40+ years a Freebander. Have fun with your new 450d. Thanks for the COMMENT and STAY SAFE GOOD LUCK
Just found your videos and wanted to thank you for the the time and effort you've put into making them. I came across your videos as just purchased a 450d and your videos are by far the clearest and simply explained I've found. Been a cb'er since the 80's but now just about to take my foundation licence. Hope to catch you on the 555 some time skip allowing. We have a busy daily net at 5.30 am (uk) on 27.305 usb. If your about. Thanks again for the videos max. keep up the good work. Richard 26-CT4273
Thanks for taking time on this. Well worth the listen. It really gave a feel for using this set in real life. I haven't worked out what i need yet but you've almost sold me the 450d. Disappointing you found so little on air.
@@MaxMountainWorld so kind of you. You have done a great work of patching the missing... the need of any. That is what we need in this globe. Thank you so much.
Also a new Subscriber. I am new to HF and I own this radio. Best you tube site on how to use this particular radio. I am also an 52 year old alpine racer and live at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in America. My coach is a Frenchman ski racer and there are a lot of Frenchmen on my team. Some great skiers and are welcomed in the USA. Hopefully I will make a qso with you some day. 73, K6MUD.
I hope we can make QSO soon on 11m.Band. I only SWL the Ham Bands Thanks for that. Interesting to have contact with someone in similar situation. Cheers 73's
Since coming back into radio in 2017 or (mid life crisis) as the xyl calls it I’ve had a fair few radios. I bought one of these and it was my first HF transceiver. I really regret selling it etc, but I’m licensed now, not that it matters and use an Icom 7300. Love Icom stuff but this has a special place with me. I might buy another one. Ps my friend Darren 68CI999 pointed me in the direction of this channel.. Thanks for the videos Max, it sure makes a confinement day and not being on radio go faster. Ryan 26CI081 73 and hope to catch you on 11m one day!
I Have Had Loads of Radios Myself (My 1st. was a Midland 2001 40CH.AM in 1978). Well Happy with the FT450d and So Chuffed I have it During Lockdown. Thanks for the Compliments. Catch You on 11m. Hopefully Soon. Stay Safe & GoodLuck. Thanks for the COMMENT. 73's
@@MaxMountainWorld I wasn't born till 81 lol so that Midland is older than me.. I'm originally from N.Ireland but live in Cheshire now.. Great stuff! I'll listen out for you, Max 73' Thanks for replying
You can run your radio to its full power, max. on ssb the outputs on most radio are capable of higher power but the manufacturers set them to 100 w pep the only time you want to turn your power down is on fm as its a continuous transmission unlike ssb the only other thing is when hf radio been widebanded the bandpass filters will not work as they only cover the ham bands meaning you will probably have harmonic with your transmission but I guess if we all cared about that max 555 would be rather quite 😉
OK....Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes & Yes, I agree.... er... no Linear in this video if my memory serves me well. but, Yes, I agree. Thanks for that. Season's Greetings to You and Your's Thanks & Take Care
FYI, you can program one of the buttons (C.S Voice) to quick;y send a low power (10W) CW carrier, for when you are tuning or checking SWR, without needing to go into the menus, whistle, etc... to do so, which is much easier.
Nice one, thanks. I have always found a very short whistle (or "Ola") just before a call as an SWR visual kinda works and is easy. Old Habits eh? Thanks for your comment.
Had a query about that Rig and this video answered it. Deff's going to bite the bullet and part with a few shekels for one in the not too distant future. Will take your advice on the Desk Mic as well. 73's 68GI55
Thanks for the compliment. I would recommend both and if you do remember to have it "opened-out"TX/RX. I got mine from RadioWorld they did that part&parcel!!! Thanks 73's
Nice upload Max.. Hope to QSO with you sometime.. 73'S 51's 153 AT 888 Shaun.. Mind blowing to 99% there are still remote communities who have nothing but SWL... They are always listening.. Sometimes wish I was there ...
@@MaxMountainWorld I done my Technican course and License during the lockdown all free except the exam fee Via the UK. Just received my Licence and call sign today.. Best regards. M7 AVM.
I saw another video for this radio where they had AF Gain turned max and used RF gain as volume control. Apparently that gives far better control of noise.
Hi John. It is all down to personal preference and situation really. I tend to only dip the RF Gain on FM and use the digital stuff for tuning and "comfort". Thanks for Your Comment.
A Question of Personal Taste & Convenience. I Do ALOT of Short-Wave Listening and I Think Your Understanding of That Goes Out The Window for AM/FM. Thanks for the Comment. Good-Luck.
Hi Max, enjoying the HF videos as I am considering a 450d. As a keen 11m guy, would I need a filter for 11m on the 450d? appreciate any advice as a newbie learning, 73's until next time. Also Max, I hit 27.555mhz most Sundays when open, so look forward to a contact sometime, 73's 26-CT-4078 aka The Mad Hatter. Mcr. UK 🇬🇧
Hi, I had mine wide banded by the shop I purchased from. Nothing else required. The DSP works amazing. I have quite a few Videos, here, on this Radio. Check them out. I hope to catch you soon on 11m. 14SW007 Cheers
I Use huge camper-van battery (slow-drain) and auto digital charger (all bought new specifically for the radio) for purity of signal (no buzzing) and also continuation should power-cuts occur. Also the majority of the charging is topped up with three photovoltaic solar panels. Thanks for your comment.
Also, since my transition to SSB in the late 70's a radio set-up should be "All or Nothing" re Earthing. I do the "Nothing " route to avoid excessive QRN and also to minimise the risk of electric storm damage. I am at 1800m (6000ft) and we can get some incredible storms here. Thanks again.
Hi. Thanks for your comment. I have done Videos with the FT450D on tuning. Also, It is easy to see the tuning settings on Video with this Radio. I have a 100w Logitech sound system on the "front end" and my settings are done accordingly. I mostly only adjust stuff on RX when I am SWL or a particularly tough QSO. Have a look at my Radio Playlist. Cheers
No Yagi at the home QTH. That is why I do static-mobile with Moxon and yes, I know about pointing antennas, earth 3D orientation and coriolis magnetic deflection. It is rare for a signal to be direct between two stations on DX. Have you ever worked an antenna 6 or more elements to experience this??? I don't understand the point of that comment... sarcasm? I appreciate it anyway. Thanks for that. Cheers
Set it with the DIM/METER button. Note it won't tune or transmit if the antenna is way off SWR (ANT icon flashing on display) Otherwise, you may have a tech issue. Let me know how you do with this, please. Cheers
It Depends Which Country You Are in. Most European Countries it is NOT illegal. Worthy of Note that there are Many Operators Using alot more than that! Thanks for Your Comment ~ STAY SAFE GOOD LUCK
I am quite sure that there is no ham band at 11M in the states. 10M (28MHz - 29.7MHz) and 12M (24.89MHz - 24.00MHz) are the closest. I believe that, in the US, 11M is the old CB radio band.
Looks Like My TH-cam Channel Has Surpassed My 40+ Years of 11m.Band. Out of 170 Divisions Contacted, I Never QSO'ed #72. A Future QSO when The Sun Comes Up on 11? There's Shops in UK online who Deliver WorldWide. Thanks for Your Comment. Max 14SW007
@@MaxMountainWorld No. Thank you, just can't find anything like that. not here . I'll keep looking. Really enjoy your content seriously considering getting one of those 450s find out if I can get it with the same mod you got.
@@billsmith2038 Mine came from Radioworld new and was wide-banded for me there for a nominal sum. Check their site, it is excellent radioworld.co.uk and check the Antron info there too. Cheers
I have an "import" radio. I bought this radio too because i wanted to. I use many features, not all. I think that is perfectly normal. Same idea as buying an up market car. Do you use EVERYTHING? Do you drive it flat out EVERYWHERE? Or... Did you buy it because you want to and it floats yer boat for what you want it for. Good point, made by a few, and for me the answer is obvious and as with many others who do same. Thanks for Your Comment. Take Care.
@@MaxMountainWorld I'm not chastising your decision it just seems like a lot of money for something that could be done for a lot less. But I understand the appeal, Amateur transceivers are usually a little higher quality than the average CB is.
@@tylerdean980 I'll go with that. I do alot of SWL amongst other activities (e.g. building/experimenting with antennae) and have been "Radio-active" as such over 40yrs. It would surprise most if I was only working an "export" radio, side-bander or whatever. I have over 100 radio videos here. The more you check out the more you can follow my sentiment. Thanks again. Cheers
Je Suis Ecossais mais J'habite en France Depuis 2009. Je Parle Francais Aussi. Merci pour Ton COMMENT, a Bientot & 73's&51's. Garde Ton Soin et Bon Courage Mon Ami
@@MaxMountainWorld Merci à toi Max, le 450D est mon prochain joujou, j'ai trop hâte, ça va me changer de mon vieux Déca. Et celui-ci je vais pouvoir le commander via le PC. Prends soin de toi, surtout par les temps qui cours. Dans ma région plein d'ancien RA ce sont remis sur les ondes, ils n'avaient que ça à faire de leur temps.....
The thing I love about this video is that it feels like sitting with you in that shack - very good style, thank you
Thanks. Boys n Toys! Nice Comment Thanks
New subscriber here, found your channel as I have just got a 450D and yours is easily the best channel for explaining and demoing the features I need.
Thank You for the compliment and Welcome to my Channel. I am no Expert, just 40+ years a Freebander. Have fun with your new 450d. Thanks for the COMMENT and STAY SAFE GOOD LUCK
Easily the most informative amateur radio video I have ever seen. Thank you.
Thank You for Your Compliment. Watch My Next-but-One Video....New Radio.... Thanks for This. Cheers
Just found your videos and wanted to thank you for the the time and effort you've put into making them. I came across your videos as just purchased a 450d and your videos are by far the clearest and simply explained I've found. Been a cb'er since the 80's but now just about to take my foundation licence.
Hope to catch you on the 555 some time skip allowing.
We have a busy daily net at 5.30 am (uk) on 27.305 usb. If your about.
Thanks again for the videos max. keep up the good work.
Richard 26-CT4273
And "Hey-Presto" QSO on 11m. Cheers 73's
Thanks for taking time on this. Well worth the listen. It really gave a feel for using this set in real life. I haven't worked out what i need yet but you've almost sold me the 450d. Disappointing you found so little on air.
That's the nature of the hobby. if it was too easy.... Thanks for Your Comment. Cheers
Your video helped me a lot to understand my FT450D .. thank you so much for publishing.
I Only Remembered What I looked for befoe buying and didn't find. Thanks for Your Comment. STAY SAFE GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN
@@MaxMountainWorld so kind of you. You have done a great work of patching the missing... the need of any. That is what we need in this globe. Thank you so much.
Also a new Subscriber. I am new to HF and I own this radio. Best you tube site on how to use this particular radio. I am also an 52 year old alpine racer and live at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in America. My coach is a Frenchman ski racer and there are a lot of Frenchmen on my team. Some great skiers and are welcomed in the USA. Hopefully I will make a qso with you some day. 73, K6MUD.
I hope we can make QSO soon on 11m.Band. I only SWL the Ham Bands Thanks for that. Interesting to have contact with someone in similar situation. Cheers 73's
Since coming back into radio in 2017 or (mid life crisis) as the xyl calls it I’ve had a fair few radios. I bought one of these and it was my first HF transceiver. I really regret selling it etc, but I’m licensed now, not that it matters and use an Icom 7300. Love Icom stuff but this has a special place with me. I might buy another one. Ps my friend Darren 68CI999 pointed me in the direction of this channel.. Thanks for the videos Max, it sure makes a confinement day and not being on radio go faster. Ryan 26CI081 73 and hope to catch you on 11m one day!
I Have Had Loads of Radios Myself (My 1st. was a Midland 2001 40CH.AM in 1978). Well Happy with the FT450d and So Chuffed I have it During Lockdown. Thanks for the Compliments. Catch You on 11m. Hopefully Soon. Stay Safe & GoodLuck. Thanks for the COMMENT. 73's
@@MaxMountainWorld I wasn't born till 81 lol so that Midland is older than me.. I'm originally from N.Ireland but live in Cheshire now.. Great stuff! I'll listen out for you, Max 73' Thanks for replying
81 was when FM (Rubbish CB!) was legalised in UK. Scottish from Irish Family Here! I try to Reply to All Comments. Thanks Again 73's
You can run your radio to its full power, max. on ssb the outputs on most radio are capable of higher power but the manufacturers set them to 100 w pep the only time you want to turn your power down is on fm as its a continuous transmission unlike ssb the only other thing is when hf radio been widebanded the bandpass filters will not work as they only cover the ham bands meaning you will probably have harmonic with your transmission but I guess if we all cared about that max 555 would be rather quite 😉
OK....Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes & Yes, I agree.... er... no Linear in this video if my memory serves me well. but, Yes, I agree. Thanks for that. Season's Greetings to You and Your's Thanks & Take Care
Cant wait to try out my new ft-450d 108A72 .
Patience With the Prop!
Man I don’t care what that is a beautiful radio that is a beautiful radio I like it no doubt that it is expensive 73
I am more than happy with my FT450D. I bought it new from UK over Internet in 2018 around £600 ($700?) Cheers
Hi I just just buy yaesu 450d itworks fabulous 👍
Its a good radio. Thanks for Your Comment
FYI, you can program one of the buttons (C.S Voice) to quick;y send a low power (10W) CW carrier, for when you are tuning or checking SWR, without needing to go into the menus, whistle, etc... to do so, which is much easier.
Nice one, thanks. I have always found a very short whistle (or "Ola") just before a call as an SWR visual kinda works and is easy. Old Habits eh? Thanks for your comment.
Merci pour cette vidéo ... je pense acheter le même TX yaesu FT-450D ...
Avec Plaisir. Une Bonne Radio, ca.... Merci
Had a query about that Rig and this video answered it. Deff's going to bite the bullet and part with a few shekels for one in the not too distant future. Will take your advice on the Desk Mic as well. 73's 68GI55
Thanks for the compliment. I would recommend both and if you do remember to have it "opened-out"TX/RX. I got mine from RadioWorld they did that part&parcel!!! Thanks 73's
Nice upload Max.. Hope to QSO with you sometime.. 73'S 51's 153 AT 888 Shaun.. Mind blowing to 99% there are still remote communities who have nothing but SWL... They are always listening.. Sometimes wish I was there ...
Thanks for Your Comment
@@MaxMountainWorld I done my Technican course and License during the lockdown all free except the exam fee Via the UK. Just received my Licence and call sign today.. Best regards. M7 AVM.
I hate contests also. 27.185 is the trucker channel over here on AM. Cheers from the USA
Cheers from France. Thanks for Your Comment 73's 14SW007
I saw another video for this radio where they had AF Gain turned max and used RF gain as volume control. Apparently that gives far better control of noise.
Hi John. It is all down to personal preference and situation really. I tend to only dip the RF Gain on FM and use the digital stuff for tuning and "comfort". Thanks for Your Comment.
The Shift knob = IF Shift and it's to be used with the DSP width to remove noise not to tune people in on frequency that's what the clarifier is for.
A Question of Personal Taste & Convenience. I Do ALOT of Short-Wave Listening and I Think Your Understanding of That Goes Out The Window for AM/FM. Thanks for the Comment. Good-Luck.
Hi Max Great Video does the FT 450 cover the 2m to 70cm bands?
No... 30khz-56mhz GC TXRX. Plenty for Me! More Radio Videos coming Soon... Hope you are well the current situation. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks and apreciated video with a Scottish accent, qth here west coast of Scotland
73
Nice One, Jake. Thanks
but thanks for giving a simple overview of the radio....-
A Pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Hi Max, enjoying the HF videos as I am considering a 450d.
As a keen 11m guy, would I need a filter for 11m on the 450d? appreciate any advice as a newbie learning, 73's until next time.
Also Max, I hit 27.555mhz most Sundays when open, so look forward to a contact sometime, 73's 26-CT-4078 aka The Mad Hatter. Mcr. UK 🇬🇧
Hi, I had mine wide banded by the shop I purchased from. Nothing else required. The DSP works amazing. I have quite a few Videos, here, on this Radio. Check them out. I hope to catch you soon on 11m. 14SW007 Cheers
wow nice radio i used to pirate back in the day, now licenced and swaying to get one
26dt1056 btw
For HF to 6m it is a Fantastic Piece of Kit for the Money, I Would Recommend it. Thanks for the Comment. 73's&51's&Good Luck
What kind of power supply are you using for it? Or which do you recommend?
I Use huge camper-van battery (slow-drain) and auto digital charger (all bought new specifically for the radio) for purity of signal (no buzzing) and also continuation should power-cuts occur. Also the majority of the charging is topped up with three photovoltaic solar panels. Thanks for your comment.
Also, since my transition to SSB in the late 70's a radio set-up should be "All or Nothing" re Earthing. I do the "Nothing " route to avoid excessive QRN and also to minimise the risk of electric storm damage. I am at 1800m (6000ft) and we can get some incredible storms here. Thanks again.
Hi Max. Very interesting video. I use the same radio. How do you use the filters? It would be a good topic for a video. Thanks.. 73.
15DCO9
Hi. Thanks for your comment. I have done Videos with the FT450D on tuning. Also, It is easy to see the tuning settings on Video with this Radio. I have a 100w Logitech sound system on the "front end" and my settings are done accordingly. I mostly only adjust stuff on RX when I am SWL or a particularly tough QSO. Have a look at my Radio Playlist. Cheers
Have you tried pointing a yagi at the atmosphere towards a country you would like to make a contact?
No Yagi at the home QTH. That is why I do static-mobile with Moxon and yes, I know about pointing antennas, earth 3D orientation and coriolis magnetic deflection. It is rare for a signal to be direct between two stations on DX. Have you ever worked an antenna 6 or more elements to experience this??? I don't understand the point of that comment... sarcasm? I appreciate it anyway. Thanks for that. Cheers
on my radio does not show watts power like your radio. what do you think the damage is? my radio yeasu ft450
Set it with the DIM/METER button. Note it won't tune or transmit if the antenna is way off SWR (ANT icon flashing on display) Otherwise, you may have a tech issue. Let me know how you do with this, please. Cheers
Newbie here. Is it “kosher” to operate on 11m using 90w with a HF radio?
It Depends Which Country You Are in. Most European Countries it is NOT illegal. Worthy of Note that there are Many Operators Using alot more than that! Thanks for Your Comment ~ STAY SAFE GOOD LUCK
In the States your limited to 5 watts on 11 meters.
I am quite sure that there is no ham band at 11M in the states. 10M (28MHz - 29.7MHz) and 12M (24.89MHz - 24.00MHz) are the closest. I believe that, in the US, 11M is the old CB radio band.
Sorry .........The Clarifier doesnt' tune the received signal out......
Ok.
I'd say a few back ends have been blown out in there
What do you mean?
@@MaxMountainWorld arses
@@jaimieboy999 OK
Apologies the Error at 22'45"... 150m. Should Read 300m.
DOH!!!
Hello Max, nice video. I want to buy a radio like that. Regards from Guatemala.
Looks Like My TH-cam Channel Has Surpassed My 40+ Years of 11m.Band. Out of 170 Divisions Contacted, I Never QSO'ed #72. A Future QSO when The Sun Comes Up on 11?
There's Shops in UK online who Deliver WorldWide.
Thanks for Your Comment. Max 14SW007
Best regards Max, I like your chanel a Lot. I already QSO in the 11 Mt.
Is it because u had it modified you can go to the HF band or did I miss the process of buttons to get you there lol
See my previous reply. Thanks
@@MaxMountainWorld thanks he can't get it to drop that low I to khz
In the USA 11 m on Sundays on 38 upper there’s people there 73
27.385LSB? Cheers
Hello from 91KPI007
Hi. Welcome to my Channel. Cheers
Already subscribed, i owned ft450 with tuner, saw your video before purchased it.
I can't find a 99x listing anywhere is that something you put together is it a European thing can't find it here in the states
Antron 99 using Power-Stik top section (optional) and known alot as 99X. Thanks
@@MaxMountainWorld No. Thank you, just can't find anything like that. not here . I'll keep looking. Really enjoy your content seriously considering getting one of those 450s find out if I can get it with the same mod you got.
@@billsmith2038 Mine came from Radioworld new and was wide-banded for me there for a nominal sum. Check their site, it is excellent radioworld.co.uk and check the Antron info there too. Cheers
@@MaxMountainWorld thank you thank you very much for all your help that's awesome
@@billsmith2038 You're Welcome. They are excellent. Cheers
Why buy a radio this feature rich if you're just going to be using it on the 11m band? Why not just get a CB or an import radio?
I have an "import" radio. I bought this radio too because i wanted to. I use many features, not all. I think that is perfectly normal. Same idea as buying an up market car. Do you use EVERYTHING? Do you drive it flat out EVERYWHERE? Or... Did you buy it because you want to and it floats yer boat for what you want it for. Good point, made by a few, and for me the answer is obvious and as with many others who do same. Thanks for Your Comment. Take Care.
@@MaxMountainWorld I'm not chastising your decision it just seems like a lot of money for something that could be done for a lot less. But I understand the appeal, Amateur transceivers are usually a little higher quality than the average CB is.
@@tylerdean980 I'll go with that. I do alot of SWL amongst other activities (e.g. building/experimenting with antennae) and have been "Radio-active" as such over 40yrs. It would surprise most if I was only working an "export" radio, side-bander or whatever. I have over 100 radio videos here. The more you check out the more you can follow my sentiment. Thanks again. Cheers
Great stuff, but his voice is drowned out by the radio too much.
Thats Radio For Ya!!! Thanks for Your Comment STAY SAFE GOOD LUCK
@@MaxMountainWorld Your accent is worth the visit. 73
73 51 Max, je viens de voir sur cette vidéo que tu es Français. (14PAT503) Loc JN07xv
Je Suis Ecossais mais J'habite en France Depuis 2009. Je Parle Francais Aussi. Merci pour Ton COMMENT, a Bientot & 73's&51's. Garde Ton Soin et Bon Courage Mon Ami
@@MaxMountainWorld Merci à toi Max, le 450D est mon prochain joujou, j'ai trop hâte, ça va me changer de mon vieux Déca. Et celui-ci je vais pouvoir le commander via le PC. Prends soin de toi, surtout par les temps qui cours. Dans ma région plein d'ancien RA ce sont remis sur les ondes, ils n'avaient que ça à faire de leur temps.....