I am so glad this radio came out when it did. I was about to get a Bearcat 980SSB or a Galaxy--neither had FM. This radio appears to have it all. AND it can hold 10m, 11m and 12m and scan 2m. Ordered mine today.
Another incredible review and explanation of the features ! You are doing a great job of bringing us new radios and I love the Radioddity line of products. I love what I am seeing from Radioddity!
Thanks from South Africa l am 81 and a electronics engineer l have had crazy fun with radio stations for years so my Son lives in Madera Island Portugal and will get me the same model sure looks like fun. Will keep you updated when it arrives. Reg Lee
@@klv400 no never got the radio there is a problem they won't sell or send the radio to South Africa they sead we are blocked so if l can ever get one then someone over in the USA or wherever can send it to me personally. It sucks but that's life Reg. from South Africa 🇿🇦 Lee
@@leejacobs8887 There is a reliable bricks and mortar place in Nz called Techoman in CHCH you might like to try . Also Bascom misspell see later in Sydney who will have better prices. They might not have this exact model but they do have Anytone5555 models with SSB and three bands. Plenty of this stuff comes out of the same PRC factory and is rebadged. Last time I looked BNCOM dt Com etc had the 5555N multimode version for 410 AuD in your hand in Sydney. ZL1 MZR
Hi mower junkie, I'm from northern Germany/ Neumünster! I hope I will hear you on the radio. you are a little legend. I spoke to KATE 26 CE 01 a year ago. now i hope it works out for you. I am on 27.555 USB or on 27.765 USB of the German wave. I'll keep an eye on 27,385 LSB. I wish you and your wife all the best. thanks for your videos! Here was Mathias-13LE02 from north Germany, 73
I guess you missed the part where I showed how to display the frequency. holding the up and down buttons on the mic will make the display show what frequency you are on. Take care Mike, 73's
It's a good day when you finally bump into Mower Junkie on the bands and as a bonus you get to switch over to FM and play around with that! 73 my friend! Keep up the great work ~ Super 64
I picked up one of these at a ham fest in October. They were $149.00 with the programming cable. ($139.00 each if you bought two). My friend and I each picked one up to get the $139.00 price. It's fun to play with and the programming cable is a must to really unlock all of the features of this radio. I like being able to listen to 2-meter repeaters, especially my local one that I use often and my local PD. The only complaint that I have is that while the receiver is fairly sensitive, the rejection is nothing short of awful!! In a rural area, it's not a big issue, but in city areas not too much. I've compared it with four other radios and this radio is consistently a splash-box! I thought perhaps it was an issue with the radio I have, but my friend has noticed the same thing. All in all, for $139 with all these futures I'm not going to complain.
So glad you put this video out turn ft to ft2 like you said this will work on 10 meter high band and A . Side band portion and go to low band d for c b. Perfect 2 in one radio. The f2 on clarifier knob will let you get 28.400
I'm always listening for either you or Erik while on skip but I know the chances of actually making contact is slim. Then to my surprise I actually spoke to you about a month ago while I was driving around in my pickup. My President McKinley, 102" whip and of course the RM Italy KL203P amp that I'd never use, reached from Western MassaTwoSh!ts all the way down to you. Hope to talk to you again. I'm 146 if you ever hear me talking skip. I enjoy your videos and found you from Erik's channel. Take care, and keep up the great content!
This is the same radio as the new anytone Aries 2 love the features of these radios I have the Anytone I picked mine up from Scott's radio hear from TH-cam he has ton of videos on the anytone Aries 2. I've gotten a lot of good compliments with it. take care 73's hope to hear you soon
Nice radio John. If you look inside, you will see half of the radio only is the circuit board, the rest is empty. But it is packed with features. If you are mobile and you want to change something, you must pull over... too many buttons to push and menu's to pass, till you find what you are looking for. Just saying...
Got one today for an early birthday present to myself. I emailed them about Mike wiring, pinout, etc. Here is a handy excerpt from their email, enjoy: Below is the pinout information for the speaker mic. I hope it will be helpful to you: 1 Black Ground 2 White Audio 3 Red PTT * 4 Blue Up/Down * Blue and Red switch resistance in when button is pushed Up 3.948 Ohms Down 1.198 Ohms Black/White Mic Black/Red PTT Blue/Red Up/own
Fantastic radios (for 12m and 10m also!) However I recommend that you do NOT use the NPC. Uness you have a good scope to adjust it correctly, it will be distorted and flat-topped. Otherwise, its great!
So, I just ordered this, and a bj300 with fan,,,as a heater,,,I would like to only drive the bj300, with like a watt, to make this piece of junk heater, last, I know the radio has adjustable power output, does it go that low, and if not what's the lowest it goes, and do you think it would be low enough. to safely drive my chinese choppah,,,,super cool radio, for the price,,,,cool vid,,,,,😎
2023 and still there are companies trying to bring out a box as good as the old cobra 148/ss360 with new whistles and bells on it in the uk they have the same radio you have there except there calling it the 2023 version of the superstar 3900 i seen a video of the inside and there was so much space you could fit an amplifier in the radio
at least we didn't hear skybanger on 38 lsb during june 25,2023 sound like you had samething i think skybanger comes on the weekends. if was you UDX-151 stay on 38 during weekdays or weekends this getting better each day.
What you did not mention or maybe you are not aware of, it uses the same board as the Stryker 955 V2. This Qt 40 is also the same radio as the Anytone Aries II, exactly the same radio. The problem i have with it of course is it isn't user friendly at all, no digital frequency readout, etc., but the reality is your getting the performance of a Stryker 955 for less than half of the current price of one. It is just a royal PITA to set it up due to it being so non user friendly. Radioddity seems to be on this kick of rebadging a lot of good radios and putting them out there at a very good price. Another good one they are doing now is the QT 60 which is a rebadged newest version of the Anytone AT 5555 NII, again, exactly the same radio. But, they are all owned by the same mother ship after all. If you have a Stryker 955 V2, pop them both open and have a peep :)
Wow what a nice radio brother!! I want to get one where can I order one? Brilliant video thanks for sharing 73 from the 185 western Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦
I’ve been considering getting a CB radio. I know nothing about them or how to use the dials and switches and once I do I need to learn proper etiquette. ANY advice or help would be greatly appreciated by anyone who reads this. Thank You, Pete Livonia,Michigan
You don't need the conversion, to get the American CB channels in 10 Meter mode set band switch to high then set band selected switch to E - band that's it you got all the American CB channels AM and FM.
I'm trying saved up a macov5000 i wanna get my quad5 on it my other cb radios. do skip and local run my backup homemade cb antennas other homemade antennas.
I've just ordered the radio. Hope I can get software that works on Linux, as I don't use / have Window$. - ZL3RAND and ZL3GOD (which choice the secretary balked at) - now living in Idaho.
Looks Like Radioddity Rebranded Another Anytone Radio, It's What They Do, And Charge More Than The Original Manufacturer ! Looks Exactly Like Aries ll By Anytone
It definitely is an AnyTone Ares II, The name is the only difference, and the price, the Radioddity is less expensive than the AnyTone. Thanks for watching, 73's
Pretty cool I like it. But one question I have is I saw you access the frequency by pressing the up down button. So how would you access the frequency with the regular Cobra microphone??
Hey John. About the 4th time I’ve watched this video. Totally enjoy it. Wanting to wish you a Merry Christmas, only 5 days away. I’ve got a Radioddity QT40 coming for this Christmas 12/25/23. Can’t wait to get it. Just wondering if you do much work on the 12 meter band on this radio?
What a great review and video. I’m a new subscriber to your TH-cam channel. Also a newbie to the radio community. It was awesome hearing the enjoyment of this radio in your voice. Helped me to make up my mind that I want this radio. I have given my Christmas list to Mrs. Claus 🤶. Sorry but I have a newbie question. This is a 10 meter radio, capable of 10, 11 and 12 meters. What antenna does it need? I will be using a Radiowavz Double Bazooka Antenna. It will be in the attic of my garage. Due to Home Owners Association saying no antennas outside. Thank you for your time and bringing us this type of great information. Greatly appreciated. Looking forward to any help or suggestions you are willing to share. Thank you. God bless,
Thank you so much. If you don't have an amateur radio license you will only be able to use 27 mhz (11 meter), So an antenna tuned to the CB band will be fine.
Found this on a FB group but have not messed with any settings.... Anytone Ares2 Radioddity QT40 Service Menu. Set NB/ANL to ANL, all other switches in upper position. Hold PTT and DN, while powering on the radio. QUICKLY Move NRC once to SET and quickly back to off. Release PTT and DN. Dsplay shows 8.8. then goes to 01. Use CH SEL to change menu parameter. Hold PTT to view stored value. Use CH SEL to change value. TX/RX LED will flash SLOW GREEN when in SVC MENU
The 520 transistors are same as the kl203 finals roughly 50 watt a piece splitting the drive to two should give you a solid 75 maybe 100 anymore you might cook em rm italy makes the kl60 i have had three and they range output depending pn date mfg ,my 1st two gave me 45 the third was an older model and missing one attenuate resist on input and puched 70 but had to keep transmits short i got that one free c.ause another operator had blown final only so i ordered replacements for all back in day when they were only 2.95 each they now as 520 are 35$!!!!
Being you can use a dynamic mike with it, I have some quality ones I would like to try including Heil. I just ordered one from Amazon coming Saturday! I emailed Radiodity asking about mike pinout (it's not in the manual) and got no reply, about shipping time either, so ordered from above. Do you or anybody else know the mike pinout, I would assume it's Cobra 4 pin?
I have already tried about a dozen mics on my QT40, it has the same wiring as a Cobra/Uniden mic. So far a Turner Plus 3 desk mic is my favorite on this radio.
Got one for my birthday recently. I'm wondering if there is a software/firmware update that might cure what I call the "lazy meter," otherwise great radio!
I don't know whose idea is it was to make it look like an old Cobra or Uniden, but they succeeded, and I think that it will cost them sales due to mistaken identity.
I think this radio is going to do very well. with the classic look, the modern features, and a Great price....You just can't do better than this Radioddity QT-40
@@MowerJunkie You may be right, but a lot of potential buyers will walk by because they think that they are looking at an old radio. I was one of those. But if you're not trying to pick it out of a shelf full of similar looking radios, then I agree with you about the value of the product. If you buy it online, you have already done the homework.
Hello I'm new to CB radio and I would like to use this when I purchase it as a base station but I still wasn't sure as I was searching about what is the best power supply that can get with at a reasonable price so that you don't destroy your radio could you give me some advice on that please cuz I want to use the side band
@@MowerJunkie i haven’t fooled with CB in years but looking to get back in to it and looking for a good base setup I’m thinking I may have just found it
Looks like k a clone of the Cobra 148 GTL DX. The meter on SSB seems to have a issue as it should only move with audio. I wonder what chip that radio uses? Are you originally from Jersey? -73's
@@MRNOBODY023 ummm yeah it does. Push the up and down buttons on the mic at the same time and it rolls the counter on the channel every two digits. Example channel 38 would read 27 38 50.
it comes with a USB cable to connect to a computer, in the program click on "read from radio" and it will display your current configuration. after you make changes you click on "write to radio" to save the new configuration.
I am so glad this radio came out when it did. I was about to get a Bearcat 980SSB or a Galaxy--neither had FM. This radio appears to have it all. AND it can hold 10m, 11m and 12m and scan 2m. Ordered mine today.
Awesome! it's a great radio, I'm still having fun with mine.
Enjoy your new radio, 73's from 151 SC.
it's a good radio if it analog. If the internals are digital it will be destroyed by an EMP.
@@unitedstatesirie7431 i don't think so. EMP will destroy unprotected analog too. VACUUM TUBES might stand a chance.
all the bells and whistles and got to love the classic style nice
I love those, full of features and a good looking radio.
Another incredible review and explanation of the features ! You are doing a great job of bringing us new radios and I love the Radioddity line of products. I love what I am seeing from Radioddity!
Thanks from South Africa l am 81 and a electronics engineer l have had crazy fun with radio stations for years so my Son lives in Madera Island Portugal and will get me the same model sure looks like fun.
Will keep you updated when it arrives.
Reg Lee
Did you get the radio? If so how do you like it? Me Double zero Virginia state.
@@klv400 no never got the radio there is a problem they won't sell or send the radio to South Africa they sead we are blocked so if l can ever get one then someone over in the USA or wherever can send it to me personally.
It sucks but that's life
Reg. from South Africa 🇿🇦 Lee
@@leejacobs8887 There is a reliable bricks and mortar place in Nz called Techoman in CHCH you might like to try . Also Bascom misspell see later in Sydney who will have better prices. They might not have this exact model but they do have Anytone5555 models with SSB and three bands. Plenty of this stuff comes out of the same PRC factory and is rebadged. Last time I looked BNCOM dt Com etc had the 5555N multimode version for 410 AuD in your hand in Sydney. ZL1 MZR
Hi mower junkie, I'm from northern Germany/ Neumünster! I hope I will hear you on the radio. you are a little legend. I spoke to KATE 26 CE 01 a year ago. now i hope it works out for you. I am on 27.555 USB or on 27.765 USB of the German wave. I'll keep an eye on 27,385 LSB. I wish you and your wife all the best. thanks for your videos! Here was Mathias-13LE02 from north Germany, 73
Thank You so much. Take care, 73's
A frequency counter would probably help for ones that want to use 10,11,&12 m. Thanks for showing us John.
I guess you missed the part where I showed how to display the frequency. holding the up and down buttons on the mic will make the display show what frequency you are on.
Take care Mike, 73's
I have the Ares II version, Same radio. I like it a lot.
Cool radio, thanks for the review.
It's a good day when you finally bump into Mower Junkie on the bands and as a bonus you get to switch over to FM and play around with that! 73 my friend! Keep up the great work ~ Super 64
Thanks for the contact, I wish the conditions had been better, But I'm still happy we made the trip.
Take care Super 64, 73's from 151 SC.
I picked up one of these at a ham fest in October. They were $149.00 with the programming cable. ($139.00 each if you bought two).
My friend and I each picked one up to get the $139.00 price. It's fun to play with and the programming cable is a must to really unlock all of the features of this radio.
I like being able to listen to 2-meter repeaters, especially my local one that I use often and my local PD. The only complaint that I have is that while the receiver is fairly sensitive, the rejection is nothing short of awful!! In a rural area, it's not a big issue, but in city areas not too much. I've compared it with four other radios and this radio is consistently a splash-box! I thought perhaps it was an issue with the radio I have, but my friend has noticed the same thing. All in all, for $139 with all these futures I'm not going to complain.
As of this writing, 11/25/2003, Amazon has them for $159.00 with free shipping.
Nice! You guys got a great deal on those radios. I use mine to listen to my local PD, and FD calls, and also the CB.
Enjoy the hobby, 73's
Awesome review mower junkie! Amazing how many features they can pack into a radio these days
Very good radio and identical to the popular Ares 2 we have over here that I reviewed,great fun with a modern twist.
Awesome radio for sure!! Thank you for sharing.
Should do well in the UK as there are plenty who love CB
Thats an awesome radio and that was really cool at the end of the video but you did on 49 there awesome sound quality 73's from radio-canada 0077
Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
Thank ya mower junkie!! That was a great run through. Hope to talk to ya over the air one of these days. From Nc196 ,,73s
I’m on air now mower junkie actually. 38 lsb
Happy Happy Happy!
Hi Barbara!
Love your video’s mower junkie. Have a great weekend .
Sounds like you worked some good DX, great way to break a new radio in.
This video is very educational and fun to watch. Thanks.
I need one of these now. This thing is cool
So glad you put this video out turn ft to ft2 like you said this will work on 10 meter high band and A . Side band portion and go to low band d for c b. Perfect 2 in one radio. The f2 on clarifier knob will let you get 28.400
I'm always listening for either you or Erik while on skip but I know the chances of actually making contact is slim. Then to my surprise I actually spoke to you about a month ago while I was driving around in my pickup. My President McKinley, 102" whip and of course the RM Italy KL203P amp that I'd never use, reached from Western MassaTwoSh!ts all the way down to you.
Hope to talk to you again. I'm 146 if you ever hear me talking skip. I enjoy your videos and found you from Erik's channel. Take care, and keep up the great content!
Great video mower junkie, thanks 😊
This is the same radio as the new anytone Aries 2 love the features of these radios I have the Anytone I picked mine up from Scott's radio hear from TH-cam he has ton of videos on the anytone Aries 2. I've gotten a lot of good compliments with it. take care 73's hope to hear you soon
Mikes videos are excellent
Scott's Radios do a fantastic job.👍
We're u using stock mic when u got compliments?
@@bluehappyscrap I have been. Yes.
Yes I have two of these radios one in each mobile
that radio looks very cool UDX-151 bring out some more skip videos on this radio.
Really dig this radio!
Just looking at picking one of these up. Thanks for the review 73s
Thanks Mower Junkie i needed to know how to get to .390/.400 etc, great review of this radio.thank you.
Thanks mower junkie I just got my qt40 in yesterday. I am having fun . I can't find a better radio for the price point .......
Nice rig there sir. You sure did got some pile-up. 73.
Nice radio John. If you look inside, you will see half of the radio only is the circuit board, the rest is empty. But it is packed with features. If you are mobile and you want to change something, you must pull over... too many buttons to push and menu's to pass, till you find what you are looking for. Just saying...
Cool It's sideband! it's wired 4 pin cobra pretty neat you can program it on your computer for however you want it setup.
Nice review Mower Junkie! This radio reminds me a lot of the new Ares 2 from Anytone.
Thanks for this video. I just ordered one. I down loaded the program stuff today so when I get the radio I will be ready to go.
Awesome! Enjoy your new radio
I got the (2003) version of the 3900 and it's a great working radio.
Got one today for an early birthday present to myself. I emailed them about Mike wiring, pinout, etc. Here is a handy excerpt from their email, enjoy:
Below is the pinout information for the speaker mic. I hope it will be helpful to you:
1 Black Ground
2 White Audio
3 Red PTT *
4 Blue Up/Down *
Blue and Red switch resistance in when button is pushed
Up 3.948 Ohms
Down 1.198 Ohms
Black/White Mic
Black/Red PTT
Blue/Red Up/own
Wow! This post looks great to me. On the other hand with us in France not yet available. So wait here. The Maids 73. Joel.
I hope they offer it to you soon.
Thanks for watching, 73's
Thank you love it
Heard you on the air talking about that radio. Sounded really good. 102va
Thank You. Take care 102, 73's
Nice review thank you
Fantastic radios (for 12m and 10m also!) However I recommend that you do NOT use the NPC. Uness you have a good scope to adjust it correctly, it will be distorted and flat-topped. Otherwise, its great!
Look at that fancy noise box!
I have the Anytone Aries ll I've had it for a month now and still figuring it out
That's a nice radio I want one ❤
So, I just ordered this, and a bj300 with fan,,,as a heater,,,I would like to only drive the bj300, with like a watt, to make this piece of junk heater, last, I know the radio has adjustable power output, does it go that low, and if not what's the lowest it goes, and do you think it would be low enough. to safely drive my chinese choppah,,,,super cool radio, for the price,,,,cool vid,,,,,😎
2023 and still there are companies trying to bring out a box as good as the old cobra 148/ss360 with new whistles and bells on it in the uk they have the same radio you have there except there calling it the 2023 version of the superstar 3900 i seen a video of the inside and there was so much space you could fit an amplifier in the radio
at least we didn't hear skybanger on 38 lsb during june 25,2023 sound like you had samething i think skybanger comes on the weekends. if was you UDX-151 stay on 38 during weekdays or weekends this getting better each day.
Thats a very nice rig. Let me know when you want to part with it.
What you did not mention or maybe you are not aware of, it uses the same board as the Stryker 955 V2. This Qt 40 is also the same radio as the Anytone Aries II, exactly the same radio. The problem i have with it of course is it isn't user friendly at all, no digital frequency readout, etc., but the reality is your getting the performance of a Stryker 955 for less than half of the current price of one. It is just a royal PITA to set it up due to it being so non user friendly.
Radioddity seems to be on this kick of rebadging a lot of good radios and putting them out there at a very good price. Another good one they are doing now is the QT 60 which is a rebadged newest version of the Anytone AT 5555 NII, again, exactly the same radio. But, they are all owned by the same mother ship after all.
If you have a Stryker 955 V2, pop them both open and have a peep :)
Wow what a nice radio brother!! I want to get one where can I order one? Brilliant video thanks for sharing 73 from the 185 western Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦
in the description I left a link that will bring you to the listing page for Radioddity. Thanks for watching, Take care.
"It's so good; it's criminal."
Could not tell from your demo but the meter is 'slow' probably because the radio's AGC is set to a slow recovery.
I’ve been considering getting a CB radio. I know nothing about them or how to use the dials and switches and once I do I need to learn proper etiquette. ANY advice or help would be greatly appreciated by anyone who reads this. Thank You, Pete Livonia,Michigan
You don't need the conversion, to get the American CB channels in 10 Meter mode set band switch to high then set band selected switch to E - band that's it you got all the American CB channels AM and FM.
I'm trying saved up a macov5000 i wanna get my quad5 on it my other cb radios. do skip and local run my backup homemade cb antennas other homemade antennas.
I've just ordered the radio. Hope I can get software that works on Linux, as I don't use / have Window$. - ZL3RAND and ZL3GOD (which choice the secretary balked at) - now living in Idaho.
Looks Like Radioddity Rebranded Another Anytone Radio, It's What They Do, And Charge More Than The Original Manufacturer !
Looks Exactly Like Aries ll By Anytone
It definitely is an AnyTone Ares II, The name is the only difference, and the price, the Radioddity is less expensive than the AnyTone. Thanks for watching, 73's
What is 155? How do you determine what number you use? Sorry, I'm not familiar with CB radio at all.
Pretty cool I like it. But one question I have is I saw you access the frequency by pressing the up down button. So how would you access the frequency with the regular Cobra microphone??
unfortunately you need the stock mic to see the frequency.
Looks like the Aries
Wow , that has just a bout everything, which button activates the kitchen sink?
have a great day
the fcc id says ARESII looks like an anytone aresii
Yup, it's the same radio as the AnyTone Ares II.
Wow! I’m conflicted now. Do I want that radio or the Anytone Ares II?!
we're ist Scan ???
Looks like a 70s Cobra to me!
The Same 1:1 of the Any Tone Ares 2 😉 top Radio 👍🏻
Hey John. About the 4th time I’ve watched this video. Totally enjoy it. Wanting to wish you a Merry Christmas, only 5 days away. I’ve got a Radioddity QT40 coming for this Christmas 12/25/23. Can’t wait to get it. Just wondering if you do much work on the 12 meter band on this radio?
That's awesome! The QT40 is a great radio. I use mine on 27 mhz only.
Thanks for watching, Merry Christmas
@@MowerJunkie Thank you my friend.
What a great review and video. I’m a new subscriber to your TH-cam channel. Also a newbie to the radio community. It was awesome hearing the enjoyment of this radio in your voice. Helped me to make up my mind that I want this radio. I have given my Christmas list to Mrs. Claus 🤶. Sorry but I have a newbie question. This is a 10 meter radio, capable of 10, 11 and 12 meters. What antenna does it need? I will be using a Radiowavz Double Bazooka Antenna. It will be in the attic of my garage. Due to Home Owners Association saying no antennas outside. Thank you for your time and bringing us this type of great information. Greatly appreciated. Looking forward to any help or suggestions you are willing to share. Thank you.
God bless,
Thank you so much. If you don't have an amateur radio license you will only be able to use 27 mhz (11 meter), So an antenna tuned to the CB band will be fine.
@@MowerJunkie Thank you. Sorry I did not add that information. I’m getting ready to start studying for my amateur license.
Found this on a FB group but have not messed with any settings.... Anytone Ares2 Radioddity QT40 Service Menu.
Set NB/ANL to ANL, all other switches in upper position.
Hold PTT and DN, while powering on the radio.
QUICKLY Move NRC once to SET and quickly back to off.
Release PTT and DN.
Dsplay shows 8.8. then goes to 01.
Use CH SEL to change menu parameter. Hold PTT to view stored value. Use CH SEL to change value.
TX/RX LED will flash SLOW GREEN when in SVC MENU
Need to be in b band also on mine
Would love to wide band weather channel to get commercial radio ie 105.9mhz
Imma gettin' one!
A real shame it dosen't have an inbuilt frequency counter like some, mind you I started with a Tait CB4 in the 70's so what do I know. 🙂
Do you need a computer software upgrade to access 11 meters; or is moving the jumper all you need?
Why would you intentionally introduce an echo into a communications medium?
Being able to automatically repeat your radio traffic(“echo”) makes it easier to make contacts during an emergency, like a hurricane or EMP attack.
Anytone ares ii its sold as over here in the UK
The 520 transistors are same as the kl203 finals roughly 50 watt a piece splitting the drive to two should give you a solid 75 maybe 100 anymore you might cook em rm italy makes the kl60 i have had three and they range output depending pn date mfg ,my 1st two gave me 45 the third was an older model and missing one attenuate resist on input and puched 70 but had to keep transmits short i got that one free c.ause another operator had blown final only so i ordered replacements for all back in day when they were only 2.95 each they now as 520 are 35$!!!!
Being you can use a dynamic mike with it, I have some quality ones I would like to try including Heil. I just ordered one from Amazon coming Saturday! I emailed Radiodity asking about mike pinout (it's not in the manual) and got no reply, about shipping time either, so ordered from above. Do you or anybody else know the mike pinout, I would assume it's Cobra 4 pin?
I have already tried about a dozen mics on my QT40, it has the same wiring as a Cobra/Uniden mic. So far a Turner Plus 3 desk mic is my favorite on this radio.
@@MowerJunkie Thank you! I have one of those and had planned to try it too, I thought the compression would be great on SSB.
Sharp 🪒
Nice radio price is right for it does.that have a freq counter hook up on it
Awesome radio what's the procedure to convert it to AM?
The radio is AM, FM and SSB.
Got one for my birthday recently. I'm wondering if there is a software/firmware update that might cure what I call the "lazy meter," otherwise great radio!
I don't know whose idea is it was to make it look like an old Cobra or Uniden, but they succeeded, and I think that it will cost them sales due to mistaken identity.
I think this radio is going to do very well. with the classic look, the modern features, and a Great price....You just can't do better than this Radioddity QT-40
@@MowerJunkie You may be right, but a lot of potential buyers will walk by because they think that they are looking at an old radio. I was one of those.
But if you're not trying to pick it out of a shelf full of similar looking radios, then I agree with you about the value of the product. If you buy it online, you have already done the homework.
Do all the weather channel bank frequencies have to be in 2 meter?
only thing i would want is an add on full digital frequency dusplay nice rig
what is max power output
AM:1-12W (adjustable)
FM:1-40W (adjustable)
USB/LSB:1-35W (adjustable)
Hello I'm new to CB radio and I would like to use this when I purchase it as a base station but I still wasn't sure as I was searching about what is the best power supply that can get with at a reasonable price so that you don't destroy your radio could you give me some advice on that please cuz I want to use the side band
Where is the slider? And where is the linear? Lol.
Just finding your channel have you figured out how to change the power in it yet
No, I haven't messed with the power output. I use it with a small amp, and the stock power works great with the amp.
@@MowerJunkie i haven’t fooled with CB in years but looking to get back in to it and looking for a good base setup I’m thinking I may have just found it
Looks like k a clone of the Cobra 148 GTL DX. The meter on SSB seems to have a issue as it should only move with audio. I wonder what chip that radio uses? Are you originally from Jersey? -73's
the meter is my only complaint with this radio, the rebound is just to slow.
I'm originally from Massachusetts.
Thanks for watching, 73's
@@MowerJunkie I be complaining about that also.-73's
just a shame it doesnt have a output for a freq counter
It has a frequency counter in the channel display!
@@cariboooutlaw4852 umm no it dont
@@MRNOBODY023 ummm yeah it does. Push the up and down buttons on the mic at the same time and it rolls the counter on the channel every two digits. Example channel 38 would read 27 38 50.
@@cariboooutlaw4852 not worth is, that woul be a pain in the ass to operate
@@MRNOBODY023 you need to learn to adapt to new ways of radio! The old ways are out and the new ways are in! Out with the old, in with the new! LOL
What does 73 mean?
How do you get info from computer to radio?
it comes with a USB cable to connect to a computer, in the program click on "read from radio" and it will display your current configuration. after you make changes you click on "write to radio" to save the new configuration.
Same as The AnyTone ARES II radio
What is the out put on that radio ?
AM:1-12W (adjustable)
FM:1-40W (adjustable)
USB/LSB:1-35W (adjustable)
looks like my connex 3300 ...needs a frequency counter
I guess you better have a freq meter for this one
the frequency is displayed on the screen when you hold the up and down buttons on the mic.
update it's software
How do you know what frequency you’re on?
The display will show it two digits at a time with some sort of button press.
Where purchase and where modify
The video description has a link to where you can purchase the radio, and this video shows you how to modify it.
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