Great video Erik; nice rig too looks like. About 15 years ago on the 28.325 USB frequency I made my most distant amateur radio contact with a station in New Zealand on 10 meter phone (USB) at 5 watts pep rf output using my Yaesu ft-840 hf rig. What was really cool was that kind of dx contact is rare, but to hear a portion of the last word I just transmitted was extremely rare. This is because I was hearing my own signal on the return trip all the way around the globe 🌎. I have never experienced conditions like that since. That was operating at 5 watts pep rf output on 28.325 USB. Anyway have fun with the new radio and great video as always. PS. I was using an I-max 2000 antenna with the ground radial kit at 55 feet to the coax feedline connector, running rg-213 coax cable. 73 GOD bless Earnest K5EWM 👍.
Eric, already ordered one. Supposed to have arrived today. Been delayed. I’ll add it in with the QT80 when it gets here. Thanks for the review. BTW, I had to pay for mine … again! 73’
@@FarpointFarms The K-PO DX-5000, Anytone AT-5555 PLUS, and CRT SS-6900(V), as shown in the video, are essentially the same model. These radios have been on the market for around 12 years, with minor firmware updates over time but no major changes to the core unit. This video, therefore, features a design that’s over a decade old! Another noticeable detail is a well-known glitch present in many of those radios like these. Specifically, there’s a bug with the SSB clarifier, which tends to drift out of alignment. While most units show only minor deviation, this particular unit (20 degrees deviation to the left!) demonstrates a significant imbalance-a common technical flaw seen in many Chinese-made radios of this type. (P.s no Troll)
P.s In january 2012, they reached version 5 of this type radio. one of the earliest models, released approximately around 2005-2006, so yeah close to 20 YEAR OLD RADIO!
The 4-pin connector accepts any mic wired for Cobra/Uniden (while the hand mic is non-dynamic, I found the menu setting already on Dynamic. It sounds great using a Turner Super Sidekick desk mic). The volume control is like any typical Anytone board - there is no gradual change from zero volume to very low volume. It's more like going from zero to two. The unit I received would not keep/retain RB or NB/ANL (once activated) on every channel. It had to be set for each channel. Your radio seemed to work like it should though, in that regard. A big plus for ham ops: There is a jack in the back for a CW key, which isn't found on a QT60, QT60Pro, and other 10m radios (where you have to create a path thru the mic. I have noticed slight distortion on very strong SSB signals, but it's nothing that can't be solved by turning the RF gain back. Thanks for the video - enjoyed it!
@@Guns_N_Gears Thanks, tried it. Ended up returning it. The replacement is "better" (the encoder only skips channels once or twice a day, and the NB/ANL stays on like it should. The RB is still channel-by-channel).
The K-PO DX-5000, Anytone AT-5555 PLUS, and CRT SS-6900(V), as shown in the video, are essentially the same model. These radios have been on the market for around 12 years, with minor firmware updates over time but no major changes to the core unit. This video, therefore, features a design that’s over a decade old! Another noticeable detail is a well-known glitch present in many of those radios like these. Specifically, there’s a bug with the SSB clarifier, which tends to drift out of alignment. While most units show only minor deviation, this particular unit (20 degrees deviation to the left!) demonstrates a significant imbalance-a common technical flaw seen in many Chinese-made radios of this type. (P.s no Troll)
@@FarpointFarmsunderstandable, my wife was down there with the red cross and said it was unimaginable the devastation. Just got a icom 2730 and am very happy with it able to hit a GMRS repeater 50 miles out.
9:20 that is good condtions where your at in nc you should hear me when get that beam up soon i'm still working on it your like 100miles east of me i'm over in rockwood,tn.
Why does it not have 60 channel capability ??? I've seen videos on this export radio & noticed the added 20 channel making it effectively a 60 channel radio ????
Ok slightly off topic but still rocking a patriot 12’ beam pole that has worked well but I’d like better ears . In your opinion would a Maco M104C 4 Element Beam Antenna serve me well ? Like if I run it vertically I’m sure my locals could hear me and just maybe my ears would be better I mean I’m 50’ up there. I don’t know if I want to be rotating the thing so much but maybe in the summer?? I guess I’m just trying to figure out if the set up would be OK if not better than my patriot fiberglass two piece pole
Virtually any of the other antennas will help your signal and hearing over that Patriot antenna no offense intended just being honest... I would go to a really good 1/2 wave or 5/8 wave antenna before making the jump to a beam and rotor but thats me... Look into the Sirio antennas they give you a lot of bang for your buck as far as their 5/8 wave antennas... But Maco makes a great 5/8 Wave and a great 1/2 Wave (Maco BA-1) I have both currently running the BA-1 and the Retevis HS4 now... But I am getting ready to order a Sirio 4 element beam and a Sirio Monsoon 5/8 Wave or Blizzard 2700 5/8 wave antenna... I ran the Sirio Tornado 27 for a longtime I really liked it but I dropped it moving it and it bent it up really bad never could get my SWR right again for where I do most of my talking which is below channel 1...
@@fargoalspach557 the 2016 is a really good antenna as well, I talked around the world on my Tornado 27... I talked everywhere but Antartica, pretty well on it... I talked to Hong Kong, Japan, India, New Zealand, Australia, Africa, many Pacific Islands and Atlantic Islands, and all over Europe, and all over the North and South American continents... That's why I am leaning towards the new Monsoon it's an improvement over the Tornado 27...
Yes my friend has a tornado he loves , I am in a breezy area naturally and the gusts can really push through my neck of the hills here and I heard a fella mention his didn’t do well so I have only looked around but the radials on the 2016sirio are threaded in and I like that. Also thought about the 2008sirio and it s just longer radials I think and I have the space up on that windmill tower?? I’ll just try the 2016 and see what happens right 🙂 I really appreciate your support thanks again! 73’s 👋 Fargo 386 in the buckeye
Baofeng sold under half a dozen brand names such as Anytone, Radioddity ect. The new President Washington "uniden sold the name" is the best so fare. It has a feature were it can be turned into a repeater. Called relay feature. Nice that this radio has a CW feature same as it's predecessor. That model looks similar to the They had the Aries II the CW version.
The problem with the 10 meter radios is that they are being used on 11 meters running too much wattage walking on local 11 meter communications. And that's causing a lot of CB operators to shelf or even trash their radios. I know someone who actually believes because he has a 10 meter radio there would be no consequences for him running too much power on 11 meters he thinks he can not be triangulated tracked and traced with his radio. But oh what a surprise he will have should they pull up in his drive to enforce the FCC rules on him. Something needs to be done some sort of agreement reached somehow so that operators will keep their 10 meters away from a select reserved set of channels 15 or so channels so that locals who are abiding by the rules can communicate with other locals or at all at times more specifically without having to jump channel to channel to find a clear channel to continue communicating.
@@FarpointFarms Thanks for your reply. You have a good following here and bitchute. I was hoping maybe you could address the situation in one of your videos maybe offer a solution maybe power radios stay off of channels 7, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29, 37, 39 and 40 only non powered radios use those channels. So many are unaware how important a tool CB radio has become not only during crises but also for uncensored communications too. A lot of lives could have been spared had it not been for the censorship over the last 4 to 5 years for example. But as long as those that do and are abusing it that is causing so many to not take CB radio seriously and many have and are throwing their radios away due to unchecked abuses of the radio. I have read comments one just last night where someone did just that. Thanks again.
@@anthonygallo3576 I won't need to join them they themselves will eventually render the radio useless since no one can communicate on it not even themselves. And in addition to that I don't want to communicate with the whole world when it's keyed down I want to remain stealthy and I shouldn't be forced to break the rules because others choose to do it. And if the rules were followed locals could talk to other locals. If not for the rule breakers CB radio would be taken serious and radios wouldn't be put on the shelf and forgotten especially at the most critical time in the history of mankind.
Hey man Cale here I have an idea for you channel was wondering if there was any interest on a collaboration get back with me. I’m trying to start a channel
@@FarpointFarms I drive the speed limit and always have a line of cars behind me telling me I'm number one with hand signs when they pass me in no passing zones.
Hmm, a Retivus/Any Tone 5555-Plus?? I'll stick to my President Richard thanks! I can do without SSB cause it's useless for Local comms! That radio is over-sized, has a crap meter and looks really cheap! Thanks for showing us this rebranded clone tho👍
I have the AnyTone 5555plus. It’s not junk. I’ve talked all over on just an Antron 99. I just got my Tech license & can’t wait to use this radio on 10 meters. I have a friend who uses AnyTone 6666 on 10 meters with an A99. Talked all over the world.
@GbHill59 that's great! I highly recommend that any Base Station should look into or try the Antron 99! Best antenna i've ever used! Use whatever radio you wish. The Antenna is the magic. 73's
Great video Erik; nice rig too looks like. About 15 years ago on the 28.325 USB frequency I made my most distant amateur radio contact with a station in New Zealand on 10 meter phone (USB) at 5 watts pep rf output using my Yaesu ft-840 hf rig. What was really cool was that kind of dx contact is rare, but to hear a portion of the last word I just transmitted was extremely rare. This is because I was hearing my own signal on the return trip all the way around the globe 🌎.
I have never experienced conditions like that since. That was operating at 5 watts pep rf output on 28.325 USB.
Anyway have fun with the new radio and great video as always. PS. I was using an I-max 2000 antenna with the ground radial kit at 55 feet to the coax feedline connector, running rg-213 coax cable. 73 GOD bless Earnest K5EWM 👍.
Wow that is pretty impressive. The conditions must have been just right to hear that far away and then yourself.
It's an Anytone 5555 Plus. CRT and KPO also put this radio out. I have the KPO 5000 Plus version. Great radio when programmed correctly.
Good to know, thanks for sharing
The ole antenna still killing it. I love it.
Indeed
Eric, already ordered one. Supposed to have arrived today. Been delayed. I’ll add it in with the QT80 when it gets here. Thanks for the review. BTW, I had to pay for mine … again!
73’
Did you finally receive it?
@@FarpointFarms received it Sunday afternoon. Testing it today. Thanks again for the review. 73’
Nice radio! Plenty of features to choose from.
You are right about the features. It is packed full.
To be totally honest, this radio is already there for years... It has All kinds of names but in Basic it's the same radio all over again
You’re right this is the old technology in a new radio the cobra 148GTLDX is the same radio as a new ones
I find that it the way it is for many things, not just radios.
@@FarpointFarms
The K-PO DX-5000, Anytone AT-5555 PLUS, and CRT SS-6900(V), as shown in the video, are essentially the same model. These radios have been on the market for around 12 years, with minor firmware updates over time but no major changes to the core unit. This video, therefore, features a design that’s over a decade old!
Another noticeable detail is a well-known glitch present in many of those radios like these. Specifically, there’s a bug with the SSB clarifier, which tends to drift out of alignment. While most units show only minor deviation, this particular unit (20 degrees deviation to the left!) demonstrates a significant imbalance-a common technical flaw seen in many Chinese-made radios of this type. (P.s no Troll)
P.s In january 2012, they reached version 5 of this type radio. one of the earliest models, released approximately around 2005-2006, so yeah close to 20 YEAR OLD RADIO!
Thank you very much.I will be getting one soon.
Glad to hear that, you will have to let me know what you think
this is also branded as the ANYTONE 5555 PLUS. Not to be confused with the 5555N.
And the Top Gun Quad 5 and another name I can't remember but I think it's popular in the UK.
Yes the CRT-SUPERSTAR in Europe.
Thanks for sharing the other names
The radio is a copy, of the Anytone5555 Plus
And is modifying in the same way, I think the Watts are about 25-30 watts Hope it helps your assessment
Thanks for the info!
The 4-pin connector accepts any mic wired for Cobra/Uniden (while the hand mic is non-dynamic, I found the menu setting already on Dynamic. It sounds great using a Turner Super Sidekick desk mic). The volume control is like any typical Anytone board - there is no gradual change from zero volume to very low volume. It's more like going from zero to two. The unit I received would not keep/retain RB or NB/ANL (once activated) on every channel. It had to be set for each channel. Your radio seemed to work like it should though, in that regard. A big plus for ham ops: There is a jack in the back for a CW key, which isn't found on a QT60, QT60Pro, and other 10m radios (where you have to create a path thru the mic. I have noticed slight distortion on very strong SSB signals, but it's nothing that can't be solved by turning the RF gain back. Thanks for the video - enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing all of that, It is good information. Take care my friend
There is a menu option to adjust the AGC to slow in SSB.
That is designed to cut back distortion in SSB just like a full featured ham rig.
@@Guns_N_Gears Thanks, tried it. Ended up returning it. The replacement is "better" (the encoder only skips channels once or twice a day, and the NB/ANL stays on like it should. The RB is still channel-by-channel).
The K-PO DX-5000, Anytone AT-5555 PLUS, and CRT SS-6900(V), as shown in the video, are essentially the same model. These radios have been on the market for around 12 years, with minor firmware updates over time but no major changes to the core unit. This video, therefore, features a design that’s over a decade old!
Another noticeable detail is a well-known glitch present in many of those radios like these. Specifically, there’s a bug with the SSB clarifier, which tends to drift out of alignment. While most units show only minor deviation, this particular unit (20 degrees deviation to the left!) demonstrates a significant imbalance-a common technical flaw seen in many Chinese-made radios of this type. (P.s no Troll)
Thanks for sharing
nice radio.
Thanks
How’s the GMRS set up coming? I’m sure you had a set back with the hurricane.
The hurricane set me back a while. Trying to get everything else back first
@@FarpointFarmsunderstandable, my wife was down there with the red cross and said it was unimaginable the devastation. Just got a icom 2730 and am very happy with it able to hit a GMRS repeater 50 miles out.
Make sure unlock all channel 9's in that radio for tx using program cable.
Good to know
9:20 that is good condtions where your at in nc you should hear me when get that beam up soon i'm still working on it your like 100miles east of me i'm over in rockwood,tn.
I will keep my ears on for you
Camera battery's make a good tilt for your radio.
Ha-If it works, it's not stupid
Why does it not have 60 channel capability ???
I've seen videos on this export radio & noticed the added 20 channel making it effectively a 60 channel radio ????
Some might tinker with what is inside the radio, that is not for me.
you can use Pa mode on your radio it hads talk back you can talk into it without Pa speaker.
Good to kow
Ok slightly off topic but still rocking a patriot 12’ beam pole that has worked well but I’d like better ears . In your opinion would a Maco M104C 4 Element Beam Antenna serve me well ? Like if I run it vertically I’m sure my locals could hear me and just maybe my ears would be better I mean I’m 50’ up there. I don’t know if I want to be rotating the thing so much but maybe in the summer?? I guess I’m just trying to figure out if the set up would be OK if not better than my patriot fiberglass two piece pole
Beams are a great upgrade, but you will have to add the rotor and wiring for it.
Virtually any of the other antennas will help your signal and hearing over that Patriot antenna no offense intended just being honest... I would go to a really good 1/2 wave or 5/8 wave antenna before making the jump to a beam and rotor but thats me... Look into the Sirio antennas they give you a lot of bang for your buck as far as their 5/8 wave antennas... But Maco makes a great 5/8 Wave and a great 1/2 Wave (Maco BA-1) I have both currently running the BA-1 and the Retevis HS4 now... But I am getting ready to order a Sirio 4 element beam and a Sirio Monsoon 5/8 Wave or Blizzard 2700 5/8 wave antenna... I ran the Sirio Tornado 27 for a longtime I really liked it but I dropped it moving it and it bent it up really bad never could get my SWR right again for where I do most of my talking which is below channel 1...
Thanks for the advice, that really helps I was looking at the sirio 2016 as well.
@@fargoalspach557 the 2016 is a really good antenna as well, I talked around the world on my Tornado 27... I talked everywhere but Antartica, pretty well on it... I talked to Hong Kong, Japan, India, New Zealand, Australia, Africa, many Pacific Islands and Atlantic Islands, and all over Europe, and all over the North and South American continents... That's why I am leaning towards the new Monsoon it's an improvement over the Tornado 27...
Yes my friend has a tornado he loves , I am in a breezy area naturally and the gusts can really push through my neck of the hills here and I heard a fella mention his didn’t do well so I have only looked around but the radials on the 2016sirio are threaded in and I like that. Also thought about the 2008sirio and it s just longer radials I think and I have the space up on that windmill tower?? I’ll just try the 2016 and see what happens right 🙂 I really appreciate your support thanks again! 73’s 👋 Fargo 386 in the buckeye
Technician Class license has phone privileges on the 10 meter band from 28.3 to 28.5
Mhz.
Thanks for sharing that
What’s it putting out for power?
40 watts
Thanks for chiming in @RicArmstrong
i hope do some more skip videos on this radio.
Just need to wait for the right space weather conditions
Baofeng sold under half a dozen brand names such as Anytone, Radioddity ect. The new President Washington "uniden sold the name" is the best so fare. It has a feature were it can be turned into a repeater. Called relay feature. Nice that this radio has a CW feature same as it's predecessor. That model looks similar to the They had the Aries II the CW version.
It is fairly common to have a radio be re-branded. Similar to cars
Does this have the capability to do both HAM and CB on the same radio operating under one home base antenna like the A99?
Yes it does
@FarpointFarms Thank you for your response. I enjoy your channel and learn a lot from it
Can this radio like the Anytone 6666, through the menu open the clarifier? Lol, you just gotta love the one one guy smh
I am not sure if you can or not.
Yes you can
Give me top three10 meter radios will last the test of time in a semi truck ???
Hopefully they will last long with the extra vibrations
How do you convert this radio?
I am not sure. Maybe there is a video on it?
that radio looks like quad5.
Similar look to it
You NEED to review the NEW President Washington!!!
I already did!
@@FarpointFarms Oh wow, how I miss that video! Anyways all the CBers around here are just getting them and testing them out...
The problem with the 10 meter radios is that they are being used on 11 meters running too much wattage walking on local 11 meter communications. And that's causing a lot of CB operators to shelf or even trash their radios. I know someone who actually believes because he has a 10 meter radio there would be no consequences for him running too much power on 11 meters he thinks he can not be triangulated tracked and traced with his radio. But oh what a surprise he will have should they pull up in his drive to enforce the FCC rules on him. Something needs to be done some sort of agreement reached somehow so that operators will keep their 10 meters away from a select reserved set of channels 15 or so channels so that locals who are abiding by the rules can communicate with other locals or at all at times more specifically without having to jump channel to channel to find a clear channel to continue communicating.
You make some great points on that. Thanks
@@FarpointFarms Thanks for your reply. You have a good following here and bitchute. I was hoping maybe you could address the situation in one of your videos maybe offer a solution maybe power radios stay off of channels 7, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29, 37, 39 and 40 only non powered radios use those channels.
So many are unaware how important a tool CB radio has become not only during crises but also for uncensored communications too. A lot of lives could have been spared had it not been for the censorship over the last 4 to 5 years for example. But as long as those that do and are abusing it that is causing so many to not take CB radio seriously and many have and are throwing their radios away due to unchecked abuses of the radio. I have read comments one just last night where someone did just that. Thanks again.
If u can't be them ,join them. Get yourself a bit more power
@@anthonygallo3576 I won't need to join them they themselves will eventually render the radio useless since no one can communicate on it not even themselves. And in addition to that I don't want to communicate with the whole world when it's keyed down I want to remain stealthy and I shouldn't be forced to break the rules because others choose to do it. And if the rules were followed locals could talk to other locals. If not for the rule breakers CB radio would be taken serious and radios wouldn't be put on the shelf and forgotten especially at the most critical time in the history of mankind.
Seems like a clone of many previous radios from ranger, anytone, ect.
Most likely made at the same factory that Top Gun, Anytone and others use.
It is common practice to re-badge radios under many names.
Hey man Cale here I have an idea for you channel was wondering if there was any interest on a collaboration get back with me. I’m trying to start a channel
email me- farpoint.farm.survival@gmail.com
10 meters? I thought CB was on the 11 meter band. Hmm…
If you use it without an amateur ham license. You might wonder into the territory of sinful unlawful radio transmissions.
It is an export radio so it has things that might not be legal here. People just need to stay legal.
@@FarpointFarms gotcha. Thanks. 👍🏻
@@FarpointFarmsYou can always change it back. My AnyTone dead keys 4 watts on the cb band. You’ll not need to worry about the FCC I doubt.
@@FarpointFarms I drive the speed limit and always have a line of cars behind me telling me I'm number one with hand signs when they pass me in no passing zones.
Hmm, a Retivus/Any Tone 5555-Plus?? I'll stick to my President Richard thanks! I can do without SSB cause it's useless for Local comms! That radio is over-sized, has a crap meter and looks really cheap! Thanks for showing us this rebranded clone tho👍
I don't make them, just review them
I have the AnyTone 5555plus. It’s not junk. I’ve talked all over on just an Antron 99. I just got my Tech license & can’t wait to use this radio on 10 meters. I have a friend who uses AnyTone 6666 on 10 meters with an A99. Talked all over the world.
@GbHill59 that's great! I highly recommend that any Base Station should look into or try the Antron 99! Best antenna i've ever used! Use whatever radio you wish. The Antenna is the magic. 73's
@ 73’s back at ya & you’re right brother.
i'm trying another export radio for xmas it's anytone at6666 pro.
Sounds like a good Christmas present