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Fred in the Shed
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Welcome to the Fred in the Shed channel.
Contents include CB radio and PMR 446 reviews with recorded UK radio action inc the now famous "305" CB radio group. Live Steam engine kit builds and steam engine restorations. Helpful "how to do" sections on a lot of topics. A full series table top arcade machine build from start to finish. Car repairs and fixes as they occur on my cars. And pretty much anything else iam into at the time. The videos are produced in an easy going and easy to watch laid back manner. After all iam just a regular guy in a shed. Hope you enjoy the content. Thanks for your visit. Freddo
Contents include CB radio and PMR 446 reviews with recorded UK radio action inc the now famous "305" CB radio group. Live Steam engine kit builds and steam engine restorations. Helpful "how to do" sections on a lot of topics. A full series table top arcade machine build from start to finish. Car repairs and fixes as they occur on my cars. And pretty much anything else iam into at the time. The videos are produced in an easy going and easy to watch laid back manner. After all iam just a regular guy in a shed. Hope you enjoy the content. Thanks for your visit. Freddo
Raddy RF-919 Firmware V1.706 WATCH THIS FIRST !
Firmware V1.706 is currently not stable. I am sure they will fix it but this is MY advice for now.
Downloads.
Firmware Version 1.706 here. raddy-download.s3.amazonaws.com/2024-06-26_Raddy_RF919_Firmware_update_V1.706.zip
New owners manual PDF here. raddy-download.s3.amazonaws.com/2024-06-26_Raddy_RF919_Extended_Manual_V2.3_EN.pdf
Buy Raddy RF919 here. Get $15 discount with this link. (Search RF919) radioddity.refr.cc/fredrose
Downloads.
Firmware Version 1.706 here. raddy-download.s3.amazonaws.com/2024-06-26_Raddy_RF919_Firmware_update_V1.706.zip
New owners manual PDF here. raddy-download.s3.amazonaws.com/2024-06-26_Raddy_RF919_Extended_Manual_V2.3_EN.pdf
Buy Raddy RF919 here. Get $15 discount with this link. (Search RF919) radioddity.refr.cc/fredrose
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Raddy RF320. A "Life style" Shortwave Radio. Features I ve never seen before.
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Raddy RF320 APP Control Shortwave Radio, AIR/FM/AM/VHF/SW Receiver, Portable Radio Rechargeable with 3 meter Wire Antenna. Review with on air testing. Buy here. radioddity.refr.cc/fredrose Use this code. FRED at checkout to get 20% discount. Comprehensive Coverage: RF320 is an exceptional shortwave radio that can receive AIR, FM, VHF, MW and SW signals, providing you with a comprehensive covera...
X-Sense SSC0A Solar Powered Wireless Security Camera.
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X-Sense Outdoor Camera Wireless, Home Security Camera, 1080P Cameras House Security with Solar Panel, PIR Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio, Color Night Vision, Siren Spotlight, Real-Time Alert, SD& Cloud Buy here with discount. Order on UK Amazon with 10% OFF Discount: XSenseSC UK Amazon Link: amzn.to/45qfx2B Order on US X-Sense website with 15% OFF Discount: XSenseSC X-Sense website Link: bit.ly/...
FREE new Raddy RF-919 LW/MW Ferrite Rod Antenna.
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Raddy RF-919 NEW antenna. To get your free Rod antenna please contact Raddy here. (existing RF-919 owners only) Radioddity: www.radioddity.com/pages/contact-us Raddy: iraddy.com/pages/contact-us
Baofeng UV-17H GPS 10W Walkie Talkie DARK SIDE PMR radio
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Baofeng UV-17H / UV-18H radio with GPS built in locator. Reprogrammed in CHIRP for "DARK SIDE" PMR. (please not not type approved) Full review. Buy here. ban.ggood.vip/14Qrm Specification: Brand: Baofeng Model: UV-17H GPS locator Battery: High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Type: Type-C direct charging and charging stand Frequency Range: 108-136, 136-174, 220-260, 350-390, 400-520MHz Fre...
Shooting SKIP in the shack. Spring 24
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Just skip action on 11 meters and some advice on getting contacts.
RETEVIS M62 CB RADIO. Retro and very easy to use.
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RETEVIS M62 Retro AM/FM CB Radio Review with up to 18.5 watts TX on Euro band. Full in depth review and modding guide for extra power conversion. Buy here UK Links: MB62 Only: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZ6TN74R?maas=maas_adg_6FA15046B4780314379C92DB98961377_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas MB62 with antenna: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZ6RN3WD?maas=maas_adg_D743589EC1621F4EF8F2D517A9A54106_afap_abs&ref_=a...
ATS25 Max-Decoder Ⅱ SW radio. The one with Bluetooth audio.
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ATS25 max-DecoderⅡ Shortwave radio receiver. Upgraded Radio Decoder with advanced Bluetooth audio. Larger 4000mAh Battery - Spectrum Scanning - Morse Code and Digital Communication Decoder Buy here. ban.ggood.vip/14Qro Fred discount coupon code: BGba6372 exp,:2024-06-30 Features: 1. Built-In Decoders: The ATS25 max-DecoderⅡ is equipped with various built-in decoders, including Morse code and di...
Raddy WS-2 Solar / Battery Irrigation Watering System.
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Raddy WS-2 Wi-Fi Automatic Watering System. No mains water required. Set the times you want the system to work via your phone. Can work from a rain butt or bucket. Full set up and test. Buy here. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CT5HX3V3 iraddy.com/products/ws-2-solar-drip-irrigation-kit
RADDY RF919 SW radio. Receives just about EVERYTHING !
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RADDY RF919 SHORTWAVE RADIO FULL BAND RECEIVER WITH SSB. SW/LW/MW/AM CB/ FM CB/ AIR BAND/ WEATHER BAND. 20W BLUETOOTH 5.1. MP3. PHONE REMOTE CONTROL. AUTO AND MAN ANTENNA TUNER . LARGE 5000MAH BATTERY. DUAL SCREENS Buy Here. Get $15 discount with this link. (Search RF919) radioddity.refr.cc/fredrose Main Raddy radio website. iraddy.com/ Latest video with NEW supplied antenna bar ua-cam.com/vide...
Quansheng Radios. Can you swap out batteries ?
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Can you fit the larger 2200mah UV- 5R Plus battery in other makes of radio's without modding ? Lets find out. Also does the charging bas e output more voltage and charge the battery quicker ? Finally are all these radio's made in the same factory in China ?
Quansheng UV-K5 8 or Quansheg UV-5R Plus Which is BEST ?
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Quansheg UV-5R Plus has a bigger battery and is cheaper. However it has one important missing component. Buy GENIUNE Quansheg UV-5R Plus here. ban.ggood.vip/14SCc Full Quansheng UV-K5 review. ua-cam.com/video/vmJau8i-hYc/v-deo.html How to set a scanning range. ua-cam.com/video/NYsQ3UtbPKs/v-deo.html How to load Egzumer 0.22. ua-cam.com/video/xmdqjA02NQc/v-deo.html Download Egzumer here. github....
How to make Sat Nav (Google maps) on your phone play through your car's speakers.
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How to get your Iphone to play SAT NAV instructions through your older cars audio speakers / system without Apple Car Play. Easy guide. Tested on Iphone 13 14 15 with IOS 17.4.1
TEF 6686 SW. Interesting radio but needs development.
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TEF 6686 SW / AM / FM / LW Radio receiver from Banggood. Has a great 3.2" screen and all metal controls. With some work this could be a great SW radio. Buy here. ban.ggood.vip/14ITp Loop Antenna review ua-cam.com/video/liRUOEZdpGI/v-deo.html Features: 1.TEF6686 radio adopts the latest receiver chip, strong resolution and sensitive signal. With telescopic antenna and charging wire. 2. Built-in 3...
AMAZON D4P Display4top greenhouse. Actually OK but NO DARN INSTRUCTIONS !
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Amazon D4P Display4top Greenhouse Grow House with 8 Shelves. Well priced and ok build quality but supplied without clear build instructions which is a bit of a bloody nightmare. Verified Purchase. Bought here. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W7PDZNZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 About this item Product dimensions 2.16L x 1.43W x 1.95H metres 【Garden Walk-in Greenhouse】: This is the perfect ite...
CB Radio Beginners Guide. How to diagnose and fix a high SWR.
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CB Radio Beginners Guide. How to diagnose and fix a high SWR.
Quansheng UV-K5. How to scan the SSB CB Radio band. (Egzumer V.022)
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Quansheng UV-K5. How to scan the SSB CB Radio band. (Egzumer V.022)
RETEVIS RB648 Walkie Talkie. Toughest PMR Ive EVER tested. (concrete drop test)
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RETEVIS RB648 Walkie Talkie. Toughest PMR Ive EVER tested. (concrete drop test)
Quansheng UV-K5. How to scan the 10 Meter Ham Band. (Egzumer V.022)
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Quansheng UV-K5. How to scan the 10 Meter Ham Band. (Egzumer V.022)
N7DDC ATU-100 Cheap Antenna tuner for higher power CB radio's
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N7DDC ATU-100 Cheap Antenna tuner for higher power CB radio's
Quansheng UV-K5. How to scan the AM Air Band + My Antenna choice. (Egzumer V.022)
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Quansheng UV-K5. How to scan the AM Air Band My Antenna choice. (Egzumer V.022)
BAOFENG K5 Plus. Is it the NEW UV-5R (PMR 446 testing)
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BAOFENG K5 Plus. Is it the NEW UV-5R (PMR 446 testing)
How to set a scanning range on Quansheng UV-K5 (Egzumer)
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How to set a scanning range on Quansheng UV-K5 (Egzumer)
Quansheng UV-K5 8. Its BEST radio you will ever BUY for £24. (Chirp & Egzumer shown)
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Quansheng UV-K5 8. Its BEST radio you will ever BUY for £24. (Chirp & Egzumer shown)
Radioddity CB-500 / Anytone 500M 2. How to HIGH POWER MOD
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Radioddity CB-500 / Anytone 500M 2. How to HIGH POWER MOD
Radioddity PR-T6. Cheapest "Emergency" PMR radio with dual power option
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Radioddity PR-T6. Cheapest "Emergency" PMR radio with dual power option
Radiodditty CB-500 CB Radio with AMAZING Noise Reduction System.
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Radiodditty CB-500 CB Radio with AMAZING Noise Reduction System.
How to set up and wire a CB radio for the first time.
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How to set up and wire a CB radio for the first time.
Banggood £13 YouLoop Antenna. CHEAPEST SW loop. But does it perform ?
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Banggood £13 YouLoop Antenna. CHEAPEST SW loop. But does it perform ?
Retevis RA 89. How to Wideband and Program the radio.
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Retevis RA 89. How to Wideband and Program the radio.
Fred could you give your opinion on the malahit dsp2. It is a little more costly. Thanks really enjoy your honest opinions and reviews.
I'm glad you fixed it in the end. It sounds good. 😊😊😊
Well... you convinced me to take up an AliEx discount and have a go with this apparent marvel! I'd held off, when I read of multiple difficulties and dissatisfactions that users were experiencing with the ATS 20. I am so NOTTT a fan of any Arduino/ RaspberryPi etc based stuff. Just a black box of nastiness to me... something I will never learn to use/ program/ fix! Just the whole concept of ever having to tell a gizmo what to do... on what pin... in its own language... yeah/nah. As soon as I see or hear the word Arduino I usually scroll on as it just doesn't apply to me! Anyhow... I've ordered one, and hopefully I will never have to update the firmware to get it going. That will be the very same day it becomes an expensive paperweight.
Thanks for valuable info . A Big help for me 😂.
what's a "BLEEP" ....... YES i know what a Beep is, but Bleep?????????????
Aho!
All this scare about bricked radios duhhhh. All they are saying is don't try this unless you know what you are doing and can follow instructions ..else all bets are off. That is the same for all electronics just not this radio.
Yes correct updates normally come at a risk.
10:38 you can use that stuff (barm) to make bread
Why not just withdraw the fw update if they know your radio can be bricked and they won’t honour warranty cla8ms from a problem of their making?
I think because its not their update but one from the radio developers.
Late to the party as usual, but I've just ordered a Plus from AliExpress for £24 delivered to the UK after watching your video. Thanks for the heads-up on the improvements over the non-Plus version. Very helpful. 👍
Thanks Fred!! Glad to know it does not fix the soft muting issue when tuning, I might have attempted that risky upgrade otherwise 🙏. How come you have two of them now?!!!!??!!?
Hi. The other is a newer model for a later review when its released.
Thanks Fred I had already seen “Dan Robinson’s” where he bricked his radio. I emailed the “Radioddity “ and they said not to update until it is officially released. 73! Have a great day!
Thanks for the info concerning the new firmware issue!!!
This should have had BNC or SMA antenna connection.
This problem of muting was solved on receivers a while ago, which should not have waited until it's debut. Dan Robinson said the update he did recently bricked his raddy 919, so I won't do it. I still think it's odd that it's not covered for such an occurrence, what's the point if you are stuck with a dead receiver, or amateur radio equipment from a legal firmware update. 😮
I think unless your radio has a really serious issue its always best to hang back on any update. Seen this happen many times on other electronics.
@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks 😊 I agree 👍
I just bought one! Pretty smooth, I can learn about radio frequencies/channels, what they are, the different ones and have fun listening, seeing what i can get. I like the record show feature, with the SD card.
Enjoy!
Hi, do i have to disconnect the battery before changing the sensor.? Will the new sensor confuse the ECU. Thanks
It should not. I just had the ignition off and did not have an issue.
I just got one . I am still learning the radio. I am impressed with the stock antenna i am picking SSB signials on 40 meters and picks up well. Have not tried the other antennas ports yet. What all aroumd portable anteena would you recommend for this radio?
I would say experiment with long wires first. Mini lops work quite well in high noise areas.
I’ve just returned mine, followed the updated firmware instructions to the letter and it bricked! Thankfully I got it from Amazon and a full refund was issued. Great radio, loved it….i really did. Another downer was Raddy support, I contacted them about the new antenna and they wouldn’t send me one as I got it from Amazon and they said my order number was wrong…screen shot of order and invoice provided but alas it was a you can’t have one 🤷 I may get another, I really did like it. The speaker is great. Does either of those sets have the new firmware? If not how can you be certain they haven’t fixed the mute? I’ll probably get another when the dust settles on this experience.
I cannot share too much about the newer model as its not released yet but i can confirm that both still mute.
I'm licensed since 2005 and it's still very rare that I talk on the radio, I would talk allot on CB though back in the day as it was more relaxed.
Your not alone.
thanks Fred...I have had my 919 for a few months now....love the radio..ill keep a eye on updates
What a great company.cheers FRED 👍
Frid in the shed iam thinking about getting kaito voyager ka-500 AM FM sw1 sw2 WB emergency portable radio with weather Alert my friend
Frid in the shed my hobbies are painting pictures 🖼 and listening to shortwave and ssb iam thinking about getting my Grms license my friend
What is GRMS?
@@Perthshire Dunno, he posts this every video Frid....sorry Fred does. Think it is some sort of spam bot commenting.
10-year-old me would hgave absolutely loved this!
Frid in the shed your UA-cam videos are awesome my friend
Frid in the shed I learn lot from you about bying cb radios and antennas for cb radios and power supply for cb radios my friend
Frid in the shed your new Raddy RF-919 shortwave desktop receiver with ssb is awesome my friend
Would you say this is a good radio for a first time beginner /starter?
Yes i would say so. Once you work out the controls its easy to use.
Junkyard dog 😂😂
Anyone know what the Mode and Tuning Step should be for Marine Frequencies?
Mode would be NFM. Not sure of the step but just scan 156 to 174 MHz maybe try .25 MHz step
@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks! New to this and stumbling my way through. I have beeping that sends on TX which I can't seem to get rid of.
any of you can help me? stuck on deciding between a K5 Plus and a 5RM on which is better
18:00 There is a huge solid chunk of metal in there. To give it weight and 'gravitas'? or to enable the Bass? Either way I think it helps :-) 20:45 I can get that 1458 poorly, You must live nearer than me . It is a shame about MW's demise and also the rise of 'the chinese' on SW. This radio is good fun when you are on your tods' in the middle of nowhere :-) 21:50 If the radio can pick up an Airport's weather reports then you can get the rest, if not you'll get nothing usually. 13:30 In order to record you need to be able to write to the card, Phones can do that but why should a bargain radio? I think your conclusions are correct in general, I'd certainly be pleased with it as a gift for messing and learning. _.._ :-) I keep mine in the boot of the car next to the spare wheel in case of emergencies.
Explain to others what PMR is
How come my old russian vega radio out performs most of these toy like looking things .
Its Dr Who kit Fred.😆 Cheerz mate.
Thanks Fred for the Orange display model of my Green Display Zhiwhiz A320. I found its MW reception was quite good considering it is like you say a novelty radio. It did get me into MW DXing again with the MW nullification is surprisingly good which helps with a strong and weak station on the same frequency. I wish the Raddy RF919 would be able to scan on one band only like my ZhiWhiz A320. The Raddy RF919 should be able to have a choice of every EQ setting like the Zhiwhiz A320. I have used my Zhiwhiz A320 as a PC SDcard reader/writer which increases its functionality, plus built in flashlight. 73! Have a great day!
Hi FRED just watched your video sorry but I'm only just watched this now, because I was out with some friends and the football, 2.1. it's a shame that most of these radio's just won't Go down to the 20 megahertz so we can just have a listen, because that would be great for us, working somewhere with the radio on just listening for maybe someone calling you, or just plan enjoy ment, anyway FRED great show again mate.ps got my ARIEL up and been trying to swr in , and yeah it's one of those , got it down to 1.9 . like you said in one of your videos, we can get a bit over the top on trying to get 1.1 . But even for me that's just pushing it, right sorry for the big read , take care of you and yours Alan, CT/CT4870.💯👍
Excellent review, but I'll pass on the radio.
LOL, torch = flashlight. That 'gimicky' would be cool in your tent or Jungle hammock! Get it for camping?! Thanks again Fred.
Saw this on Ali under the brand name retekess for around £65.
Whilst the flashlight is bright the bottom surface will get scratched up and reduce the brightness. Does look like a very silly place to put a flashlight. Might be worth cutting out a screen protector to size and use. That voice sounds like a darts referee saying 180‼️
£24 ?? YOU WERE DONE. i HAVE 3 One cost 14 another 11 and the last one £8
Yes you are correct. Video coming.
That's a surplus Nokia 5110 screen there
Thanks for the review! Electrobananas channel did a detailed tear down of this radio and modified it to put an external antenna jack on it and used it with a mag loop 😂
Thanks for the info!
@@CB-RADIO-UKlove your videos, please keep them coming 😊 Just bought a Quanshang uv-k5 after watching your channel
Highly illegal to use.
Only if modded. Totally 100% legal in standard form.
Can you do a video of all the chinese freebie radios you have stockpiled? ;-)
Yes i did show it on a video on Fred2 a while back.
28:15 schoolboy smirk 🤭
Watched
Thank You