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    Hi Friends,

    My first post here. I've been an amateur radio operator for the last 40 years and recently created a small booklet about Emergency Radio Communications. It provides essential information on how to get started. It is written for the AU audience but still should be useful for other countries.

    Please read it through and if you have any questions, please post them here on this thread.

    Best Regards,

    Szymon
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    Hey Szymon, very nice of you to provide that info. Thanks!
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    Quote Posted by Szymon (here)
    Hi Friends,

    My first post here. I've been an amateur radio operator for the last 40 years and recently created a small booklet about Emergency Radio Communications. It provides essential information on how to get started. It is written for the AU audience but still should be useful for other countries.

    Please read it through and if you have any questions, please post them here on this thread.

    Best Regards,

    Szymon
    Hi Szymon, and welcome!

    Good first thread. Seems to me, that this mature technology is not much talked about by even “preppers”. 10-4 good buddy.

    I like your overview of the different types of radio available, like distance-capability, differences in antennas, legal requirement (a licence) in the case of one.

    My questions: 1 - Regarding the solar activity dependency of the long range mode (“ham radio”?), are operators able to use Sun-forecast data and reports to plan comm timing? This is about current non-emergency ops, where at least the internet is working. I am thinking that without those resources, it would be ‘hit or miss’.

    2 - Any idea if satphones (which, everybody else, were not mentioned) would keep working if any ground infrastructure went down? It would be SO cool if it was handset-satellite-handset, and those satellites kept on keeping on.

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    I would like to also thank you for this PDF, you obviously put a lot of thought & time into this. I am located in Perth, Australia so your information obviously is applicable for me. I will have a read and hopefully respond more intelligently further down the line. Cheers.

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    Thank you Simon, excellent doc, I've downloaded it. I have a CB in the garage that I have kept all these years just in case something goes wrong.
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    • Thanks, and welcome to Project Avalon Forum @Szymon
    Interesting how synchronicity works ... Couple months ago, I bought 2 CB's ... One stationary at home and one that is a portable (walkie-talkie) called: PNI Escort HP72 who has the regular 40 channels AM/FM 27MC (26,965 MHz up to 27,405 MHz) for the Netherlands 🇳🇱/Europe but also as an option for Germany 🇩🇪 Setting getting 80 channels plus dual AM/FM auto-scan option!


    Channel 01 = 26.965 Mhz (Rural Repeater CBRN calling channel)
    Channel 02 = 26.975 Mhz
    Channel 03 = 26.985 Mhz
    Channel 04 = 27.005 Mhz (General Call Channel Germany 🇩🇪 )
    Channel 05 = 27.015 Mhz
    Channel 06 = 27.025 Mhz
    Channel 07 = 27.035 Mhz
    Channel 08 = 27.055 Mhz
    Channel 09 = 27.065 Mhz (Emergency call channel)
    Channel 10 = 27.075 MHz
    Channel 11 = 27.085 Mhz (National repeater WRLP calling channel)
    Channel 12 = 27.105 Mhz
    Channel 13 = 27.115 Mhz
    Channel 14 = 27.125 Mhz (General call channel Netherlands 🇳🇱 )
    Channel 15 = 27.135 Mhz (General call channel Belgium 🇧🇪 AM)
    Channel 16 = 27.155 Mhz (often used by 4x4 drivers (off-road vehicles). 4x4=16)
    Channel 17 = 27.165 Mhz
    Channel 18 = 27.175 Mhz (National repeater WRLP receive channel)
    Channel 19 = 27.185 Mhz (Truckers channel)
    Channel 20 = 27.205 Mhz
    Channel 21 = 27.215 Mhz (General call channel Belgium 🇧🇪 FM)
    Channel 22 = 27.225 Mhz (Channel for Motorhomes and short mobile connections)
    Channel 23 = 27.255 Mhz
    Channel 24 = 27.235 Mhz (International Channel for Packet Radio 1k2)
    Channel 25 = 27.245 Mhz
    Channel 26 = 27.265 Mhz
    Channel 27 = 27.275 Mhz
    Channel 28 = 27.285 Mhz
    Channel 29 = 27.295 Mhz
    Channel 30 = 27.305 Mhz (International channel for SSTV)
    Channel 31 = 27.315 Mhz
    Channel 32 = 27.325 Mhz (Channel for church services, mainly from the UK 🇬🇧 )
    Channel 33 = 27.335 Mhz
    Channel 34 = 27.345 Mhz
    Channel 35 = 27.355 Mhz
    Channel 36 = 27.365 Mhz
    Channel 37 = 27.375 Mhz
    Channel 38 = 27.385 Mhz (LSB US CB stations)
    Channel 39 = 27.395 Mhz (International Channel for Packet Radio 1k2)
    Channel 40 = 27.405 Mhz (National Repeater CBRN receiving channel)


    Above YouTube video has a cc "Auto Translate" to English Subtitles option!

    "Hello dear friends of my channel I
    have something great for home baking again,
    namely, a small CB handheld radio from
    penny the PNI Escort HP72
    already have six handheld radios in my
    collection but especially nowadays
    you can't have enough of them
    if you know what I mean
    every person in my family has their
    own eleven-meter handheld radio the
    HP 72 is a multi-norm
    handheld radio which, in Germany 🇩🇪, has
    80 channels FM and 40 channels AM
    further information on the equipment it
    has a 2600 milliampere-hour
    lithium-ion battery with 7, 4 volts a
    charger for the battery is also included
    then it has a medal says the scan function cars
    can be switched in six stages immediately dual watch then a
    key lock with illuminated display
    at the push of a button settings of the
    transmission power from high to low
    DHF modulation would be the mode 24 watts
    and low if there were a bath and with ai
    modulation it would be 3 watts and low once
    then it has a roger beach
    power saving function 1 2-pin with
    connection for audio accessories such as a
    headset or an external speaker microphone
    a 20 centimeter long antenna with TLC
    connection I s also included with other
    accessories how to find a connection kit for
    the car here as a direct link
    in the video description now
    let's unpack the device together, included in
    delivery the device with the HP 72
    still want the lithium-ion battery with 2600 milliampere hours and 74
    then we'll continue with the charger for the battery
    can be a 20 centimeter long antenna
    with TNC connection
    and below the instructions in ten languages
    I had already charged the battery according to the
    instructions it takes up
    to 12 hours to charge the battery and therefore you should
    better use the battery
    but what generally a good idea would be
    the device feels very good in the hand makes a valuable the
    dimensions are getting longer 120 mm wide 54 mm deep 35 mm
    weight with battery and antenna about 350
    grams the keys have a pleasant
    pressure point which switches with an audible click
    first ask how the countries took
    1 for this we press the FW button here
    on the page and at the same time
    we switch on the device and the rotary control here
    so and now the display says "EU" (Europe)
    now I press the flag up
    button until then "DE" (Deutschland = Germany 🇩🇪 )
    to read it is like that and there is that
    wonderful, then press the again briefly
    to confirm
    then I switch the device off again it
    sounds again
    and we see it is in German 🇩🇪 mode
    that means we now have 80 FM channels
    and 40 AM channels on which we can work
    and now we come to the buttons and
    their functions we start on the
    left side with the largest
    button that is the pt button the speaker
    directly below the ptt button we have the
    fw button with which further functions can be
    called up and are adjustable
    under the fw button I s the as could
    button so you can
    open the lock manually continue on the
    front with the button fall
    down the button has three functions if
    you hold the button down for two seconds
    you activate the button lock with
    a simple press you change the
    channel down one while pressing the f button at the same time
    you switch to the settings menu the next
    button is the A/F button with a simple
    press on the button you change the
    modulation from FM to AM if the button is
    pressed for two seconds will start the
    scanning process together with the efta sste
    you can exclude individual channels from the
    scanning process with the button you switch to the dual
    shot mode where you can monitor two channels
    since you hold it down for almost two
    seconds if you press it onc
    you switch to the priority channel
    in this case, channel 19 together with the
    f keys turns the display lighting on
    and off the key with the
    up arrow switches a channel higher, pressed for two
    seconds you change the
    output power from low to high and
    vice versa and together with the efta sste
    you switch to roger, stayed on and off
    yes on the right side
    under the rubber cover you will find the two
    poles with a let connection for audio
    accessories such as a suitable
    headset or an external loudspeaker,
    microphone and so on the back
    directly on the battery is located between
    the two contacts here is the connection
    for the charger, a really nice, handy two-way radio with an
    important function the HP 72 can also be
    used wonderfully with the right accessories as a mobile device I n the car
    you will find nothing about that I n the video description
    now let's take a look at the HP 72 in
    operation here I test the intelligibility of the built-in
    speakers and the quality of the
    transmission, the operation of the BMW first I have 20
    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
    1 0 a b c d e f g h I j k l m n o p q r s t u v w
    yes friends of the motivation
    I really can't go here anymore it's a handheld radio and it
    works with the small built-in microphone and I t actually does it well
    and powerfully the modulation gets better with an external loudspeaker
    microphone that you can connect to the
    two-pin midland connection on the right-hand side,
    well that the sound of the built-in speaker does not help, of course,
    which should also come out great from the small
    speaker, but what I hear is loud and I recognize
    the person by the voice without any problems and I mean
    I didn't have my own passage now the HP 72 is a very
    stable handheld radio which is perfect for
    hiking or outdoor activities
    but I will get a longer antenna, which when
    packed I s intended for a radius of 500 to
    1000 meters depending on the building in the
    car the HP 72 can also be used well
    if you look at the car adapter provided
    and, for example, a magnetic base antenna on the car roof,
    a link to the accessories can be found
    in the video description as a home
    station, the device can also be used
    connect large external speakers
    and the sound is quite different,
    although I used other devices with larger displays and
    would give priority to other useful functions, but as an
    around handheld radio, it is really great
    and from now on I will use the HP 72 much more
    often than planned finally
    something on my own behalf
    some of you will wonder why my
    brother did not accompany my last modulation
    tests he had one serious traffic accident and is
    currently still in intensive care it's
    not easy for me to make these videos without
    him but for me, it's a
    little distraction from the stool I got to see keep your
    fingers crossed so that everything goes smoothly and he'll be
    back in my videos soon with at the
    start thank you very much ok then we have
    arrived again at the end of the video
    if you liked the video, I would be happy about a subscription or
    just leave a thumbs up because many
    thanks for watching".



    cheers,
    John Kuhles aka 'ExomatrixTV'
    April 16th, 2023 🦜🦋🌳
    • ps. When you change Portable CB Radio HP 72 default settings from "EU" to "De" (Deutschland = Germany 🇩🇪 ) does NOT mean it "only works in Germany" it will work anywhere as you just use 40 extra frequencies that others might use too in your area of reach ... and if you often travel you might be positively surprised to connect to others on those extra frequencies.
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    Love this post. I downloaded the pdf. Thank You.

    I bought these radios, two of them. Boefeng? told they were really good but as you can see from the dust build up , I havent really used them. I dont know the does and donts as of yet and in an emergency would be kinda useless.
    any advice welcome!!
    Ill get a better, cleaner pic if interested

    BTW What is the ufo looking object in your heading. I have seen that before years ago but cannot remember where?
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    cheers,
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    Szymon, a big welcome to the forum!!!! Your subject is important. I have nothing to offer but appreciate that you have joined and jumped in with great subject matter!

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    A rare atmospheric phenomenon allows a New York City firefighter to communicate with his son 30 years in the future via HAM radio. The son uses this opportunity to warn the father of his impending death in a warehouse fire, and manages to save his life. However, what he does not realize is that changing history has triggered a new set of tragic events, including the murder of his mother. The two men must now work together, 30 years apart, to find the murderer before he strikes so that they can change history--again.

    It' 1999. Jim Caviezel stars as John Sullivan, a detective whose life is falling apart. Recently, he has split up from his girlfriend, he and his police partner Satch (Andre Braugher), are unable to solve a serial murder case that has been reopened due to the discovery of skeletal remains of a past victim. The thirty year anniversary of the death of his firefighter father (Dennis Quaid), is also approaching. John is beginning to sink in a pit of despair.

    One night John stumbles upon his dad's old ham radio. He makes an effort to get the machine to power up once again. When he does and begins conversations with another operator, however, he realizes the person he is communicating with is his long dead father. Somehow, due to the presence of the Northern Lights, John is able to transmit back in time to 1969 and literally alter the course of his existence.

    The concept of time traveling communication may seem far-fetched to some, and "Frequency" is a little hard to grasp at times, especially when the film never directly explains why the father and son are able to talk with each other through time. Notwithstanding, the production works as a science fiction thriller with supernatural overtones. While the filmmakers do succeed in convincingly constructing "Frequency," most audiences might have to leave logic at the theater entrance before viewing it.

    "Frequency" is a well-structured motion picture; the movie is focused throughout. Although its story changes pace at different periods, for the most part the audience can follow along with the characters. This is a movie with a complicated and challenging story. Because of the film's complexity, we are enormously involved, if slightly confused. Screenwriter Tobias Emmerich links original and fresh feeling material here. Gregory Hoblit produces the right amount of action and suspense, combined with gentle emotions, to generate a film we have not seen before.

    Dennis Quaid and James Caviezel are the perfect choices for the principal characters. Quaid performs with intriguing tension and appropriate receptivity. Caviezel dazzles with intricacy and dexterity. Offering refined supporting roles are Andre Braugher ("City of Angels", "Get on the Bus") and Noah Emmerich ("The Truman Show") who furnishes some light-hearted material as John's best friend.

    Director Gregory Hoblit ("Fallen," "Primal Fear") clearly executes topics on screen. This film is overflowing with ideas and contains enough plot for a television series. However, "Frequency" is not without flaws. Sullivan's chaotic life is only vaguely portrayed. Although we do care for the character, more development would increase the relationship between the audience and he. Some of the make-up effects depicting age differences were disgraceful. Andre Braugher appeared as if his make up artists were straight out of junior high, slapping too much pancake cream plaster on him. The film's contrived climax concludes with a formalistic fight instead of continuing its battle of wits.

    Despite a few unacceptable external problems, internally this is a very effective production. As a whole, "Frequency" contains a very encompassing story and places interesting characters in engaging circumstances. The movie is definitely worthy of recognition, but do not view it unless you plan on thoroughly discussing it afterwards.
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    Excellent that you shared this pdf. Thank you kind sir.

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    Quote Posted by Szymon (here)
    Hi Friends,

    My first post here. I've been an amateur radio operator for the last 40 years and recently created a small booklet about Emergency Radio Communications. It provides essential information on how to get started. It is written for the AU audience but still should be useful for other countries.

    Please read it through and if you have any questions, please post them here on this thread.

    Best Regards,

    Szymon
    Hi Szymon, and welcome!

    Good first thread. Seems to me, that this mature technology is not much talked about by even “preppers”. 10-4 good buddy.

    I like your overview of the different types of radio available, like distance-capability, differences in antennas, legal requirement (a licence) in the case of one.

    My questions: 1 - Regarding the solar activity dependency of the long range mode (“ham radio”?), are operators able to use Sun-forecast data and reports to plan comm timing? This is about current non-emergency ops, where at least the internet is working. I am thinking that without those resources, it would be ‘hit or miss’.

    2 - Any idea if satphones (which, everybody else, were not mentioned) would keep working if any ground infrastructure went down? It would be SO cool if it was handset-satellite-handset, and those satellites kept on keeping on.
    Answer to QU1:

    Regarding long range mode communications (HF) - High Frequency - (1-30Mhz). The quality of the communication greatly depends on the Sun's solar cycle. We are now entering Solar Cycle 25 which should last for about 11 years.

    https://www.weather.gov/news/201509-solar-cycle

    What this means is that the HF band is slowly going to pick up in activity and especially at night time it will provide extremly favourable conditions. I personally would use the 20m band as this provides the best long distance communication.

    Here is the current forecast for the HF bands. These forecasts change every couple of days. If there is a Geomagnetic Storm this will affect the HF comms, usually from the CME coming towards the earth.

    https://solar.w5mmw.net/

    Answer to QU2:

    I don't think your satellite phones would work as these would probably require a base station to convert the satellite phone to a landline or internet signal and then to another person. Hope this helps.

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    A rare atmospheric phenomenon allows a New York City firefighter to communicate with his son 30 years in the future via HAM radio. The son uses this opportunity to warn the father of his impending death in a warehouse fire, and manages to save his life. However, what he does not realize is that changing history has triggered a new set of tragic events, including the murder of his mother. The two men must now work together, 30 years apart, to find the murderer before he strikes so that they can change history--again.

    It' 1999. Jim Caviezel stars as John Sullivan, a detective whose life is falling apart. Recently, he has split up from his girlfriend, he and his police partner Satch (Andre Braugher), are unable to solve a serial murder case that has been reopened due to the discovery of skeletal remains of a past victim. The thirty year anniversary of the death of his firefighter father (Dennis Quaid), is also approaching. John is beginning to sink in a pit of despair.

    One night John stumbles upon his dad's old ham radio. He makes an effort to get the machine to power up once again. When he does and begins conversations with another operator, however, he realizes the person he is communicating with is his long dead father. Somehow, due to the presence of the Northern Lights, John is able to transmit back in time to 1969 and literally alter the course of his existence.

    The concept of time traveling communication may seem far-fetched to some, and "Frequency" is a little hard to grasp at times, especially when the film never directly explains why the father and son are able to talk with each other through time. Notwithstanding, the production works as a science fiction thriller with supernatural overtones. While the filmmakers do succeed in convincingly constructing "Frequency," most audiences might have to leave logic at the theater entrance before viewing it.

    "Frequency" is a well-structured motion picture; the movie is focused throughout. Although its story changes pace at different periods, for the most part the audience can follow along with the characters. This is a movie with a complicated and challenging story. Because of the film's complexity, we are enormously involved, if slightly confused. Screenwriter Tobias Emmerich links original and fresh feeling material here. Gregory Hoblit produces the right amount of action and suspense, combined with gentle emotions, to generate a film we have not seen before.

    Dennis Quaid and James Caviezel are the perfect choices for the principal characters. Quaid performs with intriguing tension and appropriate receptivity. Caviezel dazzles with intricacy and dexterity. Offering refined supporting roles are Andre Braugher ("City of Angels", "Get on the Bus") and Noah Emmerich ("The Truman Show") who furnishes some light-hearted material as John's best friend.

    Director Gregory Hoblit ("Fallen," "Primal Fear") clearly executes topics on screen. This film is overflowing with ideas and contains enough plot for a television series. However, "Frequency" is not without flaws. Sullivan's chaotic life is only vaguely portrayed. Although we do care for the character, more development would increase the relationship between the audience and he. Some of the make-up effects depicting age differences were disgraceful. Andre Braugher appeared as if his make up artists were straight out of junior high, slapping too much pancake cream plaster on him. The film's contrived climax concludes with a formalistic fight instead of continuing its battle of wits.

    Despite a few unacceptable external problems, internally this is a very effective production. As a whole, "Frequency" contains a very encompassing story and places interesting characters in engaging circumstances. The movie is definitely worthy of recognition, but do not view it unless you plan on thoroughly discussing it afterwards.
    Yes, I remember this movie it was very fascinating to watch. Another movie that I recall is Contact by Judie Foster 1997. It's a brilliant movie. She got started in Radio Astronomy because her father was a ham operator.



    If you looking for something that is happening now and involves Radio Frequency and other mysterious phenomena. I suggest watching the Hunt for SkinWalker series. Below is a link to the documentary about this ranch, it was created by Jeremy Corbell and he has created other interesting docos.

    https://tubitv.com/movies/589118/hun...ker?start=true

    Soon after this doco the ranch was sold to probably a friend of Bigolow billionaire, who then created a series with the History Channel. A must-watch if you want to see interesting stuff.

    Here is a link to the preview.



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    Love this post. I downloaded the pdf. Thank You.

    I bought these radios, two of them. Boefeng? told they were really good but as you can see from the dust build up , I havent really used them. I dont know the does and donts as of yet and in an emergency would be kinda useless.
    any advice welcome!!
    Ill get a better, cleaner pic if interested

    BTW What is the ufo looking object in your heading. I have seen that before years ago but cannot remember where?
    t y
    Well, that handheld radio is a 2m/70cm VHF/UHF 5-watt transceiver. It will provide you with a basic 10-15KM distance, depends where you are, if you're surrounded by big buildings and mountains then that distance will decrease. It looks like a basic analog radio. 2m is 144Mhz and 70cm is 440Mhz. I don't know what the law is in your country, but here in AU, you need to be licensed to use this one. Unless you are just listening in (receiving), but these days most radio operators use digital voice and there are several different standards, too many keep up with. You can try finding out the local analog repeaters in your area and dialing that into the frequency and see if that picks something up. Hope this helps.

    In regards to the second question. That image is one of the interesting UFO/UAP cases from Carlos Diaz. A very interesting case, I must say. Cheers.

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    • Thanks, and welcome to Project Avalon Forum @Szymon
    Interesting how synchronicity works ... Couple months ago, I bought 2 CB's ... One stationary at home and one that is a portable (walkie-talkie) called: PNI Escort HP72 who has the regular 40 channels AM/FM 27MC (26,965 MHz up to 27,405 MHz) for the Netherlands 🇳🇱/Europe but also as an option for Germany 🇩🇪 Setting getting 80 channels plus dual AM/FM auto-scan option!


    Channel 01 = 26.965 Mhz (Rural Repeater CBRN calling channel)
    Channel 02 = 26.975 Mhz
    Channel 03 = 26.985 Mhz
    Channel 04 = 27.005 Mhz (General Call Channel Germany 🇩🇪 )
    Channel 05 = 27.015 Mhz
    Channel 06 = 27.025 Mhz
    Channel 07 = 27.035 Mhz
    Channel 08 = 27.055 Mhz
    Channel 09 = 27.065 Mhz (Emergency call channel)
    Channel 10 = 27.075 MHz
    Channel 11 = 27.085 Mhz (National repeater WRLP calling channel)
    Channel 12 = 27.105 Mhz
    Channel 13 = 27.115 Mhz
    Channel 14 = 27.125 Mhz (General call channel Netherlands 🇳🇱 )
    Channel 15 = 27.135 Mhz (General call channel Belgium 🇧🇪 AM)
    Channel 16 = 27.155 Mhz (often used by 4x4 drivers (off-road vehicles). 4x4=16)
    Channel 17 = 27.165 Mhz
    Channel 18 = 27.175 Mhz (National repeater WRLP receive channel)
    Channel 19 = 27.185 Mhz (Truckers channel)
    Channel 20 = 27.205 Mhz
    Channel 21 = 27.215 Mhz (General call channel Belgium 🇧🇪 FM)
    Channel 22 = 27.225 Mhz (Channel for Motorhomes and short mobile connections)
    Channel 23 = 27.255 Mhz
    Channel 24 = 27.235 Mhz (International Channel for Packet Radio 1k2)
    Channel 25 = 27.245 Mhz
    Channel 26 = 27.265 Mhz
    Channel 27 = 27.275 Mhz
    Channel 28 = 27.285 Mhz
    Channel 29 = 27.295 Mhz
    Channel 30 = 27.305 Mhz (International channel for SSTV)
    Channel 31 = 27.315 Mhz
    Channel 32 = 27.325 Mhz (Channel for church services, mainly from the UK 🇬🇧 )
    Channel 33 = 27.335 Mhz
    Channel 34 = 27.345 Mhz
    Channel 35 = 27.355 Mhz
    Channel 36 = 27.365 Mhz
    Channel 37 = 27.375 Mhz
    Channel 38 = 27.385 Mhz (LSB US CB stations)
    Channel 39 = 27.395 Mhz (International Channel for Packet Radio 1k2)
    Channel 40 = 27.405 Mhz (National Repeater CBRN receiving channel)


    Above YouTube video has a cc "Auto Translate" to English Subtitles option!

    "Hello dear friends of my channel I
    have something great for home baking again,
    namely, a small CB handheld radio from
    penny the PNI Escort HP72
    already have six handheld radios in my
    collection but especially nowadays
    you can't have enough of them
    if you know what I mean
    every person in my family has their
    own eleven-meter handheld radio the
    HP 72 is a multi-norm
    handheld radio which, in Germany 🇩🇪, has
    80 channels FM and 40 channels AM
    further information on the equipment it
    has a 2600 milliampere-hour
    lithium-ion battery with 7, 4 volts a
    charger for the battery is also included
    then it has a medal says the scan function cars
    can be switched in six stages immediately dual watch then a
    key lock with illuminated display
    at the push of a button settings of the
    transmission power from high to low
    DHF modulation would be the mode 24 watts
    and low if there were a bath and with ai
    modulation it would be 3 watts and low once
    then it has a roger beach
    power saving function 1 2-pin with
    connection for audio accessories such as a
    headset or an external speaker microphone
    a 20 centimeter long antenna with TLC
    connection I s also included with other
    accessories how to find a connection kit for
    the car here as a direct link
    in the video description now
    let's unpack the device together, included in
    delivery the device with the HP 72
    still want the lithium-ion battery with 2600 milliampere hours and 74
    then we'll continue with the charger for the battery
    can be a 20 centimeter long antenna
    with TNC connection
    and below the instructions in ten languages
    I had already charged the battery according to the
    instructions it takes up
    to 12 hours to charge the battery and therefore you should
    better use the battery
    but what generally a good idea would be
    the device feels very good in the hand makes a valuable the
    dimensions are getting longer 120 mm wide 54 mm deep 35 mm
    weight with battery and antenna about 350
    grams the keys have a pleasant
    pressure point which switches with an audible click
    first ask how the countries took
    1 for this we press the FW button here
    on the page and at the same time
    we switch on the device and the rotary control here
    so and now the display says "EU" (Europe)
    now I press the flag up
    button until then "DE" (Deutschland = Germany 🇩🇪 )
    to read it is like that and there is that
    wonderful, then press the again briefly
    to confirm
    then I switch the device off again it
    sounds again
    and we see it is in German 🇩🇪 mode
    that means we now have 80 FM channels
    and 40 AM channels on which we can work
    and now we come to the buttons and
    their functions we start on the
    left side with the largest
    button that is the pt button the speaker
    directly below the ptt button we have the
    fw button with which further functions can be
    called up and are adjustable
    under the fw button I s the as could
    button so you can
    open the lock manually continue on the
    front with the button fall
    down the button has three functions if
    you hold the button down for two seconds
    you activate the button lock with
    a simple press you change the
    channel down one while pressing the f button at the same time
    you switch to the settings menu the next
    button is the A/F button with a simple
    press on the button you change the
    modulation from FM to AM if the button is
    pressed for two seconds will start the
    scanning process together with the efta sste
    you can exclude individual channels from the
    scanning process with the button you switch to the dual
    shot mode where you can monitor two channels
    since you hold it down for almost two
    seconds if you press it onc
    you switch to the priority channel
    in this case, channel 19 together with the
    f keys turns the display lighting on
    and off the key with the
    up arrow switches a channel higher, pressed for two
    seconds you change the
    output power from low to high and
    vice versa and together with the efta sste
    you switch to roger, stayed on and off
    yes on the right side
    under the rubber cover you will find the two
    poles with a let connection for audio
    accessories such as a suitable
    headset or an external loudspeaker,
    microphone and so on the back
    directly on the battery is located between
    the two contacts here is the connection
    for the charger, a really nice, handy two-way radio with an
    important function the HP 72 can also be
    used wonderfully with the right accessories as a mobile device I n the car
    you will find nothing about that I n the video description
    now let's take a look at the HP 72 in
    operation here I test the intelligibility of the built-in
    speakers and the quality of the
    transmission, the operation of the BMW first I have 20
    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
    1 0 a b c d e f g h I j k l m n o p q r s t u v w
    yes friends of the motivation
    I really can't go here anymore it's a handheld radio and it
    works with the small built-in microphone and I t actually does it well
    and powerfully the modulation gets better with an external loudspeaker
    microphone that you can connect to the
    two-pin midland connection on the right-hand side,
    well that the sound of the built-in speaker does not help, of course,
    which should also come out great from the small
    speaker, but what I hear is loud and I recognize
    the person by the voice without any problems and I mean
    I didn't have my own passage now the HP 72 is a very
    stable handheld radio which is perfect for
    hiking or outdoor activities
    but I will get a longer antenna, which when
    packed I s intended for a radius of 500 to
    1000 meters depending on the building in the
    car the HP 72 can also be used well
    if you look at the car adapter provided
    and, for example, a magnetic base antenna on the car roof,
    a link to the accessories can be found
    in the video description as a home
    station, the device can also be used
    connect large external speakers
    and the sound is quite different,
    although I used other devices with larger displays and
    would give priority to other useful functions, but as an
    around handheld radio, it is really great
    and from now on I will use the HP 72 much more
    often than planned finally
    something on my own behalf
    some of you will wonder why my
    brother did not accompany my last modulation
    tests he had one serious traffic accident and is
    currently still in intensive care it's
    not easy for me to make these videos without
    him but for me, it's a
    little distraction from the stool I got to see keep your
    fingers crossed so that everything goes smoothly and he'll be
    back in my videos soon with at the
    start thank you very much ok then we have
    arrived again at the end of the video
    if you liked the video, I would be happy about a subscription or
    just leave a thumbs up because many
    thanks for watching".



    cheers,
    John Kuhles aka 'ExomatrixTV'
    April 16th, 2023 🦜🦋🌳
    • ps. When you change Portable CB Radio HP 72 default settings from "EU" to "De" (Deutschland = Germany 🇩🇪 ) does NOT mean it "only works in Germany" it will work anywhere as you just use 40 extra frequencies that others might use too in your area of reach ... and if you often travel you might be positively surprised to connect to others on those extra frequencies.
    Hi John,

    Good stuff. Yes, the 27Mhz CB radios are good for short-distance communication like 10-15 Kms. You will get more coverage if your radio has the SSB (Single Side Band) option. That's what we generally use with our Amateur Radio.

    I was surprised to see that your CB frequencies also have digital modes like Packet and SSTV really interesting.

    Channel 24 = 27.235 Mhz (International Channel for Packet Radio 1k2)

    Check this out

    Channel 30 = 27.305 Mhz (International channel for SSTV)

    And here is a sample of SSTV. I used these about 30 years ago fascinating digital analog modes back in the day.



    Cheers John.

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