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Ham Radio For Non-Techies
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Registrace 14. 03. 2021
Ham Radio for Non Techies was created for those interested in getting into HAM radio and for those who have just gotten in the hobby/art. As of the time of this writing, I am also new to HAM radio and this is my journey into the hobby. I have discussions about radios and try to translate the technical terminology involved with HAM radio to help make it easier to understand. If you are looking to get your Ham Radio license, I have excellent resources to help you pass your test.
I will from time to time have product reviews on the equipment I own and use and things that I think might be worth your time. My opinions will always be honest for any products I review. I hope that you will find the channel informative, engaging and useful in your journey into the world of HAM radio. Please remember to subscribe and hit the bell to be notified any time I post a new video or do a LIVE broadcast!
I will from time to time have product reviews on the equipment I own and use and things that I think might be worth your time. My opinions will always be honest for any products I review. I hope that you will find the channel informative, engaging and useful in your journey into the world of HAM radio. Please remember to subscribe and hit the bell to be notified any time I post a new video or do a LIVE broadcast!
Solar Flares, The Carrington Event, EMP's and You - How Solar Storms Affect Ham Radio
In today's video I am going over the recent solar flare and activity that we experienced and I point out some things that most are not considering or thinking about when these type of storms happen. I go over how you can take precautions to protect yourself and why our so-called leaders haven;t don anything to help the situation.
Article on Effects of an EMP event: www.powermag.com/expect-death-if-pulse-event-hits-power-grid/
Link to Document: sgp.fas.org/othergov/invention/pscrl.pdf
✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com
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My Current Shack Setup:
ICOM IC-7300
Yaesu FT-2980
DX Commander Classic
Comet GP-9
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply
LDG AT200 PROII Tuner
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Article on Effects of an EMP event: www.powermag.com/expect-death-if-pulse-event-hits-power-grid/
Link to Document: sgp.fas.org/othergov/invention/pscrl.pdf
✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com
✅rumble.com/c/c-1877665
✅Patreon: www.patreon.com/hr4nt
✅My Amazon Store: amzn.to/3sSeA1n
✅Facebook: groups/hr4nt/
✅odysee.com/@hamradiofornontechies
✅Twitter: HamTechies
✅TOADs Discord: discord.gg/97tkMEc
✅Kit.co Product Recommendations: kit.co/ki5npl
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My Current Shack Setup:
ICOM IC-7300
Yaesu FT-2980
DX Commander Classic
Comet GP-9
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply
LDG AT200 PROII Tuner
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#hr4nt
#ki5npl
#hamradiofornontechies
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How to Connect Your Mobile Ham Radio to Power - Various Options
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Today's short vidoe comes form numerous viewer requests on how I powered my mobile ham radio in my truck. Apparently I did nto cover this in enough detail in the original videos. So I am going to go over a few options you have and show what I did to connect to power. As always, I hope you enjoy! 73 ✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com ✅rumble.com/c/c-1877665 ✅Patreon: www.patreon.com/hr4nt ✅My A...
Help Out A Fellow Ham in Need W6LG
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Just a short video today. We have a fellow ham and valued member of the ham youtuber community that could use a little help. Subscribe to his channel and if you can make a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Links below W6LG's YT channel: www.youtube.com/@ham-radio Donation Link: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F559TA6NT8QRU ✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com ✅rumble.com/c/c-187...
Variable EFHW Antenna - X-Tenna's 3-in-1 EFHW - Setup, Test & Review
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In today's video I am reviewing the X-Tenna's Variable End Fed Half Wave Antenna. This is a unique antenna in that it allows you to change the Unun configuration with the flip of a switch. Check it out and thanks for watching. 73 Buy the X-Tenna EFHW: www.etsy.com/shop/XTennaAntennas?ref=seller-platform-mcnav ✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com ✅rumble.com/c/c-1877665 ✅Patreon: www.patreon.com/...
DX Commander Signature 9 Build
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Todays video is a MAJOR upgrade to my DX Commander Classic. Time and Texas weather has not been kind to this fantastic antenna, however I have a solution that you are going to love! Tools and supplies used are down below here and in my Amazon store. I hope you enjoy and as always comment and email me with questions! 73! DX Commander Signature 9 Antenna: dxcommander.com/product/signature-9-dx-co...
Updates from Previous Video and The Four C's of Ham Radio that I learned from Day Trading.
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Todays video is an update and some clarification from the EFHW video from the other day. The rest is about implementing four things as a ham radio operator that will help you stay organized and not get overwhelmed with all the facets of ham radio. Enjoy! EFHW Antenna Kit: tinyurl.com/2vfntn5w ✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com ✅rumble.com/c/c-1877665 ✅Patreon: www.patreon.com/hr4nt ✅My Amazon ...
KM4CFT EFHW Antenna Build - A Tiny but Fun Antenna Project for Any Ham Operator
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In this long awaited video we are building a really small EFHW antenna. Antenna building is one of the most fun things to do in ham radio in my opinion. This was a fun build and a great antenna. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!!! Links to everything is down below. Enjoy! Ebay to Purchase: tinyurl.com/27bt9nzm Build Instructions: radiodan.com/pdf Wire Strippers: tinyurl.com/mryekf6r Panavise from the Vi...
Wrapping Up 2023 - HR4NT Website Updates & Looking at 2024!
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Just a quick video wrapping up 2023. I cannot express my appreciation for the massive support of this channel! You are ALL AMAZING!!!!!! I made a few updates to the website to help out new folks and answer a few questions. Enjoy! ✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com ✅rumble.com/c/c-1877665 ✅Patreon: www.patreon.com/hr4nt ✅My Amazon Store: amzn.to/3sSeA1n ✅Facebook: groups/hr4nt/ ✅od...
Concessions with ham radio - It IS a technical hobby.
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Today is a very short video to elaborate on a comment I read recently to an older video. This channel strives to make ham radio as easy as possible and easy to understand so that anyone can get started, however, it is at its core a technical hobby and will require that you put forth some effort and learn a few skills in order to maximize your experience. ✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com ✅rum...
Why keeping Up with the Jones's is Bad in Ham Radio
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Today's video is derived from a series of comments I get frequently from viewers about ham radio gear they see me or others with and commenting about it. ✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com ✅rumble.com/c/c-1877665 ✅Patreon: www.patreon.com/hr4nt ✅My Amazon Store: amzn.to/3sSeA1n ✅Facebook: groups/hr4nt/ ✅odysee.com/@hamradiofornontechies ✅Twitter: HamTechies ✅TOADs Disc...
An Item every ham should own old or new - Quirky QRP Reference Pad
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In today's video I am going over the Quirky QRP reference mouse pad that is a fantastic tool to have in your gear no matter what level operator you are. It will give you a great reference if you are out in the field and is extremely well made. Check out some of the other items offered by Quirky QRP as well...there are a ton of fantastic items that you will find useful and affordable! Link to th...
DX Commander Maintenance and Surround Build - Replacing Old Radials
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In todays video I am doing some much needed maintenance on my DX Commander Classic Antenna. Over the years my radials got trashed and needed to be replaced with new ones and I want to make the are around the antenna look better. This was a fun project and I hope you enjoy. All links to the tools I used are below in my Amazon store. Thanks for watching. 73! DX10 Wire from DX Engineering: www.dxe...
Installing the Yaesu FTM 400 XDR in my New Truck - 2023
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In todays video I am installing my Yaesu FTM 400 XDR into my new truck. This has been a long time coming. It is a relatively easy install IF you plan it out first. Enjoy. Links from the video: Butane Soldering Iron: bit.ly/3Po1W5c Diamond K400S SO-239 Antenna Mount: amzn.to/45WU3cE Diamond NR770HA Antenna: www.dxengineering.com/parts/dmn-nr770ha CHECK OUT MY AMAZON STORE BELOW ✅My Amazon Store:...
Grounding My Ham Radio REVISITED: What I Have Learned Since Then
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In today's video we are revisiting my shack grounding. A coupe years ago I showed a video on how I grounded my shack. many, many comments later and some new info I have changed my mind. I am going over this briefly with you and I have a link below to the article that you can read and judge for yourself on your situation nd grounding your ham radio gear. Link to .PDF File: bit.ly/3COG8J6 ✅Websit...
How to Use ABR Industries Custom Coax Builder - Build Your Own Custom Coax for Ham Radio
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In todays video I am demystifying the coax builder feature on the ABR Industries website. Custom making your own coax to fit your needs is a great way to customize your gear for ham radio. They are hands down, some of the best coax you will ever use! Links to ABR: abrind.com/ Call and ask them questions @ 713-492-2722 ✅Website: hamradiofornontechies.com ✅rumble.com/c/c-1877665 ✅Patreon: www.pat...
Update on My Accident and Tips for Ham Radio Operators
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Update on My Accident and Tips for Ham Radio Operators
Viewer Comment Rebuttal and Info for New Ham Operators
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Viewer Comment Rebuttal and Info for New Ham Operators
Updates, Ham Radio Etiquette, Study Tips and WWIII
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Updates, Ham Radio Etiquette, Study Tips and WWIII
What is Actually Ruining Ham Radio - Time for Common Sense and Common Courtesy!
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What is Actually Ruining Ham Radio - Time for Common Sense and Common Courtesy!
Texting with Ham Radio - How to send and receive SMS text with APRS
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Texting with Ham Radio - How to send and receive SMS text with APRS
HR4NT Updates and Answering Viewer Questions
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HR4NT Updates and Answering Viewer Questions
Best Radios for Parks on the Air - 2022-2023 Buying Guide
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Best Radios for Parks on the Air - 2022-2023 Buying Guide
My Morse Code Key Collection - Morse Code Can Be Fun and You Should Try It! #morsecode
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My Morse Code Key Collection - Morse Code Can Be Fun and You Should Try It! #morsecode
What does the Q of an antenna mean? It's easier than you may think.
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What does the Q of an antenna mean? It's easier than you may think.
Best Handheld Ham Radios in 2022 - My Picks on the Radios You Should Consider
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Best Handheld Ham Radios in 2022 - My Picks on the Radios You Should Consider
New Ham Radio Operators: What is CTCSS and Why Should You Care?
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New Ham Radio Operators: What is CTCSS and Why Should You Care?
Must Have Tools for Ham Radio Operators - Tools, Software and References for Ham Radio
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Must Have Tools for Ham Radio Operators - Tools, Software and References for Ham Radio
Using Ham Radio to Call for Help in an Emergency - What You Should Do! #MNHR
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Using Ham Radio to Call for Help in an Emergency - What You Should Do! #MNHR
For New Ham Radio Operators: How to hook up your ham radio gear #mnhr
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For New Ham Radio Operators: How to hook up your ham radio gear #mnhr
Let's build an End Fed Halfwave Antenna! Easy DIY antenna project to build!!!
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Let's build an End Fed Halfwave Antenna! Easy DIY antenna project to build!!!
There so many better choices for feed line. RG8X is almost the worst. Lmr 400 or LMR 600 are way better the RG8X on 2m and 70cm
Don't you need cell service to leave a new voicemail? I don't think that is saved on your phone, but on your carriers system which needs cell coverage to save. I might be wrong here.
Probably better to practice the pcb soldering with a wire or component going through the pcb hole. Usually the biggest issue with pcb soldering in making sure the solder flows to the other side of the board. I like the demo on hooking the wires together. I would probably have bent both wires in a partial loop and connected the loops together and then solder them together. Thanks for the video! 73
Glad you enjoyed the video. I wanted to stress on technique to get a new person used to how the iron operates, but I agree having a wire poking through would be good as well. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Thank you for very important knowledge. Now I started using you foreacts and life is quite easier :)
Happy to help! Anytime I can make ham radio a bit easier for others, that's a win. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
selling items tutorial lol
Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Ctcss is a type of radio encryption it is and ever will be
Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Scott, this is 3 years old (or so). Is this still in use? Any issues or things you might recommend to do differently? Thank you for this. KQ4IXD
I'll tell you, three years later and this thing is still running as good as the day I built it. No issues whatsoever and no signs of wear or deterioration. This was a solid win. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
i need to write a paper or title a reddit “why i love why we love art bell”
Sounds fantastic! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I got the hole in the paver idea from you. I am getting mine started today, Great video 73's
It was a bit of a pain to drill out that hole, but the end result was very nice and still looks good today months later. Best of luck on your project! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Hi first time viewer, Love the show . I live in No Florida and studying for my Ham license now . I’m very excited to find your channel to have along with Josh HRCC with all the information that I get from you two I think I will do just fine. Thank you for passing along your knowledge!
Awesome! Thank you! Study, experiment and ask questions whenever you can and you will do fine! I appreciate that you like the channel and my content! That means a lot to me!! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
according to another youtuber the folding antenna is made of brass. But you say it’s light. Perhaps the ferrules? HOA question, can they do anything about temporary antennas you take down when you finished? Might depend on the HOA, seems they can vote in rules.
It seems to be aluminum to me, I could be wrong. I honestly have not used that antenna for a few years now since I discovered other antennas that work just as well with no where near that price tag. It was one of my first antenna purchases when I first got into ham radio and I have since found much better ones. This one is cool, but quite overpriced. As for HOA's, first I hate them all! Second, if you are operating your radio and have an antenna up and take it down shortly after you finish, I don't think the HOA should have any issue with it. The populace has given HOA's too much power to the point where your PRIVATE PROPERTY no longer means anything. Someday the people will wake up and end that insanity. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT I’m new in ham radio, I considered MPAS but in Australia it costs $850. Wolf River Coils are more reasonable. In Australia they are called body corporations, they don’t seem as bad. I’m rethinking the home situation because I got a S9 noise floor but If I take the rig to a picnic, the conditions a perfect for silent HF with weak signals and everything.
@@darylcheshire1618 Sometimes you have to do that in my situation I have a very high noise floor at my house so in order for me to enjoy radio without all the noise I have to go somewhere else which is not necessarily a bad thing. Do what you gotta do to build enjoy radio and enjoy the hobby.
many thanks for your efforts. new to listening to 11m and wondering why conditions seem to be stuck south of 40°N for months, besides a dozen days scattered in that amount of time. last year, it was going nuts very often at this time. sun's magnetic poles flipping have anything to do with that? been on the radio for 2.5 solar cycles, but never knew what made it all work till about a year ago
The solar cycles affect radio propagation differently during those cycles..it will eventually calm down for a bit and this same process will most likely repeat similarly in the next solar cycle. I honestly do not know the minute details of how the solar cycles affect or when they will cause issues with propagation. I hope this helps a bit. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I'm learning now to get my tech. Not a lot of people like me in the HAM stuff so it should be interesting. I'm learning alot, thanks! I plan on making shorts to document me learning HAM radio, as well as some gardening and wildlife stuff around my house. Subscribe to help me get the number I need to livestream! Thanks whoever may read this. And Thank you for the video, I think I'm just about ready to purchase my first HF unit(Just to listen until I get my testing done of course!)
Hey that is a fantastic idea and is also how my channel got started. I was documenting my journey in radio and also saw a need for clarification to simplify the explanation of things in radio that others just weren't doing. So best of luck! Knock out that license test and join the community! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT passed my tech yesterday! Studying ham study app now for the general. Think I'm gonna take 3 or 4 weeks before I go test, though honestly I feel like I could pass it nearly now I just wanna understand it more. They told me around Tuesday my call sign would be up on the website. Thanks for your videos I'll keep watching them all!
Greetings from Sweden ❤ Praying for M A G A in november 🎉
OUTSTANDING!!! Same here. Need a MAGA win to preserve our Republic! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Greetings from Sweden! You, Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber 🎉
I really appreciate that! Thanks and welcome aboard! If you have questions please feel free to ask. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Thank you for such a great video! I am new to this hobby and still have mountains to learn, so this information is very helpful. If I had to ground to my fuse box ground, then it would have to be like yours, mighrt have been, around, over and through, etc. So I have been reading as much as I can about how to handle this. Your idea is very much in keeping with what I have read. A direct or close strike will fry everything that is plugged in, no matter the ground situation, or so I have read. The articles I have read say as you do... UNPLUG!!!. I used to live in Florida, had a direct lightning strike on an oak tree in the back yard. Bark was stripped off the tree and the neighbor behind me lost everything eclectrical that was plugged in. I was born in Fl, so everything I had was, yep, unplugged. Tks again!!!
The topic of grounding in ham radio is almost as bad as talking politics at a family gathering! I decided to use a little common sense and keep it simple. Unplugging checks EVERY box in safety and protection of my investment. I am glad others are seeing the same thing. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
All the 100-watt radios will do qrp, just something to keep in mind.
Oh I get that, I was just offering other options. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Anybody in Tennessee valley area? I haven't heard anything in 10 years, just wondering if anyone does anything in that area, or used to.
You may want to join my FB group and repost that question. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Scott, great build video, thanks for that. I have a 5 foot strip of land between my shed and the fence, do you think this antenna would work well in that location with radials only going out two directions and with the shed and fence so close?
I think that should work fine. The radials can be in whatever pattern you have available. It may not be ideal, but I don't think you will get any noticeable loss in performance from the antenna. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Thank you for this video Scott. I'm in your camp. In fact, I'm a new HAM and I'm building out my "shack" to run exclusively on Bioenno batteries and attic antennas. I'm in Louisiana. If I have to unplug every time there's a threat of weather, I may as well take up bowling. Hope to meet you in Huntsville next month. 73
I am glad to hear you found a solution that works for you! Not sure I will make it to Huntsville this year. I have a lot on my plate at the moment, but we will see. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Considering ordering the classic pole today. What is the external diameter of the base section of the pole?
I had to go and measure that! OK so the outer diameter of the Classic pole is 2 3/4 inches or 69.85 mm. Sorry for the late response. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
i noticed all parks are not on the POTA list.. what about county and city parks? will they ever be put on the list? Payne's creek in Georgia used to be a state park but Hart county Georgia bought it and now taking control of it..
I think POTA parks are reserved to just State and National parks. Adding county and city parks would cause a major backlog of designations for the POTA folks over at POTA.app. It can be frustrating, but I am sure there is a reason for it. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT gotit thanks makes sense..
Can you tell me about the metal sleeve you're using to make the small strain-relief loops? I see the one you've got on the black wire leaving the toroid, near the banana jack. I tried to use some tiny swage fittings for this purpose recently but I absolutely could not get them to crimp with any of the crimpers I had on-hand. What are these smaller fittings called, and can you just crimp them with a normal pliers or crimp tool? Thanks!
Those are tiny ferrules that I bought on amazon. I had to then purchase a special ferrule crimper that is like a hexagon crimper that locks it to the wire. They work really well, just make sure to get the right size so that two pieces of wire will fit through so you can make your crimp. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT Hey thanks a lot for the info and the reply! Super helpful. 73!
Was taking a drink @12:30, almost choked when you made the Cheetos comment. Great video, going to try a EFHW with my POTA kit. 73
LOL...Glad I made you laugh! I LOVE building EFHW's. They are my favorite antenna to use and build. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Sorry but just watched this and wow that's exactly what I've been doing all my life unpluging, unplugging , it will drive you absolutely insane thinking about all the things people say about grounding, like you say and the way I've always looked at it, if lightnings in the air there's so many things it will hit, and if it gets that close then god help us who happens to live there, thanks for the great show and speech because you said exactly what I've been doing . God bless and see you soon Alan from ENGLAND 🇺🇲🇬🇧💯👍
Everyone makes the topic of grounding this huge issue and it doesn't have to be. Keep it simple, use common sense and protect your gear. It's just that simple. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Great tutorial! It's refreshing to find a video that's so concise and straight to the point. Most CZcams tutorials, in general, tend to be too long, circling around the topic with lots of irrelevant information. I especially appreciate that you edited out the repetitive tasks, making the content even more efficient and informative. Thank you for such a well-made guide!
I try to do my best to cut out the fluff and be straight to the point. Saves time and let's you get the project completed faster. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Nice pass through and well done. Lousy grounding because there is no copper from the inside to the outside. Also all copper to aluminum interfaces must be treated with an anti-oxident to provide a good electrical connection over time. Like your last revisited video indicated grounding may be over rated but if you do it as a guide please do it properly with all copper/brass interface and no aluminum.
I actually copied and improved upon the exact model that MFJ used to make for their passthrough. They used aluminum, so I did the same. It is a bit more cost effective than copper, but I do appreciate your suggestion. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
The aluminum plate interface is not good for connecting to copper wires. That should be a sheet of copper or brass. If you insist on using the aluminum you will need an inti-oxident at the places where the aluminum touches the copper. As shown you will have a lousy ground to your system components as time passes. The outdoor will oxidize quickly because it is exposed to the elements. Like mentioned already do not use hose clamps but connectors made for grounding systems.
I just answered a comment form you pertaining to this and in there I stated that I simply copied some of the materials used by MFJ in their window passthrough. I get it that copper may be better, but to date I have had zero issues with this project and it works perfectly. Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I have a houseboat trip to Kentucky next week so I am going to build this and try it out.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes/went! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT This was my first antenna build; it was easy, and it turned out great. I got a 1.0 SWR without any adjustments but was unable to activate. I attribute my struggles to the surrounding mountains and a low wattage output of my HT. Using Jason from Ham Radio 2.0's recent comment on his Alaskan cruise "That's why I don't like QRP"!!
Very good apresentatiion for foregner People! Now get the information.
Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Your paint job looks awesome! I'm putting together a GP-6, but will try to emulate yours. Also, I second the guy who said the rubber splicing tape goes on before the electrical tape. (I'm using 3M Temflex 2155 and Super88.) And I was told to stretch it a bit as you roll, and to wrap from the bottom up, so the water sloughs off better. 73, W5TTA
Yeah I agree I should have wrapped it differently, however, since this video, nothing has failed or caused an issue so far.. Best of luck on your project! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Thanks for the content Scott, I’m a new subscriber. Definitely appreciate the rant and this video covers a lot of questions I had about grounding. 73 for now
Thanks for the sub! I am glad you found value in the video. Hope you will explore some of my other vids as well. I have a lot of good content here for you! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
It's been a couple months, how are you liking the antenna?
The antenna is absolutely fantastic! Works perfectly and has held up to the wild weather we get here in Texas. I am very happy with it and its durability. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
That was basically Art doing Phil Hendrie, you wanna cry laughing youtube Art Bell parodies ..that's Phil Killing it.
LOL...awesome! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I missed 4 questions on my Amateur Extra test. I even surprised myself. I studied for 10 days as well.
That is OUTSTANDING!!!! Congratulations! See...it can be done! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
lol choke removed counterpoise, plus the 50m of coiled coax on the deck
Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Thank you very much for a great video. 73 de SA6KOL
You are welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
The SMSGTE service us currently offline. New regulations put into place in the US, Canada and other jurisdictions along with some recent abuse of the service to send SPAM have forced me to shut the service down.
This was an old video when it was still working. I tried to reach out and have you on the show but never heard back. There is another service that does something similar now that is up and running. I am glad I got to use this one when it was operational. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I have a long road ahead I see lol. My DX Commander Sig 9 will be here tomorrow, and I got a lot to learn. Great video 73's
Have fun! Don't overthink it. Read through the instructions and come up with your building plan. It is pretty straight forward and if you have issues refer to the video or email me. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Taking my tech test next week, this channel is a god send.
You can do it! I wish you the best of luck! Email me is you have questions! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Hi! Awesome!
Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
The Icom is also already setup for FT8 unlike other radios. FT8 works great on the Icom. On my FT-991A and the FT-710 I was always dropping the connection and having to reset it. The Icom never had that problem. However, both of these are good radios. Just create your own list of what you are wanting in a radio and do the comparisons. Thanks for posting.
I agree. Each person will have different needs and therefore a personal; choice in radios. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I love the blue!!! I am female, so....
This bag is still my favorite one of them all. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
You are making this overly complicated. All it takes is a 3 foot hunk of 2x2 cut to length, ends trimmed to fit the window track, with a slot for the coax(s) to fit through. And foam to seal the top and bottom of the window. No damage to property. That is how I did it back when I rented. Now its my house, I drilled a hole, and sealed it after the coax was run.
I wanted something that would last a century. The PVC board is almost indestructible for this application. I like the foam idea. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
A Yaesu FTDX10 would be awesome too.
Yes it would . I had a chance to play with one a while back and I have to say I was impressed. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Isn't a IC-7300 a bit large to take to the park? I wonder if a IC-705 would be easier to transport?
I take both...one is 100 watts and one is 5/10watts. I have had no issues with my 7300 as a portable radio. So much so, I bought two...one for the house and one for POTA. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I'm a Extra class that is now learning CW and I worry that a novice will beat me up on the bands...😕
LOL...just stay focused and practice daily and you will do just fine. We all have to start somewhere. I pretty much forgot everything except my call sign LOL. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
did you later on reinstalled the 30m element? I want to buy the same antenna and need 30 mters. And how long and how many are your radials? 73 ON4VP Phil
I did not only because I don't really use the band. There would not be an issue if you kept it, but I didn't want to put in the work to tune it. The antenna works exactly as designed and advertised. Absolutely fantastic antenna. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Im kind of confused, can the antennae pickup multiple frequencies or only one?
Technically it could pick up multiple frequencies but I would not stray too far off from wherever you tune it so that the SWR is kept in check. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I went with patch panels. One panel is antennas, the other panel is radios. With a short jumper, I connect whichever radio to whichever antenna. With your current setup, with both radios powered, it would be easy to transmit to ground, from the radio not connected to the antenna. (in my case, transmit to an absolute open is possible, if I do stupid... neither is good for the radio obviously.) I build antennas, so have several to select from. So long as there is separation by band, with the power levels I'm running, I can have both radios operational. Not throwing shade at your solution. It's clean and works. Just wanted to point out a potential problem you already probably considered, but others may not catch, depending on experience level.
Since this video I sold the 991A and replaced it with a Yaesu 2980 VHF so I have a dedicated VHF separate from my 7300...and I have a switch I no longer use...LOL Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!