Hey there! I came across your channel by accident (was watching some videos on radio waves and CZcams recommended this here). I've never heard of ham radio before today and no joke, this is all extremely intriguing to me (Computer Engineering student). Something tells me ill be diving into a new hobby very soon. So thanks for the work you put into your videos! Greetings from New York!
Then I probably should do a video on Ham Radio; what it is. Thanks for letting me know. Ham Radio is not really a hobby and I will try to explain why in my next video. Thanks so much! Regards, Jim Heath
Jim, Great info in this video. I'm also an amateur astronomer and needed to know the magnetic declination. It is 12° W of north for my location. WB3BJU
Hi Jim, Just discovered your channel tonight and must've viewed a half dozen already. So many that it's long after bedtime! This particular video was a revelation for me. I can't tell you how many times I've aimed my hexbeam at someone's signal and find that I have to adjust just off their heading to hear them better. I would grab my compass, run outside and check my beam against my rotator control and it appeared dead on. I assume the QRZ's heading number doesn't take the deviation into account? I've also learned about the origin of "Ham", discovered I'm finished with soldering PL-259's and am going to knock down the ALC on my mic settings. When I have the extra play money, I'll get that crimping kit from your store, looks like a great value. Anyway, can't wait to get back to your videos tomorrow and get caught up. I like your style, your knowledge and the subject matter. Thank you for making the effort, it's appreciated. 73, Howard - W1HBO
Hi Jim, love your videos. I just passed my general test on October 16th and now I am building my Dx station. I have a Yaesu ft 1200 and now looking for a 20 meter beam. ..have been looking at Mosely. can I get your opinion. thanks so much.
Thanks. The quality of some of the videos is not great; focus, color balance, audio, etc. And I am working on fixing those issues. I do very much appreciate the support. Thanks, Jim W6LG
It is a long distance. But, it can be done. A yagi antenna, hex beam or Moxon will make the distance when there is a gray line between AP and W6. 73, Jim W6LG
Hey there! I came across your channel by accident (was watching some videos on radio waves and CZcams recommended this here). I've never heard of ham radio before today and no joke, this is all extremely intriguing to me (Computer Engineering student). Something tells me ill be diving into a new hobby very soon. So thanks for the work you put into your videos! Greetings from New York!
Then I probably should do a video on Ham Radio; what it is. Thanks for letting me know. Ham Radio is not really a hobby and I will try to explain why in my next video. Thanks so much! Regards, Jim Heath
Good Topic. I recommended a friend to your show here and he said he talked to you on the radio.
Jim,
Great info in this video. I'm also an amateur astronomer and needed to know the magnetic declination. It is 12° W of north for my location.
WB3BJU
Thanks again Don. You do lots of interesting things! 73, Jim
Hi Jim,
Just discovered your channel tonight and must've viewed a half dozen already. So many that it's long after bedtime! This particular video was a revelation for me. I can't tell you how many times I've aimed my hexbeam at someone's signal and find that I have to adjust just off their heading to hear them better. I would grab my compass, run outside and check my beam against my rotator control and it appeared dead on. I assume the QRZ's heading number doesn't take the deviation into account?
I've also learned about the origin of "Ham", discovered I'm finished with soldering PL-259's and am going to knock down the ALC on my mic settings. When I have the extra play money, I'll get that crimping kit from your store, looks like a great value.
Anyway, can't wait to get back to your videos tomorrow and get caught up. I like your style, your knowledge and the subject matter. Thank you for making the effort, it's appreciated. 73, Howard - W1HBO
Thanks Howard. I think I have heard you on 20 meters. You made my day (night). 73, Jim W6LG
Thanks for this video is exactly what I was looking for 👍👍
Hi Jim, love your videos. I just passed my general test on October 16th and now I am building my Dx station. I have a Yaesu ft 1200 and now looking for a 20 meter beam. ..have been looking at Mosely. can I get your opinion. thanks so much.
Thank you.
You're welcome! And, thanks from Jim W6LG
Would the same basic principle apply to a flat-top dipole? I usually try to orient the broadside for what I'm trying to hear. Thanks Jim! KE8EAS.
Yes. It should be. Sorry about the quality of the video. I hope to fix that in the next one. 73 de W6LG
It should. Typically there is a large lobe broadside. 73, Jim W6LG
How do you point the antenna route for north and make sure the inducter is pointed north to.
At the same time
Lots of good info on your channel, Thank You kc1blc
Thanks Martin. 73, Jim
Congratulations on your 1000 subscribers! 73's Clay W6CLP
@Jim W6LG
Thanks. The quality of some of the videos is not great; focus, color balance, audio, etc. And I am working on fixing those issues. I do very much appreciate the support. Thanks, Jim W6LG
+Jim W6LG The quality is alot better than most on youtube! Im going for my general now and I hope to work you on hf soon! 73s
Aim towards the Extra Class. You will appreciate those extra frequencies. I hope to hear you on HF soon. 73, Jim
Thanks Jim
Immensely interesting!
We r in Kentucky which way do we point it ?.north
Im from Pakistan..if i can work a station in Glasgow UK or In portugal 5/9....what are the chances that someone is hearing me in north america ? Thanx
It is a long distance. But, it can be done. A yagi antenna, hex beam or Moxon will make the distance when there is a gray line between AP and W6. 73, Jim W6LG
Thanx alot Jim for taking time out and sending me a reply....i have a space issue, will try to put on 2 element wire yagi...thanx..73s
Great idea. Is that going to be for 20 meters? 73, Jim
Yup max i can do for is 20m due space issue..wish i could do for 40m too,and Jim once again im really grateful for taking time and replying me 73s..😊
Thanks Jim... w6pd
Thanks for deleting my question!