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Finding a Code Practice Oscillator (#1131)

Finding a Code Practice Oscillator (#1131)

Nedda, W6IZV, is getting back into the ham radio world and wants to practice some morse code first! Dave has a kit that works great for code practice!

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Videographed by Aidan Jakeman
Edited by Teagan Kulbeth

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To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
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To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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Is Logging Important (#1130)

Is Logging Important (#1130)

Philip Tappe is wondering if logging is mandatory and if their is a certain company or method I would suggest. Watch to learn more about the different ways to log.

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Edited and Videographed by Aidan Jakeman

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To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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Kite Antennas Build up Static (#1129)

Kite Antennas Build up Static (#1129)

Paul, W1IP, is using his 40m EFHW of a kite. His question is would the build up in static cause problems. Few hams have subjected that he should have a bleeder resister to reduce the static.

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Edited and Videographed by Aidan Jakeman

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To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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Designing for a Certain Impedance (#1128)

Designing for a Certain Impedance (#1128)

Jerry, KA4OBT, is wondering why some one would use a 200 ohm antenna instead of a 50ohm antenna. His second question is where can he find an equation for calculating the length for a 200 ohm antenna.

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Edited and Videographed by Aidan Jakeman

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#ham radio answers

To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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Thicker Antennas Change Things (#1121)

Thicker Antennas Change Things (#1121)

Pawel Kazmierczak is wondering if the thickness of an antenna mast, would have a wider bandwidth. He is also wanting some equations, if possible. Watch to learn more about this interesting effect.

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Edited and Videographed by Aidan Jakeman

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#dipole
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To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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Audio Hum Vs Power Supply (#1127)

Audio Hum Vs Power Supply (#1127)

Rob, WB6CEL, is having a audio buzzing problem and he is trying to do a better ac ripple out of a 15 volt. Watch to learn more about his problem and a easy solution.

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Videographed by Aidan Jakeman
Edited by Teagan Kulbeth

#ham radio training
#ke0og
#dave casler
#ham radio answers

To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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600 ohm True Ladder Line Solves Distance Problem (#1126)

600 ohm True Ladder Line Solves Distance Problem (#1126)

Carol, AA4CS, has some questions about the length of antennas. Can Dave answer her questions on the correct type of baluns? Watch to learn more!

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Videographed by Aidan Jakeman
Edited by Teagan Kulbeth

#amateur radio
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#ham radio training
#ke0og
#dave casler
#ham radio answers
#antenna

To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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How to Route Flat Ground Stap to Ground Rod (#1125)

How to Route Flat Ground Stap to Ground Rod (#1125)

Brett, KN4DVM, is wondering how to properly ground his station through the window, as said by the ARRL grounding and bonding book. Go beneath the house, through the wall, or through the window? Dave has the answer! Watch to find out!

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Videographed and Edited by Teagan Kulbeth

#amateur radio
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#ke0og
#dave casler
#ham radio answers

To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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Uneven Ground and Metal Roofs (#1124)

Uneven Ground and Metal Roofs (#1124)

R. Scott, K3MRZ, has some concerns about the effects of sloped ground and metal roofing on his future antenna setup. How much does your landscaping affect your antennas? Watch to find out!

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Videographed and Edited by Teagan Kulbeth

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#icom 7300
#antenna
#dipole

To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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Winter vs Dipoles (#1123)

Winter vs Dipoles (#1123)

Mike, KF7YJC, is getting ready for his Extra exam, but has some worries about weather damage to his antennas. Dave has some ideas on how to protect your equipment from harsh weather! Watch to find ways to protect your gear!

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Videographed and Edited by Teagan Kulbeth

#amateur radio
#ham radio
#technician license
#general license
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#ham radio answers
#antenna
#dipole

To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.