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Fluke 15B Multimeter Repair and Fuse Replacement

Fluke 15B Multimeter Repair and Fuse Replacement


I don’t normally repair things because I’m not a good repair technician. I would normally send this away for repair BUT it seemed an easy fix and I got lucky this time. Fluke 15B+ Fuse Replacement! Callum.

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DX Commander is EXPANDING – New Tower Project

DX Commander is EXPANDING - New Tower Project


We formally have the go-ahead for the new Antenna Field! Let’s chat about progress on the Tower idea and the Cubical Quad antenna 🙂 Callum.
https://youtu.be/9M7bTWxlPHY – This is the old tower project with falling derrick
https://youtu.be/3r9ff32j9Yo – Original Cubical-Quad video

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How to Shorten Wire Antennas with Loading Coils

How to Shorten Wire Antennas with Loading Coils


I show you how to calculate the right sized loading coil – and how to make your wire dipole or vertical antenna shorter by placing the correct loading coil in the right place on the wire. Links as follows:
https://www.66pacific.com/calculators/coil-shortened-vertical-antenna-calculator.aspx – Coil Placement
https://www.66pacific.com/calculators/coil-inductance-calculator.aspx – Coil Calculator

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Announcing DX Commander Open Day – August 17th 2024

Announcing DX Commander Open Day - August 17th 2024


DX Commander Summer Open Day. 17TH Aug 2024, Holly Farm Business Park, CV8 1NP. 12 noon until 16:00. Meet the DXC crew and some other UK Creators.
SALE: 20% off EVERYTHING plus some special deals and we’re letting you buy all our old prototype components dirt cheap!
Please RSVP here: https://dxcommander.com/event/2024-dx-commander-open-day-17th-august/

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I Made a Multi-Band Delta Loop Antenna with 4:1 Balun

I Made a Multi-Band Delta Loop Antenna with 4:1 Balun


In this video, I make a 40m delta loop out of Kevlar cored copper braid antenna wire, with strain relief and I attach the 4:1 balun that Mike and I made last year. Enjoy. Callum.
Here’s the article I found: https://practicalantennas.com/designs/loops/loop-sizes/
The 4:1 Balun with Mike https://youtu.be/CZf-dwWIUDo

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Cubical Quad Antennas, Towers, Delta Loops and Phased Beverages

Cubical Quad Antennas, Towers, Delta Loops and Phased Beverages


Let’s talk Cubical Quads Antennas, Delta Loops, Phased Beverages, Hexbeam Element Clips, and a single-element dual-band vertical for 40m and 20m. Callum.
https://youtu.be/wQgHDtPJt_8 – Delta Loop Antenna
https://youtu.be/9M7bTWxlPHY – 60 foot tower video
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/RZI7R4iUkt/ – Weather Any Storm – Epidemic Sound

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News Update From Callum – DX Commander

News Update From Callum - DX Commander


Hi Guys.. Few snippets here. Not live today – here’s why.. I’ll be back!

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Crash Visited from Mike M0MSN for a DX Commander Shack Tour

Crash Visited from Mike M0MSN for a DX Commander Shack Tour


Tom (M0RMY) was busy filming me touring my shack and Mike M0MSN turned up for a visit. He’s a good laugh! Enjoy the humour. Videos are here: https://youtu.be/SozKomPjeSk and https://youtu.be/j-BugOvIYHQ – Callum (Mike and Tom)

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This is a Clark Mast for Antennas – It Pumps Up

This is a Clark Mast for Antennas - It Pumps Up


My 6m (21 ft) pump-up Clarke Mast keeps filling up with water. I have no idea if this is normal but Tom (M0RMY) and I had some fun giving it the once-a-year maintence schedule. You can hear Tom chuckling in the background.. Here’s Tom https://youtu.be/j-BugOvIYHQ : Cheers! Callum.

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Worlds Smallest DX Commander Antenna – Micro Commander Antenna

Worlds Smallest DX Commander Antenna - Micro Commander Antenna


Introducing the "MICRO COMMANDER" made by Tom, M0RMY. Here is link to Tom’s trip: https://youtu.be/xJnN5nAIFG8