Category: DX Commander

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Radials For Verticals – How Many – and How Long?

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Post date October 10, 2022

So many permutations BUT there IS science hidden behind the myths. Allow me to untangle this in just a few minutes. Here’s the link I mentioned: https://youtu.be/Lum7_4FmbS0

Here’s the radial pins: https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/biodegradable-ground-radial-pins/

More videos:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7zFt6NV9fnnde2lP11fUTQ8 Antenna Modelling
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7xtKohJRipVLQ6rxYzRP8eq Tips and Tricks
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7xwhA0Msm_bNT4CQ_Bj5D4c Antennas
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7wc6svNLY7IDthw1YCFNq9W Live Streams
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7w9dp9Eqg_UhamrY5Ck3dyX My Stuff
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7xvc3rHlpqqCkiBdAzYe8cf Ham Radio Training

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I’ll Never Buy a Single VFO Rig Again

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Post date October 9, 2022

I currently run a Kenwood TS-990s with 2 x VFOs. Yaesu and Icom (and others) also do twin x VFOs but let me tell you why I love it – and I encourage you to try it out. 73, Callum.

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How does a DX Commander Work?

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Post date October 8, 2022

The technique is simple but some people still think there must be relays, coils and traps. No. Let me explain. Callum, Founder, DX Commander.

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Two Things You Need to Know about Insulation Tape

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Post date October 7, 2022

Just TWO tips about how to use electrical tape when winding it around or storing anything like cables or coax. Let me know if you have any more tips! Callum.

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Callum’s Regular Friday Fun on Ham Radio – HF

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Post date October 7, 2022

It’s Friday again and we’re live-streaming on Ham Radio. Join in, call me or just cruise the live-chat. Happy Friday! 🙂 Callum.

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Testing some new dimensions on the Signature 9.5

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Post date October 2, 2022

I’m cruising HF from 40m to 10m. See if you can hear me. Or just joion in Live Chat. I can hear DX on 10m band..! Callum.

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Compact HF Antennas Masterclass

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Post date October 2, 2022

In this stream, we’re going to discuss how to half the size of a regular HF antenna, how to squeeze large antennas into small plots, what is linear loading and how to use a loading coil.

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Cheap 40m Antennas for Small Yards / Plots

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Post date October 1, 2022

Three different antennas could have worked here. My personal challenge was to fit an antenna into a VERY SMALL area at the front of a property. I put up the DX Commander Expedition Antenna and made some fine DX Contacts. Would you have done it differently?

Here is the link to our Linear Loaded Dipole: https://youtu.be/zWFU-VWOSJI 73, Callum.

00:00 Intro
00:26 Land Available
01:14 DX contacts
02:42 DX Recap
03:29 Antennas Options

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How would YOU sell Ham Radio

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Post date September 30, 2022

Challenge: You have a 3-month assignment to introduce to Ham Radio to as many people as you can. How would you do it? I have an idea. Callum.

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Callum’s Friday Ham Radio HF Stream

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Post date September 30, 2022

Quick one today since we’re pretty busy! See you on the air, on the chat or just have a listen.. Callum.