Category: DX Commander

Callum’s Videos

3 Rules – Quick Tip – Radials for Ground Mounted Vertical Antennas

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Post date April 5, 2023

Simple to follow, 3 basic rules; length, numbers and location. Ham Radio does not have to be complicated. In this video, I bring the topic of ground mounted radials for vertical antennas down to an easy-to-follow theory. Enjoy. And please contribute to the discussion. 73 Callum.

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Cheap SWL Antennas – Listening to Shortwave Radio With Scrap Wire

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Post date April 2, 2023

Shortwave listening is alive and well. From decoding digital tones, listening to broadcast stations or amateur transmissions – all can be a lot of fun. I have made a number of different dedicated receive antennas but these are the very simple versions I recommend that cost very littloe (even free with scrap wire) and can be built from scrap.

Callum.

Here are the links I discussed
▶️ https://youtu.be/QVKaeSbYcc8 – Big Loop
▶️ https://youtu.be/jDcaltDUKnI – Small Loop On Ground
▶️ https://youtu.be/z5MhYu2LUrY Comparison between the two

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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Kenwood Launches MASSIVE $18,000 TS-1090S 👑 with 2m!

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Post date April 1, 2023

Incredible! The BIG Brother to the TS-990s, this has 3 x VFOs, up to 4 external 4k displays with optional GPU, runs either WIndows or Linux, HF/6m and 2m (and 70cms with external transverter). Just wow! 73. Callum.

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Ham Radio Friday – Let’s Try Some NEW stuff (11:00 UTC)

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Post date March 30, 2023

This is my weekly live ham radio Friday. We are kicking off at 12:00 GMT (11.00 UTC). I realise this is a bit early for USA – sorry! 73, Callum.

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Having fun in CQWPX Contest – late at night on 40m and 80m

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Post date March 25, 2023

I’m just interested in the propogation later at night. Hoping I can bag some USA on 40m and 80m. Guess we’ll find out!

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Secret Life of a Coax Jumper Patch Cable Lead!

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Post date March 24, 2023

Let us discuss why the length of a coax jumper or patch lead should be worry-free. Buy the best you can and just leave it! Callum.

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CQ CQ Practicing 5-Up – Split Freq – LIVE

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Post date March 24, 2023

See previous video where I discuss 5-up and how to program your radio to listen 5-down and transmit 5-up. I’ll try the same! Tyhis should be a fun exercise. Callum.

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DXpeditions – Why they go wrong (and right!)

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Post date March 22, 2023

I have asked Roly ZL1BQD, a prolific DXpeditioner to come and talk to about everything DXpedition, from the 1-man DX Island hopper through to the multi-person rare DX entity full expedition. What are the problems, what goes wrong..

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Calling CQ on with DX Commander Rapide (Special)

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Post date March 22, 2023

This is the compact 6.5m vertical antenna resonant on 40m and 20 with the coil at 5.5m above ground level. We also have elements for 15m and 10m.

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Beverage On The Ground Antenna – Converting my Long Wire to Beverage Antenna

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Post date March 18, 2023

In this video, I explain how I’m going to change my VERY long wire into a Beverage. Then we’ll look at how this works, what parts I have bought for the project and what results I’m expecting to achieve. I also discuss the difference between a regular Beverage – say 2m or 6 ft off the ground and one that is physcally ON the ground, pinned to the grass with radial pins.