Category: DX Commander

Callum’s Videos

Portable Ham Radio from Cornwall – 100W and a battery

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Post date September 6, 2022

WARNING – I might come on EARLIER than planned! If this works, I’ll be amazed. New operating style directly from vehicle with laptop on a steering wheel tray, the TS-590SG behind me along with the batteries (2 x 40Ah lead acid) and the DX Commander Expedition up front so I can see it. Thunderstorms predicted and so is heavy rain. Wish me luck. I’ll make a dedicated video about this in case something funny happens..!

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Emergency Communications Preparedness – Full Disaster EmComm SHTF Drill

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Post date September 4, 2022

Inspirational Video for local and regional Emergency Preparedness Officers and Managers and Amateur Radio Operators in how they can work together to solve complex communications problems in SHTF type scenarios. You can’t make this up "on the day". You need to plan and test these events with commited volunteers. Allow me to inspire you so that you can start your planning now and making relevant contacts with like-minded individuals so that you can test out your plans for the future.

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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Amateur Radio UK Callsigns – Puzzle Solved

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Post date September 3, 2022

In this video we run through regional identifiers and also special club callsign prefixes. Light hearted but educational whizz-bang tour of amateur radio UK callsigns. Do you know any series of callsigns yet to be released? How about G9XYZ or M2XYZ? Let me know in the comments.

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TOUR! How do I make my Ham Radio Videos?

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Post date September 2, 2022

This is the process – although I normally try and do two or three videos in one sitting if I can. I record all three cameras AND my screen for every video, just in case I need another angle – also VERY handy for editing out "erms" and "ums" – and mistakes! Anyway, enjoy! Callum.

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Friday Lunchtime from England on Ham Radio

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Post date September 2, 2022

Last week, we had a terrible solar storm and not much was coming through. I wonder if today is better? Let’s find out! Join the chat, listen out for me – or maybe call in. Using callsign M0XXT (club call). 73 Callum.

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Calculating Power for Ham Radio

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Post date September 1, 2022

You can calculate your Power (Watts) easily. It’s like a puzzle – and it’s easy! Callum.
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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New Toy – Electric Standing Work-Desk from Flexispot

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Post date September 1, 2022

Brilliant idea for folks who find themselves sitting down a lot. This has improved my back no-end. It takes a lot for me to be impressed – but this is amazing – and I like it! Actually, I am standing here at my desk typing this! It’s quite amazing! 73 from a very happy Callum!

Here are the links that FlexiSpot asked me to add:

FlexiSpot Standing Desk EQ5 – https://bit.ly/3K9e1qW
FlexiSpot Tech Day
6th Anniversary Sale Up to 27% OFF
7th Sep. to 9th Sep.
Link – https://bit.ly/3AFJxtp
#FlexiSpotUK

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12 Volts, 6 Men and 1 Mountain – My Tightest Edit Ever (4k)

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Post date August 29, 2022

I spent FAR TOO much time editing this 2:30 mins Trailer! I ued it for the Premiere at https://youtu.be/lDPeFvQIo3Q and serves as a great memory jogger for an amazing weekend. Be inspired! Go and have fun out in the country. Nothing beats it. We made 350 contacts and 50 countries at 100W and with regular AGM 12V batteries across about 7 hours of operating. HF Antenna was DX Commander Expedition and VHF was Diamond V-2000 on a Clark 8m mast. TS-590SG for HF and TS-2000 for VHF. Just for fun! Thanks to Tom M0RMY, Tim M0URX, Jonathan M0JSX, Carl M0SZT and Mike M0MSN for the fun and games.

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Ohms Law for Normal People in 5 minutes

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Post date August 27, 2022

I promise you, you will understand this. Do not be put off just because it’s maths. This is a simple puzzle. If you can’t understand Ohms Law previously, then try this video – or your money back! Kind Regards, Callum (M0MCX).

More videos on Ham Radio (Foundation) Training here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7xvc3rHlpqqCkiBdAzYe8cf

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Very LARGE and Very “small” Numbers – International SI Units

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Post date August 26, 2022

Micro, Milli, Kilo, Mega and Giga. We don’t normally write 132,000 Volts (for instance), instead we write 132kV or 132mV or 132uV or even 132MV. What are these symbols and how do we use them? This is the International System of Units which is the world’s most widely used system of measurement and today we cover micro, milli, kilo, Mega and Giga.
More here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_System_of_Units

Regards, Callum, M0MCX