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Advanced Antenna Tuning For Loaded Coil Antennas – Buddistick Pro & Wolf River Coil

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Post date November 19, 2021

Load vertical antennas are great, they are super portable and offer a high resonant spot for operating HF radio. However, they are sometimes not the easiest to tune for the frequency you want to opperate on. Join me at high altitude for some ham radio run with these antennas. We will tune them and test them LIVE!

The T-Beam devices used in this video can be found here: The T-BEAM can be found here: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9RmIP9
If you want to use a tablet, I highly recommend the inexpensive Lenovo M8 Tab: https://amzn.to/3D4yM2B
Upgraded antenna for the T-Beam devices can be found here: https://amzn.to/3ncxz3F
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

NOTE: The iOS can be downloaded HERE: https://testflight.apple.com/join/c8nNl8q1
Android is here (you must sideload): https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases
Meshtastic documentation is here: https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started
Want to learn more about Meshtastic encryption? https://meshtastic.org/docs/developers/device/encryption
Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.gg/UQJ5QuM7vq

My favorite HT antenna is the Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
(This is an affiliate link)
Baofeng items from this video can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=2V1S1B3DUOZD5&ref=cm_sw_tw_r_inf_list_own_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_P2FlpdgjO8T4I
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Watch NIGHT short film featuring radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf1Q4tS32Ww

Links from episode:
https://repeaterbook.com
https://chirp.danplanet.com
https://www.miklor.com/

VCP Drivers

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Current Shack Config (includes affiliate links)
ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2PKBpmZ
SteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-package/
ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASg
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RigExpert Stick Pro – Portable Antenna Analyzer

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Post date November 16, 2021

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

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ARRL Handbook – Assmebling a (Ham Radio) Station!

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Post date November 12, 2021

I’ve been mentioning your years that the ARRL Handbook is a fantastic resource for most amateur radio operations. Today I will be talking about one of my favorite sections, "Asembling A Station", which cover your home shack, mobile and portable stations.

The ARRL Handbook comes in a multi-volume set and single tome.
http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Handbook-2022-Six-Vol-Book-Set/
http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Handbook-2022-Softcover/

NOTE: The ARRL send me a multi-volume set to talk about the 2022 version. With that said, I have purchased previous versions and have recomended it for quite some time.

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

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How to Setup & Use Meshtastic LoRa Transceivers For Off-Grid Emergency Communication

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Post date November 12, 2021

Today we take a bit of a deep-dive into the setup and use of LoRa Meshtastic transceivers on your Android and iOS devices.

The T-Beam devices used in this video can be found here: The T-BEAM can be found here: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9RmIP9
If you want to use a tablet, I highly recommend the inexpensive Lenovo M8 Tab: https://amzn.to/3D4yM2B
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
NOTE: The iOS can be downloaded HERE: https://testflight.apple.com/join/c8nNl8q1
Android is here (you must sideload): https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases

Want to learn more about Meshtastic encryption? https://meshtastic.org/docs/developers/device/encryption

Links:
Download and install WinLink Express: https://www.winlink.org/
Download and install the demo of Vara: https://rosmodem.wordpress.com/2011/01/10/ros-2/
(NOTE: VARA runs faster if you pay for a license, but it isn’t required)

Watch NIGHT short film featuring radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf1Q4tS32Ww

Links from episode:
https://repeaterbook.com
https://chirp.danplanet.com
https://www.miklor.com/

VCP Drivers

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Nation: Dr. T Live, FT8 Sprints and Effective Mobile Ham Radio Setups!

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Post date November 10, 2021

This week, Gordo explains the finer points of setting up radios in vehicals. Randy talks about his experience on the #FT8off FT8 sprint, Dr. Tamitha Skov joins us live for space weather and Don wraps things up with Amateur Radio Newsline.

Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx

Links from the show!

Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyzn1PxVpz4

Afterchat will be on the Ham Radio Crash Course Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Do you have questions about the state of Ham Nation? Please watch this video, we might have answered them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgL7u-lMjQE

Gordon West’s Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/

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Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101

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Chameleon Universal Clamp Mount (UCM) For Ham Radio Antennas

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Post date November 9, 2021

Lets take a look at a simple amateur radio antenna mount for people in condos, appartments and outdoors. The Chameleon Universal Clamp Mount is a weather resistant semi-permanent antenna mount that accepts all 3/8th-24 stud connections. This makes it great for ham sticks, loaded verticals and of course the Chameleaon antenna systems.

You can find the Chameleon Universal Clamp Mount here: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-ucm

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Deep dive into VARA Winlink (Setup and Use) HF Amateur Radio

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Post date November 5, 2021

The Patrons have spoken and to kick off November we’re talking about how to setup and use WinLink. I’m excited about this show as WinLink is a fantastic application and VARA makes it even better! See the links below to download and install apps to be ready for the show!

Watch NIGHT short film featuring radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf1Q4tS32Ww

Links from episode:
https://repeaterbook.com
https://chirp.danplanet.com
https://www.miklor.com/

VCP Drivers

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Yaesu FTM 6000 Why Are People Upset? VHF/UHF Amateur Radio

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Post date November 3, 2021

The Yaesu FTM-6000 was released at the end of October 2021. It is the spiritual successor to the FTM-2900 Its a listed as a basic mobile radio, but it has some features that I think you should think about. It’s also drawing some angry comments online and I’d like to talk about that.

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Radio Ruins Horror Movies

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Post date October 29, 2021

Welcome to the HRCC Halloween 🎃 Episode. We’re going to talk about why ham radio isn’t used in horor movies (the movies would be over in half the time). We’ll take your spooky radios stories and talk about the biggest scary thing that can happen to you playing radio.

Watch NIGHT short film featuring radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf1Q4tS32Ww

Links from episode:
https://repeaterbook.com
https://chirp.danplanet.com
https://www.miklor.com/
https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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LoRa Mestastic Range Test, Portable Relay & Your Questions – Off-Grid Communication

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Post date October 27, 2021

Here we go! Follow-on video from last week. You want to know ranges? Lets talk about it. Also I’ll answer many of your questions to get you started with Meshtastic.

LINKS! ALL THE LINKS HERE!!!
The T-BEAM can be found here: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9RmIP9
Good upgraded antennas can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GwbxQY
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Main info page: https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started
Discord: https://discord.gg/UQJ5QuM7vq
Current Android release: https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases/tag/1.2.45
Current iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/c8nNl8q1
About Meshtastic encryption: https://meshtastic.org/docs/developers/device/encryption
3D Printed Case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4753247
Frequency Ranges: https://meshtastic.org/docs/developers/device/radio-settings#lorawan-europe-frequency-band

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #Meshtastic #LoRa

0:00 Intro
0:37 Range of LoRa and Meshtastic
2:20 Waterproof Relay Setup
5:16 Suburb Range Test
8:00 How to solder the screen on
10:48 Questions from the comments answered!