Category: Ham Radio DX

That’s right, I’m streaming a ham radio contest for 24 HOURS! How many contacts will I make? Will I stay awake? Tune in to find out!

*Please note I cannot show my operating frequency as that is self spotting and against the spirit of the contest*

*The logging software used is VKCL* (no longer developed) – https://www.mnds.com.au/vkcl/

My goal is to beat my previous personal bests:
VK7HH Personal Best: 1030 points (2021 – 2nd place)
Cronies +1 Team Personal Best: 2932 points (2021 – 1st place)

About the Remembrance Day Contest: https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest/

This contest commemorates the Amateurs who died during World War II and is designed to encourage friendly participation and help improve the operating skills of participants. It is held on the weekend closest to the 15th August, the date on which hostilities ceased in the southwest Pacific area.

A perpetual trophy is awarded annually to the Australian state or territory with the best performance. The name of the winning State or Territory is inscribed on the trophy, and that State or Territory then holds the trophy for 12 months. The winning State or Territory is also given a certificate, as are leading entrants.

Equipment:
HF: Icom IC-7300 + DX Commander All Band Vertical
VHF/UHF: Icom IC-9700 + Diamond V2000 vertical + 18 element 23cm yagi
2.4 GHz: SG-Lab Transverter + 24dBi Gridpack
3.4 GHz SG-Lab Transverter + 27dBi Gridpack

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

► GET 5% OFF Messi & Paoloni Coax – Use Coupon: VK7HH
https://messi.it/
► $15 OFF at Radioddity ($65 minimum spend): http://radioddity.refr.cc/haydenvk7hh
► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx

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Items in My Shack:
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Contact Me:
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► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
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► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net (note due to high level of email – if you have a question the best way to contact is via the comments section of the video)
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadioContest #AmateurRadio #RDContest

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

So we’re 6 hours in now in this ham radio contest… 7pm local time, just had dinner… the beginning of the grind, plenty of caffeine needed! This stream will run for 6 hours – then I will switch over to this one here – https://youtu.be/pRPFbitiyS4

That’s right, I’m streaming a ham radio contest for 24 HOURS! How many contacts will I make? Will I stay awake? Tune in to find out!

*Please note I cannot show my operating frequency as that is self spotting and against the spirit of the contest*

*The logging software used is VKCL* (no longer developed) – https://www.mnds.com.au/vkcl/

My goal is to beat my previous personal bests:
VK7HH Personal Best: 1030 points (2021 – 2nd place)
Cronies +1 Team Personal Best: 2932 points (2021 – 1st place)

About the Remembrance Day Contest: https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest/

This contest commemorates the Amateurs who died during World War II and is designed to encourage friendly participation and help improve the operating skills of participants. It is held on the weekend closest to the 15th August, the date on which hostilities ceased in the southwest Pacific area.

A perpetual trophy is awarded annually to the Australian state or territory with the best performance. The name of the winning State or Territory is inscribed on the trophy, and that State or Territory then holds the trophy for 12 months. The winning State or Territory is also given a certificate, as are leading entrants.

Equipment:
HF: Icom IC-7300 + DX Commander All Band Vertical
VHF/UHF: Icom IC-9700 + Diamond V2000 vertical + 18 element 23cm yagi
Microwave IF Radio: Icom IC-705
2.4 GHz: SG-Lab Transverter + 24dBi Gridpack
3.4 GHz SG-Lab Transverter + 27dBi Gridpack

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

► GET 5% OFF Messi & Paoloni Coax – Use Coupon: VK7HH
https://messi.it/
► $15 OFF at Radioddity ($65 minimum spend): http://radioddity.refr.cc/haydenvk7hh
► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
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► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
► Website: https://hamradiodx.net
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net (note due to high level of email – if you have a question the best way to contact is via the comments section of the video)
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadioContest #AmateurRadio #RDContest

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

That’s right, I’m streaming a ham radio contest for 24 HOURS! How many contacts will I make? Will I stay awake? Tune in to find out!

*Please note I cannot show my operating frequency as that is self spotting and against the spirit of the contest*

*The logging software used is VKCL* (no longer developed) – https://www.mnds.com.au/vkcl/

My goal is to beat my previous personal bests:
VK7HH Personal Best: 1030 points (2021 – 2nd place)
Cronies +1 Team Personal Best: 2932 points (2021 – 1st place)

About the Remembrance Day Contest: https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest/

This contest commemorates the Amateurs who died during World War II and is designed to encourage friendly participation and help improve the operating skills of participants. It is held on the weekend closest to the 15th August, the date on which hostilities ceased in the southwest Pacific area.

A perpetual trophy is awarded annually to the Australian state or territory with the best performance. The name of the winning State or Territory is inscribed on the trophy, and that State or Territory then holds the trophy for 12 months. The winning State or Territory is also given a certificate, as are leading entrants.

Equipment:
HF: Icom IC-7300 + DX Commander All Band Vertical
VHF/UHF: Icom IC-9700 + Diamond V2000 vertical + 18 element 23cm yagi
2.4 GHz: SG-Lab Transverter + 24dBi Gridpack
3.4 GHz SG-Lab Transverter + 27dBi Gridpack

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

► GET 5% OFF Messi & Paoloni Coax – Use Coupon: VK7HH
https://messi.it/
► $15 OFF at Radioddity ($65 minimum spend): http://radioddity.refr.cc/haydenvk7hh
► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
► YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
► Website: https://hamradiodx.net
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net (note due to high level of email – if you have a question the best way to contact is via the comments section of the video)
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadioContest #AmateurRadio #RDContest

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Key your transmitters! Stream #1 – That’s right, I’m streaming a ham radio contest for 24 HOURS! How many contacts will I make? Will I stay awake? Tune in to find out! This stream will run for 6 hours – then I will switch over to this one here – https://youtu.be/K640cZ3ohWg

*Please note I cannot show my operating frequency as that is self spotting and against the spirit of the contest*

*The logging software used is VKCL* (no longer developed) – https://www.mnds.com.au/vkcl/

My goal is to beat my previous personal bests:
VK7HH Personal Best: 1030 points (2021 – 2nd place)
Cronies +1 Team Personal Best: 2932 points (2021 – 1st place)

About the Remembrance Day Contest: https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest/

This contest commemorates the Amateurs who died during World War II and is designed to encourage friendly participation and help improve the operating skills of participants. It is held on the weekend closest to the 15th August, the date on which hostilities ceased in the southwest Pacific area.

A perpetual trophy is awarded annually to the Australian state or territory with the best performance. The name of the winning State or Territory is inscribed on the trophy, and that State or Territory then holds the trophy for 12 months. The winning State or Territory is also given a certificate, as are leading entrants.

Equipment:
HF: Icom IC-7300 + DX Commander All Band Vertical
VHF/UHF: Icom IC-9700 + Diamond V2000 vertical + 18 element 23cm yagi
Microwave IF Radio: Icom IC-705
2.4 GHz: SG-Lab Transverter + 24dBi Gridpack
3.4 GHz SG-Lab Transverter + 27dBi Gridpack

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

► GET 5% OFF Messi & Paoloni Coax – Use Coupon: VK7HH
https://messi.it/
► $15 OFF at Radioddity ($65 minimum spend): http://radioddity.refr.cc/haydenvk7hh
► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
► YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
► Website: https://hamradiodx.net
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net (note due to high level of email – if you have a question the best way to contact is via the comments section of the video)
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadioContest #AmateurRadio #RDContest

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

What’s the best way to learn morse code? It’s like learning another language right?

G’day/Kia Ora bro! Your favorite Kiwi/Aussie combo are back and in this episode we’ll sit back, crack a few jokes and talk about how to learn morse code (CW) from the viewpoint of an experienced operator (yes Chris).

Let’s hang out and have fun on the Half Hour of Killllllowattt power!!

More episodes here 👉👉

@Radio Runner 👈👈 go check out Chris’s channel

TOADs Discord – https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
► YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
► Website: https://hamradiodx.net
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #MorseCode

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

Fox Hunting (hidden transmitters) is an activity where ham radio operators use radio direction finding techniques to locate one or more radio transmitters hidden within a designated search area! It requires skill and is lots of fun!

Fox Hunt Transmitter Build Using a Arduino + Baofeng
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmitter_hunting

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 It’s Fox Hunt Day!
0:41 What is Ham Radio Fox Hunting?
2:43 There it is!
3:02 2nd hunt
5:15 In plain sight
6:26 Off to hide the Big Fox!
7:31 A Thank You to Everyone on YouTube
8:25 Finding a suitable hiding spot
9:40 The 3rd hunt begins!
10:19 The first chasers arrive!
12:15 More chasers on the hunt
13:02 Found!
14:13 Prizes
15:36 Transmitters to use

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx
► $15 OFF at Radioddity ($65 minimum spend): http://radioddity.refr.cc/haydenvk7hh

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
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► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
► Website: https://hamradiodx.net
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net (note due to high level of email – if you have a question the best way to contact is via the comments section of the video)
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #FoxHunt

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

With global connectivity better and easier than ever before – what is even the point of ham radio? What makes it such a special and unique hobby? Why do you, or should you get involved?

G’day/Kia Ora bro! Your favorite Kiwi/Aussie combo are back and in this episode we’ll sit back, crack a few jokes and talk about why YOU enjoy ham radio – what drew you in and the fun that can be had!

Let’s hang out and have fun on the Half Hour of Killllllowattt power!!

More episodes here 👉👉

@Radio Runner 👈👈 go check out Chris’s channel

TOADs Discord – https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
► YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
► Website: https://hamradiodx.net
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #Hobby

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

This book is one of the best practical guides that easily explains ham radio, specifically written for Australia and includes everything you’ll need to know for beginners, anyone interested in taking up, continuing or returning to amateur radio.

Written by @Amateur Radio VK3YE

Amazon 👉 https://geni.us/OxMBf
Jaycar 👉 https://www.jaycar.com.au/australian-ham-radio-handbook/p/BM2492

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx
► $15 OFF at Radioddity: http://radioddity.refr.cc/haydenvk7hh

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
► YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
► Website: https://hamradiodx.net
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net (note due to high level of email – if you have a question the best way to contact is via the comments section of the video)
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadioAustralia #AmateurRadio #VK3YE

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

This book is one of the best practical guides that easily explains ham radio, specifically written for Australia and includes everything you’ll need to know for beginners, anyone interested in taking up, continuing or returning to amateur radio.

Written by @Amateur Radio VK3YE

Amazon 👉 https://geni.us/OxMBf
Jaycar 👉 https://www.jaycar.com.au/australian-ham-radio-handbook/p/BM2492

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx
► $15 OFF at Radioddity: http://radioddity.refr.cc/haydenvk7hh

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
► YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
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► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net (note due to high level of email – if you have a question the best way to contact is via the comments section of the video)
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadioAustralia #AmateurRadio #VK3YE

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Adrian KO8SCA, one of the team members of the 3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition, will join us via Zoom from his home in New York. Adrian will take us through the challenges facing the 3Y0J team and preparatory work that has been completed so far for this epic adventure.

https://www.3y0j.no/

Hosted by Amateur Radio Experimenters Group: https://www.areg.org.au/

🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

Some links are affiliate and I may receive a small commission on sales

► Gear I Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiodx
► $15 OFF at Radioddity ($65 minimum spend): http://radioddity.refr.cc/haydenvk7hh

Support Ham Radio DX:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx
► YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
► PayPal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
► Buy Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX
► Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch

Items in My Shack:
► https://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack

Contact Me:
► Website: https://hamradiodx.net
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
► Discord: https://discord.gg/guGzvSqnND
► Email: admin@hamradiodx.net (note due to high level of email – if you have a question the best way to contact is via the comments section of the video)
► Ham Mail: Hayden Honeywood – P.O Box 5071, Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 Australia

#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #DXpedition

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/