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“I Have A Cunning Contest Plan” | VHF/UHF Contesting with Richard VK7ZBX

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Post date August 8, 2021

Richard VK7ZBX gave an exciting and in-depth talk into VHF/UHF contesting including portable operation, logging and the fun associated with amateur radio contests. Covered points were why we contest, how to get involved, what is required, strategies and things learned over the years. Particular attention was paid to the Remembrance Day contest upcoming for VK including VKCL tips.

Preceding Richard’s presentation, Martin VK7GN gave a presentation on HF contesting. This can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/x-Rbt7TJU6c

This presentation was recorded at the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania (REAST) Amateur Radio Club: https://www.reast.asn.au/

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 VHF/UHF Contesting with Richard VK7ZBX
0:22 Why Do We Contest?
1:50 How to Get Involved and What’s Required for Contesting
7:11 Field Day and Portable Operation
7:57 Log Keeping
9:17 VKCL Contest Logger + Omni Rig
11:31 What Are GridSquares?
12:27 Strategies and Plans from Baldrick
15:39 Lessons Learned
18:22 Portable and Field Day Station Examples
21:04 VK7 Results from previous years
22:36 Contest Finishes, what now?
23:54 Q&A

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“An Average of 213 Contacts Per Hour” | HF Contesting with Martin VK7GN

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Post date August 7, 2021

Martin VK7GN gave a fascinating and highly educational talk on the art of HF contesting. Covered points were planning, getting a feel for the band, operating technique and some record contact rates! Also included were some tips on using VKCL for the upcoming Remembrance Day contest.

Following Martin’s presentation, Richard VK7ZBX gave some tips on operating VHF/UHF in contests. This can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/b6BxrdjNY_k

This presentation was recorded at the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania (REAST) Amateur Radio Club: https://www.reast.asn.au/

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 HF Contesting with Martin VK7GN
0:39 B.I.C Rule
2:34 Planning For a Contest
4:12 Band Feel
5:41 Hobart and London/LA Centred Maps
7:58 Operating Technique
14:18 Search and Pounce
15:52 How fast can you Contest?
17:32 Operating from VK
18:12 The 5/9 Debacle
19:59 What Station Do You Need?
21:30 Log Checking
26:44 Tips for Operating in the RD Contest
28:18 VKCL Contest Logger
34:34 Have Fun!

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It’s Time to POTA! Parks on the Air with Shane K5QBF | Amateur Radio

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Post date August 5, 2021

Parks on the Air encourages amateur radio operators in developing their skills, fostering community and demonstrating the hobby to the public through activating thousands of parks all around the world.

Today Shane K5QBF takes me through everything you need to know about POTA, how popular it is and his operations.

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 Parks on the Air with Shane K5QBF

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When Ham Radio Operators Drink | 10K Subscriber Highlights

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Post date August 2, 2021

This was LITERALLY THE BEST time I’ve ever had on a livestream. Last weekend on the 10K Ham Radio DX celebration livestream, we had so much fun and a lot of laughs that I had to make a highlights package! Check out some of the crazy stuff we discussed, from Molson’s tie to TheSmokinApe dancing. So much fun. Enjoy!

You can also watch the full livestream here –

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@Ham Radio 2.0 – https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadio20
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@TheSmokinApe – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSmokinApe
@HAM RADIO DUDE – https://www.youtube.com/c/HAMRADIODUDE
@Ham Radio Crash Course – https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse/
@KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures – https://www.youtube.com/c/KK6USYHamRadioAdventures
Daniel VA3SDO (Molson) -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNcOZ7LUBddxjB0wGMYGcBw

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Yaesu FT 991A vs Icom IC 7300 – Which Radio Should You Buy?

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Post date August 2, 2021

I get asked this question a lot! Which radio should you buy, the Yaesu FT-991A or the Icom IC-7300, both great radios for the starting ham.

In this video I hope to answer that question and show the key similarities, differences and specifications that I looked at when comparing the two radios.

Brochures:
Icom IC-7300 – https://www.icomamerica.com/en/downloads/DownloadDocument.aspx?Document=768

Yaesu FT-991A –
https://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=9550&FileCatID=156&FileName=FT%2D991A%5FEN%5Fweb.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf

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⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 A Common Question
0:37 Why Did I Sell my FT-991A?
1:11 Similarities between the two radios
3:08 Key Differences – The FT-991A
5:27 Key Differences – The Icom IC-7300
8:26 What Radio Do I Recommend?

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I Have No Idea What I’m Doing! 10K Celebration Bloopers | Ham Radio is Fun

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Post date August 1, 2021

Sometimes shooting videos is tough, it takes many takes/retakes and thank goodness for editing! But I can speak for all ham radio YouTubers in saying that we all enjoy it so much and it is genuinely fun! I hope you enjoy this compilation of mistakes bloopers and outtakes, it isn’t all of them by any means!

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Mic Fright Tips | Ham Radio Basics

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Post date July 29, 2021

Microphone fright is a common thing that can happen to new hams when they first get their license. What are some tips to help you get over this and how did we deal with it? Ham Radio Basics helping you further your journey in amateur radio!

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I Got There! 10K Subs.. woohoo!! 🥳🎉 #Shorts

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Post date July 27, 2021

10K subs, WOW! Thank you to everyone. I never ever, thought it would be possible! #Shorts #HamRadio
@Temporarily Offline Ham Radio @Ham Radio Crash Course @Ham Radio 2.0 @Ham Radio TV @HAM RADIO DUDE @KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures @TheSmokinApe @Amateur Radio VK3YE @Astro Leah @Kyle – AA0Z @K6ARK Portable Radio @ModernHam @Goodgame Ham Radio & Outdoors @Ham Radio Outlet @K8MRD RADIO STUFF @DixieDX-Amateur Radio @SevenFortyOne @Red Summit RF @Tank Radio @vidIQ

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I passed 10K Subs! I give you all #PermissionToDance your 💜 out #Shorts

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Post date July 27, 2021

My Ham Radio channel passed 10,000 subs today! I give everyone #PermissionToDance. PermissionToDanceChallenge #BTS @BANGTANTV

Thank you everyone for the support. Here’s to the next 10K subs!

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Let’s Party! 10,000 Subscriber Celebration Livestream

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Post date July 27, 2021

It’s time to paarrrrttaaay! Join me and others from the YouTubers Bunch as we celebrate Ham Radio DX passing the 10,000 Subscriber milestone. We’re gonna have giveaways, lots of laughs and maybe a few surprises too! Thank you to everyone for the support. See you there!

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