Category: Ham Radio DX

HRDX’s Videos

I passed my Technician Exam! Getting your Amateur Radio licence online using VEA

Post author By admin
Post date May 26, 2021

Yes I passed my Amateur Radio Technician licence exam! Introducing a way of taking your exam remotely online over Zoom using VEA (Volunteer Examiners Australia (VEA) Inc). VEA is currently providing Australian & US Amateur Radio Examinations remotely, giving you a pathway to the US and Australian Amateur Radio Licencing.

Check them out!
https://vea.org.au/

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Introduction
1:29 What do Volunteer Examiners Australia (VEA) do?
2:43 Is VEA only available in Australia?
3:03 What I did to go for my Technician exam
4:42 My new callsign!
5:30 My experience using VEA
7:33 Let me know if you have passed your exam recently in the comments below

Please consider using the affiliate links to support this channel:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/38i9hxV
eBay: https://ebay.us/ICX4Ze
Paypal TipJar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

Items I use in my shack:
📻–Radios–📻
Icom IC-7300:
https://amzn.to/3okOdMD (Amazon) https://ebay.us/5xixKM (eBay)
Icom IC-9700:
https://amzn.to/2JLZoim (Amazon) https://ebay.us/5FeEOX (eBay)
Icom IC-705:
https://amzn.to/3okFmuz (Amazon) https://ebay.us/VKI01X (eBay)
Yaesu FT-818:
https://amzn.to/3bbtFCH (Amazon) https://ebay.us/nzQzfS (eBay)
Yaesu FT-8900:
https://amzn.to/35ejsBL (Amazon) https://ebay.us/AIpJN1 (eBay)
Yaesu VX-8R:
https://amzn.to/3ndeEm8 (Amazon)
Baofeng UV-5R:
https://amzn.to/35gpBNB (Amazon) https://ebay.us/8EhkFW (eBay)

📶–Antennas–📶
DX Commander ABV (HF):
https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/
Diamond V-2000 vertical (6m/2m/70cm):
https://amzn.to/35bwKio (Amazon) https://ebay.us/NYYm2V (eBay)
Diamond X-50 (2m/70cm):
https://amzn.to/2Lmq4a6 (Amazon) https://ebay.us/PxNjJH (eBay)

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

⚙️–Other Shack Gear I Recommend–⚙️
Windcamp Icom IC-705 Bracket:
https://amzn.to/3b7mnjk (Amazon) https://ebay.us/Vard5I (eBay)
Yaesu G-1000DXA rotator:
https://amzn.to/394CXxE (Amazon)
Tigertronics Signalink USB:
https://amzn.to/3olHjqt (Amazon) https://ebay.us/Pj3iAb (eBay)
BG7TBL GPSDO module:
https://amzn.to/35cjKZy (Amazon) https://ebay.us/oNWA98 (eBay)

📷–Camera/Studio Gear–📷
Canon M50 w/15-45mm:
https://amzn.to/2MujrTs (Amazon) https://ebay.us/RRqo2G (eBay)
Blue Yeti Microphone:
https://amzn.to/392QRQR (Amazon) https://ebay.us/k8pQoG (eBay)
Sony MDRZX110NC Headphones:
https://amzn.to/3ol0gcO (Amazon) https://ebay.us/7B81Xi (eBay)
I may make a small commission on purchases through the links above. Prices do not change for you.

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:

Home

✅ Subscribe to Ham Radio DX! https://bit.ly/2lvUGsD
💪 Support this channel as a Member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#AmateurRadio #Licence #HamExam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

Ham Radio Mobile Setup & Install | Antennas + Remote Head

Post author By admin
Post date May 23, 2021

This video shows how I installed my Yaesu FT-8900 into my vehicle. I go through how my ham radio is installed in the mobile, including the remote head, how to connect it to three separate antennas using diplexers, power wiring, APRS setup + our new van which is being retrofitted for Field Day operations!

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Ham Radio Mobile Setup & Install | Antennas + Remote Head
1:00 Yaesu FT-8900 in the car, remote head and extension speaker
4:02 Body of the radio installed under the seat + diplexer configuration
7:14 Byonics TinyTrak 4 for APRS +APO3 Auto power off
9:59 Running power cables for radios + tips
12:26 Antennas that I run on my car
17:04 Introducing our new Field Day van!

Diamond MX-62M:
https://ebay.us/fEoJyk

MFJ-4906S Diplexer:
https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-4906s

Byonics TinyTrak 4:
https://www.byonics.com/products

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:

Home

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#HamRadio #AmateurRadioMobile #VK7HH

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

2m/70cm Dualband Yagi Review | Antennas-Amplifiers #YTHF21

Post author By admin
Post date May 23, 2021

Antennas-Amplifiers make high quality HF/VHF/UHF high power capability yagi’s as well as other ham radio accessories such as band pass filters, low noise amplifiers, power splitters and more!

Today I review the replacement antenna for my remote site, the PA144-432-19-3-2CAP antenna which is a dualband 2m/70cm yagi on a single boom with two separate connectors. How well are these antennas built and what kind of performance can you expect?

Check out Antennas-Amplifiers.com
https://www.antennas-amplifiers.com/
https://www.antennas-amplifiers.com/dual-band-yagi-antenna-2m-70cm-two-connector

My Antenna Broke…

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 144/432MHz Dualband Yagi Review | Antennas-Amplifiers #YTHF21
1:46 Products Antennas-Amplifiers sell
2:44 Antenna Model
3:52 Putting the Boom together
7:42 How the boom clamps and elements are positioned
10:34 Discussing Richard’s shirts
13:26 Installing the 2m elements
14:39 Installing the 70cm elements
16:42 Installing and how the driven element/dipole is built
19:10 Mounting the N connector on the boom
21:11 Attaching to and raising the mast
23:07 F/B tests
24:50 SWR tests
26:28 Summary and opinions

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:

Home

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#YTHF21 #Antennas #Yagis

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

Music:
Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/
–
Music: Wonderful Soul by Z8phyR is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Music: Summer Green [Original Mix] by Imperss Music is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Music: Nature’s Caress by Z8phyR is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/…
Support by RFM – NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
–

Ham Radio DX Youtube

Simple Portable HF Antennas with Tim G5TM | Easy to Build #YTHF21

Post author By admin
Post date May 20, 2021

Do you want to make a simple HF antenna using nothing but coax? Well today at the 2021 YouTubers Hamfest, I speak with Tim G5TM as he shares his experiences on building HF antennas, running portable, mobile and the fun to be had during the Sporadic E season.

These HF antennas are simple to build and an easy way to get on the air!

Check out Tim’s YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSapoUEIPcGdSkqCbGtG7Q

Half-Wave Flowerpot Antenna by VK2ZOI:
https://vk2zoi.com/articles/half-wave-flower-pot/

Steve G3TXQ – Coax Common Mode Chokes
http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/chokes/

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Simple HF Antennas with Tim G5TM | Easy to Build #YTHF21
1:06 Introducing Tim G5TM
2:00 The basic coax antennas built by Tim
7:16 The importance of getting the choke right
14:35 Attaching the antenna to the squid pole
18:55 Discussing Hyendfed antennas for portable
24:35 Benefits of going mobile/portable
38:19 Sporadic E – when does it kick in and what bands

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:

Home

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#YTHF21 #G5TM #HamRadio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

Ask An Elmer: Hamfest Edition! #YTHF21

Post author By admin
Post date May 16, 2021

It’s HamFest Time! Welcome to the YouTubers Hamfest Ask An Elmer edition. We’re going to be hanging out, discussing all questions related to ham radio. If you have a radio you’d like to buy or a product you’re interested in. come ask out panel, LIVE for their opinions.

Or any other questions related to ham radio, we’d be happy to help! See you in the chat.

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:

Home

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#YTHF21 #HamRadio #AskAnElmer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

Interview with Harry SM7PNV from Zacktek RF | Desktop and Balloon WSPR Transmitters | #YTHF21

Post author By admin
Post date May 16, 2021

ZachTek RF is a store run by Harry Zachrisson SM7PNV specializing in WSPR transmitters and other RF related products.

Some of the more popular products are different models of WSPR transmitters and receivers that are made for the radio amateur that wants a standalone transmitter for mobile or stationary use. He also sells mini and pico transmitters that can be installed on balloons.

With these in your shack you can run WSPR 24/7 without tying up your regular transceiver.

https://www.zachtek.com/

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Interview with Harry SM7PNV from Zacktek RF | Desktop and Balloon WSPR Transmitters | #YTHF21
0:30 Introducing Harry SM7PNV
10:53 WSPR Desktop Transmitter
11:18 WSPR-TX LP1 Transmitter
14:28 Bands that are available
19:41 WSPR-TX Pico Transmitter
26:34 Worldwide Shipping

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:
http://connectvk.com.au/

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#YTHF21 #hamradio #WSPR

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

The Phonetic Alphabet #shorts

Post author By admin
Post date May 15, 2021

The NATO phonetic alphabet. You don’t know how difficult it is to do this in one take!

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 A is for Alpha
0:01 B is for Bravo
0:03 C is for Charlie
0:04 D is for Delta
0:06 E is for Echo
0:07 F is for Foxtrot
0:08 G is for Golf
0:10 H is for Hotel
0:12 I is for India
0:13 J is for Juliett
0:15 K is for Kilo
0:16 L is for Lima
0:17 M is for Mike
0:19 N is for November
0:21 O is for Oscar
0:22 P is for Papa
0:23 Q is for Quebec
0:25 R is for Romeo
0:27 S is for Sierra
0:28 T is for Tango
0:30 U is for Uniform
0:31 V is for Victor
0:33 W is for Whiskey
0:35 X is for XRay
0:36 Y is for Yankee
0:38 Z is for Zulu

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:

Home

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#shorts #phonetics #radiotelephony

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

DX Commander moving in the wind #shorts #hamradio

Post author By admin
Post date May 10, 2021

A rather windy day here at the VK7HH QTH. So I thought I’d take a nice calming video of the DX commander swaying in the wind.

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:
http://connectvk.com.au/

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#HamRadio #shorts #vk7hh

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

From kit-building to scratch-building: Make your own SOTA/portable QRP rig, with Paul VK3HN

Post author By admin
Post date May 10, 2021

Today I have Paul VK3HN on the channel to discuss all things QRP and SOTA. Paul is a prolific SOTA operator who enjoys building homebrew QRP radios for his portable operations.

His QRZ says "I am an amateur builder, not so much a designer, so my focus is on rigs that can be made with unsophisticated tools and practices, and still deliver good performance and a good user experience".

Paul will cover how viewers can move beyond building a kit, to building a small rig that is their own creation.

– What features are essential for SOTA/portable success in a homebrew rig?
– What features you can omit?
– How to avoid complexity and getting bogged down
– What tools do you need?
– How do you get started?

Join us in the live chat and ask questions as we go along!

Ham Radio DX Youtube

What Should be your FIRST Ham Radio? | Getting Started in Amateur Radio

Post author By admin
Post date May 9, 2021

With some many radios out there it can be confusing which one to know what to purchase? IC-7300, IC-7100, FT-991A? What do you need to get started? We’re here to help!

Please leave your comments below. What ham radio do you recommend to help new starters in their amateur radio journey? Comment below!

Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX!
http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_confirmation=1

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 What was your first ham radio?
0:30 My first radio that I bought
0:58 What do you recommend for starters?
1:23 Let’s help out those starting in amateur radio!

Support HRDX through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/hamradiodx

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) https://ebay.us/q5Rfnq (eBay)

HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:
http://connectvk.com.au/

If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language:
https://bit.ly/3niGGN1

#HamRadio #Radios #AmateurRadio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VK7HH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

Fan "Ham" Mail:
PO Box 5071
Sandy Bay, TAS 7109
Australia

Email: admin@hamradiodx.net

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