Category: Ham Radio DX

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I’ve Been Busy… Fiddling with Antennas & Fixing Stuff

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Post date November 17, 2021

I wonder why this won’t tune? I want to make changes to my mobile setup but in order to do that I need 2m/70cm on the centre of the roof of my car. I wonder what you guys think might be the issue?

Also in this video – what other projects are on my workbench?

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 You’re probably like me
0:39 This antenna won’t work on my car
2:55 I would expect a decent SWR dip
5:18 My Moxon antenna
7:16 Diamond V2000 is in the air!
8:05 Fixing an Allstar repeater

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EVERY Ham Shack needs THIS | 2022 ARRL Handbook – Radio Propagation

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Post date November 16, 2021

The ARRL 2022 Handbook is the perfect addition to any shack, including beginners in ham radio and I show some of the great information you can expect to get from this book in the Radio Propagation section.

Links:
ARRL 2022 Handbook
http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Handbook-2022-Softcover/
http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Handbook-2022-Six-Vol-Book-Set/

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Understanding Sporadic E Propagation for VHF DX

⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 I was overwhelmed when I became a ham
0:48 Introducing the 2022 ARRL Handbook
2:03 This is probably the best band summary for a beginner
5:17 I wish I had this when I started
7:15 11 Year Solar Cycle and a new section for the 2022 handbook!
8:43 Here’s a section I’ve never seen before
10:13 Glossary of terms
11:05 Consider doing this

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5 (or MORE) Things to Speak About on Amateur Radio

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Post date November 12, 2021

What do I talk about on ham radio? Whatever you like… well within reason. What about when you’re taking part in a net? We discuss how to get over that fear of not knowing what to say on the air.
Ham Radio Basics helping you further your journey in amateur radio!

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These Are Some of the Best Designed QSL Cards I’ve Seen

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Post date November 8, 2021

There are literally thousands of different ways to design and print your QSL cards? Which one is the best? Roly ZL1BQD shares his thoughts including using UX5UO’s QSL printing and design service.

This is a 7 part series of videos, to watch the full playlist click here:

ZL1BQD YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/zl1bqdroly

UX5UO:
https://www.ux5uoqsl.com/

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#HamRadio #QSLCard #AmateurRadio

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Dick Smith Live: Adventuring, Electronics & Amateur Radio

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Post date November 5, 2021

Dick Smith, VK2DIK has lived an adventurous and extraordinary life. He is a proud Australian, businessman, adventurer, entrepreneur and he single handedly changed electronics and CB/Amateur Radio in Australia.

Dick has recently released his autobiography titled, Dick Smith: My Adventurous Life and tonight we’re privileged to sit down live with Dick, speaking to him about his adventures, including the first solo helicopter flight around the world, his business ventures and being a pioneer for Amateur and CB radio.

https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/my-adventurous-life-by-dick-smith-9781760878894

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
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Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners | WSJT-X Ham Radio

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Post date November 1, 2021

FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show how to get started and make contacts with FT8, introduction for new beginners and even a pro tip how I know from a quick glance if the bands are open.

Download WSJT-X 👉
https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html

FT8 Operating Guide 👉
https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/FT8_Operating_Tips.pdf

GridTracker 👉
https://gridtracker.org/grid-tracker/
https://www.ft8.it/images/GTQS_0406.pdf

WSJT-X for the Beginner – Setup and Operation 👉

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 An Introduction for Beginners
0:28 What is FT8?
2:16 A QSO Example & How well does it work?
4:16 Get Your Timing Right!
5:12 Setting up WSJT-X for the FT8 Mode
8:29 My Waterfall settings
9:44 Transmitting and message sequencing
14:54 Setting your TX audio level and ALC drive
17:15 I’ve never worked that country before!
18:11 How much Power should you run?
19:48 A bonus tip to level up your DX abilities!

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Is This The SLOWEST QSL Card in History?

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Post date November 1, 2021

Roly ZL1BQD continues his talk on QSL cards, how to keep the cards "legit" and the longest time it took for a QSL card to arrive from a DXpedition….

This is a 7 part series of videos, to watch the full playlist click here:

ZL1BQD YouTube Channel:
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#HamRadio #QSLCard #AmateurRadio

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A Million Times Higher than UHF! Microwave Ham Radio

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Post date October 30, 2021

This is a presentation that I did for the North East Radio Group on Getting Started in Microwaves on Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Super High Frequency even all the way up to Optical Radio (THF band)! I cover my experiences, the stuff we do with our local club experiments, equipment and achievements as well as the fun that can be had with microwaves.

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 Introduction
2:26 The Frequency Spectrum
4:20 Common Ham Radio Microwave Bands
6:04 Why Microwaves?
8:08 Beard Gain
8:41 Earth Moon Earth – Moonbounce
10:59 Local Experiments and Bands
14:31 Modulating Light – Optical
16:09 What is required to start?
20:02 Equipment suppliers
23:35 My 1296 MHz station
25:01 My 2.4 GHz station
29:53 Mt 3.4 GHz station
32:11 Achievements
34:08 Some Operating Photos
35:09 Additional Resources
36:42 Give it a Go!!

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The Most Hated Radio of All Time

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Post date October 29, 2021

It’s amazing! They are probably the best and most popular amateur radio that you can get right now, but Baofeng’s get an amazing amount of hate! Do you own one, let me know what you think in the comments below. The Baofeng models I own are the UV-5R and UV-S9 Plus.

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Special Guest Appearance by TheSmokinApe:
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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 The most popular and also hated radio of all
0:58 The best entry level handheld
1:49 Chinese junk?
2:38 Popular radio brands in times past
3:38 Get a better antenna for your Baofeng
4:43 Avoid dodgy adverts
5:51 Disposable radios?
6:34 How the Baofeng has changed Amateur Radio

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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #Baofeng

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WSJT-X Errors? Try This Simple Fix

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Post date October 25, 2021

Does WSJT-X display errors when you transmit with your radio? Try this simple fix which has helped me get rid of those frustrating errors.

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 WSJT-X Errors?
0:54 The likely issue and Step 1 to fix
1:51 Step 2 to try
2:49 Other things to try if you’re still having problems

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