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What is the Advantage of using a Long Wire Antenna?

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Post date March 16, 2021

Do long wires work better than say a standard half wave or quarter wave antenna?
Ask an Elmer discusses this very interesting question by one of our viewers.

Do you use a long wire antenna? What bands and how does it perform for you? Let me know in the comments below!

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Items I use in my shack:
📻–Radios–📻
Icom IC-7300:
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Icom IC-9700:
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Yaesu FT-8900:
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Yaesu VX-8R:
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Baofeng UV-5R:
https://amzn.to/35gpBNB (Amazon) http://ebay.us/RCFvD4 (eBay)

📶–Antennas–📶
DX Commander ABV (HF):
https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/
Diamond V-2000 vertical (6m/2m/70cm):
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Diamond X-50 (2m/70cm):
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–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) http://ebay.us/xu9VuY (eBay)

⚙️–Other Shack Gear I Recommend–⚙️
Windcamp Icom IC-705 Bracket:
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Yaesu G-1000DXA rotator:
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Tigertronics Signalink USB:
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BG7TBL GPSDO module:
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📷–Camera/Studio Gear–📷
Canon M50 w/15-45mm:
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Blue Yeti Microphone:
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Sony MDRZX110NC Headphones:
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HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:
http://connectvk.com.au/

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Music:
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Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Everything You Need to Know About Summits on the Air (SOTA) – Ask An Elmer

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Post date March 15, 2021

Summits on the Air (SOTA) has taken the Amateur Radio community by storm! It is such a popular and awesome way to get fit, enjoy the outdoors whilst making contacts!

In this episode of Ask An Elmer we have a panel of SOTA experts (and others who really want to know where to get started, such as myself!) to run through everything you need to know about SOTA, what is it, the equipment to use, how to log contacts, how many contacts you need for a successful activation and more!

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
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HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:
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#SummitsOnTheAir #SOTA #HamRadio

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Products for demos or reviews can be sent to address listed for VK7HH on QRZ.com or email admin@hamradiodx.net

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

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Interview with John Amodeo AA6JA – Last Man Standing Producer

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Post date March 13, 2021

In this very special live stream I’ll be joined by John AA6JA, television producer for the TV series "Last Man Standing" starring Tim Allen as Mike Baxter KA0XTT.

John will discuss his history and interest in amateur radio, the clubs and groups he is associated with, what it’s like to work on and bring ham radio into prime time television and the various technical difficulties he faced when operating from the set using the callsign KA6LMS. He’ll also walk us through the special event station activation, where you will have the last chance to contact the station from the set on the 24th of March right through to the 30th of March!

Please join us and pop in your questions and comments into the live chat!

https://www.qrz.com/db/AA6JA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Man_Standing_(American_TV_series)

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
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Products for demos or reviews can be sent to address listed for VK7HH on QRZ.com or email admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

Discussing the Future of Amateur Radio with the WIA – ACMA Licence Class Consultation

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Post date March 10, 2021

A discussion panel consisting of Scott VK3KJ, Dale VK1DSH, Lee VK3GK and Grant VK5GR representing the Wireless Institute of Australia’s (WIA) Spectrum Strategy team and also the WIA Board will be appearing live on the Ham Radio DX YouTube channel.

The intention is to communicate with WIA members the scope and challenges presented by the recent ACMA’s Consultation paper on Future Amateur Radio Service licensing.
The aim is to provide a forum where the findings of the committee so far can be presented, but also provide an opportunity for questions and answers to be exchanged with members and the wider amateur community.

The WIA will discuss the three options and why it is recommending the option it is. We will also explain ways that the risks of ACMA’s proposals could be mitigated to the benefit of both the amateur service and the ACMA. During the 45 minute session, there will be time for questions via the YouTube chat feedback channel. Questions can also be submitted ahead of time via email to spectrum@wia.org.au. Please note that channel will be moderated, and only questions directly related to the submission will be accepted. We also ask that people be respectful and understand that we will not be commenting on the positions of others.

This session is about the WIA’s considered position and making sure people are clear on what we have found and what the next steps are going to be. The WIA will in particular introduce the next steps that it needs members to take in the consultation process.
We look forward to seeing you on YouTube on Monday night!

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
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HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:
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Products for demos or reviews can be sent to address listed for VK7HH on QRZ.com or email admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

What is the worst antenna you’ve owned?

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Post date March 9, 2021

It’s all about homebrew antennas right? Sometimes the commercial stuff just doesn’t cut it. What’s the worst commercial antenna you have owned? Let us know in the comments below!

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) http://ebay.us/xu9VuY (eBay)

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

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Products for demos or reviews can be sent to address listed for VK7HH on QRZ.com or email admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

An Aussie and a Kiwi talk Ham Radio – with Chris ZL4RA (Radio Runner)

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Post date March 5, 2021

This evening I sit down and have a chat with operator Chris ZL4RA, just across "the ditch" (Tasman Sea) in New Zealand from me here in VK7.

We’ll discuss radios, SOTA, Australia vs New Zealand rivalry, cricket, accents and everything in between! Join us for the banter in the live chat.

Check out Chris’s channel – Radio Runner:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHCTGeSGqt1r76DvVJH_ww

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) http://ebay.us/xu9VuY (eBay)

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

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#HamRadio #RadioRunner #ZL4RA

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Products for demos or reviews can be sent to address listed for VK7HH on QRZ.com or email admin@hamradiodx.net

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

Ham Radio DX Youtube

The Unwritten Rules of Ham Radio

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Post date March 5, 2021

Studying for your ham exam test you’d know that there are plenty of rules and regulations to abide by. But what about those unwritten rules of ham radio? Calling CQ? Operating for the very first time? Repeater etiquette?

In this video the Ask an Elmer panel discuss some of those unwritten rules and how to go about if you’re new operating on the air.

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What is the best way to run Coax into your Home?

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Post date March 2, 2021

Coax entry doesn’t always have to be a headache or difficult task. On Ask An Elmer we discuss the best ways to run coaxial cable into your house or ham shack.

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Transmitting live television from high altitude via amateur radio!

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Post date March 2, 2021

Transmitting television – live from up to 100,000 feet, will it work?

Check out our live stream right here as Mark VK5QI and the members of the Amateur Radio Experimenters Group (AREG) launch a high altitude balloon with a digital amateur radio television transmitter as a payload.

For more information on the launch and technical bits, check out the presentation done by Mark VK5QI here:

The launch is scheduled for Sunday March 7th 2021 at 10am ACDT
Saturday 6th March 2021, 23:30 UTC.

Some notes about the launch:
This may or may not work – please be patient. The stream may also be delayed in starting depending on local launch conditions and weather.

Please drop in, leave a comment in the live chat or comments. Check out https://www.areg.org.au/ for more info closer to launch date.

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
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HRDX shops at Australia’s newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK:

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

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1:1, 9:1, 49:1 Matching Units – What’s the difference?

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Post date February 26, 2021

When do you use a 1:1, 9:1 or a 49:1 balun?
Our Ask An Elmer panel discuss this question – what’s the difference between matching units?

–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3pLmsNI (Amazon) http://ebay.us/xu9VuY (eBay)

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

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Products for demos or reviews can be sent to address listed for VK7HH on QRZ.com or email admin@hamradiodx.net

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