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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

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Items I use in my shack:
📻–Radios–📻
Icom IC-7300:
https://amzn.to/3okOdMD (Amazon) http://ebay.us/fPKoen (eBay)
Icom IC-9700:
https://amzn.to/2JLZoim (Amazon) http://ebay.us/osKYML (eBay)
Icom IC-705:
https://amzn.to/3okFmuz (Amazon) http://ebay.us/QJQc0O (eBay)
Yaesu FT-818:
https://amzn.to/3bbtFCH (Amazon) http://ebay.us/Sv6LHj (eBay)
Yaesu FT-8900:
https://amzn.to/35ejsBL (Amazon) http://ebay.us/cjTL5j (eBay)
Yaesu VX-8R:
https://amzn.to/3ndeEm8 (Amazon)
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):
https://amzn.to/35bwKio (Amazon) http://ebay.us/ELIJVf (eBay)
Diamond X-50 (2m/70cm):
https://amzn.to/2Lmq4a6 (Amazon) http://ebay.us/rhTqNL (eBay)

–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:
https://amzn.to/3b7mnjk (Amazon) http://ebay.us/Njgcul (eBay)
Yaesu G-1000DXA rotator:
https://amzn.to/394CXxE (Amazon)
Tigertronics Signalink USB:
https://amzn.to/3olHjqt (Amazon) http://ebay.us/BLdah2 (eBay)
BG7TBL GPSDO module:
https://amzn.to/35cjKZy (Amazon) http://ebay.us/vDN05l (eBay)

📷–Camera/Studio Gear–📷
Canon M50 w/15-45mm:
https://amzn.to/2MujrTs (Amazon) http://ebay.us/KCUmS8 (eBay)
Blue Yeti Microphone:
https://amzn.to/392QRQR (Amazon) http://ebay.us/CCjNk6 (eBay)
Sony MDRZX110NC Headphones:
https://amzn.to/3ol0gcO (Amazon) http://ebay.us/LDnGaL (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:
http://connectvk.com.au/

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

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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:
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/

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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/

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End Fed or Fan Dipole Antenna – Which One Should You Use?

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Post date February 16, 2021

Fan dipole or end fed antenna – how do they compare and which is the better antenna? In Ask An Elmer we answer this question. Which antenna do you have or prefer? Let us know in the comments!

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Basic Antenna (Dipole) Tuning Tips

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Post date February 12, 2021

The "Ask an Elmer" panel answer a question regarding tuning of dipole and basic antennas. Where should you put your antenna to test? Also included are handy hints and tips to save you frustration when trying to get that antenna right!

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Live Amateur TV from 100,000 feet!

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Post date February 9, 2021

Project Horus began in 2010 as the brain child of a group of radio Amateurs in Adelaide, South Australia. Now, 11 years later, one of the ideas that has been discussed many times within the group is finally going to be attempted. A flight is tentatively planned for Sunday March 7th that will carry aloft our first ever digital ATV transmitter!

The next meeting of AREG on Friday February 19th will feature a presentation and Q&A session with Mark VK5QI. He will take us though everything you need to know about how local amateurs will be able to to receive and decode the ATV signal.

Items I use in my shack:
????–Radios–????
Icom IC-7300:
https://amzn.to/3okOdMD (Amazon) http://ebay.us/fPKoen (eBay)
Icom IC-9700:
https://amzn.to/2JLZoim (Amazon) http://ebay.us/osKYML (eBay)
Icom IC-705:
https://amzn.to/3okFmuz (Amazon) http://ebay.us/QJQc0O (eBay)
Yaesu FT-818:
https://amzn.to/3bbtFCH (Amazon) http://ebay.us/Sv6LHj (eBay)
Yaesu FT-8900:
https://amzn.to/35ejsBL (Amazon) http://ebay.us/cjTL5j (eBay)
Yaesu VX-8R:
https://amzn.to/3ndeEm8 (Amazon)
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):
https://amzn.to/35bwKio (Amazon) http://ebay.us/ELIJVf (eBay)
Diamond X-50 (2m/70cm):
https://amzn.to/2Lmq4a6 (Amazon) http://ebay.us/rhTqNL (eBay)

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

????–Camera/Studio Gear–????
Canon M50 w/15-45mm:
https://amzn.to/2MujrTs (Amazon) http://ebay.us/KCUmS8 (eBay)
Blue Yeti Microphone:
https://amzn.to/392QRQR (Amazon) http://ebay.us/CCjNk6 (eBay)
Sony MDRZX110NC Headphones:
https://amzn.to/3ol0gcO (Amazon) http://ebay.us/LDnGaL (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

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#HamRadio #AmateurTV #AREG

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX
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Website: http://hamradiodx.net

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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What is a good low cost SWR antenna analyser?

Post author By admin
Post date February 9, 2021

One of the most essential pieces of test equipment for any shack is a SWR analyser. How can you pick a good one? Our Ask an Elmer panel discusses what they recommend and use.

–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:

Home

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#Analyser #SWR #HamRadio

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx
Website: http://hamradiodx.net

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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How to setup HamAlert to chase your DXCC!

Post author By admin
Post date February 5, 2021

HamAlert is a system that allows you to get notifications when a desired station appears on the DX cluster, the Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, or PSK Reporter. No need to keep checking these resources manually if you’re looking for a certain callsign, DXCC, CQ zone, IOTA island, SOTA summit or WWFF reference.

In this video I show you how to setup HamAlert to alert you of activity from a particular DXCC you may be chasing.

https://hamalert.org/about

Check out Temporarily Offline’s awesome video on how to setup HamAlert:

–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:

Home

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#HamAlert #AmateurRadio #HRDX

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

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/