Category: Ham Radio DX

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China Responds! New Radios Coming?

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Post date July 8, 2024

After my video from a few days ago on how some of the cheap Chinese radios are boring, a Chinese radio company has responded. See what they had to say.

Chinese handhelds I have reviewed 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSuX83ay4OuiZzb3C9pd5dh1UIN593B4a

⬇️Ham Gear I Use⬇️
Quansheng UV-K5 Handheld (Hackable) 👉 https://geni.us/kkbd3
RT-95 VHF/UHF Mobile 👉 https://geni.us/YzCT
Best VHF/UHF Handheld (TIDRadio TD-H3) 👉 https://geni.us/VU4cH
Programming Cable for Handhelds 👉 https://geni.us/9Gh6nwL
28 MHz (plus more) monoband radio 👉 https://geni.us/At99
A better antenna for your handheld 👉 https://geni.us/AQzQw
A better antenna for your VHF/UHF base 👉 https://geni.us/JN8wy
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Build the Perfect Ham Radio Shack: Part 3 (Antennas)

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Post date July 7, 2024

Building your first ham shack can be overwhelming… What are the essential pieces of gear you need? This week we look at antennas? Will you be portable? Do you use a dipole, vertical or yagi?

Part 1: https://youtube.com/live/Qm68WOorN8c?feature=share
Part 2: https://youtube.com/live/FVLEWkZfJmQ?feature=share

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Dear Chinese Radio Manufacturers.. STOP Doing THIS!

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Post date July 5, 2024

Chinese radio manufacturers are just doing the same old thing over and over again…. What’s something unique you’d like to see – the return of monoband 23cm radios, handhelds on 28 MHz or something else?

Chinese handhelds I have reviewed 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSuX83ay4OuiZzb3C9pd5dh1UIN593B4a

@MikeN2MAK ⬅️ Mike’s channel check it out

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Adventures in Microwave Ham Radio

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Post date July 5, 2024

Ian VK5ZD talks about his adventures in microwave operation over the years.

"This talk will be about the many and varied pieces of equipment I’ve used over the years to delve into the world of microwave communications. Starting with a 10 GHz wide-band FM system used in 1987, I will be discussing the various pieces gear I’ve used for all bands from 1.2 GHz through to 134 GHz".

*Apologies for the audio dropouts which occurred over the Zoom recording*

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Amateur Radio Trivia: Test Your HAM Knowledge!

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Post date July 2, 2024

Let’s have some fun with Ham Radio Trivia!

Starting at 7:30pm Australian EST (09:30 UTC) we’re gonna have a fun filled night at my radio club – @ReastHobart as we play 4 rounds of Amateur Radio questions to test you out!

All you will need is a phone or device capable of opening https://kahoot.it to play!
See you all there!

Thank you to Kyle @AA0Z for allowing me to utilize his Kahoot. Kyle streams every month with Ham Radio Trivia, so check him out!

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Ham Radio Anxiety: Confidence Tips for Every Operator

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Post date July 1, 2024

How to overcome mic fright if you’re new to ham radio. Calling CQ and keying up for the first time can be a bit intimidating. In this video, I’ll share tips on overcoming that fear, including what to talk about and what helped me.

Further tips 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfcsJKZASdc
Ham Radio etiquette explained 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znBHl3enqIg

⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 Nervous on the air?
1:37 The key to gaining confidence
2:41 Callsign Tips
3:25 The #1 thing you can do
5:07 Hit that PTT button
5:58 One trick I use
7:37 Everyone makes mistakes
8:17 Don’t be discouraged

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Build the Perfect Ham Radio Shack: Part 2 (Which Radio?)

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Post date June 30, 2024

Building your first ham shack can be overwhelming… What are the essential pieces of gear you need? This week we look at radios, mobile or base? Will you be portable? Do you need an amp?

Equipment in this video 👉
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases

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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio

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My Thoughts on the Icom IC-7610 (vs 7300)

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Post date June 28, 2024

What do I think of the Icom IC-7610 vs the Icom IC-7300 – 6 months in?

⬇️Stuff I use in the Shack ⬇️
My Microphone 👉 https://geni.us/peExAzA
Mic Adapter 👉 https://geni.us/gMpb4nK
On Air Sign 👉 https://geni.us/dYHJ
Icom DC Lead 👉 https://geni.us/78b5QHb
Anderson Powerpoles 👉 https://geni.us/y2hU
30pc RF Connector 👉 https://geni.us/goeu

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 Best Selling Radio of All Time?
1:20 The Screen & Display
2:17 The little things matter
3:54 and the bigger things too
6:00 The frustrating non-feature
7:17 I can’t let go..

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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #Icom

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Save Our Ham Radio Bands Before They Disappear

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Post date June 26, 2024

As amateur radio operators we have access to a lot of spectrum. We need to use it, or lose it.

Equipment in this video 👉
SG-Lab: https://www.sg-lab.com/amateur.html
10 MHz GPSDO: https://geni.us/RMcDOLd
Stealth 3.4 GHz PA: https://geni.us/nwqJTp
PyroJoesph on eBay (amps, relays etc): https://geni.us/2gr5y
Mini-Kits Sequencer: https://www.minikits.com.au/sequencer/Sequencer

Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I may receive a small commission.

⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 Use it or lose it
1:55 My 2.4 GHz transverter system
9:20 My 3.4 GHz transverter system
13:20 But who will you talk to?

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The Highest Ham Radio Fix (Battling Ice and Snow!)

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Post date June 24, 2024

What a great experience! Come join us as we fix this ham radio repeater on top of the highest mountain in the state!

Stuff I use in the Shack 👉
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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio

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