Category: KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures

KK6USY Chuck’s Videos

How to build Halo Antenna.

Post author By admin
Post date June 29, 2021

In this video I show how I built a halo antenna for the 2 meter band. I give dimensions and a close up view of the antenna at the end.

m2 antennas, https://www.m2inc.com/FG2MHOLOOP
Sal Electronics, http://sal-electronics.com/halo_antennas.html

Antenna Project – 2m Halo for 144.2 MHz

https://qrznow.com/2-meter-halo-antenna-by-mike-fedler-n6tww/

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Radios I own or recommend
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Beginners guide to getting on HF Coffee And Ham Radio!

Post author By admin
Post date June 24, 2021

Join TO and myself as we talk about how new hams can get on to the HF bands for the first time!

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Ham Radio Outlet Sacramento First Look!

Post author By admin
Post date June 22, 2021

I went to the new HRO the other day after finding out my Oakland HRO had bee permanently closed. Lucky for me my daughters house is only 10 minutes away , and I am actually there way more than in Oakland. Parking at the new location is way better also. Sorry I only had my phone with me.
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My build of the MM0OPX Adjustiwave Multiband Antenna Lite! First Look.

Post author By admin
Post date June 18, 2021

In this video I show my build of Colin MM0OPX’s Adjustiwave antenna that he sells on his site. Check out Colin’s site and I want to thank Colin for his help! I do a couple things different to keep it as lite as possible. It should cover 2m – 8om.
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Colin’s YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdQWA7kHTQRwXuPHk2vbhA
Colin’s web site, https://adjustiwave.com/
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Sony a6100 camera, https://amzn.to/31s5KZV
Sony HDR-CX405, https://amzn.to/3dS8RBE
Sigma 56mm lens, https://amzn.to/3m67CPQ
Sigma 16mm lens, https://amzn.to/3oakrdW
Sigma 30mm lens, https://amzn.to/35ebJml
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DJI Action camera, https://amzn.to/2Hh2utA
Sony fdr-x3000, https://amzn.to/2NtXB36
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Budget UHF/VHF radios – Coffee And Ham Radio

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Post date June 17, 2021

Join us while we discuss options for budget UHF and VHF radios that don’t break the bank.
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TheSmokinApe, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJlIoWR3mf7apfB1dXS97A
Temporarily Offline, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCai-PmK8xOBOunwi6MoBgwQ
Ham Radio Dude, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCS3bLYRlUQmN1xLZCoidKw
KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures, https://www.youtube.com/c/KK6USYHamRadioAdventures/videos

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Sony a6100 camera, https://amzn.to/31s5KZV
Sony HDR-CX405, https://amzn.to/3dS8RBE
Sigma 56mm lens, https://amzn.to/3m67CPQ
Sigma 16mm lens, https://amzn.to/3oakrdW
Sigma 30mm lens, https://amzn.to/35ebJml
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DJI Action camera, https://amzn.to/2Hh2utA
Sony fdr-x3000, https://amzn.to/2NtXB36
GoPro 9, https://amzn.to/398Stde
GoPro 8, https://amzn.to/366fnzP
GoPro 7, https://amzn.to/39W3ptF
K&F Concepts Tripod, https://amzn.to/31oW829
PGYTECH mini tripod, https://amzn.to/3oa8ogQ
Lapel microphone, https://amzn.to/3kkdkxk
MOVO Shotgun Microphone, https://amzn.to/3khVlHM
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Update the Xiegu X6100 is for real and not Vaporware.

Post author By admin
Post date June 13, 2021

After posting my video on whether or not the Xiegu X6100 was real or fake I found a post on QRPer.com by Thomas Witherspoon that says it is a real radio but not available at this time. He goes on to say what information that he has confirmed, check out his site!
link to QRP.com, https://qrper.com/2021/06/the-new-xiegu-x6100-portable-hf-transceiver-yes-its-real-and-no-its-not-vaporware/
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Xiegu X6100 Is this for real and a IC705 and KX2/3 destroyer?? FIRST LOOK!!

Post author By admin
Post date June 12, 2021

Some rumor news that hopefully is true ! Xiegu may be updating the 5105 with a new model that seems to have some great upgrades!
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How to pick a Antenna for Portable or Home use. Which antenna should I choose?

Post author By admin
Post date June 8, 2021

In this video I discuss different types on wire antennas the pros and cons of each and how much space they take up.
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Sony a6100 camera, https://amzn.to/31s5KZV
Sony HDR-CX405, https://amzn.to/3dS8RBE
Sigma 56mm lens, https://amzn.to/3m67CPQ
Sigma 16mm lens, https://amzn.to/3oakrdW
Sigma 30mm lens, https://amzn.to/35ebJml
Action Cameras
DJI Action camera, https://amzn.to/2Hh2utA
Sony fdr-x3000, https://amzn.to/2NtXB36
GoPro 9, https://amzn.to/398Stde
GoPro 8, https://amzn.to/366fnzP
GoPro 7, https://amzn.to/39W3ptF
K&F Concepts Tripod, https://amzn.to/31oW829
PGYTECH mini tripod, https://amzn.to/3oa8ogQ
Lapel microphone, https://amzn.to/3kkdkxk
MOVO Shotgun Microphone, https://amzn.to/3khVlHM
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#HLTW

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How to make a Junk Box Key for Morse Code ( CW )

Post author By admin
Post date June 4, 2021

In this video I take on Ham Radio Dudes Challenge to make a Key for Morse Code or CW as known in Ham Radio.

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What is a Shack in a Box Radio? FT991A,IC7100, Ft818 AND IC705

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Post date June 1, 2021

In this video I discus shack in the box radios that are still available new to purchase. I talk about why I like them and what I like to use them for basically a rag chew. This will be followed up with a Livestream later with TheSmokinApe and myself.
Channels I mentioned in this video.
Digital Analogue Ham, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7p-0FTegAEJpn1c7J8YDug
2 Meter Crew, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOjjIROB7XWmkcPqpMmAKvA

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