Category: KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures

KK6USY Chuck’s Videos

CAHRtenna EFHW Dipole Antenna Prototype V2 Build

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Post date February 8, 2022

In this video we do a prototype build of the CAHRtenna End Fed Halfwave Dipole antenna, designed by the team over at Coffee and Ham Radios.

Merch. : https://kk6usy-ham-radio-adventures.myspreadshop.com
POTA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ck7cVgtYXU&t=18s

#EFHW, #END FED HALF WAVE ANTENNA, #HAM RADIO

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Going to Quartzfest but not sure what to take to camp in? How to determine what’s best for you!

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Post date February 4, 2022

In this video I discuss different options for camping at Quartzfest or just about anywhere.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Gazelle T-4 Tent : https://amzn.to/3goRM1Y
Gazelle T-4 Plus Tent: https://amzn.to/3L8nYon
Gazelle screened Gazebo: https://amzn.to/3sh9vOA

#Quartzfest, #Camping, #RVing,

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Quartzfest 2022 in the desert of Arizona at Quartzsite! Camping and Ham Radio in the desert.

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Post date February 2, 2022

In this video I show some of the stuff that goes on at Quartzfest 2022. I also have a short dedication to a good friend that recently lost his wife, they both loved to do POTA together.
Merch. : https://kk6usy-ham-radio-adventures.myspreadshop.com

Quartzfest website:, https://quartzfest.org/
Alan’s website,: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html

#Quartzfest, #Quartzsite, #Hamfest,

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DIY C-clamp, How to build a C-clamp from c-channel for Wolf River Coil, MPAS or just a outdoor light

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Post date January 19, 2022

In this video I make a DIY C-clamp from some left over C-chanel I had. I wanted to buy this but cost (100+tax and shipping) and availability are not good and it cost me 10.00 to make and that was mostly for paint, which I usually have on hand. I will do another video soon on a anyone that can use a hacksaw and drill can make for under 10:00! I only had a short time to make this before I leave for a trip, so a quick build.
Merch. : https://kk6usy-ham-radio-adventures.myspreadshop.com

Be sure and subscribe to these great channels:
TheSmokinApe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJl…
Ham Radio Dude: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCS3…
Ham Radio Crash Course: http://www.youtube.com/hoshnasi
KG6HQD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFup…
N0SSC: https://youtube.com/n0ssc
K6UDA Radio: https://www.youtube.com/k6uda
K8MRD Radio Stuff: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Signal Search: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2g…
Ham Radio Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/HamRadioNow
Kyle – AA0Z: https://www.youtube.com/kyleaa0z
SevenForty1: https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenforty1
100 Watts and a Wire Podcast: http://100wattsandawire.com
DX Commander: https://www.youtube.com/m0mcx
W6RIP Radio Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/11DayScrape
The Smokin Ape: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmoki…
Goodgame Ham Radio, Bees, and Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/goodgamehamra…
Temporarily Offline: http://yout

#diy, #DIY C clamp, #How to make a C-clamp

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How to make a 20 meter Half Square Antenna with custom brackets. Easiest DX antenna?

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Post date January 8, 2022

In this video I show how I make a 20m Half Square antenna with brackets I made on my 3D printer.
Merch. : https://kk6usy-ham-radio-adventures.myspreadshop.com

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ferrule crimp tool, https://amzn.to/3zDOOPS
Silicone wire, https://amzn.to/3zDuGgV
Female BNC, https://amzn.to/3K2cfYe

Reference sites:
Hamuniverse, https://www.hamuniverse.com/wb3aywcurtainantennas.html
Rudy Sevems, https://rudys.typepad.com/ant/files/antenna_halfsquare_array.pdf

#Half Square Antenna, # Ham Radio, #Antenn,

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Xurleq rechargeable Falshlight for that time you need a light fast!

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Post date January 5, 2022

In this video I show a flashlight from Xurleq that I picked up for my mom so she had a light when the power goes out and she can turn on her Jackery Solar Generator.
mERCH. : https://kk6usy-ham-radio-adventures.myspreadshop.com

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Xurleq light: https://amzn.to/3FUoX8O
Jackery Solar station: https://amzn.to/3zry1Qe

#Flashlight, #Jackery, #Rechargeable,

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Xtar BC8 battery charger.8 Bay AA-AAA Charger USB C. Li-ion and Ni-MH battery charger.

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Post date January 4, 2022

In this video I take a look at a Xtar AA and AAA battery charger that charges Li-Ion and NI-MH batteries.

Xtar Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/XTAR/page/CCE037AA-7E67-4E96-B83B-1E6BAAFA0B17?ref_=ast_bln
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Web site; http://www.xtar.cc/
Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/HKXTAR

In this video HRD and myself make a lot of great POTA and SOTA contacts on Big Hill in Northern California in the snow!

Check out the Ham Radio Adventures Merch shop: https://kk6usy-ham-radio-adventures.myspreadshop.com

#battery charger, #Li-ion, #Ni-HM,

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Dude and Chuck’s Awesome Adventure POTA/SOTA in the Sierra Part 2

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Post date December 24, 2021

In this video HRD and myself make a lot of great POTA and SOTA contacts on Big Hill in Northern California in the snow!

Check out the Ham Radio Adventures Merch shop: https://kk6usy-ham-radio-adventures.myspreadshop.com

#POTA, #SOTA #Ham Radio

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Baofeng BF-A58 S Tri-band Radio.

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Post date December 21, 2021

Today I take a look at the Baofeng A58S Tri-band radio!

I am not sure this radio is FCC approved, which might be why it’s not on Amazon.

Be sure and subscribe to these great channels:
Coffee and Ham Radios//https://www.youtube.com/c/CoffeeandHamRadios
TheSmokinApe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJl…
Ham Radio Dude: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCS3…
Ham Radio Crash Course: http://www.youtube.com/hoshnasi
KG6HQD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFup…
N0SSC: https://youtube.com/n0ssc
K6UDA Radio: https://www.youtube.com/k6uda
K8MRD Radio Stuff: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Signal Search: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2g…
Ham Radio Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/HamRadioNow
Kyle – AA0Z: https://www.youtube.com/kyleaa0z
SevenForty1: https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenforty1
100 Watts and a Wire Podcast: http://100wattsandawire.com
DX Commander: https://www.youtube.com/m0mcx
W6RIP Radio Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/11DayScrape
The Smokin Ape: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmoki…
Goodgame Ham Radio, Bees, and Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/goodgamehamra…
Temporarily Offline: http://yout

#Baofeng, #dualband, #HT,

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Why did I do this?

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Post date December 15, 2021

In this video I show a box build for my new radio and which radio I purchased.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod:, https://amzn.to/3EUTO4F
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Harbor Freight 2800:, https://www.harborfreight.com/2800-weatherproof-protective-case-medium-tan-58656.html

#X6100, #IC705, #FTDX10,