Category: KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures

The Yaesu FL-110 is a solid state linear amplifier that is designed to match the FT-301S and FT-7 transceivers. It operates on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter amateur bands. Drive power is 15 watts CW/SSB, 4 watts AM/RTTY. Maximum input power is 200 watts SSB/CW, 75 watts RTTY and 50 watts AM. The front panel has a DELAY switch to select FAST 0.1-0.2 seconds or SLOW 0.3-1.0 seconds to control carrier operated change over time. The rear panel has 50 ohm SO239 input and output jacks. This device requires 13.5 VDC at 17 Amps (100 watts 14 MHz).
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In this video I will show 2 pouches made by First Tactical that integrate with their backpacks. These pouches are very handy for various ham radio products such as radios and antennas.
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In this video I show the Nelson Antennas 9:1 end fed match box and how it tunes with a Yaesu FT 991A , also what I needed to do to get it to work on the 40 meter band.

In this video I review an outstanding, very well made backpack by First Tactical. I talk about how it could be used for Amateur (Ham) Radio. I also talk about First Tactical and how they work with Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Personnel to thoroughly understand the unique needs of their customers. First Tactical has agreed to give a 15% off promo their site for my viewers.Thank You Again First Tactical !!
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In this video I will show a Summits On The Air (SOTA) Activation on short but steep hike to a prominent ridge in the San Gabriel High Country in Los Angeles County With K6TNT and Myself KK6USY. We pass through a abandoned ski resort, and top it off with outstanding views of the middle of the front range and San Gabriel Wilderness.

In this video i show how and what I used to make a stake that fits inside of the DX Commander, Sota Beams and PackTenna mast to help with guying.

In this video I show how I built a 12 volt Rotor for small Yagi, Moxon and Hexbeam antennas using a 2 rpm geared motor. The Original Idea came from my friend Steve, K1GMM, his channel is Green Mountain Maniac, check him out!

In this short video I use a FT3D handheld to send a text message to a cell phone and back to the radio.

In this video I show how i constructed a 6 meter Moxon Antenna from PVC and wire. First design was by John Ryan N1PCE.

In this video I go through the steps of making a seat box for a 1999 Westcoaster Fishing boat.