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COFFEE AND HAM RADIO Field Day Prep.

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Post date March 23, 2021

Come join the live stream! In this video, we discuss what you need for Field Day preparation!

KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

How to make a 2.7oz End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) Antenna for Ham Radio in 30 minutes or less!

Post author By admin
Post date March 19, 2021

In this Video I show how I make a super light weight EFHW antenna for Summits On The Air or any QRP operations. The antenna is so small and light you can put it in your pocket! It also saves weight in your backpack so you can take along a tasty of your choice!

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Supplies and Web sites used for this build.
10 FT50-43 Ferrite Toroid Core, https://amzn.to/391xR6a
29awg magnet wire, https://amzn.to/3vK7ifd
26awg silicone wire, https://amzn.to/3c45TbW
BNC binding post, https://amzn.to/3eWzs0C
BNC binding post, https://amzn.to/3cOTh7F
Dan Koellen AI6XG, https://www.ai6xg.com/post/trapped-20-30-40-meter-efhw-antenna

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Miady 36AH battery, https://amzn.to/3qKN9CU

Camera Gear
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
DOKIO 80 watt Folding Solar Panel Kit , https://amzn.to/3krLX4g
DOKIO 200 watt Folding Solar Panel Kit, https://amzn.to/34s67Wv
Windows tablet, https://amzn.to/3kNzgBd
tablet keyboard, https://amzn.to/2HKbisj

Radios I own or recommend
FT991A, https://amzn.to/2KmMGqe
FTDX3000, https://amzn.to/2HnatVW
IC7300, https://amzn.to/3moL3pw
IC705, https://amzn.to/38abNou
FT891, https://amzn.to/3kV3GQW
FTM400DR, https://amzn.to/2KovVLr
FTM300DR, https://amzn.to/34jIjn1
TM-D710G, https://amzn.to/388fon5
FT3DR, https://amzn.to/34eQXTQ
FT70, https://amzn.to/3956cCb
FT60, https://amzn.to/3lSit08
Power supply, https://amzn.to/3kTrogv
LITHIUM BATTERIES
36ah lithium batt., https://amzn.to/2Noz6UX
16ah lithium batt., https://amzn.to/2KuBAjo
9ah Bioenno, https://amzn.to/3bWSPFy
12ah Bioenno, https://amzn.to/35XBjx2
15ah Bioenno, https://amzn.to/3bW0ALP
6ah bioenno, https://amzn.to/35T8eCX

Hole saw kit, https://amzn.to/3clSjBb
step bits, https://amzn.to/3clSCvP
Helping hands soldering station, https://amzn.to/3caBzg6
Aoyue 469 Variable Power 60 Watt Soldering Station , https://amzn.to/36dQdzi

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KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

How to manually program your Yaesu FT-60 handheld radio!

Post author By admin
Post date March 15, 2021

In this video I show the functions of the FT-60 buttons and how to load a repeater into the memory.

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KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

Summits On The Air SOTA on Goat Mountain CA.

Post author By admin
Post date March 15, 2021

In this Video My Buddy Josh KK6USX and I embark on a 40 mile round trip on Dirt bikes to activate Goat Mtn. for Summits On the Air. We encounter Dust to snow on the ride to the peak that is at 6100′ altitude. Once you get close there is a gate and then a hike of about 1.5 miles, follow along on this adventure!
For Dirt-Bike suspension checkout https://812suspensiondesign.com/, in Texas
Thanks to Ray Aucott for the awesome thumbnail picture!!

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KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

Coffee and Ham Radio, QRP Operations!

Post author By admin
Post date March 14, 2021

QRP Operations with Ham Radio Dude, The Smokin Ape and KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures

Temporarily Offline, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCai-PmK8xOBOunwi6MoBgwQ
TheSmokinApe, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJlIoWR3mf7apfB1dXS97A
Ham Radio Dude, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCS3bLYRlUQmN1xLZCoidKw

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

Yaesu FT60 2 meter, 70 cm dual band radio.

Post author By admin
Post date March 13, 2021

In this video I show the functions of the FT-60 buttons and how to load a repeater into the memory.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Miady 36AH battery, https://amzn.to/3qKN9CU

Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder, https://amzn.to/31qfWSL
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KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

Coffee and Ham Radio

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Post date March 12, 2021

QRP Operations with Ham Radio Dude, The Smokin Ape and KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures

KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

How to install a crimp-on PL-259.

Post author By admin
Post date March 11, 2021

In this video I show how I install a crimp-on PL-259 connector.

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KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

Why I bought the Sony a6100 for my YouTube Channel.

Post author By admin
Post date March 2, 2021

In this video I list some of the reasons I choose the Sony a6100 over other Cameras including the Cannon M50. I also show other accessories I have I have Purchased .

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KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

Miady 12V 36Ah Deep Cycle LiFePO4, 2000 Cycles Rechargeable Battery.

Post author By admin
Post date February 26, 2021

In this video I show and use the Miady 36AH lithium battery to power my HF Ham Radio.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Miady 36AH battery, https://amzn.to/3qKN9CU

Camera Gear
Sony a6100 camera, https://amzn.to/31s5KZV
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
DOKIO 80 watt Folding Solar Panel Kit , https://amzn.to/3krLX4g
DOKIO 200 watt Folding Solar Panel Kit, https://amzn.to/34s67Wv
Windows tablet, https://amzn.to/3kNzgBd
tablet keyboard, https://amzn.to/2HKbisj

Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder, https://amzn.to/31qfWSL
Towever 84433 Trailer Hitch Extension, https://amzn.to/37ni4hS

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