Category: Red Summit RF

I was just spinning the dial on my ham radio this morning and stumbled onto the ham radio station at the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). They use the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued call sign W1AW. I can communicate back to them because I have an FCC call sign too – NJ7V. The form of communication, or "mode" can vary. Here, we were using Morse code to communicate.

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Connect 2 lengths of wire to the base and clip on the connector. Search the Internet for “Dipole Calculator” to figure out the length of wire for the band your using. Raise the center up as high as possible and stretch the 2 wires out.

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A few months ago I was building the ZZRX 40 Receiver, live on TikTok. Then I got too busy to finish it. Now I don’t really use that platform anymore, so let’s resume the live build sessions on YouTube!

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A very affordable Morse code paddle for portable operations, the QU-21C / QU-2020A key is small and light. For this paddle and all the others in the series, I took it in the field multiple times and put it under rigorous testing. Here are my thoughts about its performance.

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CW Hotline: https://hamradio.solutions/cwhotline/

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Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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In this video, I take the ATU-100 antenna tuner on a portable ham radio adventure to a mountain summit (Summits on the Air), testing its performance in the field. As an essential piece of equipment for any ham radio operator, the ATU-100 is designed to match the impedance of the antenna to the radio, ensuring maximum power transfer and reducing interference. Throughout the video, I showcase the versatility and convenience of the ATU-100 as I use it to tune my antenna on the fly, allowing me to communicate with other ham radio enthusiasts from the summit. Join me on this exciting outdoor excursion as I put the ATU-100 to the test and demonstrate its capabilities in real-world conditions. Location is Apache Butte W7A/MN-095 on 4 March 2023

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Packtenna Mast: https://www.packtenna.com/store/p24/29%27__Tall_Carbon_Fiber_Mast.html#/
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Join us for an exciting livestream interview with Jim N4JAW, the ham radio operator who takes his hobby to new heights, or should we say, new parks! Jim’s passion for combining his love of cycling and radio communication has led him on thrilling adventures to remote and interesting locations. where he sets up his portable station for Parks on the Air, satellite communications, or just plain old field ops fun. Get ready to be inspired by Jim’s creativity and adventurous spirit, as he shares his experience of biking and operating in some of the most breathtaking state and national parks. Don’t miss this unique and fascinating conversation with Jim N4JAW, the ultimate "ham on wheels"!

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Join us as we talk about how YOU can get creative with portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Twitter:
Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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I have a friend, I’ll call him Tuje (pronounced Tooge). He has decades of experience in commercial VHF/UHF radio communications. He wants to share his knowledge, but he also wants to remain anonymous. I offered to host his videos on my channel. So here is another video in an ongoing series of helpful videos, primarily relating to VHF communications, but certainly not limited to that topic.