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Dave Cassler Youtube

Azimuthal Maps : Getting and Using (#585)

Azimuthal Maps : Getting and Using (#585)

Ted, KE8RQA, is having trying to reach Norway and Northern Russia from Ohio and doesn’t know what angle to direct his antenna. Dave is going to introduce a big problem solver when trying to reach places all over the world. Azimuthal Maps.

Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler. Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB. Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar

Edited by Callum Jakeman.

To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler.com/about/
Tip jar (on my website): http://www.dcasler.com/tip-jar/ (provides a method to use your credit card via PayPal, Also describes Patreon)
To pose an Ask Dave question: http://www.dcasler.com/ask-dave/ or http://www.ke0og.net/ask-dave/
To order the most recent and up-to-date Amateur Extra videos on a thumb drive: http://dcasler.com/aevids-on-stick/

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library.
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"
Technician training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/training/
General training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/general/
Amateur Extra training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/extra/
List of the Ask Dave videos, see http://dcasler.com/ask-dave/#askdavelist
Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
The ham radio part of my website (direct link): http://www.ke0og.net
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books, as well as some local history books I publish for the Ridgway Railroad Museum and the Ouray County Historical Society
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

I’m often asked what equipment I use to create the videos. The devices include the Panasonic DMC-G7 camera, Panasonic HDC-TM90 video camera, GoPro Hero2 HD camera, Tascam DR-05 audio recorder, Audio-Technica ATR-3350 lapel microphone, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 digital camera, the Kodak Zi-8 video camera, my iPhone 5S. Software used: CyberLink PowerDirector 17 on an HP Gaming Pavilion, also using Smoothdraw 4.0.5.0, FastStone Image Viewer 5.3, FastStone Capture 8.0, Audacity 2.1.1, LibreOffice 5.0.4.2, and Ink2Go 1.7.2. You can see how my studio is set up by viewing https://youtu.be/wFSQ8vtNA5A.

Twitter: @dcasler

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K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

Every Ham Needs This App | HamAlert

Every Ham Needs This App | HamAlert

Never miss a station you are trying to work again with the HamAlert App.

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Bioenno Charge Controller: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud
Hi-Tec Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
Shakespear 20′ Wonderpole: https://amzn.to/2Rd9IiG
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Powerwerx Power Pole Distribution Block: https://amzn.to/2WHI3Ym
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Ham Radio Crash Course Youtube

PackTenna 20 Meter End Fed Ham Radio Antenna – Initial Tuning/Setup And Use!

PackTenna 20 Meter End Fed Ham Radio Antenna - Initial Tuning/Setup And Use!

I was able to snag a Packtenna 20 meter EFHW antenna the last time George had some for sale. This a super portable antenna that is a breeze to setup and tune and could be a good option for those looking for a svelte portable antenna.

You can find the Packtenna Mini 20m EFHW here: https://www.packtenna.com/store/p3/PackTenna_Mini_20m_End-Fed_Half_Wave_Antenna.html#/

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

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Ham Radio Crash Course Youtube

Ham Radio Black Friday Deals & My Radio Tool Kit

Ham Radio Black Friday Deals & My Radio Tool Kit

A Thanksgiving tradition! Lets see what good deals are out there for ham this Black Friday weekend! Also, I’ll share with you my ham radio tool kit that goes with me on many portable operations.

Links from the show:

My favorite HT antenna is the Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
(This is an affiliate link)

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Current Shack Config (includes affiliate links)
ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2PKBpmZ
SteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-package/
ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASg​
MFJ-4230DMP: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-4230dmp?_pos=1&_sid=6905628a7&_ss=r

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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Twitter………………….► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
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Physical Mail………….►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

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Dave Cassler Youtube

Mounting Diamond X300A at a Mountain Cabin (#584)

Mounting Diamond X300A at a Mountain Cabin (#584)

Michael, is wanting to mount a Diamond X300A on his cabin roof, but he has a couple questions. 1. How should he mount it? 2. How should he ground it?

Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler. Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB. Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar

Edited by Callum Jakeman.

To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler.com/about/
Tip jar (on my website): http://www.dcasler.com/tip-jar/ (provides a method to use your credit card via PayPal, Also describes Patreon)
To pose an Ask Dave question: http://www.dcasler.com/ask-dave/ or http://www.ke0og.net/ask-dave/
To order the most recent and up-to-date Amateur Extra videos on a thumb drive: http://dcasler.com/aevids-on-stick/

Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library.
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"
Technician training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/training/
General training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/general/
Amateur Extra training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/extra/
List of the Ask Dave videos, see http://dcasler.com/ask-dave/#askdavelist
Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
The ham radio part of my website (direct link): http://www.ke0og.net
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books, as well as some local history books I publish for the Ridgway Railroad Museum and the Ouray County Historical Society
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

I’m often asked what equipment I use to create the videos. The devices include the Panasonic DMC-G7 camera, Panasonic HDC-TM90 video camera, GoPro Hero2 HD camera, Tascam DR-05 audio recorder, Audio-Technica ATR-3350 lapel microphone, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 digital camera, the Kodak Zi-8 video camera, my iPhone 5S. Software used: CyberLink PowerDirector 17 on an HP Gaming Pavilion, also using Smoothdraw 4.0.5.0, FastStone Image Viewer 5.3, FastStone Capture 8.0, Audacity 2.1.1, LibreOffice 5.0.4.2, and Ink2Go 1.7.2. You can see how my studio is set up by viewing https://youtu.be/wFSQ8vtNA5A.

Twitter: @dcasler

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Ham Radio 2.0 Youtube

Ham Radio Today – Black Friday Deals for 2021

Ham Radio Today - Black Friday Deals for 2021

Happy Black Friday! Here are the specials for the Ham Radio world today:

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👉Ham Radio Prep Black Friday Sale: https://hamradioprep.com/black-friday
👉We The People Holsters Black Friday Deals: https://alnk.to/fwlvyhb
👉Connect Systems CS800D Black Friday Sale: https://www.csi-radios.com/cs-800d-and-cs-bfd-combo
👉Connect Systems Xiegu G90 Black Friday Sale: https://www.csi-radios.com/g90-20-watt-sdr-hf-radio
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SevenFourtyOne Youtube

Classic CB Radio: Johnson Viking 4740 Overview and Demo…One of the best CB’s From the 70’s!!!

Classic CB Radio: Johnson Viking 4740 Overview and Demo...One of the best CB's From the 70's!!!

Let’s take a look at this classic CB radio – the Johnson Viking 4740. Its a cool old radio and seems to still be working pretty well.

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Ham Radio DX Youtube

Should You Log Your Contacts?

Should You Log Your Contacts?

What options do you have to log your contacts today that don’t require sending a QSL card? Roly ZL1BQD shows a couple of examples such a Logbook of the World (LoTW) and eQSL.

This is a 7 part series of videos, to watch the full playlist click here:

ZL1BQD YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/zl1bqdroly

LoTW – ARRL:
http://www.arrl.org/quick-start

eQSL:
https://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm

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N0SSC Youtube

Trying out K6ARK’s G90 end fed antenna on the Xeigu G90

Trying out K6ARK's G90 end fed antenna on the Xeigu G90

Thanks @K6ARK Portable Radio for this dog-proof, idiot-proof, micro-balun end fed half wave that mates perfectly with the Xeigu G90.

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K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

PO4 POWER | Brand New LiFePO4 Batteries from Gigaparts

PO4 POWER | Brand New LiFePO4 Batteries from Gigaparts

First look at the new LiFePO4 batteries from GigaParts.
Save 5% on your purchase: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRM4
Make sure to use code HRM4 at checkout.

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Here’s a bunch of links to stuff I use.
Yaesu FT-891:https://amzn.to/2XaTkof
Xiegu X5105: https://amzn.to/2U4jrtM
Xiegu G90: https://amzn.to/30fszPD
Bioenno BLF-1203W: https://amzn.to/3bXsRhP
Bioenno BLF-1203AB: https://amzn.to/39OAW74
Bioenno BLF-1206A: https://amzn.to/2XaWQ1L
Bioenno 20AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2XfZPWT
Bioenno 12AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2WHU9kp
Bioenno Charge Controller: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud
Hi-Tec Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
Shakespear 20′ Wonderpole: https://amzn.to/2Rd9IiG
Powerwerx Power Pole Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/3eDbpSo
Powerwerx Power Pole Distribution Block: https://amzn.to/2WHI3Ym
Powerwerx Volt Meter: https://amzn.to/2IG8AAw
Ailunce HD1: https://amzn.to/35HqBYZ
Baofeng UV-5R: https://amzn.to/2Ot3NX7
Tactical Backpack https://amzn.to/2k6jya7
Condor Rip EMT Pouch: https://amzn.to/2XjLUPG
iPad mini Bluetooth Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2IOtI7o
Red Rock Outdoors Sling Pack: https://amzn.to/2FdCKdf
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