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How I spliced & sealed my Andrews 7/8 Heliax coaxial cable together

How I spliced & sealed my Andrews 7/8 Heliax coaxial cable together


Splicing together some 7/8 Andrews Heliax using N Connectors & Barrels.

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K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

Xiegu XPA125B Ham Radio Amplifier portable Parks on the Air.

Xiegu XPA125B Ham Radio Amplifier portable Parks on the Air.


Trying out the Xiegu XPA125B amplifier and the Xiegu G90 on a POTA outing.
Xiegu XBA125B Amplifier: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/xpa-125b?_pos=3&_sid=b70c6b154&_ss=r
Xiegu XCE 19: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/xce-19?_pos=2&_sid=b70c6b154&_ss=r
Xiegu G90: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/xg90?_pos=4&_sid=b70c6b154&_ss=r

Here’s a bunch of links to stuff I use.
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
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
Xiegu X5105: https://amzn.to/2U4jrtM
Xiegu G90: https://amzn.to/33caUcn
Yaesu FT-891:https://amzn.to/2XaTkof
Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Shakespear 20′ Wonderpole: https://amzn.to/2Rd9IiG
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
I may make a small commission on purchases made through the links above.

Be sure and subscribe to these great channels:
Ham Radio 2.0: https://youtube.com/hamradio20
Ham Radio Crash Course: http://www.youtube.com/hoshnasi
KG6HQD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFupjnMVW-4n3Gl3NWjkSaQ
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/UCk2gD-0yd6GJ1Dh2-7Ko5kg
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/TheSmokinApe
Goodgame Ham Radio, Bees, and Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/goodgamehamradiobeesoutdoors
Temporarily Offline: http://youtube.com/temporarilyoffline

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Vaca Valley Radio Club July Meeting | Balun Building | 07-09-20

Vaca Valley Radio Club July Meeting | Balun Building | 07-09-20


This live streaming meeting will take the place of our June meeting.

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2MC Net | Favorite Tool | 07-08-20

2MC Net | Favorite Tool | 07-08-20


#Ham #Radio #ARRL #2MC
INFO: Next week’s Net (7-15-20) will be over on Nick’s / KN6DAL channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQ5mDcc4zlgdW10hy3c5Fg

This is the 2 Meter Crew Anti-Net / Tech Net. It’s on air every Wednesday night at 19:00 PST. We started this in the later part of 2019 as a bunch of local Hams to have a place and time to meet weekly to chat. This is not a net in the traditional way and everyone is a visitor. We take check-ins so we can circle back to people and give them a chance to chat. There is a Facebook Group to join under “2MC”.
EchoLink and AllStar was added in the beginning of 2020 to allow people globally to check in and join the fun. Also, we leave the links up all the time. So feel free to key up the repeater anytime.

Check Out Our Discord: https://discord.gg/vT7Yh8Q

Primary EchoLink is W6VVR-R and Secondary is WG5EEK-L. You can also use our AllStar Node 51094

Live AllStar/EchoLink website & more: https://WG5EEK.com

A huge thank you to the Vaca Valley Radio Club – W6VVR for the use of the repeater. It’s a great machine sitting on top of Mt. Vaca around 2,800 feet high, about 60 miles East from San Francisco. Link to club’s website: https://w6vvr.net/

Behind the Scenes:
I’m in my garage shack
Yaesu FT-991A is the radio
Mackie Mix12FX mixer
AKG Perception 120 condenser microphone on a boom
Two different Logitech webcams
The software is OBS
2020 Custom PC Build
Link to Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/mBgwrH

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Icom IC-9700 – Everything You Need to Know

Icom IC-9700 - Everything You Need to Know


Thinking of buying a Icom IC-9700? Or own one already and want to get the most out of the rig?

This presentation was recorded at the REAST (Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania) clubrooms in Hobart, Tasmania.

Hello!

– Outline of the IC-9700 functionality and Operating the rig out of the box
– Impressions
– Frequency Stability and GPS Locking
– 23cm operation
– Digital/EME operation
– Linear/Transverter operation
– Satellite operation
– Key configuration items that can be/need to be tweaked to improve
– Digital modes setup video reference
– Firmware update video reference
– Remote Operating Software
– RA-BA1 remote software
– VA2FSQ remote control

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 – Icom IC-9700 – Everything You Need to Know
2:07 – Overview and Features
8:42 – General Impressions
10:04 – Frequency Stability
19:33 – FM Operation on 1296
20:55 – Digital and EME Operation
23:40 – Operation with a Linear or Transverter
27:15 – Working Satellites with the IC-9700
47:55 – Configuring the Icom IC-9700 for WSJT-X digital modes
49:15 – How to Update Firmware on the Icom IC-9700
50:49 – Icom IC-9700 with the RS-BA1 software
1:01:52 – Win4Icom Suite remote software

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2MC Net | Field Day Recap | 07-01-20

2MC Net | Field Day Recap | 07-01-20


#Ham #Radio #ARRL #2MC
INFO: If the weekly Anti-Net is not here it will be over on Nick’s / KN6DAL
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQ5mDcc4zlgdW10hy3c5Fg

This is the 2 Meter Crew Anti-Net / Tech Net. It’s on air every Wednesday night at 19:00 PST. We started this in the later part of 2019 as a bunch of local Hams to have a place and time to meet weekly to chat. This is not a net in the traditional way and everyone is a visitor. We take check-ins so we can circle back to people and give them a chance to chat. The 2 Meter Crew has a website https://2metercrew.com/ where you can find more info and join the Crew (It’s Free) There is also a Facebook Group to join under “2MC”. As time has gone on we are always experimenting and trying new ways to communicate in the name of Ham Radio. EchoLink and AllStar was added in the beginning of 2020 to allow people globally to check in and join the fun. Also, we leave the links up all the time. So feel free to key up the repeater anytime.

Check Out Our Discord: https://discord.gg/vT7Yh8Q

Primary EchoLink is W6VVR-R and Secondary is WG5EEK-L. You can also use our AllStar Node 51094

Live AllStar/EchoLink website & more: https://WG5EEK.com

This will LIVE stream every week unless my wife and kids have events or my day job won’t let me go home, lol.

If you want to hear about or present a topic, reach out to the MC Carlos / W6CRP. He is good on QRZ.

A huge thank you to the Vaca Valley Radio Club – W6VVR for the use of the repeater. It’s a great machine sitting on top of Mt. Vaca around 2,800 feet high, about 60 miles East from San Francisco. Link to club’s website: https://w6vvr.net/

Behind the Scenes:
I’m in my garage shack
Yaesu FT-991A is the radio
Mackie Mix12FX mixer
AKG Perception 120 condenser microphone on a boom
Three different Logitech webcams
The software is OBS
2020 Custom PC Build
Link to Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/mBgwrH

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N0SSC Youtube

First Annual “Dream Rig” Youth Essay Contest (Press Release from Intrepid-DX Group)

Press Release by the Intrepid-DX Group
Wednesday, July 1, 2020

First Annual “Dream Rig” Youth Essay Contest.

The Intrepid-DX Group is a US based 501 C(3) nonprofit organization that promotes Amateur Radio activities in developing countries.

Announcing our first annual Youth Essay Contest-Prize is a Dream Rig!

The Intrepid-DX Group recognizes the importance of including Youth in our great hobby because they are our future!  We are establishing an annual Dream Rig Youth Essay Contest to learn the suggestions of young people for attracting other young operators to Amateur Radio.

What is the Prize?

The prize is a factory fresh ICOM IC-7300!  See the features here:

https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/7300/default.aspx

Contest Rules:

1)    Two-page Essay answering these questions: A) What are your amateur radio goals? B) What can we do to attract more youth to amateur radio?

2)    USA Amateur Radio License Holders Age 19 or younger.

3)    Promise to keep the radio for one year, not flip it, trade it or sell it, and to use it on the air.

4)    Send essay in text or MS Word attachment to intrepiddxgroup@gmail.com by July 31, 2020.

5)    You may alternatively mail it to: The Intrepid-DX Group, 3052 Wetmore Dr, San Jose, CA 95148, USA.. Must be post marked by July 31, 2020.

6) The winner of the Essay Contest will be announced on our Website and Facebook page on August 10, 2020.

All submissions become the property of the Intrepid-DX Group and may be published.

Questions: Send an email to pauln6pse@gmail.com

Follow us on our homepage www.Intrepid-DX.com and/or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/The-Intrepid-DX-Group-180857615282553

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Did you miss Field Day? Or want to see others’ operation? Check out my Playlist!

I curated a YouTube playlist that contains over 130 videos of ARRL Field Day action. Check it out here, or in the convenient embedded player below.

It’s surprising how many videos have popped up already; just a little fewer videos than last year, despite COVID-19 concerns. Many were single or few-op, but I did see a few larger operations, but I was sad to see a lot of multi-operator stations where not everyone was wearing face coverings and not distancing themselves.

Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG8UQxewXrtaflA-FeM7kEXnv030APAvh

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Ham Radio Now Youtube

HRN423 Long Island CW Club

HRN423 Long Island CW Club


Howard WB2UZE and John K2NY of the Long Island CW Club visit with David W0DHG and talk about their CW training program. The club started in 2017 offers over 45 hours of CW classes EACH week, and has grown to over 600 members from all 50 states and 15 countries all over the world.

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HRN422: Field Day 2020 Bull Session

HRN422: Field Day 2020 Bull Session


Jim NO1PC and David W0DHG try once more to get you to get out and operate Field Day next weekend… We talk points, incentives, a “meetup” opportunity and how to have FUN!