Transmitting Until Robots Replace Us
Transmitting Until Robots Replace Us
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Tilt Antenna Mast
Building your own stand-alone ham radio antenna mast can be a fun and exciting project - especially when you get to do it over and over again. In this video we share with you our trials and tribulations of building different antenna masts to hold up a horizontal trapped dipole that we use with our Icom 7300.
1:05 - Version 1.0 (January 2019)
5:37 - Version 1.1 (January 2019 - Improved couplers and stability)
6:37 - Version 2.0 (Spring 2020)
7:30 - Version 2.0 - Rebuild (Summer 2022)
V1 used 3/4" steel electrical conduit.
V2 used 1 3/8" steel fence rail and a winch system.
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Видео

What are Radio Waves?
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
Conceptualizing radio waves can be tricky for a lot of reasons. In this video, we explore the essence of what a radio wave is. We did not attempt to address the nuanced differences between various models of physics as this isn't a comparative analysis. Consequently, there are some details which will be saved for another time. In future videos, we will explore the math and science of how radio w...
Icom IC-7300 Settings for SSB Voice
Просмотров 90 тыс.2 года назад
Nothing terribly significant here for those that have been using this rig for a while, but it may be helpful for some new owners. This is a quick rundown of the voice (SSB) settings that I use to get on the air with the Icom IC-7300. I'm not attempting to teach you how to use the radio, or even set up the radio's physical connections; This is mostly about getting on the air with settings that w...
New Icom Time Adjustment Software - Check it out!!!
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
ICOM just (11/30/21) came out with a new piece of software. Now you can sync your radio's clock using a Windows or Android operating system. The manual states that this works for the Icom 705, 7100, 7300, 7600, 7610, 7850/51, and 9700. The ability to do this has existed through independently created scripts however, this is the first rollout from ICOM. This is version 1 of ST-4003W. *NOTE: In o...
Building a 2 meter Dipole Antenna (from a broom)
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 года назад
We built a 2m dipole antenna out of a broom handle, pvc and some other small pieces that we had laying around the house. Ham radio is such a wonderful hobby in part because simple builds like this are possible. No need for complicated and expensive builds... unless you want to! This amateur radio antenna's SWR turned out to be between 1.2 and 1.5 across the whole band, so not too bad.
Intro to Coax Cable Feedlines for Ham Radio
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
In this video we explore the basics of coax feedlines for beginners. Starting with the anatomy of a cable, we break down each component and briefly touch on their composition and purpose. Please note: I know that I use some oversimplifications - this isn't meant to be a comprehensive analysis, rather a quick start for someone new to the hobby. In a future video I'll give my recommendations of f...
Our First SOTA Activation - Baker Mountain
Просмотров 4683 года назад
Our very first SOTA activation was at the summit of Baker Mountain in Saranac Lake, NY. As a part of the Adirondacks, Baker is not one of the taller mountains, but it is one of the steepest ascents for new hikers. KC3RPH, KC3RPJ, and AC3DS took on the challenge and made some surprisingly distant contacts for only operating on 5 watts.
Icom IC-7300 firmware V1.41 (July 2021)
Просмотров 26 тыс.3 года назад
This might be much ado about nothing, but when I saw a new firmware version, I jumped right on figuring out what had changed. Version 1.41 was released on July 9th. Check out what has changed and please let us know if you understand what the one change is/does.
Charging LiFePO4 Ham Radio Batteries
Просмотров 17 тыс.3 года назад
Trying to figure out how to charge a LiFePO4 battery? Here I show how I do it using an iMax B6 charger.
Measuring Antenna SWR with a NanoVNA
Просмотров 49 тыс.3 года назад
This video is a quick primer on how to look at and interpret SWR on a NanoVNA.
NanoVNA Calibration and Setup
Просмотров 54 тыс.3 года назад
NanoVNA Calibration and Setup
2 Minute Tutorial: Split Mode on the Icom IC-7300
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
It may not be often, but when we need to operate in split mode, it helps to know how to do so. This 2 minuteish tutorial should help to get you up and running for that rare occurrence.
2 Minute Tutorial: Memories on the Icom IC-7300
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
Saving frequencies into memory comes in two flavors: Long Term and Short Term. Learn how you can save frequencies.
DIY Icom IC-7300 Travel Case
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
Getting the Icom 7300 into the field is made easy when you have a nice travel case for it. Here we show the step-by-step process of turning a normal pick-and-pull foam case into the perfect road ready storage solution. We refined the box in these steps: 1. Pluck the pick-and-pull 2. Bonded the foam layers with contact cement 3. Sealed and hardened the foam layers using spray plastidip 4. Adhere...
New Anytone AT-D878UVII APRS Setup
Просмотров 24 тыс.3 года назад
The new Anytone 878UVII, released in the spring of 2021, now decodes analog APRS signals in addition to transmitting them. In this video we walk through the steps to get your radio set up to both transmit and receive/decode analog APRS. Please like, subscribe, and let me know if you want to see other specific features or explanations. Ham radio is fun - come play! 1:51 - Programming with the CP...
DIY Ham Radio Antenna Mast
Просмотров 32 тыс.3 года назад
DIY Ham Radio Antenna Mast
Foxhunt Transmitter Build #2 - Arduino + Relay
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.3 года назад
Foxhunt Transmitter Build #2 - Arduino Relay
Introducing New Technicians
Просмотров 8213 года назад
Introducing New Technicians
Icom IC-7300 Firmware Upgrade V1.40 (Feb 2021)
Просмотров 20 тыс.3 года назад
Icom IC-7300 Firmware Upgrade V1.40 (Feb 2021)
Foxhunt Transmitter #1 - Baofeng + Cable
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.3 года назад
Foxhunt Transmitter #1 - Baofeng Cable
2 Minute Tutorial: Setting the Clock on Icom 7300
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
2 Minute Tutorial: Setting the Clock on Icom 7300
Your First Power Supply - Linear or Switching?
Просмотров 42 тыс.3 года назад
Your First Power Supply - Linear or Switching?
2 Minute Tutorial: Twin Pass Band Tuning (PBT Knob) on Icom 7300
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.3 года назад
2 Minute Tutorial: Twin Pass Band Tuning (PBT Knob) on Icom 7300
2 Minute Tutorial: Changing RF Power Output on Icom 7300
Просмотров 19 тыс.3 года назад
2 Minute Tutorial: Changing RF Power Output on Icom 7300
YL Studying for Ham Radio License
Просмотров 4583 года назад
YL Studying for Ham Radio License
2 Minute Tutorial: Recording QSOs on Icom 7300
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
2 Minute Tutorial: Recording QSOs on Icom 7300
2 Minute Tutorial: Voice Keying on Icom 7300
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.3 года назад
2 Minute Tutorial: Voice Keying on Icom 7300
Parks on the Air - Presque Isle State Park
Просмотров 4903 года назад
Parks on the Air - Presque Isle State Park
2 Minute Tutorial: Internal Antenna Tuning on Icom 7300
Просмотров 21 тыс.3 года назад
2 Minute Tutorial: Internal Antenna Tuning on Icom 7300
2 Minute Tutorial: Icom 7300 SWR Testing
Просмотров 19 тыс.3 года назад
2 Minute Tutorial: Icom 7300 SWR Testing

Комментарии

  • @OffSurfaceAdventures
    @OffSurfaceAdventures 2 дня назад

    I did find a perfect case including 32 Ah LiFePOs. It't a tight fit and nothing for longer walks. I thought about going out with two separate boxes or maybe a backpack with the same size. Walking with this heavy case is no fun and should be less than 1 km better less than 500 m.

  • @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE
    @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 9 дней назад

    Thanks for the useful video Drew. I hoped you were going to mention running costs, am I right in thinking that a linear power supply uses more power? I have both types and prefer the linear for its quietness. If you have a power supply with a fan and a rig with a fan, the audio noise in the shack rises.

  • @jimfisher5980
    @jimfisher5980 11 дней назад

    would be nice to see measurements

  • @TheFiveyoungs
    @TheFiveyoungs 14 дней назад

    Thanks for the clear concise video. It was helpful.

  • @ugsisr
    @ugsisr 16 дней назад

    Great work.... Lots of work but Hey! It works ! Thanks 73

  • @WN8HGZ
    @WN8HGZ 18 дней назад

    Much better than trying to read the manual de wb8idy usa tnx 73

  • @HamRadioAdventures
    @HamRadioAdventures 19 дней назад

    Greetings from South Dakota! Terrific info and thank you for sharing.

  • @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE
    @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 25 дней назад

    Very useful, thanks. Be sure to turn the power down low before making the reading.

  • @PreferMetal1
    @PreferMetal1 27 дней назад

    Dimensions used?

  • @qnedim3200
    @qnedim3200 27 дней назад

    To use this device as a balancer on LiFEPO4, wouldn't multiple wires need to be connected to each battery? Since you only need 2 wires (since you're not using the balance feature), I'd rather use a simple DC_DC converter with current and voltage adjustment than spend that much money on it.

  • @daveengstrom9250
    @daveengstrom9250 Месяц назад

    What coax would you recommend for jumpers inside the snack to hook up radios etc. for GMRS frequencies (462-467 MHz)? I am talking 5-8 feet at most. The rest of the antenna lead is 400Max (18 ft) but that is too stiff to do what I want.

  • @allancopland1768
    @allancopland1768 Месяц назад

    As a longtime IC-7300 user my main gripe was the noisy fan. It drove me nuts until I ripped it out and replaced it with an extremely quiet NOCTUA fan. It's a common mod now. The clock backup battery is a joke. I replaced that with a pair of supercapacitors. I'm told sales of the IC-7300 have exceeded 100,000, so Icom must have done something right.

  • @cliftonhead9665
    @cliftonhead9665 Месяц назад

    Would you know what the power/watt rating is the Delta C insulator.

  • @ArcticBlues1
    @ArcticBlues1 Месяц назад

    Good Job! Thank You :)

  • @F16_viper_pilot
    @F16_viper_pilot Месяц назад

    Can’t someone do a video that shows the entire calibration procedure, not skipping the isolation and through steps?

  • @raywhitehead730
    @raywhitehead730 Месяц назад

    2 October 2024. Just bought this last unit available Astron 35 on Amazon. I hate fan noise. Its about twice the price of a good switching power supply I was thinking about getting. Always get good stuff your planning on using for years.

  • @xe2ywi
    @xe2ywi Месяц назад

    SORRY I HAVE NOT, NOTICED, THAT IT WAS ALREADY ON RUclips, GRACIAS AMIGO XE2YWI 😊

  • @xe2ywi
    @xe2ywi Месяц назад

    HI DREW, XE2YWI JACOB HERE, I WONDER IF ON VOICE ON IC 7300, IFWE COULD RECORD QSO AND HOW TO DO IT, HAVE MY RIG FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS, AND STILL A LOT TO DIG ON IT, YOUR VIDEOS REALLY ENLIGHTEN ME. HOPE TO CATCH UP ON AIR SOON, BEST 73s

  • @Gunchulis
    @Gunchulis Месяц назад

    What if the battery is rated as 3.2v nominal? And peak voltage should be 3.65?

  • @MrWhiskybmr
    @MrWhiskybmr Месяц назад

    How do I change the content of the voice keyer stored?

  • @EssexCountyPhoto
    @EssexCountyPhoto 2 месяца назад

    Short & Sweet... Thanks! 👍🏻

  • @michaelmcghie
    @michaelmcghie 2 месяца назад

    So many challenges guys. But kudos to you that you figured it out. Looks like all turned out great '73 ~ KL5NU

  • @coastie792
    @coastie792 2 месяца назад

    Aaaannndddd....DONE. Thanks. Entered, edited and saved.

  • @kennylyons2835
    @kennylyons2835 2 месяца назад

    I just made this by completely eliminating the relay and the diode. Works fine, code doesn't even need to be changed . 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @louisbotes337
    @louisbotes337 2 месяца назад

    Hi Drew, a very unstructured presentation. You let the newby go through all the settings and at the end you say. Important tune the power to below 30 watt Thanks mate !!!!!!!!!

  • @perrybrooks8331
    @perrybrooks8331 2 месяца назад

    I'm having trouble with my off center dipole antenna so 'this information will come in handy to get me on the air again. Thanks guys for showing your process.

  • @mtryambon
    @mtryambon 2 месяца назад

    Can’t see what you are doing

  • @Charlie-Bee
    @Charlie-Bee 2 месяца назад

    I was under the impression that every time you change the frequency range you need to go through the whold open, short, load procedure. Is this not so?

  • @Ibelieve218
    @Ibelieve218 2 месяца назад

    how do you display the scale/div that's on the right side of the screen???

  • @mikedevita7184
    @mikedevita7184 2 месяца назад

    What is P 1 next to VFO A?

  • @scottdean8576
    @scottdean8576 2 месяца назад

    Ben, try knee pads. Easier and softer on the knees.

  • @zakilibry
    @zakilibry 2 месяца назад

    Thanks! you made that easy to understand. This was just what I was looking for.

  • @JoeFramo-uw9fp
    @JoeFramo-uw9fp 2 месяца назад

    That's all you need you picked a good choice in radios you won't need another radio again😊

  • @JoeFramo-uw9fp
    @JoeFramo-uw9fp 2 месяца назад

    Hello Drew my best friend😊

  • @dhanashekarraju1934
    @dhanashekarraju1934 2 месяца назад

    Hi Bro. Nice and useful video. I am getting my 7300 shortly. Is there new update in software for the current radio ? Will ask you more questions as we go along and arrival of my radio . 73 bye for now 👍

  • @AndyWellman-hv6co
    @AndyWellman-hv6co 2 месяца назад

    Thanks...that was very easy to do!

  • @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE
    @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 3 месяца назад

    Very useful to have this in small bites thank-you.

  • @MickEy02154
    @MickEy02154 3 месяца назад

    Well done. Clear .easy to follow,Thank you.

  • @fish7days
    @fish7days 3 месяца назад

    I want that shirt !!!!! Great vid, thx. I might just do this.

  • @elmoreglidingclub3030
    @elmoreglidingclub3030 3 месяца назад

    Very helpful!! Thank you! I just got a NanoVNA and am looking forward to using it as I have a 40m antenna that seems to be having issues. Going to watch your setup and calibration video now.

  • @jolebole-yt
    @jolebole-yt 3 месяца назад

    Very good concept. Nicely done

  • @dobewatcher1
    @dobewatcher1 3 месяца назад

    I know you're doing a tutorial on the 7300. I have a question. Have you ever done a pictorial on the 718? How to install channel and memory?

  • @jaredsteele8506
    @jaredsteele8506 3 месяца назад

    Cool video 😊

  • @keithslater4868
    @keithslater4868 3 месяца назад

    Great video thank you. Is there a link for the travel case you used?

  • @daveengstrom9250
    @daveengstrom9250 3 месяца назад

    You could have made that cut in the pipe in about 5 minutes with a table saw and a metal cutting blade.

  • @PortlandCandy
    @PortlandCandy 3 месяца назад

    When you asked Hannah what she thought when she saw the broom, I thought she would say either, “chores” or “quiditch.” lol You have a lovely young girl who I am sure is inspired by all that you do. I hope to be blessed with a little me someday to teach about the world and watch grow. I loved the music. Question for you- is there a reason why someone would prefer to make a quarter wavelength antenna vs half, or full. I’m really trying to understand this question and answer and hope you may clarify.

  • @tonyweavers4292
    @tonyweavers4292 3 месяца назад

    This video was a great help, thanks. Do you happen to know it the up/down mic buttons can be disabled?

  • @dougdunlap5889
    @dougdunlap5889 3 месяца назад

    I love to be spoon fed thanks

  • @Mandarin110631
    @Mandarin110631 3 месяца назад

    KK7SWB new ham just got my 7300 a few days ago and love this channel! going slowly and setting up a little at a time. TY!

  • @Mandarin110631
    @Mandarin110631 3 месяца назад

    these videos are great for a new ham!