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Trying to ham radio on a budget! Why buy it when you can build it!
[Amateur Hour] K6ARK QRP EFHW Kit [BUILD]
In This Episode I attempt to build the K6ARK QRP EFHW kit for a second time!
K6ARK Build Instructions: k6ark.com/matching-unit-kit-build-instructions/
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K6ARK QRP 5W BNC Female: amzn.to/3Z91xZZ
K6ARK 20W BNC Male: amzn.to/3Z7nx7m
K6ARK 20W BNC Female: amzn.to/3AOL0jG
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K6ARK 100W PL-259: amzn.to/4gdRA3r
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K6ARK Build Instructions: k6ark.com/matching-unit-kit-build-instructions/
Amazon Affiliate Links:
K6ARK QRP 5W BNC Male: amzn.to/3ySrYsd
K6ARK QRP 5W BNC Female: amzn.to/3Z91xZZ
K6ARK 20W BNC Male: amzn.to/3Z7nx7m
K6ARK 20W BNC Female: amzn.to/3AOL0jG
K6ARK QRP 5W SMA Male: amzn.to/3AOJaPQ
K6ARK 100W PL-259: amzn.to/4gdRA3r
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My First POTA
Просмотров 26День назад
My first POTA experience was amazing, it was at US-0875 William Howard Taft Historic Site. Come with me on my journey. POTA Docs (Getting Started): docs.pota.app/ POTA Web App: pota.app/#/ Parks on the Air Website:parksontheair.com/ Amazon Affiliate Links: Faraday Fabric Cloth: amzn.to/3MmWJs9 Music: Unicorn Heads - URL Melt
What is Ham Radio?
Просмотров 2914 дней назад
There is so much more to talk about and discover with ham radio, if I talked about all of them the video would be never ending, if theres something you know about I would love it if you left a comment talking about it! ARRL Technician Manual: amzn.to/3WRwZJf ARRL General Manual: amzn.to/4cEX2JA ARRL Extra Manual: amzn.to/3yQu23J Fast Track Technician(Paperback, Hard Cover, or Audiobook):amzn.to...
LilyGo [BUILD] this right now!
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The LilyGo T-Deck is a great meshtastic device that once setup can be standalone. Alley Chat TD1 T-Deck Case: www.printables.com/model/741124-alley-chat-td1-lilygo-t-deck-case-by-alley-cat Amazon Affiliate Links: T-Deck: amzn.to/4fz7MvT GPS Module 2 pack: amzn.to/4cu4w2c External Antenna 2 pack: amzn.to/3WYpjpN Battery 4-pack: amzn.to/4crL45P M3 Threaded inserts: amzn.to/4dF8BkO M3 Screw Assort...
What's an OTARD?
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HOA Ham: www.youtube.com/@HOAHamRadio OTARD Rule: www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule Part 47 C.F.R. §97.15: www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-A/section-97.15 PRB - 1 (1985): www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service/prb-1-1985 PRB - 1 (2001): www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radi...
HOA Buster Wife Approved
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I really like how easy this antenna was to set up and it's not terribly expensive either. A great option for those who can't climb their roofs or put an obvious antenna up. Alpha Antennas HOA Buster: www.alphaantenna.com/product/hf-emcomm-hoa-buster-antenna-gutter/ Music: Unicorn Heads - URL Melt
Meshtastic Range Test Results Explained
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I test the range between 2 heltec V3 nodes Amazon Affiliate Links: Antenna 2 Pack: amzn.to/44VKD1D Heltec V3 2 Pack: amzn.to/4bJKPTK GPS Module 2 pack: amzn.to/3UREzCS Battery 4 pack: amzn.to/3UVYVdU Switches: amzn.to/4az5RUm M3 Bolts & Nuts set: amzn.to/4bFEgBQ 30 AWG wire I used: amzn.to/4bNHHXg 3D Models print yourself or use the links in the description here to find out where you can purcha...
Y (Cable) do I do this to myself, and TRS cables that don’t suck
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I repair and also create a new shorter Y Cable for my Xiegu G90 for data modes. I also get fed up with some finicky connectors so I found some ones that are easier to work with! Amazon Affiliate Links: ⅛” 3.5mm Jacks: amzn.to/3XVjPx6 Coreflex Zipper Pouch 3 Pack: amzn.to/4cYEnJi Music: Unicorn Heads - URL Melt
It's Banana (plugs)!
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Check out these useful tiny banana plugs at the link below. K6ARK Wire Antenna Links model: www.printables.com/model/326108-wire-antenna-links Amazon Affiliate Links: 20 Pairs 2.0 mm Plated Male and Female Gold Bullet 2mm Banana Connector Plugs amzn.to/4bm5flc Heat Shrink Tubing Kit - 3:1 Ratio Adhesive Lined amzn.to/3KYguFK S-Biners: amzn.to/4cUA7ub Rubber Wire: amzn.to/4bCZWxQ Music: Unicorn ...
3D Printed Call Sign Dog Tags
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I demonstrate how to add your call sign to an object for 3D printing. Blank Dog Tag 3D Model: www.printables.com/model/366745-dog-tag-blank Music: Unicorn Heads - URL Melt
I'm an Amatuer Extra and you can too!
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I went from dragging my feet reading the Extra study book (amzn.to/4csZ13Q) to acing the test in a matter of weeks using the Fast Track to your Extra Class audiobook and HamStudy! Amazon Affiliate Links: The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License: Covers All Questions for Exams Given July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028 Paperback/Kindle (audible isn't available yet): amzn.to/45yaoWb Mus...
Meshtastic Heltec v3 Flash and Configuration
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I ran mine to a downspout and the coax I ran out a window with a through the winter window coax thing I can't remember the name of there about 50 bucks it works great
Yeah, with winter approaching I was wondering how much cold air this gap will let in, I put tape over it for now, I was debating on putting a towel or a piece of foam in there for the winter.
I know what Otards are but I can't say in this censor riddled world. Peace and censorship!
Take a look at H.R. 4006, Congressman Pfluger out of Texas is working on a bill to address this. Let your Congressman know about your interest in it. I'm a ham in Texas and just heard about this on our ARRL zoom call this week.
HOAs usually end up run by karens. Their interest is having power over others.
I am lucky in my HOA we don't have those kind of bylaws, we really only exist to take care of a lake and throw some block parties. However, my parents do live in one of the bad HOAs so I know both sides of it. I'm skeptical it will pass but HR 4006 is being reviewed by congress and seeks to alleviate some of our HOA ham woes.
You got more things to worry about if your wife is trying to stop you. What else is she trying to control. Sounds like a terrible time
Yeah. For me, it not if my wife approves my antenna, but rather if my antenna approves of my wife!
Gotta love how HOA people and spouses often say: "Those few times I look up from my phone or I'm not mowing my yard, the sight of your roof really bothers me." Well, don't look! A friend who had seen one of my videos about my antenna came to the house and asked "Is that wire out your window the shortwave antenna your showed on RUclips?" My wife looks up and asks "How long has that been there?" Oh, just over a year, Dear. Heh heh heh! Not a ham, just a SWL, so that long wire across the driveway is almost invisible.
That's the real trick. Ask for forgiveness before permission haha
I also purchased an Alpha HOA over 1.5 years ago and had similar results but using SSB only. Im just not into FT8 although I di try it. Last fall replaced the gutter connection with 300 FT of 50 ohm wire and moved it away from the house in a U shape about 20FT high mounted to 4 trees. I also then added 4 counterpoise wires 25FT in length (now hidden by the grass). The signal improved greatly using the water away from the house lowering the noise. My FT991A antenna tuner can tune down to 160M and my longest contact has been just over 7000 miles. I have been thinking to add another 150 FT to it bringing the wire into the front yard ( 2 more trees) to an open-like rectangle. Good luck !
Good job getting the activation completed.
how much are they paying you to say its a good antenna
I wish they were paying me! Nope, I bought this with my own money and I'm extremely happy with the performance even if it is ultimately a compromised antenna.
I don't do radio, but I'm happy that you were able to beat the machine. 👍
"Congress was interested in promoting competition" read that as Dish and Direct TV had lots of lobbying power in Congress
Nice video! Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub and comment! If you couldn't tell I really enjoy your project 😂
Awesome work man!
Nice case!
I agree!!! Very nice work! 😸
Great video. Any antenna that will get you on the air is a good antenna. The end-fed long wire and half wave antennas are also great for stealth installations because they're easier to hide the UNUN coil because it's not in the center of your antenna.
My thoughts exactly, the best antenna is the antenna you have up!
IMHO, there is less than zero chance Congress would amend the law to protect amateur radio antennas. They simply have zero incentive to do so and every incentive to not do so.
Yeah it's literally the most expensive 9:1 ever
KENADA? 😂
🤣 I say it like that jokingly so much i didn't even realize I said it that way until I was already moving on
If you happy with the way it's working out now with the way you have it configured and the coax is not leaking anywhere I'd leave it alone
I did the same thing using a homebrewed 1:9 unun with a common mode current choke. The high side of the unun is connected to my downspout via about 6ft of insulated wire to a soldered lug, sheet metal screw & lock washer. Covered that joint with silicone seal. Low side of unun connects to 16ft (not precise) counterpoise wire that runs horizontally 10 ft below gutter and just above my garage door. Unun is mounted to rafters in garage ceiling just inside door. Feedline is about 30ft of RG58 coax. It works 80-12m with no ATU and SWR averages around 1.5:1. 10m requires ATU. Total cost less than $45.
Very cool! I would like to try and build one
Use comet window connector splitter it allow to do So239 to pl259, I’m in an HOA sold at any ham radio shop, Giga parts, Dx engineering and HRO
Great suggestion! Do you have any experience with them? Any ideas if they impact performance?
I have this and use a comet window pass through. Living in North Texas and the direction of the gutters, I've hit both coasts, Canada, and South America a bit. I use my 150' feedline to allow me to hook up to any piece of my gutter. I haven't done a lot of digital, but this ready to go system is awesome.
@@BlueFalc0n Thanks for letting me know! I think I may pick one up!
@@TheBrokeHam apologies, I have the Diamond MGC50.
@@TheBrokeHam I'm using a comet window pass through, no issues.
I'd be curious to know how well it performs on SSB phone. DX FT-8 contacts can be made on a piece of wire with a tuner...lol! Keep us posted on your results. 73!
Oh I know all about the DX digital on a piece of wire, my previous home antenna was 6.5' of speaker wire to a 9:1. This performs pretty good on SSB, I've made a few contacts to Texas, Alabama, & Pennsylvania from Ohio. My issue rn is I just have an rfi problem I'm still tracking down.
Key words: 'I settled...'
Settle is a poor choice of words I picked, it is definitely a compromised antenna system but I'm beyond happy with the performance
are you somewhere where it snows? What is the affect on the wire and adapter
Yes, I'm in South western Ohio. I've just installed so my unit hasn't seen snow yet. The matching unit is in a PVC housing and the product page says that weathers well. I will try to update periodically as it ages
Would your roof material cause a problem with running wire along the top of the inside of the house, reduce snow problems ( unless you get 20 feet of snow that breaks the roof <> you would have more than an antenna to worry about then), OK, I live in Kansas so far over the past few years the snow here in my town has been a quarter inch or less.
You do Know that HOA's CAN NOT stop you from putting any antenna or satelite dish anywhere on your property and that you are PROTECTED by FCC LAWS. There is no reason other than look or pleasing your wife to go with the HOA buster.
Hey, thank you much for your comment!Could you point out the FCC law that protects this? The only one I can seem to find protects antennas for fixed wireless signals which they specifically state does not include antennas for ham radio. Here's the info I found: www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule
Absolutely wrong unless and until a new law under consideration passes
Pls share your source for antennas FCC position. Thanks 73
Lightning protection?
OTARD Rule. Look it up.
"Y" I oughta! Great video
I got my Tech in 2011 studying the Radio Shack book, “Now You Are Talking” from 1996. A local ham club directed me to QRZ’s website for the practice tests. I aced the Tech. I then tried the General and only got one answer right. I eventually did get my General after taking a class. I probably did not need the class with as much studying as I did before I took it. However, I did get to ask a lot of questions in the class. I picked up Gordon West’s book for the Extra Class at a ham fest. Two weeks later, and doing nothing but studying in my spare time, I took the test and passed it at 100%. I learned from my studies that a Chebychev (sp) filter has a ripple in the pass band with a sharp cutoff, and that 140° is the correct answer. I just don’t remember the question. The math problems were my main concern, and I spent a lot of time studying them. However, I only had one math question on my test that was modulation index which was a simple multiplication process. Yes, a lot of it was memorization. I read each question, and only read the correct answer in the book (and maybe the explanation). Each answer on the test jumped out to me as I did not recognize the other answers at all. When I took the test, two other applicants were already taking their Tech exam. I went into the testing center after them, and walked out before they were finished. Bottom line, I learned some things studying for these tests. Passing them got me my license, but that license is my license to learn. Join a club, or two or three, and get involved in the ham community. That is where you truly learn ham radio.
whats the range you get out of your setup?
I haven't done a full range test, I've just validated down the road. I plan on doing a test of it soon though. I also got a T Keyboard I'm working on.
I'll take one!
Just buy a 3D Printer and you can have as many as you want! 😂
Thanks! About to start my Extra studies. 73+
Good luck! 73
I use u-d and still have problems
What problems are you having? I.e. rig failure? Not receiving audio on computer?
I printed the tall version of the buttons, scaled down 0.2mm on the Z axis, and for me it was a perfect fit, not popping out much, definitely no accidental push possible. Printed in BambuLab PLA basic. For the switch I used two M2 screws, and it holds it very well.
This is great for people with drones in areas not flat enough to send msgs long distances
I use the same batteries but the charger I use does not charge them. Using Solar causes the battery to drain fast when the sun goes down.
Are you only using a solar charger? I'm using a regular wall charger and it charges. It sounds like something might be wrong with that solar panel like it's missing a diode
Put couple of diodes in line with solar panel charging leads so current flows one direction.
I have yet to find the pinouts for the 820 barometric pressure board. Do you have any links?
I'm not familiar with that board. A quick good Google isn't turning up any results. Where did you get the board from?
WLW used to be one of the strongest transmitters in the world and there's still quite powerful. I live really close to the current transmitter site anything that could pick up the signal
Thanks so much! This worked like a charm. I was needing to use Ubuntu because I didn’t want to upgrade my Windows 8. So I installed a Virtual Box and used this to set up Chirp. Made it easy! Thanks again!
Thanks, I've been struggling with installing CHIRP that worked with all my GMRS radios on my Linux Mint distro, and now I am able to get CHIRP to work provided I fudge the radio model number to get the data from the radio to download. Baofeng GMRS-9R radio on CHIRP is Model UV-9G and Baofeng UV-5G PLUS on CHIRP is Model GM-5RH.
Should I have the USB sound card as windows default or not?
I would not set it as the windows default. that would pass any sounds from windows or any audio sources through to the radio or to whatever program is listening to your radio.
You will lose good phone operations if you upgrade... 179B2 is BEST OPTION for Phone use... FYI N3WER 73's
Your noise is coming from your environment. It looks like a charger to me. You can try turning off different circuit breakers and seeing if the noise stops. You can then focus on what is causing it. Power supplies for leds and chargers are very noisy to HF. If you put your radio on a battery, and shut off the main breaker, that will tell you for sure if it is at your shack.
Appreciate the comment and suggestions!
that brass filament is sick
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Any Link to the models? xD
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@@TheBrokeHam Nice, ty.
Thank You! A few days ago I spend a few hours figuring out why line in does not work on 1.79/1.80. At the and I flashed 1.77. Now I flashed 1.79/1.80 switched to U-D and everything works like before
Was this with the “smooth” timelapse setting or an external camera??
Smooth time lapse setting, unfortunately this means it required a prime tower but it didn't cost too much filament
@@TheBrokeHam Nah not too bad at all id assume
never noticed it seems to work better now thanks
The G90 has a 3k filter in USB/Packet mode. That is why you see the cutoff @ about 3000hz in the middle of the waterfall. Some other radios can handle 4k+ worth of audio. 73
I had the same thing with my waterfall on the bottom, only showing half of the spectrum. Not just you. I thought it had to do with upper or lower sideband or something, but it kept with only the left side, even with being on lower sideband. Idk. Looks like you got it done! I got 14 contacts myself. More than I expected. 73, K1MAZ
Also by selecting U-D or L-D the audio is automatically routed in/out of the 8 pin connector on the rear of the G90.
Great video. I used to walk around all these places for exercise. I miss living downtown.
Vilhelmas thanks! I really appreciate it. I'm still learning the whole editing thing