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LB4FH portable radio
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A STEEP SOTA/POTA Activation in Norway
Join me on a hike to the amazing Gaustatoppen SOTA summit.
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Hike
01:54 - Activation
04:45 - Summary
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Видео

Norwegian Field Day
Просмотров 22321 час назад
Join me on a short visit to the Field day at LA4C in Åkrehamn, Norway
555 subscriber special - What's on my workbench?
Просмотров 94Месяц назад
Thanks to all of you who subscribe, view and comment on my videos! Today I'm making a 555 subscriber special where I show you what's on my workbench. 00:00 - Start 00:48 - Multimeter 01:30 - Solder station 02:06 - Tektronix 2225 Oscilloscope 02:43 - Leader LDC-821S Frequency Counter 03:17 - Marker 5 03:49 - Rigol DS-1054Z Oscilloscope 04:33 - NanoVNA 04:56 - Components 06:01 - Summary
My first POTA rove!
Просмотров 144Месяц назад
Join me as I do my first POTA rove, with five distinct locations throughout a ten hour period on a warm summers day. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - NO-0935 03:14 - NO-2094 05:22 - NO-2556 07:09 - NO-2555 09:19 - NO-2387 11:09 - Summary
Support Your Parks Summer - Norwegian mountain style
Просмотров 146Месяц назад
Summer activation of #parksontheair NO-2533 and #summitsontheair LA/RL-118 Varmekroheia. I stayed overnight at DNT's cabin Langavatn. 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - The cabin 00:52 - Hike to the summit 01:12 - Challenging cliff 01:55 - Scenic view 02:00 - On the summit 02:54 - Activation 15:26 - Summary
Contesting from a POTA, does it work?
Просмотров 1712 месяца назад
The IARU HF contest is one of the big contest weekends, with kilowatt grade stations from end to end in the bands making it really hard to be a QRP station. This year I took my radio out to the amazing Frafjordheiane nature reserve, POTA NO-2533, to join the action as a QRP station. 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Logging 02:13 - Equipment 02:46 - Operating 03:46 - Break 04:15 - More operating 05:...
7 day road trip to Friedrichshafen
Просмотров 2272 месяца назад
Join me on a seven day road trip through Denmark, Germany and Switzerland with stops for SOTA and POTA on the way. Channels mentioned in the video: @hamshoweu @labcat73 @AH6UN_OE4JHW 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - Day one - Denmark 00:34 - SOTA OZ/OZ-004 02:21 - Day two - Denmark 02:29 - POTA DK-0115, SOTA OZ/OZ-009 05:19 - POTA DK-0131, SOTA OZ/OZ-005 07:13 - Day three - Germany 07:30 - POTA DE-...
WSJT-X Improved - an alternative client
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video I take a look at WSJT-X Improved, a great expansion on the normal WSJT-X client by @dg2ycb . You can get this off Sourceforge: sourceforge.net/projects/wsjt-x-improved/ 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Sourceforge 00:31 - Getting the right version 01:45 - Installation 02:50 - Starting the app 03:19 - Mode buttons 03:38 - Ignore list 05:41 - Setting RX and TX frequency 06:32 - Red TX bar 07:0...
Parametric designs in Fusion360
Просмотров 1004 месяца назад
In this video I give you a short intro into parametric designs in Fusion360. 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Designing the part 01:43 - A simple formula 02:27 - Parameter menu 03:15 - Using parameter in feature 03:40 - Using parameters in a sketch 04:29 - Verifying changes 04:35 - Changing parameter 04:50 - More advanced stuff 06:09 - Summary
POTA by train
Просмотров 1334 месяца назад
POTA by train
POTA in a marsh
Просмотров 1594 месяца назад
POTA in a marsh
How I log and spot on a SOTA
Просмотров 4854 месяца назад
How I log and spot on a SOTA
Fusion360 for HAMs - from sketch to 3D print
Просмотров 1604 месяца назад
Fusion360 for HAMs - from sketch to 3D print
Norwegian Rainforest POTA for Support Your Parks weekend
Просмотров 1434 месяца назад
Norwegian Rainforest POTA for Support Your Parks weekend
Winter Bonus SOTA in Norway
Просмотров 2855 месяцев назад
Winter Bonus SOTA in Norway
Overnight SOTA in Sweden w/PoLo logger
Просмотров 4505 месяцев назад
Overnight SOTA in Sweden w/PoLo logger
POTA on a Swedish beach w/PoLo logger
Просмотров 5715 месяцев назад
POTA on a Swedish beach w/PoLo logger
Can you SOTA during a MAJOR contest?
Просмотров 2225 месяцев назад
Can you SOTA during a MAJOR contest?
Drones, Insta360 and wireless mic's: how I film my HAM radio adventures
Просмотров 1665 месяцев назад
Drones, Insta360 and wireless mic's: how I film my HAM radio adventures
Winlink from a WW2 resistance hideout
Просмотров 2555 месяцев назад
Winlink from a WW2 resistance hideout
A Sunset SOTA in Norway
Просмотров 1606 месяцев назад
A Sunset SOTA in Norway
A spring ATNO POTA in Norway
Просмотров 2396 месяцев назад
A spring ATNO POTA in Norway
Testing a N9SAB OFC Dipole on SOTA
Просмотров 2956 месяцев назад
Testing a N9SAB OFC Dipole on SOTA
LA Hammeeting w/BONUS SOTA
Просмотров 4186 месяцев назад
LA Hammeeting w/BONUS SOTA
A highland SOTA
Просмотров 2737 месяцев назад
A highland SOTA
My antenna wire snapped on my SOTA activation!
Просмотров 3317 месяцев назад
My antenna wire snapped on my SOTA activation!
Forest POTA on a rainy day
Просмотров 2077 месяцев назад
Forest POTA on a rainy day
WX exposed SOTA on the Atlantic coast
Просмотров 3337 месяцев назад
WX exposed SOTA on the Atlantic coast
POTA on a frozen lake
Просмотров 2347 месяцев назад
POTA on a frozen lake
Very windy First SOTA of the year
Просмотров 1578 месяцев назад
Very windy First SOTA of the year

Комментарии

  • @MikeN2MAK
    @MikeN2MAK 5 часов назад

    So amazing! Nicely done.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Час назад

      Thanks!

  • @sdelmont
    @sdelmont День назад

    🤩

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 10 часов назад

      Thanks for watching 😊

  •  День назад

    Ah! I wish we could include TA as well. How excited I am when I see the images. Have a great time, folks. TA1ODM 73.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH День назад

      I saw that the discussion thread on the reflector on that is getting really long now. I hope you get to sort it out, would be great to hunt TA SOTA's one day! Thanks for watching, 73!

    •  День назад

      @@LB4FH I hope, my esteemed elder. Wishing to meet at the peaks, take care. Respect to the sota enthusiasts in your country. 73 🙏🏻

  • @AndyInTheFort
    @AndyInTheFort 2 дня назад

    I recognized the funicular :) I am really learning geography from this channel. Also that super tight path on top of the mountain is crazy scary!

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 2 дня назад

      Maybe you get to go once 😁 I recommend leaving the bike though

  • @JohnTarbox
    @JohnTarbox 2 дня назад

    That's more like it, getting to see some snow. :-) WIll you be doing any outings on cross-country skis this winter? DE WA1KLI

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 2 дня назад

      @@JohnTarbox yeah, snow in mid July is fun. I don't do much skiing any more (don't even have my own skis), but I go out on snowshoes some times

    • @JohnTarbox
      @JohnTarbox 2 дня назад

      @@LB4FH I guess Norway is much different these days. My grandmother used to ski to school.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 2 дня назад

      @@JohnTarbox oh it's common for a lot of people, but not really a hobby for me. I have to travel an hour or so to get to decent snow in winter

  • @lonewolfhamradio
    @lonewolfhamradio 2 дня назад

    Now that’s what I call an activation!

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 2 дня назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @LB9HI
    @LB9HI 2 дня назад

    Amazing video! I had my Nico there this summer :)

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 2 дня назад

      Thanks 🙂 yeah, saw you were in the activators list. Amazing place right?

    • @LB9HI
      @LB9HI 2 дня назад

      @@LB4FH yes. I've been there multiple times and I managed to convince my young one to do a SOTA&POTA this year. amazing views if the weather is OK. amazing also during winter. many thanks for the great video!

  • @theradiorover
    @theradiorover 3 дня назад

    That's a cool way to reach the top! ⅙ of Norway. On a good day. 😊

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      Yeah, it makes it very available for people who can't take the proper hike up there. I've never taken the long way up myself, but it's only about 1-2 hours of extra hiking

  • @MaineGirl-W1GRL
    @MaineGirl-W1GRL 3 дня назад

    I’m glad there wasn’t any wind up there! That looks scary, but exciting at the same. I enjoyed your activation!

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      I've been there with a lot of wind and snow, that was not a fun experience .. Ended up barely going into the AZ on that trip 😉 Thanks for watching!

  • @W6IWN_Radio
    @W6IWN_Radio 3 дня назад

    Awesome 👌 Thanks for your duel activation. You've got my sub 👍

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      Thanks, and thanks for watching!

  • @stevea3498
    @stevea3498 3 дня назад

    Wow, that is an amazing activation!! 73 VE1SK

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      Thanks 😁

  • @NoBuddyIsPerfect
    @NoBuddyIsPerfect 3 дня назад

    I want a modern version of that mobile phone! :D And those old school radios as the fourth and fifth ones just look so intricate and cool

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      Yeah, that's an epic phone 😁 It's from the time they were the centerpiece of the living room

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV 3 дня назад

    You Vikings are crazy Folks...amazing portable Activation Kjietil . Beautiful Place up on the Summit. Keep up the fantastic Work. 73 de Your Friend Günter 💯👍🙋‍♂

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      Thanks 😁 I love this hike. Not long, but still a bit of a challenge! Hope to meet you on the air some time soon, 73!

  • @dugbohamradio
    @dugbohamradio 3 дня назад

    EPIC SUMMIT ! TNX FOR SHARING !

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      Thanks for watching! 73

  • @Medic-ui9ms
    @Medic-ui9ms 3 дня назад

    Looks like a cool summit, it’s on my list for when I visit LA…maybe next summer! Thanks for the video! 73, NJ0Q

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      It's absolutely worth a trip. You don't have to walk all the way to the summit to be in the AZ, but it's still a bit of a walk there

  • @45auto
    @45auto 3 дня назад

    Perhaps it wasn't at bad from your perspective instead of the camera's, but my vertigo was kicking in hard when you were on that crestline.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 3 дня назад

      It's pretty scary when you're up there too 😁

  • @45auto
    @45auto 4 дня назад

    I wish my local thrift stores had as many electronics as yours and Dude's. I'm jelly.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 4 дня назад

      Yeah, they had a great selection. Decent prices too

  • @AndyInTheFort
    @AndyInTheFort 9 дней назад

    Your shirt looks good on you! And the neighborhood around the shack/tent is beautiful.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 8 дней назад

      Thanks 😁It's a lovely beach, one of a few with a special European rating called "Blue Flag", given to nice beaches

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV 9 дней назад

    👀

  • @AndyInTheFort
    @AndyInTheFort 20 дней назад

    Looks complicated.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 19 дней назад

      It's a lot to learn

  • @labcat73
    @labcat73 Месяц назад

    Great video! You beat me to it. I wanted to do a "What's on the bench - a freaking mess" video myself as we got invited to the HRWB podcast.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Well at least you have real projects 😁

  • @AndyInTheFort
    @AndyInTheFort Месяц назад

    I bought an Arduino during the pandemic but I never got around to learning it. It's a skill I wish I had.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      It's fun to tinker around with when you got the time for stuff like that 😊

  • @AndyInTheFort
    @AndyInTheFort Месяц назад

    Weird effect at 4:24

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Camera lost tracking for a moment

  • @AndyInTheFort
    @AndyInTheFort Месяц назад

    Someday I want to learn how this all works.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Same here 😁

  • @JohnTarbox
    @JohnTarbox Месяц назад

    It is amazing what one can do with a small set of simple tools if they know what they are doing.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Yeah. I gotta re-lean a lot of this stuff

  • @nehem11e
    @nehem11e Месяц назад

    Winter is coming!

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Finally, it's been hot for way too long

    • @nehem11e
      @nehem11e Месяц назад

      @@LB4FH I do love having seasons!

  • @thomasleiser6911
    @thomasleiser6911 Месяц назад

    I'm not 100 % sure but it looks like I own the same soldering station.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      From what I could see they're widely rebranded by lots of companies. Decent thing for it's price

  • @G5STU
    @G5STU Месяц назад

    Perfect timing , I need a scope and sig generator .

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      I'm sure you can find some stuff that's a few decades newer than this easily 😁

  • @MikeN2MAK
    @MikeN2MAK Месяц назад

    Well done! Roves are a lot of work but also a lot of fun.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks. Yeah, it was. It felt pretty much like a chill version of a RaDar challenge 😁

  • @Scout75PortableRadio
    @Scout75PortableRadio Месяц назад

    Nicely done, my friend! POTA roves can be a lot of fun.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      @@Scout75PortableRadio thanks 🙂 yeah, it was like a chill version of a radar challenge

  • @m1sdh
    @m1sdh Месяц назад

    Awesome work 👏 Love the fact you did via boat as well 😄 Rove is on my to do list, but I think I'll wait until bands are a bit more stable based on your experience.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      @@m1sdh thanks 😁 the space wx conditions sure made it more challenging. You don't have to travel around though, a 5'fer also counts as a rove

  • @JohnTarbox
    @JohnTarbox Месяц назад

    Once again, another great video! DE WA1KLI

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thank you John 😊73!

  • @stevea3498
    @stevea3498 Месяц назад

    Another great video. I have noticed the few times I have done this how conditions can very , only 20km away, 10min drive . I still haven't figured if its changing band conditions or just the location. Interesting either way.. VE1SK

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks. I saw later in the day that one of those big flares had hit during the day. Really interesting to see how the conditions change

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV Месяц назад

    👀 . . . amazing 💯😍👌

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks!

  • @LB7VJ
    @LB7VJ Месяц назад

    Congratulation with the rove!

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thank you!

  • @DonDegidio
    @DonDegidio Месяц назад

    Hi Kjetil, Very informative video. Need to get back into WSJT-X and will download 2.7.1 and get it installed. Stay safe. 73 WJ3U

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks 😊 Yeah, it's a fun thing to play around with. 73!

  • @anthonyleetwowayradios
    @anthonyleetwowayradios Месяц назад

    Your videos on the Retevis RT43 durability is funny 😅. I am surprised it lasted that long. I just use mine at home.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      @@anthonyleetwowayradios thanks 😁 I really didn't need this radio, so I thought it was a interesting thing to try

    • @anthonyleetwowayradios
      @anthonyleetwowayradios Месяц назад

      You should try a durable test on the Retevis RT81.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      @@anthonyleetwowayradios That one looks very similiar. I have a feeling this part of the hobby could be very expensive 😉

  • @AndyInTheFort
    @AndyInTheFort Месяц назад

    I would love to try something like this someday!

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      The hills are always open 😁

  • @MikeN2MAK
    @MikeN2MAK Месяц назад

    Great work and beautiful views!

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks 😊 It is a beautiful area

  • @stevea3498
    @stevea3498 Месяц назад

    A beautiful spot. that was a great way to do an activation, how much do they charge for the cabin? Another great video. VE1SK

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks 😊 It was really interesting to try it this way. When you're not a member of the organization they charge roughly US$41 for a night, it's a bit cheaper for members.

  • @la3dna
    @la3dna Месяц назад

    Very nice hike and activation you made there Kjetil :-) 73's LA3DNA

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks 😊

  • @m1sdh
    @m1sdh Месяц назад

    Thanks for the P2P 👍 Such an amazing location with stunning views.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Always great to get you in the log 🙂

  • @nehem11e
    @nehem11e Месяц назад

    Awesome video presentation! I like being able to follow along with the logger and audio. I also like viewing the camp setup and back ground, hiking etc that doesn’t need audio.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks, glad you liked it. 73!

  • @johnsonstechworld
    @johnsonstechworld Месяц назад

    At school we learned of Norway as the "Land of Midnight Sun"! Thank you for giving me a glimpse of Norwegian Rainforest. 73 de Jon, VU2JO

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      I've only seen the midnight sun once, that's only far north of where I live. Glad you liked it 😊 This little rainforest was a really nice experience to both visit and activate in. 73!

    • @johnsonstechworld
      @johnsonstechworld Месяц назад

      @@LB4FH Glad to 'see' a person who has really seen the Midnight Sun! 73

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      @@johnsonstechworld it's worth experiencing once if you get a chance 😊

    • @johnsonstechworld
      @johnsonstechworld Месяц назад

      @@LB4FH 73

  • @xe1fbg
    @xe1fbg Месяц назад

    Saludos 73.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching 😊

  • @qrpesentieri8617
    @qrpesentieri8617 Месяц назад

    Tnx my friend for P2P! great video and park! see you at next time...Ricky IU1PZC...73

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks for the QSO! 73

  • @MikeN2MAK
    @MikeN2MAK Месяц назад

    Another gorgeous place to play radio!

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Yes, stunning nature around there 😁

  • @45auto
    @45auto Месяц назад

    That just screams glacial activity (once upon a time). Lovely area if a bit breezy.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Yeah, incredible to see their power. I could just about see the closest glacier when I was on the summit

  • @DL2MBN
    @DL2MBN 2 месяца назад

    I realy like the style of your videos ... so calm to watch with the scenery :) 73 44

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Месяц назад

      Thanks for the nice comment, glad you liked them 😊 73

  • @IrishHamRadio
    @IrishHamRadio 2 месяца назад

    Wow that is a beautiful place Kjetil.. Norway is definitely on my list of places to visit 👌🏻😊

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH 2 месяца назад

      You're very welcome to come over , we have plenty of hills for everyone😉