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MADs

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How to update the Icom IC 905 Firmware

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Amateur Microwave It's easier than you think 2024

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BARG Hamfest 2024

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M5 Stack - Icom IC-705 DX Tracker & Metering Radio Apps

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The Ionosphere Part 2

The ionosphere makes up less than 1% of the mass of Earth’s atmosphere above 100km. It’s the part of our atmosphere that affects the passage of radio waves. But how? Ionised Oxygen atoms are the key to radio propagation and good DX. EUV and activity from our sun affect the MUF and LUF.
The inspiration for this video came from "Ionospheric Radio" by Kenneth Davies, an up-to-date survey of the theory and practice of radio wave propagation involving transmission through and reflection from the ionosphere. Kenneth Davies is a senior research scientist at the Space Environment Laboratory in Colorado.
www.google.com.au/books/edition/Ionospheric_Radio/qdWUKSj5PCcC?hl=en
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The Ionosphere

Просмотров 4,4 тыс.2 месяца назад

The ionosphere is the ionized part of Earth’s upper atmosphere that extends from about 80 to 600 km above sea level. It’s a region within the thermosphere filled with charged particles that play a crucial role in radio communication by reflecting radio waves back to Earth. It also contributes to auroras and is ionized by solar radiation. This video briefly overviews the 3 regions of the Ionosph...

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MADs

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Every so often here in Victoria (VK3) we have Microwave Activity Days otherwise known as MADs. These usually ad-hoc, but sometimes planned events, are where amateur radio operators passionate about microwave communications find themselves on hilltops working other like-minded amateurs. It’s an event where microwave enthusiasts can put their gear through its paces. This video will give you an in...

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How to update the Icom IC 905 Firmware

Просмотров 3933 месяца назад

Updating the firmware of any radio keeps it running at its best and the IC-905 is no different. New features as well as engineering tweaks are added regularly, especially in radios that are new to the market. This video will show you how easy it is to update the firmware in your radio. You’ll need a micro SD card formatted in the 905 to copy the new firmware to. For context this video is part o...

Amateur Microwave It's easier than you think 2024

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Amateur Microwave It's easier than you think 2024

Просмотров 5 тыс.7 месяцев назад

This is the 2024 update of "Amateur Microwave It's easier than you think" Since the first edition of this video, Icom has released the IC-905 SHF transceiver. This has added a level of simplicity for those keen to get on the higher bands. It's now included in this video along with new portable operations. Microwaves are the highest frequency radio bands in Amature Radio. It's the final frontier...

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BARG Hamfest 2024

Просмотров 1,3 тыс.7 месяцев назад

On Sunday, February 4 2024, the Ballarat Amateur Radio Group hosted one of the best Hamfests I’ve been to in years. It was hot, but that didn’t deter hundreds of amateurs from far and wide making the pilgrimage to the central Victorian town of Ballarat. Here are some highlights of the day including a look at Icom's IC-905 24GHz concept model, Ian VK5ZD's 122GHz transceiver, and a host of local ...

M5 Stack - Icom IC-705 DX Tracker & Metering Radio Apps

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M5 Stack - Icom IC-705 DX Tracker & Metering Radio Apps

Просмотров 2 тыс.11 месяцев назад

The M5 stack is a series of modular and stackable development kits designed for rapid prototyping and development of internet projects. There's so much more to the M5 stack than in this video, but here are Armel, F4HWN applications for the M5 stack including a DX tracker and metering for the Icom IC-705, 7300, and 9700, - even a keyer. More at bit.ly/3PGpXVq #m5stack #ic-705 #icom

10w power amp for 5.7 GHz 6cm amateur band

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10w power amp for 5.7 GHz 6cm amateur band

Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад

Getting more than 250mW on the 6cm microwave band was an onerous task up until recently. SG Laboratory has produced a 5.7 GHz 10w PA. This amplifier has been developed and produced for industrial use but is matched well for the 6cm amateur band. It is based on the latest GaN power transistor from Cree/Wolfspeed. There is no switching around the amp, so it's something you'll have to do should yo...

Before you begin your adventure in microwave

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Before you begin your adventure in microwave

Просмотров 617Год назад

So, something’s piqued your interest in microwave. Whether it's the IC-905 or something else, operating the higher frequencies is a lot of fun. Not only will you learn new skills, chances are you’ll meet a new cohort of operators, but it’s not all beer and Skittles. This short video is a preamble to this aspect of our hobby. Before you spend your hard-earned cash, it pays to do your research. T...

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Before you begin your adventure in microwave

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HamAlert - Real-time DX notifications on your device

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HamAlert - Real-time DX notifications on your device

Просмотров 777Год назад

If you’ve ever been hunting that elusive DX and wish you’d get a notification on your phone or tablet when the bands are open?… then HamAlert is what you’ve been waiting for! More at bit.ly/3HJoo3Z 00:00 | Intro 00:16 | What is HamAlert 00:50 | HamAlert setup 01:42 | Where to get HamAlert

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Sporadic E Propagation in 2 minutes

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And now for something different - Sporadic E propagation in 2 minutes (ish). If the comments are encouraging, there'll be more 2 minute-ish videos! Feel free to suggest topics. Sporadic E propagation is a type of radio wave propagation that occurs in the E layer of the ionosphere. The E layer extends from about 90-120km above the earth’s surface. Here's how it works More at bit.ly/3Ymaxao 00:00...

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Getting on the 6cm microwave band

Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Год назад

Looking at getting onto the microwave bands? Here's one way. The 6cm or 5.7 GHz amateur radio band is accessible to standard and advanced licensees in Australia. It’s the higher of the two WiFi bands that doesn’t seem to suffer the noise problem like its poor 2.4 GHz or 13cm cousin. Antennas are cheap and readily available in the form of dishes and panels. So if you’re keen to dip your toe into...

12v shack backup - choose quality powergates over junk

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12v shack backup - choose quality powergates over junk

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Power backup comes at a price. Choosing quality over junk. Power gates, power paths, power plus, power mini, there are so many names for devices that switch to a battery for power when your mains supply fails. These devices are suited to both shack and portable use. Some have solar panel inputs without the need for solar regulators as it's all built-in. Choosing quality power switching over jun...