N5BSB Radio Stuff
N5BSB Radio Stuff
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HRD Industries LIL Dude 6 Carbon Fiber Mast Unboxing
Today, I'm unboxing the Lil dude 6 from Ham Radio Dude. This is a 6 meter carbon fiber mast that is lightweight and compact and can easily fit in a backpack. Check out Sean's videos for more detailed specifications and mounting options. I'm excited and ready to try this out in the field. N5BSB
Link to purchase mast.
www.etsy.com/listing/1772235734/portable-ham-radio-mast-hrd-ld6-lil-dude
Ham Radio Dude @hamradiodude
ruclips.net/video/F71npT_oYc0/видео.htmlsi=e7eXuzavcrIqqS7k
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Видео

POTA Activation, The Ultimate Failure! Don't ever forget THIS!
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Whatever you do, don't forget this for an activation or, even worse, an emergency situation.
How to Deploy the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna
Просмотров 4134 месяца назад
Quick demonstration on how to deploy the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna. Antennas available at reelefhw.com
New HF SWR & Wattmeter, my thoughts?
Просмотров 3564 месяца назад
I picked up this HF wattmeter from Banggood for about 100.00. It's a nice Chinese built meter, with a touch screen and lots of information. I really like the large digital readout and the battery power. It charges with a USB C cable. I have been using it heavily over the last 4 days, and it's still going.
New HF SWR & Power Meter
Просмотров 3304 месяца назад
I got a new HF SWR and power meter from China. I purchased it from Banggood for about 100.00. I like the large and easy to read display. I also like that it has a built-in battery, and it charges from USB C cable. The battery seems to last a long time. I think the accuracy is pretty good compared to my other meters.
Xeigu X6100 with the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna, Can we activate POTA?
Просмотров 1504 месяца назад
Me and the wife went out to Lake Livingston State Park US 3028 today. My goal was to see if I could successfully activate the park using my Xeigu X6100 and my Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna. I also wanted to use only the built-in battery on the X6100 and the tablet. I did have a 6ah battery for the Micro pa50 that I used for some of the contacts. Unfortunately, the noise in the park was too much fo...
Micro PA50+ Testing and Firmware Upgrade.
Просмотров 9114 месяца назад
I recently purchased this PA50 , and it's a really nice little amplifier. I noticed some issues tripping the SWR protection while using FT8 mode. When I received this one, it had firmware version 2.8.6. This is the latest stable version. I saw there was a 2.8.7 Beta version available for testing, so I decided to give it a try. I cut out parts of the video to reduce time. After the 2.8.7 beta fi...
Xeigu X6100 and What's in this small Bag?
Просмотров 2484 месяца назад
The Xeigu X6100 is the latest addition to the N5BSB Ham Shack. I wanted a small compact package, and I selected this case based on TO's video a couple of years ago. This case carries the X6100 well, and there is room for lots of extras. This, combined with the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna, makes for a small portable package.
WOTA A Kite, EFHW, and a Xeigu X6100, What could go wrong?
Просмотров 1935 месяцев назад
Walker County Amateur Radio Club invited us out to a WOTA (Winery on the air) event at Teysha Winery in Oakhurst Tx. We had a great time and a little excitement/ disaster. Mark KB7OUZ had brought a couple of kites, and we were attempting to get a 132' EFHW in the air. The first Kite failed to stay airborne. Mark decided to bring out a bigger Kite, which we did get in the air. Steve WB5HZM had h...
My Fully Self Contained Portable HF Go Box, Another One
Просмотров 6265 месяцев назад
Another box build, almost identical to the last one. See my last video for a list of items and where to purchase.
Reel POTA-ble Antennas Support for W6LG
Просмотров 1385 месяцев назад
please watch Ham Radio 2.0 tonight 4-7-2024 @ 7:00 PM CST. The Ham radio community is trying to help one of our own W6LG the RUclips Elmer. There will be an announcement on how Reel POTA-ble Antennas are supporting Jim, and how you can help us help Jim. ruclips.net/user/live-UxTiufArT0?si=tvqBDjtIdhYGqZoC reelefhw.com
What is the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna?
Просмотров 7575 месяцев назад
What is the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna?
Quick Demonstration of the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This is a quick demonstration of the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna on 20 meters. It demonstrates how the antenna is tunable across the band. sorry for the video quality. we requested a request, and I was testing an antenna and decided to do this video at the same time. N5BSB reelefhw.com
Yaesu FT-891 Portable Box (Completed)
Просмотров 8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Finally finished this project of my portable HF box. Below is a full list of parts used in this build except some miscellaneous hardware, zip ties, etc. FT-891 Portable Box Build List Yaesu FT-891 669.00 R&L Electronics www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=72735 ATU-130 Automatic Tuner 95.00 Ebay www.ebay.com/itm/266291730385?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo...
Portable HF Box FT-891 Update
Просмотров 8558 месяцев назад
An update on my portable HF box. It's still not finished, but I wanted to give an update.
Building a new portable HF box with a Yaesu FT-891 (Overview)
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Building a new portable HF box with a Yaesu FT-891 (Overview)
Testing last One for 2023, Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna
Просмотров 3339 месяцев назад
Testing last One for 2023, Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna
Mystery Box from MTC unboxing
Просмотров 469 месяцев назад
Mystery Box from MTC unboxing
Happy Thanksgiving, Final Testing of Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antennas.
Просмотров 1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Happy Thanksgiving, Final Testing of Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antennas.
New Tuning Tips for your new Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Год назад
New Tuning Tips for your new Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna
What gear did I use on my POTA Activation today?
Просмотров 279Год назад
What gear did I use on my POTA Activation today?
20 Meter Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna for Ham Radio Parachute Mobile.
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
20 Meter Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna for Ham Radio Parachute Mobile.
We visited the Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club POTA Activation today.
Просмотров 183Год назад
We visited the Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club POTA Activation today.
POTA hunting with the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna.
Просмотров 714Год назад
POTA hunting with the Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna.
Field Day 2023 setup, Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna
Просмотров 1 тыс.Год назад
Field Day 2023 setup, Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna
Field Day 2023, What am I bringing?
Просмотров 709Год назад
Field Day 2023, What am I bringing?
The Reel POTA-ble Antenna June 10 Update.
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Год назад
The Reel POTA-ble Antenna June 10 Update.
The Reel Portable EFHW Antenna
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
The Reel Portable EFHW Antenna
HP DPS-1200SB A Power Supply Voltage Hack. My Values.
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
HP DPS-1200SB A Power Supply Voltage Hack. My Values.
Gonset GSB-101 Check out Part 2
Просмотров 182Год назад
Gonset GSB-101 Check out Part 2

Комментарии

  • @escalantea1
    @escalantea1 18 дней назад

    How did you secure the batteries to the case?

  • @cavidoman
    @cavidoman Месяц назад

    Hello :) I would like to do the same thing with my power supply but mine is the 1400w model (hp dps1400cb a) Will the procedure be the same? I'm looking to aim 13,8v output. Thank you 🙏

  • @RogerBrenon
    @RogerBrenon Месяц назад

    I've been hearing a lot of bad about these meters. They introduce a lot of noise. Getting one that works is 50-50. How long did it take to ship to you?

  • @Sonicgott
    @Sonicgott Месяц назад

    I'd recommend running a checklist prior to traveling. Get a tablet or a notepad with a list of things you need to bring and go through it and double check. Excellent video. 73, sir. - KF0QNM

  • @1polonium210
    @1polonium210 Месяц назад

    Great antenna! It really simplifies setup for portable operations.

  • @pnowikow
    @pnowikow 2 месяца назад

    Nice work. Gives me ideas

  • @Sonicgott
    @Sonicgott 2 месяца назад

    What coax were you using the connect to the antenna?

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 2 месяца назад

      @@Sonicgott RG-8X 50'

  • @renevertommen7669
    @renevertommen7669 2 месяца назад

    This is not available any more 20/7/2024 ON3VS

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 2 месяца назад

      @@renevertommen7669 We are temporarily out of stock. We are working on the next batch. Check back in a couple of weeks. N5BSB

  • @joebirdwell5071
    @joebirdwell5071 2 месяца назад

    I am going to order one soon! What is the model and make of your analyzer? WB9VVH

  • @gmdusa
    @gmdusa 2 месяца назад

    I purchased a model CQV-SWR-508 on Banggood and this meter inserted bad noise into the signal. I am fighting with them right now to return it and get my money back as it was bad out of the box.

  • @joebirdwell5071
    @joebirdwell5071 2 месяца назад

    I am planning to order one for POTA. What is the brand of SWR meter you are using? WB9VVH

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 2 месяца назад

      @@joebirdwell5071 It's a nanovna, I think I got it from R&L electronics. It has N connectors.

  • @monawarrajayki5445
    @monawarrajayki5445 2 месяца назад

    Mistakes are the best way to learn

  • @michael_KD8GIJ
    @michael_KD8GIJ 2 месяца назад

    I've learned to make and use checklists for whenever I leave the house for about everything except going to church.

  • @mayomayo7318
    @mayomayo7318 3 месяца назад

    Qrp is a different challange ......

  • @waltnovinger6431
    @waltnovinger6431 3 месяца назад

    I’ve looked on eBay and Amazon and can’t find this. Is it on the market yet? If so, pls add link to it. 73 and tnx!

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 3 месяца назад

      You can visit our website at reelefhw.com

  • @garycowger9579
    @garycowger9579 3 месяца назад

    Please STOP doing FT8 use SSB, FM, AM, or CW the CPU does all the work Be A Real HAM USE VOICE Please We will lose Our Bands if We keep only using one little spot.

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 3 месяца назад

      Thank you for your comment and opinion. I do SSB, FT8, FT4, and FM, and AM. But as the activator, I choose what modes I use in every different scenario. I use digital more when I'm out with the family, or busy working in the shack etc. I know it's not for everyone 🙃.

    • @flitemedic55
      @flitemedic55 2 месяца назад

      chill bro.....we've been 'losing our bands" since '90s and before...".don't be that guy"....73

  • @Muggs828
    @Muggs828 3 месяца назад

    This is really interesting. Thank you for sharing. Do you happen to have a wiring diagram or layout?

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 3 месяца назад

      No, but you can look at my other videos, they might show more. One of them has a parts list.

  • @honeybadger6127
    @honeybadger6127 3 месяца назад

    do you have an updated manual on the different modes? I noticed on mine, it takes 10 presses of the button to go into "unlimited" mode and 9 presses of the button put an "A" on the screen.. but I'm not sure what that does.

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 3 месяца назад

      No I got the information from a Facebook group for the amp

  • @kendebusk2540
    @kendebusk2540 3 месяца назад

    The big lesson here: you are just as human as the rest of us are :) de KA8VLW, Ken, Michigan

  • @betterbprepared
    @betterbprepared 3 месяца назад

    You bring up some good points here and have me thinking that I need to double check my radio go-bag.

  • @stevejolley5651
    @stevejolley5651 3 месяца назад

    I have driven 40 miles to an activation, only to realize just before I got there I did NOT have a microphone or headset. I went ahead and did scout out the area for the second arrival/first of my activations. We all learn our lessons, somehow. W4XCO

  • @BobMack-l7s
    @BobMack-l7s 3 месяца назад

    I made a POTA checklist. Before I leave the house I check off all the items. Works great

  • @giffjim55
    @giffjim55 3 месяца назад

    Well I forgot coax once

    • @AndyDyckman
      @AndyDyckman 2 месяца назад

      I've forgotten my battery once!

  • @wyominglife3202
    @wyominglife3202 3 месяца назад

    Good on you for pointing out a mistake we can learn from. Thanks!

  • @itrstt66
    @itrstt66 3 месяца назад

    whcih antena reel is that one? or did you do it yourself?, can you explain it on how to do it if so?

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 3 месяца назад

      Https://reelefhw.com

    • @itrstt66
      @itrstt66 3 месяца назад

      @@N5BSB Thank you

  • @ugsisr
    @ugsisr 3 месяца назад

    I am in the process of building a Go Box in a Pelican Case. This way I grab one Case and go.. What happened to you could happen to any of us...Thank You for sharing this as I am sure it will help many PS--- Yes! There will be a HF Radio in this Box ...KC3ZDW 73's

  • @nickl3872
    @nickl3872 3 месяца назад

    Thank you

  • @robinbendiksen3960
    @robinbendiksen3960 3 месяца назад

    I have this meter and it did restart every time i went over 70 watts on battery, not with the charger Connected. The text SWR and FWD change to Chinese text when i go over 125 watts. I changed the battery to a 5000 mAh and it looks like it is stable now and will not restart as long as the battery power is good, but i have to live with the Chinese text(i dont care to much ). The charger give some noise but not all the time, no noise on battery. Banggood wouldn't give me a refund or exchange it for a new one(i am done with Banggood). But i am happy with it now as long as it works? It is maybe the most beautiful SWR meter on the marked i think so it is sad it dosent work as it should. The bilt quality is good.

  • @joseneves2822
    @joseneves2822 3 месяца назад

    Hello There's always a first time A few days ago I also forgot about my backup antennas but I still had time to put them in the car 73 de CS7BDO

  • @terrysookhoo2528
    @terrysookhoo2528 3 месяца назад

    How stable is the voltage

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 3 месяца назад

      Very stable

    • @terrysookhoo2528
      @terrysookhoo2528 3 месяца назад

      @@N5BSB really i would lik to see that

  • @VK2AAK
    @VK2AAK 4 месяца назад

    I would be interested to know if you observe the same problem as I did with this meter. I bought one. The display was excellent and I was very happy ... for one day ... then I discovered a serious problem. The meter generates RF noise. On 40 metres the noise level went up by 2 S points when the meter was turned on. It was worse on 80 metres. If you have a high noise level in your location you may not see it, but I have a quiet location. It's disappointing because the meter display was so good. Here's a video showing my problem ... ruclips.net/video/P4eouBD4i0E/видео.htmlsi=o8Ql7ZG_zcJ-Vvqr Oh ... and I notice the SWR&POWER METER printing on your meter isn't quite straight. Mine was the same.

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 4 месяца назад

      I'm not seeing any noise in mine. I checked 40, and 80.

  • @NukaVaultReadiness
    @NukaVaultReadiness 4 месяца назад

    Is that the brand in the bottom right?

  • @cruzerdlc
    @cruzerdlc 4 месяца назад

    Can you share the firmware pls? 73's

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 4 месяца назад

      The radio is the latest Xeigu firmware.

    • @cruzerdlc
      @cruzerdlc 4 месяца назад

      @@N5BSB for the pa50+ can you share a link to the firmware you used.

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 4 месяца назад

      ​@cruzerdlc 2.8.7 beta, but I'm still having the same issues with it. I thought it was fixed, but it's not.

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 4 месяца назад

      @@cruzerdlc drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TcL7LxupOFf8QJf6IQU32sE9mprPvSss?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1tnqs1gcU3q55vKnhLDy5xoKxtgb9kjBTjIZUEDUsA43Br3YfSKb82XKk_aem_Aaora6uKnEX8fA0wq_YgKuQcIJ6igfX9HLaoCZyO5nx1xwUGVqDP-VmLBjng1wNzZ6SlxmeYvOR6mcX1xQfzgNpL

  • @ronki5gnl689
    @ronki5gnl689 4 месяца назад

    Did you really throw that fishin weight up there on the first shot?

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 4 месяца назад

      Yes

  • @joseneves2822
    @joseneves2822 4 месяца назад

    Hello! Also have Xiegu 6100 and I'm considering buying this linear amplifier Is a connection cable needed between the Xiegu and the amplifier's ACC interface? Many thanks for review / 73 CS7BDO

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 4 месяца назад

      No cable needed.

    • @joseneves2822
      @joseneves2822 4 месяца назад

      @@N5BSB Thanks / 73

  • @revbikerbigd8664
    @revbikerbigd8664 4 месяца назад

    How long does the wire max out at ? 130ft ? Thx

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 4 месяца назад

      65'

  • @harrie1
    @harrie1 5 месяцев назад

    Radio connection gone wireless. But thanks for the info. I'm going to hamkite in few weeks.

  • @ronki5gnl689
    @ronki5gnl689 5 месяцев назад

    BOLO kite with coax. Last seen in SE TEXAS USA. Please call N5BSB for reward. Approach with caution. Is considered dangerous to ham equipment

  • @Q12_
    @Q12_ 5 месяцев назад

    The Antenna works wonders! Worked Lithuania, Bosnia, Spain! Very Impressed!

  • @philipitliong7785
    @philipitliong7785 5 месяцев назад

    How did you mount your ft-891 head

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 5 месяцев назад

      With a bracket I got off of Etsy. Check the description for a link in my last video.

  • @Q12_
    @Q12_ 5 месяцев назад

    Just Ordered one :)!! Would spray Painting the Blue Plastic Black be an Issue?

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 5 месяцев назад

      No issues.

  • @vetinger
    @vetinger 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for spec. and for sharing this great video.

  • @ccoreil2
    @ccoreil2 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the demonstration. Is that a custom case for the Nanovna with adapters to SO-239s?

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 2 месяца назад

      @@ccoreil2 Yes

  • @joseneves2822
    @joseneves2822 6 месяцев назад

    It's really a very good antenna ... can always be tuned without having to cut the wire I bought you one 😉 73 / CS7BDO

  • @richie_vee
    @richie_vee 6 месяцев назад

    it would be nice to know the sources for your parts and accessories on this project

    • @N5BSB
      @N5BSB 6 месяцев назад

      In the final video there is a complete list in the description.

  • @pappy4075
    @pappy4075 6 месяцев назад

    Looks cool I realize what it is. But what purpose. Shortwave. ? And what does it mean in the center

  • @iphone2web
    @iphone2web 6 месяцев назад

    Really clever design.

  • @dirtwizard5647
    @dirtwizard5647 6 месяцев назад

    Carpenters approve this message❤

  • @dannybryant4440
    @dannybryant4440 6 месяцев назад

    I would like to see this demo on a RigExpert. I cant tell anything with this video.

    • @thomashardy9994
      @thomashardy9994 6 месяцев назад

      The yellow line at the bottom is SWR. As he winds that lever the low SWR point (frequency) is increased from 13990 to 14200 by shortening the wire.

    • @dannybryant4440
      @dannybryant4440 6 месяцев назад

      @@thomashardy9994 I have one of thee antennas but hav not used it yet, but will put a Rig Expert on it. thenks i have never seen how a nano works

  • @johnkatakowsi9907
    @johnkatakowsi9907 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the update building my power supply for the bench!!!!😀