I am pleased to say i bought my first HF radio from you "Yeasu FT840" (*Antenna Vector 4000) Some Years Ago Now. Nice starter radio, made contacts in russia, america, and a few other places round the world. :D
Great video Peter. My first ever QSO back in the 60's was W1BB on 160m CW (Codar AT5 and a monstrously long wire). The importance of working "Mr Top Band" didn't hit me until I got his QSL card. My first phone QSO was also on 160m with a pre-war licenced amateur 5 miles away who remained a friend for many years. It was the start of an adventure that has lasted 55 years. I wish all newly licenced a good and happy journey along the RF road.
Thanks for the video, please don't underestimate the fun you can have going portable with a QRP rig. I had a nice walk around Ringwood forest today with a small battery, a ic703 (10w) and a short Diamond antenna with some radials plus a long wire with a 4:1 balun. My advice to newcomers is always buy quality kit, especially for outside. Diamond is a little more costly but the quality seems to exceed that of other brands. I have other stuff fail but my 5 Diamond antennas + baluns are still as good as they were when new!
OR - you could build your own tranceiver. Of cause it will be small and not even close to be as efficient. But it is a fantastic feeling to use it. And this is what amateur radio was about in the very first days. There are many kits available for far less money than a custom made professional station. Or as a faster road, buy a professional station but do also build your own.
Thanks Peter, just got my license and this was very useful. First QSO was scary but fun! I think another reason to have an external VSWR meter is to enable monitoring power and SWR even if the transceiver isn't switched to monitor SWR. Cheers, Ian VK7IAN
Great video Peter. I'm newly licensed and was considering the Icom 705 as it seems to do everything! Could always bolt an amplifier on when I upgrade the licence.
Good Advice for beginners. Those that have been on CB will not have so much of a problem talking, but it is another language, though a hear a lot of CB creeping in, can't be a bad thing to an extent, but I wouldn't like to hear "10-10 till we do it again" lol Oh dear me, that would not go down well :-o
Cost means QRP. Lack of workbench, knowledge, Elmer and antishock safety coworker means that even though I have old anchors I don't do anything. I must raise and lower my dipole each time and only during the weekend. Biggest problem is finding my Round Toit, and Get up and go.
If and when you find your Roundtoit, please look for mine. Retired now and lots of time for ham radio but just can't seem to dig in to it like I once did.
thanks for video ,hope to be able to work you via cw soon if the shy wakes up lil bit , i am in michigan working cw on 40 meters most of the time 73 from kd8ifj thanks for video !!
Great content Peter...can you advise if the Diamond BB7V are avaible there yet? Can't find any here in the US or a date when they are exspected..I enjoyed your review of it and have that on my need list. Paul K1YOU
I am pleased to say i bought my first HF radio from you "Yeasu FT840" (*Antenna Vector 4000) Some Years Ago Now. Nice starter radio, made contacts in russia, america, and a few other places round the world. :D
Great video Peter. My first ever QSO back in the 60's was W1BB on 160m CW (Codar AT5 and a monstrously long wire). The importance of working "Mr Top Band" didn't hit me until I got his QSL card. My first phone QSO was also on 160m with a pre-war licenced amateur 5 miles away who remained a friend for many years. It was the start of an adventure that has lasted 55 years. I wish all newly licenced a good and happy journey along the RF road.
Thanks for sharing. They were good times. 73 Peter
Thanks for the video, please don't underestimate the fun you can have going portable with a QRP rig. I had a nice walk around Ringwood forest today with a small battery, a ic703 (10w) and a short Diamond antenna with some radials plus a long wire with a 4:1 balun. My advice to newcomers is always buy quality kit, especially for outside. Diamond is a little more costly but the quality seems to exceed that of other brands. I have other stuff fail but my 5 Diamond antennas + baluns are still as good as they were when new!
No new amateur will go wrong following this advice. Clear, simple and direct. Nice presentation Peter. 73, M0YZT
Many thanks! 73 Peter
fantastic vid,,,,,thank you
Sage advice as always Peter.
Many thanks. 73 Peter.
OR - you could build your own tranceiver. Of cause it will be small and not even close to be as efficient. But it is a fantastic feeling to use it. And this is what amateur radio was about in the very first days. There are many kits available for far less money than a custom made professional station. Or as a faster road, buy a professional station but do also build your own.
@@bill-2018 It is so nice to hear from people building their own equipment! Thank you!!
Thanks Peter, just got my license and this was very useful. First QSO was scary but fun! I think another reason to have an external VSWR meter is to enable monitoring power and SWR even if the transceiver isn't switched to monitor SWR. Cheers, Ian VK7IAN
Yes agreed. 73 Peter
Just studying for my foundation - useful info. Great video.
Great video Peter. I'm newly licensed and was considering the Icom 705 as it seems to do everything! Could always bolt an amplifier on when I upgrade the licence.
Welcome to the Hobby. Have fun. 73 Peter
great video for us newbees, sound advice and I love the prop :)
Glad it was helpful! 73 Peter
This is the best!!
Good Advice for beginners. Those that have been on CB will not have so much of a problem talking, but it is another language, though a hear a lot of CB creeping in, can't be a bad thing to an extent, but I wouldn't like to hear "10-10 till we do it again" lol
Oh dear me, that would not go down well :-o
Great video for us new hams, thanks for the info
Our pleasure!
Cost means QRP.
Lack of workbench, knowledge, Elmer and antishock safety coworker means that even though I have old anchors I don't do anything. I must raise and lower my dipole each time and only during the weekend.
Biggest problem is finding my Round Toit, and Get up and go.
If and when you find your Roundtoit, please look for mine. Retired now and lots of time for ham radio but just can't seem to dig in to it like I once did.
@@wileytraylor5404 I have too many things I want to do. Many interest and tangents vying for my attention.
Thank you for the content sir
My pleasure
Great video, 73 from Australia.
Many thanks! 73 Peter
Excellent advice
Glad it was helpful! 73 Peter
thanks for video ,hope to be able to work you via cw soon if the shy wakes up lil bit , i am in michigan working cw on 40 meters most of the time 73 from kd8ifj thanks for video !!
Fingers crossed! Many thanks Tony. Great to hear from you. 73 Peter.
Great video, as usual. I've found repeaters good to overcome my mic shyness, especially the local UHF nets. HF will come later :)
de M7MGT
Good stuff! 73 Peter
Good information
Thanks
Hi when buying an IC-7300 look for the ham radio dealer with the best freebee to go with the radio.
Great content Peter...can you advise if the Diamond BB7V are avaible there yet? Can't find any here in the US or a date when they are exspected..I enjoyed your review of it and have that on my need list.
Paul K1YOU
Hi Paul. Sorry we have zero stock. Clearly a supply problem. 73 Peter
@@watersstanton Thank you for getting back to me...
Paul K1YOU
Another excellent video :)
Thanks again!
20:47 Otherwise known as "in and out".
"This is [call sign] In and out."
Useful when you just don't have the time to do anything.
"Following Wind"................. I wonder haw many newcomers will take that literally....!
Even second hand prices have gone up.
Make sure you understand Oftcom regulations.
I could only add that now is the time to invest in radio equipment - prices are only going up!
Many thanks. 73 Peter
Nice..............
Thanks
For most new hams their first radio is actually a computer.
cheers and 73
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