Peter G3OJV, answers a question about his Station. He explains why a lot of gear seems to be missing. Yaesu FT-710 www.hamradiost... ACOM -1010 www.hamradiost...
Hi Peter, I was 14 years old when I was licensed in 1964. I never dreamed that equipment would evolve into transceivers like the Yaesu that you have. We are indeed fortunate to have companies that can invest the money in order to produce new sophisticated equipment for a relatively small market. I too have a valve (tube) amplifiers. I enjoy building amps so one of my amps is homemade and it too takes 3 minutes to warmup. My other amp is a Drake L4b that I modified with several improvements. The Drake is instant warm up with directly heated cathodes as opposed to indirectly heated. I do have a homemade antenna tuner. It is fairly high Q and so a bit of retuning is sometimes necessary. My 3 element yagi is also homemade. I mention all of that because I am getting to a stage in my life where less will be better. I am spending a lot of time maintaining "stuff" instead of operating. Thanks for the video and the advice. Oh, my first crystal was 7155kc, yes kc. I never took a class in electronics or engineering. I have learned by doing over these decades with the help of many others who were patient with me. Thanks again Peter. 73, Jim W6LG
I have been a ham for decades and I only have an old IC-7000 that I bought new. It does everything I need to do. I know hams that have 20 radios that fill two rooms. We all follow our passions. Thanks for the video Peter.
Icom 7000 is such a nice radio. For both, portable or fixed station. I still sorry for having sold mine. Now I have ts-850s line with all the filters, tcxo, digital recorder (don't need it, actually😅) and it's quite enough for me. CW forever✌️
I also chose the FT 710 and a G5RV antenna. I do not have an amplifier. I am a stroke victim that was not sure I could get back into Ham radio but found the simplesity of the 710 is a good match for me
Hi Peter - thanks for your very interesting video - I also bought an R107 also in the back of my Dad's car Relda Radio in Tottenham Court Road at least 65 years ago £8-10 0 old money- I must try the 710 as it sounds good - all the best Dave
Hi Peter… thank you for your insights and information exchange. 71 years old here and I really enjoy the content in your videos. I just purchased the FT 710 and I am looking forward to using it in portable situations with a Magnetic Loop Antenna and an end-fed antenna. So glad to hear that it has a good antenna tuner as I have heard others say that it is limited to 3 to 1 SWR. Take good care.. looking forward to your next video 👍
I’ve only got an Icom IC-705. I enjoy operating QRP, I use a V2000 for 6/2m/70cm, and a wire for HF with AH-705. I’ve worked the world on it. Love the radio, and also that its batteries last forever and fit my ID-52e. Does what I want it to do, and it’s perfect for my enjoyment of the hobby.
Always enjoy your videos Peter. I use a Kenwood TS 440 with a home brew off center fed dipole. Where I live I can’t use a beam because of high winds. Occasionally I use an old Heathkit SB 220 amp but limit it to 600 watts because the output tubes are extremely expensive and hard to find. I have many many contacts in the log all over the world with this gear. 73 KD5JCW
I run a simple station Ft-450D and an AL811H amplifier and tunner and use raspberry pi for any ham related software I need. It gets the job done and didn't break the bank. Love your videos you keep it simple and easy to understand.
Peter, I love it! I was watching a video of a chap whose shack was choc a block with gear at his station and supplies of every sort in containers in the shack. To each his own, but I don’t have that level of budget or interest,to be frank. I’ve got an FTDX1200 and a manual roller inductor tuner for HF and an FT-60 for VHF/UHF, although I’ll get a better VHF rig at some point, and a QCX mini, I built from the kit. It’s great to see a knowledgeable amateur whose station is reasonable and serviceable. Thank you!
Pete, You are a joy to behold. Good sensible advice. Its very tempting to have a station that looks like you can control the Space Station but as you say you can only use one piece at a time. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks for your excellent videos. Coming new to the hobby at 58, currently learning CW and planning to take my foundation licence early next year. Your calm delivery and range of topics and reviews has been very helpful. Definitely heading your way for a radio / kit towards the end of the year. I was settled on the 7300, now off to read up on the FT710 😂 just need to decide and take the plunge. Thanks again. Roger
@@watersstanton Thanks for your corroboration. The FT710 it will be. 🥳Should be good to get me on the air (post securing my foundation license) inside my 25w for voice and cw. Providing a base / mobile shack considerably more mobile than my FT101, even though both have handles 🤣
Oh, *THAT* _”Radio Shack”!_ 😀 That was also the name of a chain of radio/electronics stores here in the USA that has gone out of business. We also used to have _Lafayette Radio_ stores, too. And _Allied_ that eventually merged with _Radio Shack._ Ham radio doesn't seem to be as popular here in Southern California as in other parts of the country. The nearest store is _Ham Radio Outlet_ that's an hour's drive from here. My favorite (former) ham radio store was _"George's Ham Shack"_ run by George Callow, W6FEP, now a silent key. *73 de AF6AS in **_“DM13”_** land*
Great video! I'm happy to see your simple radio shack. I have one radio and one antenna and I'm considering an amp. I chuckled that you have an amp with "valves". Reminded me of the old quote, "two countries separated by a common language". I'm in the early phase of researching amps and see you have a video from a year ago. That's my next watch. Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing Peter, I get it! ( a bit like them massive tvs). I bought the Yaesu 710 from your shop and coming from the Icom Pro when I turned the radio on morse was coming through and in an instant "WOW" that the weak signal was pumping out the speaker with so little noise.
I started out using an R107 as well. Modern transceivers replace what would once have been several discrete pieces of equipment. I too like a clear desk.
ciao sono swl dagli anni 70 , nel tempo ho accumulato diversi ricevitori a valvole , transistor , integrati , sdr ma non per averne una parete intera , mi piaceva capire come operavano gli old man dagli anni 60 in poi dal drake r4b ,r4c, r7 , r8b , è propio questo interesse ,questa curiosità ed altri interessi come le chitarre che mi spingono alla mia età di 63 anni con MOLTI problemi agli occhi .Quindi per me sei un esempio da seguire e spero di ascoltarti prima o poi in hf . 73 da roma italia
Don't you have a Xiegu 6100 as well? Since I don't have a separate shack/room, I bought an FT-991 so I had all bands in a small unit I could put on my bedside cabinet! I had an IC-706 before - still got it, now mostly only use it portable. I have a couple of VHF/UHF mobile sets as well.
My station is a very simple one too - an ancient FT-840 that was already well-used by the time it came to me feeding a 20m OCFD, with the original hand mike, and a WW2 'bathtub' key found at a local car-boot! I'm really not good for business, am I? But I have fun on what is essentially a zero budget. Thank you for your apparently unending supply of radio wisdom 🙂 de Richard M0GDU
Totally agree, simple is better. One can waste hours obsessing over new ham radio kit but it’s better to spend the time operating instead. I spent the last 6 months cluttering/downsizing the shack. I just have a plain desk with a FTDX-101d and a 24inch monitor. On the side a 2m FT-2980. With CW I took the move to sell my Acom-1010. Slowly working through reducing my qrp radios too, but finding it tougher. Shame Waters/Moonraker no longer distribute Elecraft. 73 Steve MW0SAW
Nice, I like the minimalist stations and using large screens are nice too but why FT-710 have a DVI connector? DVI is just dead standard. I see that HDMI isn’t a alternative because on license costs, but Display Port is a nice solution and can transfer video and sound.
Hi Peter, now you "forced" me to buy the FT710. Collection tomorrow from Woburn Sands and "back to the future" on air travel. Also my better halve is very fond of your David Attenborough narrative style.. Did not expected she'll be into HAM :) Double 73
I'm thinking about getting a Yaesu FT-710. It has a DVI output for the monitor. Will that work with any computer monitor using a DVI to HDMI adapter? Or does it need a special monitor with a DVI input?
All. Have is a 10-160 meter HF radio old no bells and whistles, a vhf/uhf fusion mobile used for base and mobile and an HT fusion. Can only use one at a time. Not even FT8
Same here I am not into hoarding equipment, on my desk, 9700, DX10 and IC7100 as a backup/portable radio All other equipment is racked and away from my working area, and are computer controlled. My advice install a SDR Kit in the yaesu and use SDR console, the yaesu scopes are worthless for weak signals.
Thank you for your time in producing these vids Peter, just out of interest I understand you enjoy playing music (keys and drums) do you produce your own intro music? De M0KTY
Hi Peter, I was 14 years old when I was licensed in 1964. I never dreamed that equipment would evolve into transceivers like the Yaesu that you have. We are indeed fortunate to have companies that can invest the money in order to produce new sophisticated equipment for a relatively small market. I too have a valve (tube) amplifiers. I enjoy building amps so one of my amps is homemade and it too takes 3 minutes to warmup. My other amp is a Drake L4b that I modified with several improvements. The Drake is instant warm up with directly heated cathodes as opposed to indirectly heated. I do have a homemade antenna tuner. It is fairly high Q and so a bit of retuning is sometimes necessary. My 3 element yagi is also homemade. I mention all of that because I am getting to a stage in my life where less will be better. I am spending a lot of time maintaining "stuff" instead of operating. Thanks for the video and the advice. Oh, my first crystal was 7155kc, yes kc. I never took a class in electronics or engineering. I have learned by doing over these decades with the help of many others who were patient with me. Thanks again Peter. 73, Jim W6LG
Many thanks Jim. Its nice to reminisce sometimes - well at least about the good bits!
I have been a ham for decades and I only have an old IC-7000 that I bought new. It does everything I need to do. I know hams that have 20 radios that fill two rooms. We all follow our passions. Thanks for the video Peter.
Thanks for sharing!
Icom 7000 is such a nice radio. For both, portable or fixed station. I still sorry for having sold mine. Now I have ts-850s line with all the filters, tcxo, digital recorder (don't need it, actually😅) and it's quite enough for me. CW forever✌️
Peter, all of your videos are such a joy to watch. Thanks for the great content on many radio topics. All the best. Dave, AC3HT
Many thanks Dave.
I think it's great that you run a minimum station.
I also chose the FT 710 and a G5RV antenna. I do not have an amplifier. I am a stroke victim that was not sure I could get back into Ham radio but found the simplesity of the 710 is a good match for me
Great to hear your story. 73 Peter.
Thank you, Peter. I always enjoy your videos. Your personality comes through as down to earth and caring. 73
So nice of you
Hi Peter - thanks for your very interesting video - I also bought an R107 also in the back of my Dad's car Relda Radio in Tottenham Court Road at least 65 years ago £8-10 0 old money- I must try the 710 as it sounds good - all the best Dave
Hi Dave, thank goodness for Dads! Yes give the FT-710 Field a try.
Hi Peter… thank you for your insights and information exchange. 71 years old here and I really enjoy the content in your videos. I just purchased the FT 710 and I am looking forward to using it in portable situations with a Magnetic Loop Antenna and an end-fed antenna. So glad to hear that it has a good antenna tuner as I have heard others say that it is limited to 3 to 1 SWR. Take good care.. looking forward to your next video 👍
Great to hear!
I just retired a few months ago and bought myself a ft710. Your going to love it. A huge step forward from a health hw101. Lol
Excellent Peter
I remember owning an R107 when I was about 14, what fun😊 73 Robert G3RCE
I’ve only got an Icom IC-705. I enjoy operating QRP, I use a V2000 for 6/2m/70cm, and a wire for HF with AH-705. I’ve worked the world on it. Love the radio, and also that its batteries last forever and fit my ID-52e. Does what I want it to do, and it’s perfect for my enjoyment of the hobby.
Always enjoy your videos Peter. I use a Kenwood TS 440 with a home brew off center fed dipole. Where I live I can’t use a beam because of high winds. Occasionally I use an old Heathkit SB 220 amp but limit it to 600 watts because the output tubes are extremely expensive and hard to find. I have many many contacts in the log all over the world with this gear. 73 KD5JCW
Thanks for sharing.
I run a simple station Ft-450D and an AL811H amplifier and tunner and use raspberry pi for any ham related software I need. It gets the job done and didn't break the bank.
Love your videos you keep it simple and easy to understand.
Sounds great!
I also have a simple station, IC-7610 for HF, FT-991A for VHF/UHF, no amplifier, 100% battery/solar powered...Bill, W6QR
Peter, I love it! I was watching a video of a chap whose shack was choc a block with gear at his station and supplies of every sort in containers in the shack. To each his own, but I don’t have that level of budget or interest,to be frank. I’ve got an FTDX1200 and a manual roller inductor tuner for HF and an FT-60 for VHF/UHF, although I’ll get a better VHF rig at some point, and a QCX mini, I built from the kit. It’s great to see a knowledgeable amateur whose station is reasonable and serviceable. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing that info.
Pete, You are a joy to behold. Good sensible advice. Its very tempting to have a station that looks like you can control the Space Station but as you say you can only use one piece at a time. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you kindly
Thanks for your excellent videos. Coming new to the hobby at 58, currently learning CW and planning to take my foundation licence early next year. Your calm delivery and range of topics and reviews has been very helpful. Definitely heading your way for a radio / kit towards the end of the year. I was settled on the 7300, now off to read up on the FT710 😂 just need to decide and take the plunge. Thanks again. Roger
The FT710 is an amazing performer. The receiver is very quiet and frankly at the price, there is no competition!
@@watersstanton Thanks for your corroboration. The FT710 it will be. 🥳Should be good to get me on the air (post securing my foundation license) inside my 25w for voice and cw. Providing a base / mobile shack considerably more mobile than my FT101, even though both have handles 🤣
very nice video peter, nice to see your station fab woodlands. Thank u.
You are very welcome.
Oh, *THAT* _”Radio Shack”!_ 😀
That was also the name of a chain of radio/electronics stores here in the USA that has gone out of business.
We also used to have _Lafayette Radio_ stores, too. And _Allied_ that eventually merged with _Radio Shack._ Ham radio doesn't seem to be as popular here in Southern California as in other parts of the country. The nearest store is _Ham Radio Outlet_ that's an hour's drive from here.
My favorite (former) ham radio store was _"George's Ham Shack"_ run by George Callow, W6FEP, now a silent key.
*73 de AF6AS in **_“DM13”_** land*
Yes some familiar names there.
Great video! I'm happy to see your simple radio shack. I have one radio and one antenna and I'm considering an amp. I chuckled that you have an amp with "valves". Reminded me of the old quote, "two countries separated by a common language". I'm in the early phase of researching amps and see you have a video from a year ago. That's my next watch. Thanks again!
Many thanks.
I love listening to your soothing educated voice
Tell my wife that!
Thanks for sharing Peter, I get it! ( a bit like them massive tvs). I bought the Yaesu 710 from your shop and coming from the Icom Pro when I turned the radio on morse was coming through and in an instant "WOW" that the weak signal was pumping out the speaker with so little noise.
Great to hear! I love it.
I started out using an R107 as well. Modern transceivers replace what would once have been several discrete pieces of equipment. I too like a clear desk.
Many thanks.
ciao sono swl dagli anni 70 , nel tempo ho accumulato diversi ricevitori a valvole , transistor , integrati , sdr ma non per averne una parete intera , mi piaceva capire come operavano gli old man dagli anni 60 in poi dal drake r4b ,r4c, r7 , r8b , è propio questo interesse ,questa curiosità ed altri interessi come le chitarre che mi spingono alla mia età di 63 anni con MOLTI problemi agli occhi .Quindi per me sei un esempio da seguire e spero di ascoltarti prima o poi in hf . 73 da roma italia
My Ham Shack is Four HTs, Yeasu FT5D, Icom ID-52A, Kenwood D75, Alinco, and a Openpot 4,
Peter, Enjoy your chats.
Don't you have a Xiegu 6100 as well?
Since I don't have a separate shack/room, I bought an FT-991 so I had all bands in a small unit I could put on my bedside cabinet! I had an IC-706 before - still got it, now mostly only use it portable. I have a couple of VHF/UHF mobile sets as well.
The X-6100 is used at my holiday home in Suffolk. Usually CW on 20m and 40m.
I got a 991 as well for the same reason. Only other radio needed is the 1.25/220 Alinco for the US.
my 710 arrives tomorrow. Learning code but quite qrs. Cameras are also a distraction.
Keep at it.
Good video I run a simple station with older equipment
That's cool
An IC-7100 and a separate 2 meter FM transceiver. Simple, but I wish no more.
Sounds smart!
Same as me Pete, a very simple station, mainly due to monry, in my case, but still I enjoy it and work the world. 73's ZL3NZL
Nice to hear from ZL. Thanks for your support.
Thanks for the video
Our pleasure!
My station is a very simple one too - an ancient FT-840 that was already well-used by the time it came to me feeding a 20m OCFD, with the original hand mike, and a WW2 'bathtub' key found at a local car-boot!
I'm really not good for business, am I?
But I have fun on what is essentially a zero budget.
Thank you for your apparently unending supply of radio wisdom 🙂 de Richard M0GDU
Great video, many thanks!! I use a simple station as well!! Robert K5TPC
Thanks Robert.
Hello Peter - Lovely video.
Many thanks
Totally agree, simple is better. One can waste hours obsessing over new ham radio kit but it’s better to spend the time operating instead. I spent the last 6 months cluttering/downsizing the shack. I just have a plain desk with a FTDX-101d and a 24inch monitor. On the side a 2m FT-2980. With CW I took the move to sell my Acom-1010. Slowly working through reducing my qrp radios too, but finding it tougher. Shame Waters/Moonraker no longer distribute Elecraft. 73 Steve MW0SAW
Hi Steve. Many thanks. The landed cost of Elecraft got so high 5hat we could no longer offer it at realistic prices. Maybe things will change!
@@watersstanton did you keep the ah-705 to go with your 705? You did a great video on the tuner. 👍
Hey Peter, did you compose and record the music intro and outro on this video? Its very cool beat.
Yes I did.
Hi from Tennessee, USA. Enjoyed this video. Just curious about the FT-710: Is the full break-in quiet or is there a clattering relay?
Silent.
Nice, I like the minimalist stations and using large screens are nice too but why FT-710 have a DVI connector? DVI is just dead standard. I see that HDMI isn’t a alternative because on license costs, but Display Port is a nice solution and can transfer video and sound.
Your other half needed some stuff for the yard sale
Hi Peter, now you "forced" me to buy the FT710. Collection tomorrow from Woburn Sands
and "back to the future" on air travel. Also my better halve is very fond of your David Attenborough narrative style.. Did not expected she'll be into HAM :) Double 73
You will love the quiet receiver. Enjoy it. 73 Peter
I'm thinking about getting a Yaesu FT-710. It has a DVI output for the monitor. Will that work with any computer monitor using a DVI to HDMI adapter? Or does it need a special monitor with a DVI input?
Any monitor with DVI or use a converter.
All. Have is a 10-160 meter HF radio old no bells and whistles, a vhf/uhf fusion mobile used for base and mobile and an HT fusion. Can only use one at a time.
Not even FT8
Many thanks.
Thanks for the reassurance Peter, an FT-857D and an offset centre dipole does me for 20m and higher
Same here I am not into hoarding equipment, on my desk, 9700, DX10 and IC7100 as a backup/portable radio All other equipment is racked and away from my working area, and are computer controlled.
My advice install a SDR Kit in the yaesu and use SDR console, the yaesu scopes are worthless for weak signals.
I find the Yaesu Panoramic display very sensitive, but you do need to set them up correctly.
@@watersstanton Perhaps you could do a video, as I am still not convinced.
Thank you for your time in producing these vids Peter, just out of interest I understand you enjoy playing music (keys and drums) do you produce your own intro music? De M0KTY
Yes all music - good and bad - is mine.
@@watersstanton always sounds good to me Peter...
Will never part with my 817!!
Is it because your married 😂