Mini Wire Winder for Ham Radio: Building, Testing, and Improving a Portable Wire Winder

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @HAMRADIODUDE
    @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад +8

    Hey everyone: I just wanted to make a NOTE: Please read etc etc: At the end of the video, I made a joke about my ford being broken down. I thought I laughed and made it funny. Although I have had multiple issues since April, my vehicle was NOT waiting for a tow truck. I thought it was funny, but I am being asked by multiple people now...
    Sorry for making a joke, Radio is serious business.

    • @ammocraft
      @ammocraft Месяц назад

      How dare you make a joke. The YT police will be all over you for that… 🤣

  • @jeffwinget5928
    @jeffwinget5928 Месяц назад +3

    As a bronco owner and multiple other ford vehicles, I found it completely funny! I have an '05 f250 6.0l. If you know, you know!

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      This guy gets it! :D. I'm just glad they have this Bumper to Bumper warranty, it's needed.

  • @NH_Ham
    @NH_Ham Месяц назад +2

    I got one of the forty and I just built a 4:1 Unun on it yesterday for a Rybakov. This is great little winder.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      Did you use a T200 toroid for the 4:1 Unun? Thanks!

    • @NH_Ham
      @NH_Ham Месяц назад +1

      @@HAMRADIODUDE I used an FT82A-43 which fits great on the winder.

  • @robertmeyer4744
    @robertmeyer4744 Месяц назад

    Nice progress . Love the bigger hole for zip ties and move the 2 holes down a tad. DX on 10 meters crazy hot ! That was a 1:1 choke balun you made. does 2 things . stop common mode current and the outher is balanced antenna to unbalanced coax . (Balun) I did get England on CB from NY ! The pileups are crazy ! just got 9:1 done. He picking that up Sat. 73

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      Thanks much! I already made the modifications and I like it better, already. Would you have done the Choke any different in a single band dipole configuration? Thanks in advance for the elmering and congratulations on getting over the pond. The conditions will be good this fall, winter, and spring!

  • @shanejackson1973
    @shanejackson1973 Месяц назад

    Hey Sean. We love what you do. Thanks very much! 3:01

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад +1

      Nice to hear from you, thank you!

  • @KG6UQA
    @KG6UQA Месяц назад

    Keep doing how YOU do... enjoy your content

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      Thanks, will do! I appreciate it! Have a great weekend!

  • @digitaldreamer5481
    @digitaldreamer5481 Месяц назад

    Aloha Sean, the other day’s video about the winder giveaway, I wasn’t bummed at all but after watching this video on how easy it was to put together, I am Bummed now! 😂
    Yesterday, I took the 991A out and made a bunch of good contacts all over the US, Canada, Japan and Australia.
    Yes, I have a new all electronic Jeep Cherokee and it runs good for a V6 but is not “ bug free” as far as all the electronics built into it. The electronic cluster has it’s hiccups from time to time and like a typical Jeep, it will give me a “check engine” light that my engine is running cold, which is better than running hot, right? My scan tool fixes that. 😂🤪
    BTW, both Lowe’s and Home Depot offers a 10% discount for military veterans but I already maxed out my Home Depot discounts for this year but January is just around the corner. It saves me $$$ for things like chlorine tablets for my indoor pool and buckets of Alkalinity Up also. 😂😅

  • @jeffvanburen1167
    @jeffvanburen1167 Месяц назад

    Outstanding video and product

  • @stahpit1971
    @stahpit1971 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the video. Something has happened to yt it’s become a hard to watch discovery channel ice road truckers gold rush produced garbage platform where many creators think they need their face full screen for 12 minutes. It’s good to see a real person doing real things without bs production.

  • @ammocraft
    @ammocraft Месяц назад

    Printed this morning in PETG, thanks for sharing. Think I might try the little torroid Colin, MM0OPX did all the testing on, but laying on it’s side. Either that, or a 4:1 for a Rybakov. 👍

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад +1

      if you do that on the side, you will be pleasantly surprised to see that not only does the toroid fit onto the winder, but it also fits perfectly in between the strap holders! Good luck!

  • @rodneyhefner6596
    @rodneyhefner6596 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the video, great run through of possibilities and items to look at. Appreciate putting your design out there and the follow up. Looking at this for my G90 as a quick and easy antenna.

  • @LB5JJ
    @LB5JJ Месяц назад

    Cool video; I really like the quick pace! Now I just need to get started creating antennas for my LD6!

  • @MrStanwyck
    @MrStanwyck Месяц назад

    Great video. We are getting a 3D printer and I would definitely like to make your winder.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад +1

      Awesome! Looking forward to hearing about your experiences with printing! Enjoy!

  • @shanejackson1973
    @shanejackson1973 Месяц назад

    Thanks!

  • @jerryKB2GCG
    @jerryKB2GCG Месяц назад

    As always, awesome!

  • @nandrews8412
    @nandrews8412 Месяц назад

    I'm sure I have had/used bnc panel jacks with lower profile solder side.

  • @CoolieKA9QZG
    @CoolieKA9QZG Месяц назад

    Great video Sean!

  • @danthemyth
    @danthemyth Месяц назад

    Appreciate what you do!

  • @Davidjb37721
    @Davidjb37721 Месяц назад

    Thanks for your help

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      I'm glad something in here helped you! Have a good one!

  • @TheTdub
    @TheTdub Месяц назад

    Different color easier to determine the driven element from the reflector...if that puts your mind at ease.

  • @LifeAtTerminalVelocity
    @LifeAtTerminalVelocity Месяц назад

    Sparkles filament!

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      @LifeAtTerminalVelocity 30dB , guaranteed. (Fine print: HRD industries makes no guarantees a winder with sparkles will add 30dB)

  • @danielrgusa
    @danielrgusa Месяц назад

    It’s pretty sad you have to put a disclaimer in all your videos for all the haters out there. Keep up the great work. Love the videos. Also, try wrapping the coax around the mast in a spiral to keep it closer to the mast and away from the antenna legs.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      So true! Thank You so much, I appreciate the support and will the coax wrap, today!

  • @TheGeekiestGuy
    @TheGeekiestGuy Месяц назад

    Don't forget to grease your connectors, people. I keep some in the car since we deal with so much corrosion, rain, and humidity here. It's better to be safe. I use TPFE grease on tons of stuff. Especially my flashlights. You always want to be able to take things apart later. 😆🤙🏾

  • @WaschyNumber1
    @WaschyNumber1 Месяц назад

    Very nice 🖖

  • @royramdeen8864
    @royramdeen8864 Месяц назад

    Make the four holes for the toriod closer to the toroid as well.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      Two things could happen there: I could eliminate the strap slots, in order to move the zip tie holes closer, or I can make one hole on each side, instead of two holes on each side.

  • @w2msa
    @w2msa Месяц назад

    Thanks for the video HRD.
    What size toroid is that FT50-43?

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      Ah you're right, this is a FT82-43 . the FT50 is what I've internally stacked in the past. Thanks for asking - Solid Free Hanging Ferrite Core ID 0.519" Dia (13.20mm) OD 0.827" Dia (21.00mm) Length 0.250" (6.35mm) www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/fair-rite-products-corp/5943000601/8594086

  • @W4TRI_Ronny
    @W4TRI_Ronny Месяц назад

    Please check your magent wire link. The BNCs are on there twice. Thanks!

  • @P.SeanCoady
    @P.SeanCoady Месяц назад

    Sweet

  • @sshultz5002
    @sshultz5002 Месяц назад

    Try Panduit PLT.6SM-C Cable tie.

  • @the_mad_swimbaiter455
    @the_mad_swimbaiter455 Месяц назад

    How much more time we got on the solar cycle for 10m? It's been open like everyday this week!

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      How should I answer this question? FOREVER! Kidding aside, we should see the peak next year. As we continue towards 2030, we may see the solar cycle coming to an end. This Fall, Winter and really until March in the Northern Hemisphere, should be really good for us. We have the natural ionosphere characteristics of 10m between October and March (The F layer?) and the solar cycle should increase the activity! I am going to really try to get more 10m work done!

  • @CoolStuff..
    @CoolStuff.. Месяц назад

    Cool

  • @timel64
    @timel64 Месяц назад

    Where did you get the “S” biner? Is the thing in the middle a “locking” toggle?

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      S Biner ,not carabiner (and i said carbiner).. Thanks. The Ham Depot - www.homedepot.com/p/Nite-Ize-Aluminum-KeyRing-Locker-S-Biner-KRGA-A1-R3/315023206?MERCH=REC-_-fbt_test-_-204778400-_-5-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a I think those were them.
      Thanks!

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      I don't know if you knew when you made the comment, I think you did; but, thank you. Yeah, I had these locked while trying to press down on them. Sometimes it's the most basic stuff that is overlooked! Thanks for the elmering!

    • @timel64
      @timel64 Месяц назад

      @ Actually I didn’t notice if it was locked. I was interested the size. They look small but just right for this application.

  • @nonya1940
    @nonya1940 Месяц назад

    Dang are you really having issues with the Bronco ? Ive been debating getting one .Ive been a Honda person for a long time maybe i should keep it that way lol .

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      I've had a lot of issues since April. However, everything is good now and I was just trying to get people to
      Chuckle. My apologies if my humor did not articulate well. I got home without a tow truck

    • @digitaldreamer5481
      @digitaldreamer5481 Месяц назад

      @@HAMRADIODUDESean, that Bronco is all electronic, right?

    • @nonya1940
      @nonya1940 Месяц назад

      ​@@HAMRADIODUDEI knew you were kidding in that instance but I wasn't sure if it had given you issues the one I looked at was identical to yours I just know early models can have little bugs that need ironing out .

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      @@nonya1940 I'm hopeful all my issues are finally resolved, we shall see. @digitaldreamer5481 - All premium gasoline.

  • @terrynichols3040
    @terrynichols3040 Месяц назад

    I purchased 3 of the bigger ones and dropped one and the connector mounting broke off...so sad..

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      Did you reach out to me to get it resolved? I don't see your name in my order database. Is it possible the order was over a year ago? I've switched materials and printing techniques since then. But in order to help, I need to be aware of the issue so I can try to make it better

    • @terrynichols3040
      @terrynichols3040 Месяц назад

      @HAMRADIODUDE it.may have been..I think they needed a high percentage fill ... I think I did reach out but never got it worked out for replacement. Anyway not sour grapes just information for purchasing

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Месяц назад

      @@terrynichols3040 I can't find record of the reach out, so I am uncertain what happened (Maybe it went into a spam folder or something), but if I get your order information, I can get you new ones. For example , here I am testing it - ruclips.net/user/shortsbaF_dwuB8Q0?feature=share Thanks, and I look forward to being able to help. Best way to reach out is via my ETSY store, so I may be able to properly track this - www.etsy.com/shop/hamradiodudesells/?etsrc=sdt

  • @texasfirefighting
    @texasfirefighting Месяц назад

    Dude, great job as always! I definitely want to build one of these for myself. I have a couple of winders from you and just need to sit down and build away. BTW, anyone offended by your videos or what you are trying to share with the HAM radio community is a Communist! Haha! JK! But seriously….